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Games like Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds

If Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sentry:Obelisk Of Dawn, Gridlords and Dungeon Liberator — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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 Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds: Train and battle AI creatures in a wonky western-themed MOBA!

2020ActionStrategyIndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerEarly Access4.99 USDWindows · macOSby Mount Rouke Studios
Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds — Steam game cover
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Compete on leaderboards with evolving teamsDesign training regimens for emergent behaviorsExperiment with countless item combinationsAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

Players who liked Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds also play

Steam players who put hours into Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds 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. Sentry:Obelisk Of Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    “Sentry:Obelisk Of Dawn”is a VR-like MOBA game. The game supports 5vs5 sports at most, and players can customize and cultivate their own combat characters to participate in fierce battles on the battlefield.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Gridlords

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Gridlords is a strategic async-PvP autobattler set in a fantasy pixel-art world. Build your ultimate castle, command legendary heroes, and outsmart rivals to prove your strategy reigns supreme.

    2026StrategyIndieEarly AccessSteam ↗
  3. Dungeon Liberator

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Dungeon Liberator is a game mode where eight or two players face off in 1v1 rounds, with the goal to be the last player standing. Players need to compete with opponents for Minions and attack orders. Reaction speed will become as important as tactical ability.

    2022StrategyCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. For The Forge

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Build the ultimate PvP slot machine and battle rival dwarves for control of the last great dwarven forge!

    StrategySimulationSteam ↗
  5. Turnbound

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Ranked #5 for Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Turnbound is an auto battler, where you manage a hero's inventory to escape a haunted boardgame. Each run is different from the last, with unique upgrades, combos and synergies. Async PvP lets you battle the ghosts of other players at your own pace in this unique new inventory battler.

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. SMITE 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Shadow Arena

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Ranked #7 for Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Shadow Arena Early Access has ended.​ A heartfelt thank you to all the players​ who walked with us on this journey.​

    2020ActionStrategyMassively MultiplayerSteam ↗
  8. Tiny Auto Knights

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Ranked #8 for Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    A chill PvP auto battler where you build your team on a 3x3 grid. Recruit and upgrade unique heroes, strategically place them on the battlefield and find the best synergies.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    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 Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    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 Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds on Steam right now. Shares Action with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds on Steam right now. Shares Action with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    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 ↗
  8. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds on Steam right now. Shares Action with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    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 ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    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 ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    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. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds

How much does Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds cost?
Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds are Sentry:Obelisk Of Dawn, Gridlords, Dungeon Liberator.
Who developed Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds?
Dr. Derk's Mutant Battlegrounds was developed by Mount Rouke Studios.

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