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Games like Osteoblasts

If Osteoblasts is your kind of game, the closest matches are First Odium, Depths of Faveg and The Nameless: Slay Dragon — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its hidden seventh skeleton class, metroidvania style shortcut unlocking 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.

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About Osteoblasts: Osteoblasts is a dungeon crawler skeletal RPG about skeletons, by skeletons and for skeletons. If you are not undead leave this page immediately else you'll face the law of Skulls and Bones.

2021IndieRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Moonana
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Hidden seventh skeleton classMetroidvania style shortcut unlockingPlay as a skeleton in a surreal worldContemplativeDarkWhimsical

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Steam players who put hours into Osteoblasts 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. First Odium

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Osteoblasts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Osteoblasts.

    A psychological Turn Based Combat RPG Dungeon Crawling Horror

    2023RPGCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Depths of Faveg

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Osteoblasts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    Fight your way through hordes of monsters, and try to reach the fabled treasure at the bottom of the dungeon of Faveg in this brutal Roguelike RPG. Can you train a party strong enough?

    2024IndieRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Nameless: Slay Dragon

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and a dark mood with Osteoblasts.

    Third-strongest match for Osteoblasts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    The Nameless: Slay Dragon is like a mix of CRPG and JRPG. In short - how to slay the immensely powerful and cunning evil dragon? You will play as a young man having a bloody feud with a dragon, and face powerful, sinister and tricky enemies with friends....

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. 谁说奶妈不能拯救世界!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Osteoblasts.

    Ranked #4 for Osteoblasts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    一款以探索为核心的RPG游戏! 什么?你居然是一位被人们看不起的弱小牧师? 通过你的智慧,收集情报,提升自我,然后去击败魔王来证明自己吧!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Magic Cauldron - Dungeons

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Osteoblasts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    Magic Cauldron - Dungeons is a classic dungeon crawler with a pixel art look. The game is reminiscent of the good old days of grid crawlers, which were still completely 3D-free.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crystal Project

    WHY THIS

    Shares metroidvania exploration and a whimsical mood with Osteoblasts.

    Ranked #6 for Osteoblasts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Gloomhaven

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat with Osteoblasts.

    Ranked #7 for Osteoblasts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Osteoblasts.

    Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.

    2021StrategyAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Osteoblasts.

    Ranked #8 for Osteoblasts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!

    2023IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Osteoblasts

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Virgo Versus The Zodiac

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Osteoblasts.

    Reviewers of Osteoblasts cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

    2019IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. OFF

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and a dark mood with Osteoblasts.

    Reviewers of Osteoblasts cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Osteoblasts.

    “I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.

    2025RPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. NieR:Automata™

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Osteoblasts.

    Reviewers of Osteoblasts cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Osteoblasts.

    NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

    2017ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Osteoblasts.

    Reviewers of Osteoblasts cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Osteoblasts.

    At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

    2017RPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Legend of Zuri

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Osteoblasts cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    The Legend of Zuri is a "pick a path" style raunchy adventure with over 180 CG images. Will the Princess Zuri remain unsullied or will she experience something unmentionable? That depends on which paths you choose!

    2020Adventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Osteoblasts on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Osteoblasts.

    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 ~63% under Osteoblasts on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Osteoblasts.

    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. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Osteoblasts on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Osteoblasts.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Osteoblasts on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Osteoblasts on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Osteoblasts.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Osteoblasts on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    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. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

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

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Osteoblasts on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Osteoblasts.

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

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Moonana

Other recommendable Steam games by Moonana, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Virgo Versus The Zodiac

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Osteoblasts.

    Another title from Moonana, the studio behind Osteoblasts. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

    2019IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Osteoblasts.

    Another title from Moonana, the studio behind Osteoblasts. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Shu's Misfortune

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Moonana, the studio behind Osteoblasts. Shares RPG with Osteoblasts.

    This is a sample game created in "RPG Maker MZ" by Moonana, the creator of Virgo vs the Zodiac. As Shu end your father's haute couture legacy by unraveling his empire of fashion

    2020RPGFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Necromorphosis

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Moonana, the studio behind Osteoblasts. Shares Indie with Osteoblasts.

    In this unliving hell, become the bullet heaven. Gather the bones of fallen foes and morph into the ultimate skeleton to claim your throne of skulls as King of the Undead, if you can survive the Necromorphosis.

    2024ActionIndieEarly Access4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ginger's Letter to Santa

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Moonana, the studio behind Osteoblasts. Shares Indie and RPG with Osteoblasts.

    "This is it! This year I will cook the best roast Christmas dinner the Zodiacs has ever seen! They will all scream for more and then nobody will try to eat me, no more no more!" Join Ginger, Sullyvan and the Gonk on this RPG Christmas Adventure as they deliver their letters to Santa's Factory!

    2024IndieAdventureRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Bathory - Heritage of Blood

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Moonana, the studio behind Osteoblasts.

    Play as Ursula Bathory, the vampire Princess, awakened from a centuries long slumber to claim her throne of blood in this Vampire Soulsvania inspired by Castlevania, Nosferatu and gothic victorian literature classics.

    2027ActionSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Osteoblasts

Does Osteoblasts run on Steam Deck?
Osteoblasts 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 Osteoblasts cost?
Osteoblasts is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Osteoblasts?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Osteoblasts are First Odium, Depths of Faveg, The Nameless: Slay Dragon.
Who developed Osteoblasts?
Osteoblasts was developed by Moonana.

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 Osteoblasts.

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