Games like Lost Ruins
If Lost Ruins is your kind of game, the closest matches are Minoria, System Purge and Afterimage — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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 →Lost Ruins is a 2021 Action Indie adventure that drops players into a dark and dangerous world as a young girl who has awakened in a mysterious foreign location without her memories. The title combines Metroidvania exploration with survival ARPG mechanics, requiring players to manage consumables, exploit environmental interactions such as fire and ice, and craft bespoke combat setups through item synergy. Boss encounters feature mode variants and, according to players, double as comedic fan service. Reviewers highlight the pixel art and portraits for amplifying the game's charm while multiple post-game modes extend replayability. The title runs Verified on Steam Deck at a $19.99 price point and holds an 86% positive rating from over 1,000 Steam reviews.
About Lost Ruins: Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.
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Minoria
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Top pick for Lost Ruins fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
System Purge
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Second-strongest match for Lost Ruins fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.
Afterimage
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Third-strongest match for Lost Ruins fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Axiom Verge 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Ranked #4 for Lost Ruins fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
The Vagrant
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Ranked #5 for Lost Ruins fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Foregone
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Ranked #6 for Lost Ruins fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Blasphemous 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Ranked #7 for Lost Ruins fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
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.
Ghost Song
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Ranked #8 for Lost Ruins fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Lost Ruins
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Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Reviewers of Lost Ruins cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Rabi-Ribi
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Reviewers of Lost Ruins cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
OMORI
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Lost Ruins cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lost Ruins.
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Symphony of the Stars
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Lost Ruins cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Explore a vast fantasy world in this top-down RPG. Sneak past enemies with overworld skills or engage them in strategic, turn-based combat. Solve puzzles and build the strength of your characters as an epic adventure unfolds!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Lost Ruins at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Lost Ruins on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lost Ruins.
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 Lost Ruins on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Lost Ruins on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lost Ruins.
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.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Lost Ruins on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Lost Ruins on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lost Ruins.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lost Ruins.
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.
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 Lost Ruins.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lost Ruins.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lost Ruins.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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 Lost Ruins.
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.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Lost Ruins.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Minoria
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
Afterimage
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Axiom Verge 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
The Vagrant
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Foregone
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Blasphemous 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
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.
Ghost Song
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Lost Ruins.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Frequently asked about Lost Ruins
- Is Lost Ruins verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lost Ruins 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 Lost Ruins cost?
- Lost Ruins is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Lost Ruins?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lost Ruins are Minoria, System Purge, Afterimage.
- Who developed Lost Ruins?
- Lost Ruins was developed by ALTARI GAMES and published by DANGEN Entertainment.
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 Lost Ruins.
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