Rank 01Games like ANVIL
- 28 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked ANVIL also play
The closest matches to ANVIL: Killsquad, ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition, SYNTHETIK 2, Section 13, and Death Must Die. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like ANVIL.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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Death Must Die
Why this: Shares skill tree progression and character customization with ANVIL.
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Ravenswatch
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ANVIL.
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Gatekeeper
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like ANVIL.
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Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Why this: Shares skill tree progression and roguelite progression with ANVIL.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like ANVIL
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like ANVIL.
- 64% of 2,121 reviews
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- 5Death Must Die
Shares skill tree progression and character customization with ANVIL.
- 91% of 13,825 reviews
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Shares skill tree progression and roguelite progression with ANVIL.
- 84% of 80 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: ACTION SQUARE
- Price: $24.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 68% of 559 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Challenging
- Dark
- Character customization
- Relic system
- Roguelite progression
More games like ANVIL, sliced differently
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ANVIL at current Steam store prices.
Angelstruck
Why this: Shares relic system and roguelite progression with ANVIL.
Solace Inc.
Why this: Shares skill tree progression and character customization with ANVIL.
Apocalypse Party
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like ANVIL.
Scrappage
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with ANVIL.
Rift Loopers
Why this: Shares skill tree progression with ANVIL.
Vampire Survivors
Why this: Shares character customization with ANVIL.
Survivors of the Dawn
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like ANVIL.
Darksburg
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Hack and Slash, like ANVIL.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to ANVIL, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with ANVIL.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ANVIL.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like ANVIL.
SYNTHETIK: Arena
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like ANVIL.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like ANVIL.
Gatekeeper
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like ANVIL.
Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Why this: Shares skill tree progression and roguelite progression with ANVIL.
About ANVIL
The closest matches to ANVIL: Killsquad, ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition, SYNTHETIK 2, Section 13, and Death Must Die. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If ANVIL is your kind of game, the closest matches are Killsquad, ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition and SYNTHETIK 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and dark, and single out its character customization and relic system. 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 ANVIL: Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses. You can strengthen your Breakers to explore far-away galaxies that no one has ever reached!
Is ANVIL worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 68% of 559 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Oct 31).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 18 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“As of the 1.0 update, the game includes Wellbia anticheat otherwise known as xhunter1. This is equivalent to invasive kernel level spyware. Do not buy this game.”
“SEVERE WARNING Ever since the 1.0 update and the new developer announcement, the game has updated with Wellbia!!! If you are unaware this is also known as xhunter1. This is basically an invasive kernel level spyware. DO NOT DOWNLOAD. STEER…”
People who play it also play: Killsquad, ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition, SYNTHETIK 2
Frequently asked about ANVIL
Can I run it?
Does ANVIL run on Steam Deck?
ANVIL 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 ANVIL cost?
ANVIL is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does ANVIL have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — ANVIL supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to ANVIL?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ANVIL are Killsquad, ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition, SYNTHETIK 2.
Who developed ANVIL?
ANVIL was developed by ACTION SQUARE.