Games like Qual
Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to Qual for fans of action, indie, rpg, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Qual also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from Just Making Games. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About Qual: Qual is a fast paced top-down bullet hell that emphasizes on spell combinations.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Qual at current Steam store prices.
Titanfall® 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under Qual on Steam right now. Shares Action with Qual.
Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Qual on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Qual.
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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Qual on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Qual.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under Qual on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Qual.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Qual on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Qual.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~81% under Qual on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Qual.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Qual on Steam right now. Shares Action with Qual.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Qual on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Qual.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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 Qual.
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.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Qual.
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.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Qual.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Qual.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Qual.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Coloring Pixels
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Qual.
A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Qual.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
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More from Just Making Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Just Making Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Streamer's Life
WHY THIS
Another title from Just Making Games, the studio behind Qual. Shares Indie and RPG with Qual.
RPG-Simulation game where you can create your own streamer and see whether you can overcome difficulties of being streamer or not.
Queue Simulator
WHY THIS
Another title from Just Making Games, the studio behind Qual. Shares Indie and RPG with Qual.
Queue simulator brings you your favorite part of MMORPG experience - waiting in Queue!
Deep Dark Space
WHY THIS
Another title from Just Making Games, the studio behind Qual. Shares Action and Indie with Qual.
Deep Dark Space is a 4-player online co-op horror experience set in space. Explore abandoned stations, gather clues, and uncover the monster lurking in the dark. Trust no one — paranoia runs high as hidden betrayals threaten your survival.
Brotherhood of Pain
WHY THIS
Another title from Just Making Games, the studio behind Qual. Shares Action and Indie with Qual.
Bound to the will of the necromancer Zndan, your party is dragged back from death. Conquer cursed dungeons, loot the rarest artifacts, endure resurrections, and fight to reclaim your souls. Welcome to Brotherhood of Pain.
Frequently asked about Qual
- How much does Qual cost?
- Qual is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Qual?
- Qual was developed by Just Making Games.
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