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Games like Vagrant Sword

If Vagrant Sword is your kind of game, the closest matches are Heroes of Hammerwatch II, Dungeon Souls and Moonlighter — 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 Vagrant Sword: A Top Down Samurai Rogue Lite. Defend a village from an army of Oni.

2020ActionAdventure2.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Elektri Inc.
Vagrant Sword — Steam game cover

Players who liked Vagrant Sword also play

Steam players who put hours into Vagrant Sword 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. Heroes of Hammerwatch II

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Vagrant Sword fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Vagrant Sword.

    A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

    2025ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Dungeon Souls

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Vagrant Sword fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Moonlighter

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Vagrant Sword fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Unexplored

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Vagrant Sword fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    The ROGUELITE that feels like a ROGUELIKE. Praised for its fantastically generated dungeons, real-time combat and surprising amount of content and depth. One of the BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR according to PC Gamer and VICE Waypoint.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Vagrant Sword fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Heroes of Hammerwatch

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Vagrant Sword fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Vagrant Sword.

    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

    2018ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Dreamscaper

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Vagrant Sword fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Space Hack

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Vagrant Sword fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Vagrant Sword.

    Space Hack is an isometric action RPG set in space, featuring fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, loot progression, and dozens of levels to explore aboard a doomed colony ship.

    2014ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vagrant Sword on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Vagrant Sword on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    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 ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vagrant Sword on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    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 ↗
  4. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vagrant Sword on Steam right now. Shares Action with Vagrant Sword.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vagrant Sword on Steam right now. Shares Action with Vagrant Sword.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vagrant Sword on Steam right now. Shares Action with Vagrant Sword.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Orbt XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vagrant Sword on Steam right now. Shares Action with Vagrant Sword.

    Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Landlord of the Woods

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vagrant Sword on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. 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 Vagrant Sword.

    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 ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Vagrant Sword.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Vagrant Sword.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck 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. Moonlighter

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dreamscaper

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Vagrant Sword.

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Vagrant Sword

How much does Vagrant Sword cost?
Vagrant Sword is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Vagrant Sword?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Vagrant Sword are Heroes of Hammerwatch II, Dungeon Souls, Moonlighter.
Who developed Vagrant Sword?
Vagrant Sword was developed by Elektri Inc..

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