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Games like Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba

If Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Fog: Trap for Moths, Magic Encyclopedia: Moon Light and Mind's Eye: Secrets of the Forgotten — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba: Take the role of Joan Jade, archeologist of the year and mother extraordinaire, in her quest to save her children!

2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDWindowsby Artifex Mundi
Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba — Steam game cover

Players who liked Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba also play

Steam players who put hours into Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba 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. The Fog: Trap for Moths

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Play The Fog, a captivating hidden object game with more than a few surprises lurking along its misty paths. You'll search for useful items, solve cleverly designed puzzles, and play mini-games unlike any you have encountered.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Magic Encyclopedia: Moon Light

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Find hidden objects and solve challenging puzzles to help Katrina save her professor from the curse of the werewolf!

    2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Mind's Eye: Secrets of the Forgotten

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Follow an enterprising journalist who smells murderous intent behind what everyone assumes was a suicide.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Love Alchemy: A Heart In Winter

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    When a new romance blossoms, the door to mystery opens in Love Alchemy.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. House of 1000 Doors: Serpent Flame

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Giant snakes have burst out of the Earth and are wreaking destruction across every continent! Your mission: travel back in time to four different epochs to gather the elements needed to activate a machine that can destroy the ancient beasts.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. House of 1000 Doors: Evil Inside

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Use the power of light to defeat a devastating darkness before it destroys mankind!

    2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. My Brother Rabbit

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Psycho Train

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Save your daughter from an evil ghost in Psycho Train! To reach your destination, you'll have to explore the train and its abandoned station, search for well-hidden clues, and solve mind-bending puzzles. Begin your journey toward the unknown!

    2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    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 ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    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 Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    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. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    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 ↗
  5. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So DON'T INSTALL IT!

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Artifex Mundi

Other recommendable Steam games by Artifex Mundi, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. My Brother Rabbit

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artifex Mundi, the studio behind Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba. Shares Indie and Adventure with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    My Brother Rabbit is a beautifully drawn exploration adventure and puzzle game set in a surreal world that mixes reality with a child’s imagination.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artifex Mundi, the studio behind Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba. Shares Adventure and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!

    2014AdventureCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artifex Mundi, the studio behind Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba. Shares Adventure and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…

    2014AdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artifex Mundi, the studio behind Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba. Shares Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Enter an enchanting world of legends and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and whispers of true love.

    2014Casual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Grim Legends 2: Song of the Dark Swan

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artifex Mundi, the studio behind Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba. Shares Adventure and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Save the feuding kingdoms!

    2015AdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artifex Mundi, the studio behind Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba. Shares Adventure and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Take a deep breath and find your fiancée who went missing in the dark abyss of the ocean.

    2014AdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artifex Mundi, the studio behind Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba. Shares Adventure and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Would you like to enter a thrilling Pirates world where danger lurks in every corner?You are a museum owner pursuing an undead pirate who kidnapped your daughter. You quickly realize that the villain is entangled in a tragic, centuries-old love story, and wants to resurrect his mistress with the girl’s life force.

    2014AdventureCasualSteam ↗
  8. Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artifex Mundi, the studio behind Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba. Shares Adventure and Casual with Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

    Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!

    2016AdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba

How much does Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba cost?
Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba are The Fog: Trap for Moths, Magic Encyclopedia: Moon Light, Mind's Eye: Secrets of the Forgotten.
Who developed Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba?
Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba was developed by Artifex Mundi and published by Alawar Casual.

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 Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba.

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