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Games like Vendir: Plague of Lies

If Vendir: Plague of Lies is your kind of game, the closest matches are Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Prophecy of Ashen and Wasteland 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its humor balances grim tone, atmospheric and dark. 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 Vendir: Plague of Lies: Vendir: Plague of Lies is a classic party-based RPG with a deep storyline and turn-based combat. Experience an intricately crafted world, steeped in history and brought to life through a carefully crafted atmosphere and the trials and tribulations of stories of the people that inhabit it.

2024RPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Early Morning Studio
Vendir: Plague of Lies — Steam game cover
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  1. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Top pick for Vendir: Plague of Lies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

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  2. Prophecy of Ashen

    WHY THIS

    Shares skill tree progression, turn based combat and an atmospheric mood with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Second-strongest match for Vendir: Plague of Lies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.

    2026IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Wasteland 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and an atmospheric mood with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Third-strongest match for Vendir: Plague of Lies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

    2020StrategyRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting and an atmospheric mood with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Ranked #4 for Vendir: Plague of Lies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Black Geyser is an isometric, party-based fantasy RPG inspired by genre classics. Recruit characters with unique personalities and explore a land ravaged by civil war and a mysterious curse of greed. Your choices, good or evil, will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Isilmerald.

    2022IndieRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Ranked #5 for Vendir: Plague of Lies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!

    2018AdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. SKALD: Against the Black Priory

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and an atmospheric mood with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Ranked #6 for Vendir: Plague of Lies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

    2024IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Ash of Gods: Redemption

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and an atmospheric mood with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Ranked #7 for Vendir: Plague of Lies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Ranked #8 for Vendir: Plague of Lies fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

    2025ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Vendir: Plague of Lies at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vendir: Plague of Lies on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Noita

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Vendir: Plague of Lies on Steam right now.

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Vendir: Plague of Lies on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Halls of Torment

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under Vendir: Plague of Lies on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.66 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under Vendir: Plague of Lies on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Vendir: Plague of Lies on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    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. FlyKnight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Vendir: Plague of Lies on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Streets of Rogue

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~73% under Vendir: Plague of Lies on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

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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.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

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

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    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

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    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. A Date with Death

    WHY THIS

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

    Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    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 ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

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    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck 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. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

    2017StrategyAdventureRPG44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. SKALD: Against the Black Priory

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and an atmospheric mood with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

    2024IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Vendir: Plague of Lies.

    Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

    2025ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Vendir: Plague of Lies

Is Vendir: Plague of Lies verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Vendir: Plague of Lies 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 Vendir: Plague of Lies cost?
Vendir: Plague of Lies is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Vendir: Plague of Lies?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Vendir: Plague of Lies are Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Prophecy of Ashen, Wasteland 3.
Who developed Vendir: Plague of Lies?
Vendir: Plague of Lies was developed by Early Morning Studio.

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