Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Source of Madness.
- $4.49 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like Source of Madness
- 24 games
- Updated Oct 4, 2026
Players who liked Source of Madness also play
The closest matches to Source of Madness: Salt and Sanctuary, Dark Devotion, Morbid: The Seven Acolytes, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, and Vigil: The Longest Night. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $1.99 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Also Lovecraftian and Souls-like, like Source of Madness.
- $2.49 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
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Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Source of Madness.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Source of Madness
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- 3Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
Also Lovecraftian and Souls-like, like Source of Madness.
- 74% of 348 reviews
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Also Lovecraftian and Rogue-lite, like Source of Madness.
- 74% of 310 reviews
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- 22Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
Also Lovecraftian and Metroidvania, like Source of Madness.
- 83% of 2,228 reviews
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Carry Castle
- Price: $2.99−85%checked Oct 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 74% of 604 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Ai generated enemies feel uniquely unsettling
- Cosmic horror theme is consistently delivered
- Dreamlike art and soundtrack enhance immersion
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Hypnotic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Source of Madness at current Steam store prices.
Eldritch
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Source of Madness.
Moon Hunters
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Action RPG, like Source of Madness.
Rogue Legacy
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Rogue-lite, like Source of Madness.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Source of Madness, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
10 Minutes Till Dawn
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Rogue-lite, like Source of Madness.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Source of Madness.
Halls of Torment: Prelude
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like Source of Madness.
Where Winds Meet
Why this: Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like Source of Madness.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Salt and Sanctuary
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Source of Madness.
Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Souls-like, like Source of Madness.
Dead Cells
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Source of Madness.
About Source of Madness
The closest matches to Source of Madness: Salt and Sanctuary, Dark Devotion, Morbid: The Seven Acolytes, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, and Vigil: The Longest Night. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Source of Madness is your kind of game, the closest matches are Salt and Sanctuary, Dark Devotion and Morbid: The Seven Acolytes — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and hypnotic, and single out its ai enemy design and class unlocks. 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.
About Source of Madness: Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
Is Source of Madness worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 74% of 604 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 85% off, now $2.99 (checked Oct 6).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.5 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Ai generated enemies feel uniquely unsettling
- Cosmic horror theme is consistently delivered
- Dreamlike art and soundtrack enhance immersion
- Limbs can be blasted off enemies
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's a fun game but it's got A LOT of bug and issues. The flask replenishment per biome perk that is important for a melee run doesn't work. So your only option is the leech life ring if you get it. If the game presents a playstyle that is…”
“The Lovecraftian atmosphere is excellent — the game really captures a sense of creeping madness. My main issue is that the gameplay feels more monotonous than unique: many enemies feel identical and follow the same attack patterns, so I…”
People who play it also play: Salt and Sanctuary, Dark Devotion, Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
Frequently asked about Source of Madness
Can I run it?
Is Source of Madness verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Source of Madness 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 Source of Madness cost?
Source of Madness is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Source of Madness have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Source of Madness supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Source of Madness?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Source of Madness are Salt and Sanctuary, Dark Devotion, Morbid: The Seven Acolytes.
Who developed Source of Madness?
Source of Madness was developed by Carry Castle and published by Thunderful Publishing.