Rank 01Why this
Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like ScourgeBringer.
- $24.99
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like ScourgeBringer
- 30 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Players who liked ScourgeBringer also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for ScourgeBringer: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Metroidvania and Rogue-lite, like ScourgeBringer.
- $19.99
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ScourgeBringer.
- $11.99
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Rank 04 
NeuroVoider
Why this: A frequent pick in ScourgeBringer players' libraries, and another RPG.
Rank 05 
Risk of Rain (2013)
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ScourgeBringer.
Rank 06 
Astral Ascent
Why this: A frequent pick in ScourgeBringer players' libraries, and another Action.
Rank 07 
Rogue Legacy
Why this: Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like ScourgeBringer.
Rank 08 
Dreamscaper
Why this: Shares meta progression with ScourgeBringer.
- Released: 2020
- Developer: Flying Oak Games, E-Studio
- Price: $16.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 89% of 1,214 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 76
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Combat rewards momentum and aggression
- Dash feels like pure movement not invincibility
- Music adapts to combat intensity
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Epic
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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.
Songbringer
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Rogue-like, like ScourgeBringer.
Celeste
Why this: Same challenging mood as ScourgeBringer.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as ScourgeBringer.
Cuphead
Why this: Also Bullet Hell, like ScourgeBringer.
Afterplace
Why this: Another RPG close to ScourgeBringer.
The Binding of Isaac
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ScourgeBringer.
Afterimage
Why this: Also Metroidvania, like ScourgeBringer.
Elderand
Why this: Also Metroidvania, like ScourgeBringer.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ScourgeBringer at current Steam store prices.
Archons
Why this: Shares ability synergy and meta progression with ScourgeBringer.
Achilles: Survivor
Why this: Shares meta progression with ScourgeBringer.
Metal Unit
Why this: Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like ScourgeBringer.
Hell is Other Demons
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ScourgeBringer.
Halls of Torment
Why this: Another RPG close to ScourgeBringer.
One Step From Eden
Why this: Another Action close to ScourgeBringer.
Caveblazers
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ScourgeBringer.
Xenon Valkyrie
Why this: Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like ScourgeBringer.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Dead Cells
Why this: Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like ScourgeBringer.
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Rogue-lite, like ScourgeBringer.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ScourgeBringer.
Astral Ascent
Why this: Another Action close to ScourgeBringer.
Rogue Legacy
Why this: Another RPG close to ScourgeBringer.
Dreamscaper
Why this: Shares meta progression with ScourgeBringer.
About ScourgeBringer
If ScourgeBringer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dead Cells, Skul: The Hero Slayer and Nuclear Throne — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and epic, and single out its ability synergy and accessibility difficulty sliders. 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.
ScourgeBringer is a 2020 action roguelite that combines platforming with bullet-hell combat. Players control Kyhra as she navigates unknown realms filled with ancient machines, slashing through enemies while dodging projectiles in fast-paced encounters. The game features dash-based movement that functions as pure traversal rather than invincibility frames, ability synergies for combo-focused combat, and realm-themed hazards that shift across runs. Reviewers highlight how the soundtrack adapts dynamically to combat intensity, while players describe the pixel art and environmental details as enhancing immersion. The game supports meta-progression between runs and includes accessibility options with difficulty sliders. Priced at $16.99, ScourgeBringer runs verified on Steam Deck, suits short burst sessions, and holds an 89% positive rating from over 1200 Steam reviews.
About ScourgeBringer: ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Is ScourgeBringer worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 1,214 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 85% off, now $2.54.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat rewards momentum and aggression
- Dash feels like pure movement not invincibility
- Music adapts to combat intensity
- Pixel art and environmental details enhance immersion
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Good Artstyle and Effects but insane difficulty for Rogue Likes, either the mechanics are not explained right or idk, after 11 hours I haven't even passed first boss and I have over 1000h in roguelikes.”
People who play it also play: Dead Cells, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Nuclear Throne
Mobile version
ScourgeBringer is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-10-02, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-10-02, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-10-02, source)
- App Store privacy label: Data Used to Track You (checked 2026-10-02, source)
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Frequently asked about ScourgeBringer
Can I run it?
Is ScourgeBringer verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — ScourgeBringer 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 ScourgeBringer cost?
ScourgeBringer is listed on Steam at 16.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to ScourgeBringer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ScourgeBringer are Dead Cells, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Nuclear Throne.
Who developed ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer was developed by Flying Oak Games, E-Studio and published by Dear Villagers.