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Games like Zengeon

If Zengeon is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nigate Tale, Children of Morta and Hero Siege — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and intense. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Zengeon: Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!

2019ActionIndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby IndieLeague Studio
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Colorful chinese folklore aesthetic popsEndless defense mode extends replayabilityMoba style cooldowns keep combat fast pacedAtmosphericContemplativeIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Zengeon also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Nigate Tale

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Zengeon.

    Top pick for Zengeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Fight your way through a procedurally generated labyrinthic castle in this rogue-like dungeon crawler, set in a vibrant and colorful anime world. You’re lost in a spiritual realm, but powerful monster girls will help you get back home with new powers and weapons if you bring them the right presents!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Zengeon.

    Second-strongest match for Zengeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Hero Siege

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Zengeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Dreamscaper

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Zengeon.

    Ranked #4 for Zengeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Heroes of Hammerwatch II

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Zengeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

    2025ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Hades II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Zengeon.

    Ranked #6 for Zengeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

    2025ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Meta Ghost: Breaking Show

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Zengeon.

    Ranked #7 for Zengeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Immerse yourself in the reality show — "Breaking Show", where you engage in real-time battles with various intelligent machines using cybernetic enhancements and weapons. Whether for personal gain or lofty ideals. Fight! Until you reach the final victory on this Rogue-lite journey.

    2024ActionIndieRPG12.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Ravenswatch

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Zengeon.

    Ranked #8 for Zengeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Zengeon.

    Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

    2024ActionAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Zengeon at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zengeon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zengeon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Zengeon.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zengeon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zengeon.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zengeon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zengeon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zengeon.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zengeon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zengeon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zengeon.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Zengeon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Zengeon.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Zengeon.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Zengeon.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Zengeon.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Zengeon.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Zengeon.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Zengeon.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Nigate Tale

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Zengeon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Fight your way through a procedurally generated labyrinthic castle in this rogue-like dungeon crawler, set in a vibrant and colorful anime world. You’re lost in a spiritual realm, but powerful monster girls will help you get back home with new powers and weapons if you bring them the right presents!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Zengeon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dreamscaper

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Zengeon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Hades II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Zengeon.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Zengeon.

    Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

    2025ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Zengeon

Does Zengeon run on Steam Deck?
Zengeon is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Zengeon cost?
Zengeon is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Zengeon have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Zengeon supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Zengeon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Zengeon are Nigate Tale, Children of Morta, Hero Siege.
Who developed Zengeon?
Zengeon was developed by IndieLeague Studio and published by 2P Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Zengeon.

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