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Games like The Legion of Maelstrom

If The Legion of Maelstrom is your kind of game, the closest matches are Final Fantasy III (3D Remake), Magic and Machines and Dragon Prana — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and hypnotic. 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 The Legion of Maelstrom: An imminent storm approaches the land, threatening to wipe out all of civilization. Gain the support of the neighbouring town elders, and gain the power to defeat the tyrant Maelstrom who has been controlling the storms all along.

2021StrategyAdventureRPGCasual5.99 USDWindowsby Andrew R.
The Legion of Maelstrom — Steam game cover
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8 bit soundtrack sticks in your headBoss fights are the only encountersClasses synergize when leveled togetherAtmosphericContemplativeHypnotic

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Steam players who put hours into The Legion of Maelstrom 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. Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with The Legion of Maelstrom.

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

    FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.

    2014RPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Magic and Machines

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Legion of Maelstrom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    A retro fantasy RPG with turn-based battles, puzzles, and six unique characters. It's perfect for players who grew up with turn-based RPGs and are looking for a new adventure, and also accessible for new players as it doesn’t take itself too seriously.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Dragon Prana

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Legion of Maelstrom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Will the three races join forces to defeat the ultimate enemy in a retro RPG?

    2022StrategyAdventureSimulation7.49 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Nameless: Slay Dragon

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Ranked #4 for The Legion of Maelstrom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    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 ↗
  5. Alphadia Genesis 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Legion of Maelstrom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    What is the true face of justice? Find it out in an RPG full of drama and hope!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Ranked #6 for The Legion of Maelstrom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.

    2025IndieSimulationRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Ranked #7 for The Legion of Maelstrom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dark Deity 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Ranked #8 for The Legion of Maelstrom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Legion of Maelstrom at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under The Legion of Maelstrom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Legion of Maelstrom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with The Legion of Maelstrom.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under The Legion of Maelstrom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under The Legion of Maelstrom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    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 ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Legion of Maelstrom on Steam right now. Shares RPG with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    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 ↗
  6. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Legion of Maelstrom on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Legion of Maelstrom on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Legion of Maelstrom.

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

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under The Legion of Maelstrom on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    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 ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    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 ↗
  4. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    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 ↗
  5. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  6. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tails Noir: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Saihate Station

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

    2025IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck 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. Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.

    2025IndieSimulationRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dark Deity 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The Legion of Maelstrom.

    Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Legion of Maelstrom

How much does The Legion of Maelstrom cost?
The Legion of Maelstrom is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Legion of Maelstrom?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Legion of Maelstrom are Final Fantasy III (3D Remake), Magic and Machines, Dragon Prana.
Who developed The Legion of Maelstrom?
The Legion of Maelstrom was developed by Andrew R..

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 The Legion of Maelstrom.

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