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Games like Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood

If Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood is your kind of game, the closest matches are To the Moon, interViolence and RETRYS — 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 Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood: Thistledown is a tragedy, dealing with themes of pain, loss, and hopelessness. It's a small story set in an expansive fantasy world.

2020Indie4.99 USDWindows · macOSby Hermit Gamesmiths
Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood — Steam game cover

Players who liked Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood also play

Steam players who put hours into Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood 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. To the Moon

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

    2012IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. interViolence

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    Wander through a secret lair. Help a young supervillain move out of his lifelong home. Think about your past, and his uncertain future. The third entry in the Violence series.

    2026IndieRPGCasualSteam ↗
  3. RETRYS

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    “Oh, brave hero—please fix the bugs in this RPG!” It’s a little weird and quirky, but it’s a story that will stay with you. A little fantasy of laughter and tears — a story for the grown-up heart.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Dream Cleaners

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    A metaphorical interactive story game which presents real mental health conditions through conversations and puzzles.

    2025IndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Finding Paradise

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.

    2017IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Robotherapy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    An emotional dark comedy about robots doing therapy. In Robotherapy, you're a robot therapist in a dystopian society that killed all the humans, but is still not happy. Treat patients, meet weird robots and enter their minds. If killing all humans doesn't bring happiness, then what does?

    2023IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Many Nights a Whisper

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.

    2025IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Some Goodbyes We Made

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    I have some memories of saying goodbye that I don't want to forget, so I turned them into 11 minigames and backed them up in this collection.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    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 ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    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 ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    "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 ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 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 Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    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.

    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 with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    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 Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    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 ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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 Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood

How much does Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood cost?
Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood are To the Moon, interViolence, RETRYS.
Who developed Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood?
Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood was developed by Hermit Gamesmiths.

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 Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood.

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