Rank 01Games like Dread Delusion
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- Updated Nov 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Dread Delusion: Lunacid, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), Gothic 1, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, and Drova - Forsaken Kin. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Same atmospheric mood as Dread Delusion.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Lovely Hellplace
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 3,918 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Airships and floating islands create unique travel dynamics
- Exploration rewards curiosity over combat
- Moral choices feel irreversible and personal
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Mysterious
More games like Dread Delusion, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Dread Delusion
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dread Delusion.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dread Delusion at current Steam store prices.
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Medieval, like Dread Delusion.
Kingsgrave
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Dark Fantasy, like Dread Delusion.
Arx Fatalis
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dread Delusion.
REAL WEB LEGENDS: Carter's Quest
Why this: Also 1990's and Medieval, like Dread Delusion.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Lunacid
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Dark Fantasy, like Dread Delusion.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dread Delusion.
More from Lovely Hellplace
Other recommendable Steam games by Lovely Hellplace, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Dread X Collection 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dread Delusion.
Entropy
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Medieval, like Dread Delusion.
About Dread Delusion
The closest matches to Dread Delusion: Lunacid, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), Gothic 1, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, and Drova - Forsaken Kin. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dread Delusion is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lunacid, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) and Gothic 1 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and mysterious, and single out its airship exploration and moral choice driven story. 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.
Dread Delusion is an open-world action RPG set across floating sky islands and shattered continents. Developed by Lovely Hellplace and published by DreadXP, it released in 2024 and runs verified on Steam Deck. The game features airship exploration, moral-choice-driven storytelling, and non-combat progression options including viable pacifist playthroughs. Players describe it as atmospheric and immersive, with worldbuilding that blends classic fantasy with surreal dreamlike aesthetics. Reviewers highlight that exploration rewards curiosity over combat, moral choices feel personal and irreversible, and shortcut puzzle design and skill-based interactions add meaningful depth. The title holds a 91% positive rating from over 3900 Steam reviews.
About Dread Delusion: Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Is Dread Delusion worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 3,918 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 80% positive across 96 new reviews, 10 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 27 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 7 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Airships and floating islands create unique travel dynamics
- Exploration rewards curiosity over combat
- Moral choices feel irreversible and personal
- Worldbuilding blends classic fantasy with surreal dreamlike aesthetics
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Avoid if you have any issues with motion sickness from games, worst reaction I've ever had even worse than VR.”
“This game has a known bug: (https://steamcommunity.com/app/1574240/discussions/0/6369856709163652934) that players only find out about 10~ hours into the game. This bug results in loss of all progress and renders the game unplayable. This…”
People who play it also play: Lunacid, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), Gothic 1
Frequently asked about Dread Delusion
Can I run it?
Is Dread Delusion verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Dread Delusion 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 Dread Delusion cost?
Dread Delusion is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dread Delusion?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dread Delusion are Lunacid, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), Gothic 1.
Who developed Dread Delusion?
Dread Delusion was developed by Lovely Hellplace and published by DreadXP.