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Games like Eastern Exorcist

If Eastern Exorcist is your kind of game, the closest matches are Runic Curse Remastered, Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman and Bladed fury — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and dark. 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 Eastern Exorcist: Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

2021ActionAdventureRPG17.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
Eastern Exorcist — Steam game cover
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Bosses grant items that amplify playstylesFolklore and mythology are deeply integratedHand drawn art style stands outAtmosphericChallengingDark

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Steam players who put hours into Eastern Exorcist 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. Runic Curse Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Eastern Exorcist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Second-strongest match for Eastern Exorcist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Eastern Exorcist.

    Enter the world ripe with magic and monsters. Become the Black Swordsman and slay thousands of enemies in an epic action RPG!

    2014ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Bladed fury

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss rush and an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Third-strongest match for Eastern Exorcist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Ranked #4 for Eastern Exorcist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. HunterX

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Ranked #5 for Eastern Exorcist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. HunterX: code name T

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Ranked #6 for Eastern Exorcist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure8.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Shares parry based combat and an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Ranked #7 for Eastern Exorcist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Blade of Darkness

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Ranked #8 for Eastern Exorcist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Eastern Exorcist.

    Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

    2021ActionRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Eastern Exorcist

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.

  1. Bladed fury

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss rush and an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Reviewers of Eastern Exorcist cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. ELDEN RING

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Reviewers of Eastern Exorcist cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Eastern Exorcist.

    THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

    2022ActionRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

    WHY THIS

    Shares parry based combat and an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Reviewers of Eastern Exorcist cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Eastern Exorcist at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Eastern Exorcist on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Eastern Exorcist on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Eastern Exorcist on Steam right now. Shares Action with Eastern Exorcist.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Eastern Exorcist on Steam right now. Shares Action with Eastern Exorcist.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Eastern Exorcist on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Eastern Exorcist on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Eastern Exorcist.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Eastern Exorcist on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Eastern Exorcist.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Eastern Exorcist on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Eastern Exorcist.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 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.

    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 Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    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 Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    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 Action with Eastern Exorcist.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    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 ↗
  7. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    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 ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Eastern Exorcist.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. HunterX

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. HunterX: code name T

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure8.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Shares parry based combat and an atmospheric mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Eastern Exorcist.

    A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Blade of Darkness

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Eastern Exorcist.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Eastern Exorcist.

    Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

    2021ActionRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Eastern Exorcist

Does Eastern Exorcist run on Steam Deck?
Eastern Exorcist 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 Eastern Exorcist cost?
Eastern Exorcist is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Eastern Exorcist?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Eastern Exorcist are Runic Curse Remastered, Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman, Bladed fury.
Who developed Eastern Exorcist?
Eastern Exorcist was developed by Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司).

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 Eastern Exorcist.

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