Rank 01Games like Kristala
- 31 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Kristala also play
The closest matches to Kristala: Lies of P, Styx: Master of Shadows, Fallen Tear: The Ascension, Drova - Forsaken Kin, and Pale Coins. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Steampunk and Parkour, like Kristala.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
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Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like Kristala.
- $18.74 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2026
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Pale Coins
Why this: Shares build customization with Kristala.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Kristala
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Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like Kristala.
- 88% of 17,436 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Astral Clocktower Studios
- Price: $27.59−31%checked Nov 7
- 73% of 268 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Build customization allows varied playstyles
- Devs actively patch and listen to feedback
- Parry focused combat feels fresh for souls likes
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
More games like Kristala, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Kristala
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.
Nyan Cat: Lost In Space
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Kristala.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like Kristala.
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Why this: Also Souls-like and Stealth, like Kristala.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Kristala at current Steam store prices.
Immortal Planet
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like Kristala.
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Why this: Also Stealth and Dark Fantasy, like Kristala.
Thymesia
Why this: Shares parry focused combat with Kristala.
Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Shares build customization with Kristala.
Cat Quest
Why this: Also Cats and Action RPG, like Kristala.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Kristala, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like Kristala.
Halls of Torment: Prelude
Why this: Shares build customization with Kristala.
Where Winds Meet
Why this: Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like Kristala.
AdventureQuest 3D
Why this: Also Parkour and Action RPG, like Kristala.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Styx: Master of Shadows
Why this: Also Steampunk and Parkour, like Kristala.
Drova - Forsaken Kin
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like Kristala.
Pale Coins
Why this: Shares build customization with Kristala.
About Kristala
The closest matches to Kristala: Lies of P, Styx: Master of Shadows, Fallen Tear: The Ascension, Drova - Forsaken Kin, and Pale Coins. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Kristala is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lies of P, Styx: Master of Shadows and Fallen Tear: The Ascension — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its build customization and echoes mechanic. 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 Kristala: Kristala is a dark fantasy ARPG featuring challenging combat, fluid parkour, and deep exploration. Master the ancient magic of the Sacred Six Kristals and uncover the source of a mysterious curse in a thrilling, story-driven adventure.
Is Kristala worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 73% of 268 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 31% off, now $27.59 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 16 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Build customization allows varied playstyles
- Devs actively patch and listen to feedback
- Parry focused combat feels fresh for souls likes
- Play as a cat with unique movement and combat
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Can't recommend this game right now because there is way too many bugs. I would hold up until some updates come through. When I started playing more I noticed the enemy ai is not good. Why can't enemies jump onto roofs or climb on roofs to…”
“how about a true parkour system instead of a cat that can only climb where there's a yellow rag. I want to like this game but it feels so janky and I cannot in good faith call this fluid when i just made 20 identical attempts at a ledge…”
People who play it also play: Lies of P, Styx: Master of Shadows, Fallen Tear: The Ascension
Frequently asked about Kristala
Can I run it?
Does Kristala work on Steam Deck?
Kristala is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Kristala cost?
Kristala is listed on Steam at 27.59 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Kristala?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kristala are Lies of P, Styx: Master of Shadows, Fallen Tear: The Ascension.
Who developed Kristala?
Kristala was developed by Astral Clocktower Studios.