Rank 01Why this
Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Peglin.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Peglin
- 36 games
- Updated Nov 6, 2026
Players who liked Peglin also play
The closest matches to Peglin: Backpack Hero, Ballionaire, Dungeon Clawler, Dicey Dungeons, and Roundguard. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Pinball and Rogue-lite, like Peglin.
- $12.34 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Peglin.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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Crown Trick
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Perma Death, like Peglin.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Peglin
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Red Nexus Games Inc.
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 6
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 10,033 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Comfort food gameplay loop
- Encourages experimentation with builds
- Hero orbs encourage creative buildcrafting
- Chill
- Cozy
- Relaxing
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Peglin
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.
Monster Train 2
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like Peglin.
Die in the Dungeon
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Peglin.
Monster Train
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Peglin.
Saki and the Crucible of Debauchery
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Peglin.
Plinbo: Roguelike Plinko
Why this: Also Pinball and Perma Death, like Peglin.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Peglin at current Steam store prices.
Luck be a Landlord
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Peglin.
Wildfrost
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Perma Death, like Peglin.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Peglin, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Deckbuilding, like Peglin.
Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Turn-Based Combat, like Peglin.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Backpack Hero
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Peglin.
Ballionaire
Why this: Also Pinball and Rogue-lite, like Peglin.
Dungeon Clawler
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Peglin.
About Peglin
The closest matches to Peglin: Backpack Hero, Ballionaire, Dungeon Clawler, Dicey Dungeons, and Roundguard. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Peglin is your kind of game, the closest matches are Backpack Hero, Ballionaire and Dungeon Clawler — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, cozy and relaxing, and single out its cruciball progression and hero specific orbs. 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.
Peglin is a turn-based roguelike deckbuilder released in 2024 that replaces traditional combat with Peggle-style pegboard mechanics. Players collect hero-specific orbs and launch them at a pegboard to deal damage to enemies, with relics that scale to create widely different runs. The game features cruciball progression and a reload mechanic that adds tactical depth to each turn. Players describe the gameplay loop as comfort food and the pegboard combat as satisfyingly tactile. The difficulty maintains a low-stakes feel that keeps runs enjoyable while encouraging experimentation with creative builds. Peglin is priced at $11.99 and runs verified on Steam Deck, holding an 88% positive rating from over 10,000 Steam reviews.
About Peglin: Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!
Is Peglin worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 10,033 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 78% positive across 82 new reviews, 10 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 35 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 33 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Comfort food gameplay loop
- Encourages experimentation with builds
- Hero orbs encourage creative buildcrafting
- Low stakes difficulty keeps runs fun
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The ball seems like it always takes the worst bounce no matter what you aim for. Getting the item that shows your next bounce isn't even accurate, you'll get a different bounce than what the game required a separate item to tell you in the…”
People who play it also play: Backpack Hero, Ballionaire, Dungeon Clawler
Mobile version
Peglin is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- App Store in-app purchases: (checked 2026-11-05, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-05, source)
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Frequently asked about Peglin
Can I run it?
Is Peglin verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Peglin is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Peglin cost?
Peglin is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Peglin?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Peglin are Backpack Hero, Ballionaire, Dungeon Clawler.
Who developed Peglin?
Peglin was developed by Red Nexus Games Inc. and published by Red Nexus Games Inc., IndieArk.