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Games like Wizardry: The Five Ordeals

Below are 19 hand-picked alternatives to Wizardry: The Five Ordeals for fans of 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 Wizardry: The Five Ordeals 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, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Wizardry: The Five Ordeals: Welcome to the world of dungeon crawling! The classic dungeon crawler released back in 2006, returns to Steam with improved UI and more.

2023IndieRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby 59 Studio
Wizardry: The Five Ordeals — Steam game cover
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    Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown — Steam game cover

    Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown

    Top pick for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous and without the need of endless grind to progress.

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    Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees — Steam game cover

    Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees

    Second-strongest match for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western RPG inspired by great 90s era games such as Might & Magic, Wizardry, Ultima, the Gold Box series. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous adventure.

    2023RPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Crossing The Sands — Steam game cover

    Crossing The Sands

    Third-strongest match for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Crossing The Sands is a first-person dungeon crawler RPG with turn-based combat and grid-based movement. Explore the vast desert and discover what mysterious forces are behind growing attacks on the Human settlement.

    2024RPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    HALF-BAKED GIRLS — Steam game cover

    HALF-BAKED GIRLS

    Ranked #4 for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    This is the tale of two girls, trapped in a dark mansion with no easy way out. They must battle evil spirits and encounter friendly ghosts to grow strong enough to uncover the truth that lurks within...

    2024IndieAdventureRPG11.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG — Steam game cover

    Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG

    Ranked #5 for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition — Steam game cover

    The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition

    Ranked #6 for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.

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    Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls — Steam game cover

    Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls

    Ranked #7 for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?

    2020RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Infinite Adventures® — Steam game cover

    Infinite Adventures®

    Ranked #8 for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.

    2018IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Wizardry: The Five Ordeals at current Steam store prices.

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    Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown — Steam game cover

    Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown

    Priced ~50% under Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown is a classic western RPG inspired by the games from the 90s. Basically, it’s the kind of game I personally find missing nowadays. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous and without the need of endless grind to progress.

    2019RPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees — Steam game cover

    Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees

    Priced ~50% under Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western RPG inspired by great 90s era games such as Might & Magic, Wizardry, Ultima, the Gold Box series. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous adventure.

    2023RPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Crossing The Sands — Steam game cover

    Crossing The Sands

    Priced ~63% under Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Crossing The Sands is a first-person dungeon crawler RPG with turn-based combat and grid-based movement. Explore the vast desert and discover what mysterious forces are behind growing attacks on the Human settlement.

    2024RPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    HALF-BAKED GIRLS — Steam game cover

    HALF-BAKED GIRLS

    Priced ~70% under Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    This is the tale of two girls, trapped in a dark mansion with no easy way out. They must battle evil spirits and encounter friendly ghosts to grow strong enough to uncover the truth that lurks within...

    2024IndieAdventureRPG11.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG — Steam game cover

    Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG

    Priced ~70% under Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition — Steam game cover

    The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition

    Priced ~50% under Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    In this tactical combat & dungeon crawler mash-up, explore a massive dungeon, full of danger, mystery and secrets. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and powerful creatures, with your tank, healer & damage dealers party.

    2015StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls — Steam game cover

    Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls

    Priced ~63% under Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?

    2020RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Infinite Adventures® — Steam game cover

    Infinite Adventures®

    Priced ~63% under Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.

    2018IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

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    Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees — Steam game cover

    Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western RPG inspired by great 90s era games such as Might & Magic, Wizardry, Ultima, the Gold Box series. Light, fairy tale, epic, heroic, slightly humorous adventure.

    2023RPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG — Steam game cover

    Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. 3
    Infinite Adventures® — Steam game cover

    Infinite Adventures®

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

    Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.

    2018IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Wizardry: The Five Ordeals

Does Wizardry: The Five Ordeals run on Steam Deck?
Wizardry: The Five Ordeals 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 Wizardry: The Five Ordeals cost?
Wizardry: The Five Ordeals is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Wizardry: The Five Ordeals?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Wizardry: The Five Ordeals are Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown, Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees, Crossing The Sands.
Who developed Wizardry: The Five Ordeals?
Wizardry: The Five Ordeals was developed by 59 Studio and published by Game*Spark Publishing.

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