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Games like Foregone

If Foregone is your kind of game, the closest matches are Vigil: The Longest Night, Dead Cells and Minoria — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and epic. 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 Foregone: Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 71Windowsby Big Blue Bubble
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Steam players who put hours into Foregone 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. Vigil: The Longest Night

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

    2020ActionIndieRPG21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dead Cells

    WHY THIS

    Shares weapon upgrades with Foregone.

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

    Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Minoria

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 3000th Duel

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Skul: The Hero Slayer

    WHY THIS

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

    Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

    2021ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    "Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. DOOMBLADE

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Foregone

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Foregone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Foregone.

    Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

    2008ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Prince of Persia®

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

    Reviewers of Foregone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Foregone.

    The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...

    2008ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Borderlands 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Foregone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Foregone.

    The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.

    2012ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

    Reviewers of Foregone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Foregone.

    “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

    2016Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Katana ZERO

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

    Reviewers of Foregone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Foregone.

    Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

    2019ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Celeste

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Foregone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Foregone.

    Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dead Cells

    WHY THIS

    Shares weapon upgrades with Foregone.

    Reviewers of Foregone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Foregone.

    Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Diablo® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss fights and an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

    Reviewers of Foregone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Foregone.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

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

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Foregone on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Foregone.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

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

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Foregone on Steam right now. Shares Action with Foregone.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

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

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

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

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Foregone on Steam right now. Shares Action with Foregone.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

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

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 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 Foregone.

    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 Foregone.

    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 Foregone.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 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 Foregone.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 Foregone.

    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 ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Big Blue Bubble

Other recommendable Steam games by Big Blue Bubble, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. My Singing Monsters Playground

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Big Blue Bubble, the studio behind Foregone.

    Journey to the Monster World to take part in a tournament of Monster-Game madness! Watch your favorite Monsters come to life as you swing, fling, and spring your way to victory in a variety of 4-player competitions.

    2021Casual39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Little Friends: Puppy Island

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Big Blue Bubble, the studio behind Foregone. Shares Adventure with Foregone.

    Get ready for a pawsome puppy adventure in Little Friends: Puppy Island! Discover exciting locations, dig up hidden treasures, build and expand your holiday resort, and meet plenty of lovable little friends to care for on your very own un-paw-gettable, tropical island adventure!

    2023Adventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Power Chord

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

    Another title from Big Blue Bubble, the studio behind Foregone. Shares Indie with Foregone.

    Power Chord is a rock'n roguelite deck-building game. Assemble Earth's mightiest musicians, battle your way through legions of demons, discover new cards to enhance your instruments of destruction, and take back the city, one dive bar at a time.

    2023StrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. My Singing Monsters

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Big Blue Bubble, the studio behind Foregone.

    Dive into the Musical World of My Singing Monsters! Breed them, feed them, listen to them sing! Breed & collect a menagerie of Monsters, each a living instrument! Build your paradise across 35+ Islands, customize your world, and enjoy endless music! There's never a dull moment in the Monster World!

    2021SimulationFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Vigil: The Longest Night

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

    2020ActionIndieRPG21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dead Cells

    WHY THIS

    Shares weapon upgrades with Foregone.

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

    Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Minoria

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 3000th Duel

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Foregone.

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

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Foregone

Is Foregone verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Foregone is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Foregone cost?
Foregone is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Foregone?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Foregone are Vigil: The Longest Night, Dead Cells, Minoria.
Who developed Foregone?
Foregone was developed by Big Blue Bubble.

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 Foregone.

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