Rank 01Games like Inkbound
- 34 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Players who liked Inkbound also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Inkbound: 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 Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Inkbound.
- $19.99
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Also Tactical RPG and Strategy RPG, like Inkbound.
- $24.99
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 04 
HELLCARD
Why this: A frequent pick in Inkbound players' libraries, and another RPG.
Rank 05 
For The King II
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Inkbound.
Rank 06 
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Strategy RPG, like Inkbound.
Rank 07 
Wildermyth
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Rogue-lite, like Inkbound.
Rank 08 
Gloomhaven
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Inkbound.
- Released: 2024
- Developer: Shiny Shoe
- Price: $8.99−70%
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 87% of 2,729 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Classes feel distinct with unique playstyles
- Free positioning adds tactical depth
- Relics unlock new build possibilities
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Inkbound
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.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Inkbound.
Hades
Why this: Another RPG close to Inkbound.
World of Witchcraft
Why this: Another Action close to Inkbound.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Inkbound at current Steam store prices.
Trials of Fire
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Rogue-lite, like Inkbound.
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Strategy RPG, like Inkbound.
Overfall
Why this: Also Strategy RPG and Rogue-lite, like Inkbound.
AETHERIS
Why this: Another RPG close to Inkbound.
Relapse
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Inkbound.
For The King
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Inkbound.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Inkbound, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Limbus Company
Why this: Close to Inkbound in feel and genre.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Another Action close to Inkbound.
Card Hunter
Why this: Another RPG close to Inkbound.
Skillshot City
Why this: Another Action close to Inkbound.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Another RPG close to Inkbound.
Minion Masters
Why this: Another Action close to Inkbound.
Soda Dungeon 2
Why this: Another RPG close to Inkbound.
Blue Archive
Why this: Another RPG close to Inkbound.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Last Spell
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Strategy RPG, like Inkbound.
HELLCARD
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Inkbound.
For The King II
Why this: Another RPG close to Inkbound.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Strategy RPG, like Inkbound.
Wildermyth
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Rogue-lite, like Inkbound.
More from Shiny Shoe
Other recommendable Steam games by Shiny Shoe, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Monster Train 2
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Turn-Based Tactics, like Inkbound.
Grim Fandango Remastered
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Inkbound.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Why this: Another Adventure close to Inkbound.
Full Throttle Remastered
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Inkbound.
About Inkbound
If Inkbound is your kind of game, the closest matches are Monster Train, Stolen Realm and The Last Spell — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its ascension climbing and augment customization. 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.
Inkbound is a turn-based tactical roguelite from Shiny Shoe, set in the magical Atheneum. Players navigate roguelite runs combining class-based ability systems with free-positioning combat, where simultaneous turns create fluid multiplayer encounters. Build variety comes through augment customization, relic unlocks, and set-item bonuses, while ascension climbing provides meta-progression. Reviewers describe the experience as atmospheric and contemplative despite its challenging tactical depth, noting that classes feel distinct with unique playstyles and relics unlock new build possibilities. The $8.99 title supports online co-op for sit-down sessions and is marked playable on Steam Deck. It holds an 87% positive rating from 2,729 Steam reviews.
About Inkbound: A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.
Is Inkbound worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 2,729 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $29.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 48 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Classes feel distinct with unique playstyles
- Free positioning adds tactical depth
- Relics unlock new build possibilities
- Simultaneous turns make multiplayer fluid
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Have I sunk many hours into this game? Yes. Am I going to continue playing it? Almost certainly. Can I "recommend" it? No. Firstly, the only thing keeping me playing this game is having a friend to play with. I would not enjoy this game…”
People who play it also play: Monster Train, Stolen Realm, The Last Spell
Frequently asked about Inkbound
Can I run it?
Does Inkbound run on Steam Deck?
Inkbound 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 Inkbound cost?
Inkbound is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Inkbound have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Inkbound supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Inkbound?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Inkbound are Monster Train, Stolen Realm, The Last Spell.
Who developed Inkbound?
Inkbound was developed by Shiny Shoe.