Games like DELTARUNE
If DELTARUNE is your kind of game, the closest matches are Escape from Ever After, RED RESET and Undertale — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its writing quality is exceptional, atmospheric and emotional. 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.
Get personalized picks →DELTARUNE is an indie RPG from tobyfox set in a parallel story to Undertale, released in 2025 at $24.99 USD. The game combines bullet-hell combat with character evolution systems and dialogue-driven storytelling. Players explore a mysterious world alongside both new and familiar characters. Reviewers highlight the combat system as challenging yet rewarding, and describe the characters as endearing and complex. The game is verified on Steam Deck and holds a 99% positive rating from 63,288 Steam reviews. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, emotional, and whimsical.
About DELTARUNE: Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!
Players who liked DELTARUNE also play
Steam players who put hours into DELTARUNE 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.
Escape from Ever After
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Top pick for DELTARUNE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
Fight against capitalism in this satirical adventure RPG! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back!
RED RESET
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for DELTARUNE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
RED RESET a thrilling fast-paced action RPG where you come across memorable characters in a world where not everything is as it seems. Experience a history filled with secrets only the keen-eyed will unveil. Following chapters will be available for purchase soon.
Undertale
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Third-strongest match for DELTARUNE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for DELTARUNE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
A Rhythm Role-Playing Game! Fight party crashing monsters with the power of music! Level your party and upgrade your gear while dancing to the beat of some groovin' tunes. Grab a friend and combine forces in all game modes in The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor!
Arietta of Spirits
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Ranked #5 for DELTARUNE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Gripper
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Ranked #6 for DELTARUNE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
Gripper is a story-driven action game with boss fights on wheels. Tear your enemies apart with a grappling hook. Rip out their metal hearts to gain abilities. Rescue your family and uncover the secrets of the collapsing world.
Wandersong
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with DELTARUNE.
Ranked #7 for DELTARUNE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Ranked #8 for DELTARUNE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with DELTARUNE.
The world of Touhou comes alive in this beautiful action RPG (featuring “bullet hell” elements, of course!). Infamous vampire Remilia Scarlet and her dutiful maid, Sakuya, set off to chase rumors of a massive monster, all while sending baddies flying with fluid action and signature skills!
Reviewers mention these as similar to DELTARUNE
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Mass Effect (2007)
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with DELTARUNE.
Reviewers of DELTARUNE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with DELTARUNE.
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with DELTARUNE.
Reviewers of DELTARUNE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with DELTARUNE.
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.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
WHY THIS
Reviewers of DELTARUNE cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Subnautica 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Reviewers of DELTARUNE cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Reviewers of DELTARUNE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
Beastieball
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Reviewers of DELTARUNE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!
Cassette Beasts
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with DELTARUNE.
Reviewers of DELTARUNE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below DELTARUNE at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under DELTARUNE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
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.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under DELTARUNE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under DELTARUNE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under DELTARUNE on Steam right now. Shares RPG with DELTARUNE.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under DELTARUNE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
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!
PEAK
WHY THIS
Priced ~68% under DELTARUNE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
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.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 DELTARUNE.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Escape from Ever After
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
Fight against capitalism in this satirical adventure RPG! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back!
Arietta of Spirits
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with DELTARUNE.
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Gripper
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with DELTARUNE.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with DELTARUNE.
Gripper is a story-driven action game with boss fights on wheels. Tear your enemies apart with a grappling hook. Rip out their metal hearts to gain abilities. Rescue your family and uncover the secrets of the collapsing world.
Frequently asked about DELTARUNE
- Is DELTARUNE verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — DELTARUNE 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 DELTARUNE cost?
- DELTARUNE is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to DELTARUNE?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DELTARUNE are Escape from Ever After, RED RESET, Undertale.
- Who developed DELTARUNE?
- DELTARUNE was developed by tobyfox.
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