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Games like Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave

If Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave is your kind of game, the closest matches are Heroes of Shaola, Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition and Tyranny — 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 Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave: Discover the secret of the abandoned cave where many intruders have been disappearing without a trace. It's up to you to find out the truth.

2022ActionIndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDWindowsby Smiling Dragon RPG Studios
Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave — Steam game cover

Players who liked Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave also play

Steam players who put hours into Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave 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. Heroes of Shaola

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Take on the role of a young paladin trying to survive in a corrupt world filled with compelling actions, thrilling drama and political incorrectness while opposing factions do their best to outwit each other.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon!

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Tyranny

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

    2016AdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Thaumaturge

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

    2024AdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Ash of Gods: Redemption

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    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 ↗
  6. Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    A champion will rise and change the course of history. As a descendent of King Richard the Lionheart, prepare to battle the forces of evil in an alternate Europe transformed by magic. Choose your race, skills, and abilities, and begin your quest in this darkened alternative world.

    2017ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Avernum: Escape From the Pit

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.

    2012StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Avadon 2: The Corruption

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Avadon 2: The Corruption is a huge, indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the second chapter in the epic Avadon trilogy. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law.

    2013StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    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 ↗
  3. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave on Steam right now. Shares Action with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    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 ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    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 ↗

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 Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    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 Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

    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 ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave

How much does Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave cost?
Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave are Heroes of Shaola, Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition, Tyranny.
Who developed Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave?
Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave was developed by Smiling Dragon RPG Studios.

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