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Shares ability gating and metroidvania exploration with Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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Rank 03Why this
Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
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- 1Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
Shares ability gating and metroidvania exploration with Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
- 95% of 132 reviews
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- 3Clockwork Ambrosia
Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
- 87% of 123 reviews
- 4Xanthiom Zero
Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
- 97% of 114 reviews
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Same nostalgic mood as Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
- 94% of 51 reviews
- 11Alwa's Awakening
Shares ability gating and backtracking with Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
- 79% of 478 reviews
- 12Lovish
Shares precision platforming and hidden collectibles with Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
- 89% of 66 reviews
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Shares environmental puzzles and precision platforming with Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
- 73% of 113 reviews
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Shares ability gating and secret hunting with Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Cacareco Games
- Price: $7.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 99% of 166 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Faithful gbc aesthetic with vibrant pixel art and chiptune music
- Interconnected map filled with secrets shortcuts and hidden upgrades
- Satisfying ability gating progression that rewards backtracking
- Cozy
- Funny
- Lighthearted
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About Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
The closest matches to Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest: Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Clockwork Ambrosia, Xanthiom Zero, and Ebenezer and the Invisible World. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo and Clockwork Ambrosia — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy, funny and lighthearted, and single out its ability gating and backtracking. 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.
About Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest: Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Is Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 99% of 166 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $7.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Faithful gbc aesthetic with vibrant pixel art and chiptune music
- Interconnected map filled with secrets shortcuts and hidden upgrades
- Satisfying ability gating progression that rewards backtracking
- Short but complete experience with no filler content
People who play it also play: Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Clockwork Ambrosia
Frequently asked about Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
Can I run it?
Is Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest 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 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest cost?
Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest are Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Clockwork Ambrosia.
Who developed Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest?
Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest was developed by Cacareco Games.