Games like Horizon's Gate
If Horizon's Gate is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kingsvein, Voidspire Tactics and 大航海征途 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and epic. 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.
Get personalized picks →Horizon's Gate is an open-world tactical RPG from Rad Codex, released in 2020 for 19.99 USD. It voyages across the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer, fighting on land or at sea in straightforward tactical combat. Built around a hybrid class system, ability crests, and naval combat with boarding, it lets players mix abilities freely and melt gear into other items. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative, and immersive, and highlight how ability crests bypass job locks for creative builds and how naval boarding turns ship battles into mini turn-based fights. Mods extend it greatly. It holds 95% positive of 1,024 Steam reviews and is rated Playable on Steam Deck.
About Horizon's Gate: Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.
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Kingsvein
WHY THIS
Shares hybrid class system and an atmospheric mood with Horizon's Gate.
Top pick for Horizon's Gate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.
Voidspire Tactics
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Horizon's Gate.
Second-strongest match for Horizon's Gate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
大航海征途
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Horizon's Gate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
《大航海征途》是一款航海主题的策略游戏，背景设定为架空的中世纪魔幻世界。在这个世界里，您可以：从单帆船到飞空舰队，亲手打造您的无敌舰队，全服首位建造者更可获得【大航海家】尊享称号;招募传奇船长，借助他们独特的技能纵横四海，书写属于您的航海传奇;经营各港口珍稀货物，通过独特的“订单系统”把握商机，每一次决策都可能让您富甲一方;巧妙搭配各具特色的船长技能，组建专属于您的王牌舰队，掌控海洋霸主的权柄;在公海激战与排名赛中一决高下，用实力证明谁是真正的海上霸主，缔造属于您的辉煌时代。
Sailing Era
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Horizon's Gate.
Ranked #4 for Horizon's Gate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!
Forgotten Stars
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Horizon's Gate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Forgotten Stars is a tactical RPG where you recruit your own crew of space pirates. Plunder your opponents, build bonds with your crew, and embark on your journey through the darkest corners of space.
Sailist
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Horizon's Gate.
Ranked #6 for Horizon's Gate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
Upgrade your ship and expand your fleet in a thrilling adventure on the infinite seas! Take a relaxing voyage and enjoy the scenery while listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean, or diligently search for other ships to plunder. Live the life of a sailor on the free seas.
Caribbean Marque
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Horizon's Gate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
Sail the open seas of the Caribbean in this light RPG game and experience the thrill of hunting down pirates or being a pirate! Along the way discover a cast of characters good and evil. Upgrade your crew and ship to become the most infamous pirate or maybe resist the temptation.
Alvora Tactics
WHY THIS
Shares hybrid class system and an atmospheric mood with Horizon's Gate.
Ranked #8 for Horizon's Gate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Alvora Tactics is an indie Tactics RPG that combines strategic combat with immersive exploration. Explore and conquer Great Serpent Alvora with your own customizable band of warriors!
Reviewers mention these as similar to Horizon's Gate
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Uncharted Waters II
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Horizon's Gate.
Reviewers of Horizon's Gate cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Horizon's Gate.
"Uncharted Waters II" was released in 1993, the second game of the series. It is set primarily in Europe of the 16th century, the time of exploration. Players choose from among 6 different characters, each with their own background.
Mount & Blade
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics and an immersive mood with Horizon's Gate.
Reviewers of Horizon's Gate cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Horizon's Gate.
Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Horizon's Gate.
Reviewers of Horizon's Gate cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Uncharted Waters
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Horizon's Gate cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Horizon's Gate.
"Uncharted Waters" was originally released in 1990. It is set in the 16th century, in a time when adventures roamed the 7 seas in search of new discoveries. Players command great ships, battling pirates, gathering information and getting rich through trade while seeking adventure throughout the known world.
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Horizon's Gate.
Reviewers of Horizon's Gate cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!
Baldur's Gate 3
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Horizon's Gate.
Reviewers of Horizon's Gate cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
FINAL FANTASY
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Horizon's Gate.
Reviewers of Horizon's Gate cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Horizon's Gate.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Port Royale 2
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Horizon's Gate.
Reviewers of Horizon's Gate cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Horizon's Gate.
The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Horizon's Gate at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Horizon's Gate on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Horizon's Gate on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Horizon's Gate on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Horizon's Gate on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Horizon's Gate.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Horizon's Gate on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Horizon's Gate.
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!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Paper Lily - Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
The Last Sovereign
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.
Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horizon's Gate.
A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was.
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More from Rad Codex
Other recommendable Steam games by Rad Codex, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Kingsvein
WHY THIS
Shares hybrid class system and an atmospheric mood with Horizon's Gate.
Another title from Rad Codex, the studio behind Horizon's Gate. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.
Voidspire Tactics
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Horizon's Gate.
Another title from Rad Codex, the studio behind Horizon's Gate. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Alvora Tactics
WHY THIS
Shares hybrid class system and an atmospheric mood with Horizon's Gate.
Another title from Rad Codex, the studio behind Horizon's Gate. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horizon's Gate.
Alvora Tactics is an indie Tactics RPG that combines strategic combat with immersive exploration. Explore and conquer Great Serpent Alvora with your own customizable band of warriors!
Frequently asked about Horizon's Gate
- Does Horizon's Gate run on Steam Deck?
- Horizon's Gate 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 Horizon's Gate cost?
- Horizon's Gate is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Horizon's Gate?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Horizon's Gate are Kingsvein, Voidspire Tactics, 大航海征途.
- Who developed Horizon's Gate?
- Horizon's Gate was developed by Rad Codex.
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