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Games like Johann Weiss

If Johann Weiss is your kind of game, the closest matches are Horace, Odallus: The Dark Call and Juno's Darkest Hour — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About Johann Weiss: Caught off guard, Johann Weiss had his sister kidnapped by the LaVey Order, a satanic cult led by Behemoth LaVey who's going to sacrifice her to Satan to summon Hell on Earth. In this take on Metroidvania and early Duke Nukem games, you must help Johann save his sister Joanna from LaVey.

2020ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby JMAA Games
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Steam players who put hours into Johann Weiss also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Horace

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Johann Weiss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    "The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Odallus: The Dark Call

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Johann Weiss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

    2015ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Juno's Darkest Hour

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Johann Weiss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Juno’s Darkest Hour is a simple but challenging 2D action adventure platformer game inspired by the side-scrollers of the past. Explore the secrets of a vast monochromatic world. Will you succeed against all odds, or will you die over and over again?

    2016ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Castaway

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Johann Weiss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Chronicles of the Wolf

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Johann Weiss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Kaze and the Wild Masks

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Johann Weiss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Skelattack

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Johann Weiss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Play Skelattack and save the Underworld in this fun action platformer! Together with your best bat friend Imber, you jump, slash, and flap your way though the Underworld and stop the human threat!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Cave Story+

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Johann Weiss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

    2011ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Johann Weiss at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Johann Weiss on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    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?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Johann Weiss on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Johann Weiss on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Johann Weiss.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Johann Weiss on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Johann Weiss.

    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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Johann Weiss on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Johann Weiss.

    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.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Johann Weiss on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    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!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Johann Weiss on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Johann Weiss on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Johann Weiss.

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. 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 Johann Weiss.

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Johann Weiss.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Johann Weiss.

    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?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Johann Weiss.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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 Johann Weiss.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. 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 Johann Weiss.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Horace

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    "The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Castaway

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Kaze and the Wild Masks

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Johann Weiss.

    Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Johann Weiss

How much does Johann Weiss cost?
Johann Weiss is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Johann Weiss?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Johann Weiss are Horace, Odallus: The Dark Call, Juno's Darkest Hour.
Who developed Johann Weiss?
Johann Weiss was developed by JMAA Games.

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 Johann Weiss.

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