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Games like Crawler

If Crawler is your kind of game, the closest matches are Terra Ventura, The Violets of Amicus™ and A Short Quest — 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 Crawler: Crawler is a short / modern, retro style Dungeon Crawler experience, you find yourself alone, inside an old castle.

2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDWindowsby MZY GAMES
Crawler — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Crawler 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. Terra Ventura

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Crawler fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.

    Guide the shipwrecked hero through the mysterious land of dungeons & castles in this classic-style action RPG, combined with modern, streamlined features; random loot, skill tree paths, player development, character customization, real-time combat and handcrafted maps.

    2022ActionIndieRPG12.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Violets of Amicus™

    WHY THIS

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

    Attack, dodge, and counter the monsters invading the land of Velare in The Violets of Amicus, a 2D action-adventure inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and modern combat games alike. The ferocious Violets are waking from their ancient gardens. Can a lowly courier save the kingdom?

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. A Short Quest

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore a hand-crafted world, overcome brutally challenging combat, and restore order to a broken kingdom. Discover many unique weapons, tools, spells, and secrets in this short game inspired by old school action RPGs.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  4. OtterQuest

    WHY THIS

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

    You’ve been given an odd request, and without protest, you get dressed and grab your sword from your weapons chest, and with much zest, you head west to complete your Otter Quest.

    2022IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Temple of Apshai Trilogy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Crawler fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Crawler.

    In this classic dungeon crawler, hack and slash your way through over 500 rooms with dozens of terrifying monsters. A true 1980s fantasy game, experience the frustrations and triumphs of the tabletop gaming inspired combat. Temple of Apshai is waiting. Silently lurking. Patiently waiting. For you.

    2020AdventureRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Village of Origins

    WHY THIS

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

    RPG storytelling and hack-and-slash action, are joined with a retro point and click play style. Command a diverse array of hosts, and engage in fast-paced combat that rewards skill and strategy instead of grinding.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. ELDERBORN

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Crawler fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.

    ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

    2020ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Queen's Domain

    WHY THIS

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

    A retro-fantasy action RPG with brutal combat and traversal-focused exploration. Embark on a quest to find your father who disappeared on the mysterious Isle of Neasied, where sinister forces gather, secrets hide everywhere, and the sleeping Queen has begun to stir…

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crawler on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crawler on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Crawler.

    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 ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

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

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crawler on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.

    "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. Montaro

    WHY THIS

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

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crawler on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.

    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 ↗
  7. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

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

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crawler on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.

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

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. 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 Crawler.

    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 ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

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

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Crawler

How much does Crawler cost?
Crawler is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Crawler?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Crawler are Terra Ventura, The Violets of Amicus™, A Short Quest.
Who developed Crawler?
Crawler was developed by MZY GAMES.

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 Crawler.

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