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Games like Book of Adventum

If Book of Adventum is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence, Killing Sun / 抗日大刀队:日军总部 and Phantom Fury — 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 Book of Adventum: An action-adventure FPS which combines the time-honored problem solving of adventure FPS games - shooting people in the face and getting through not-so-difficult puzzles - with metaphysical ponderings. You can craft and mod stuff as well.

2022ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDWindowsby Dark Amber Softworks
Book of Adventum — Steam game cover

Players who liked Book of Adventum also play

Steam players who put hours into Book of Adventum 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. Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence

    WHY THIS

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

    Deep in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, a secluded estate becomes ground zero for terror. Pile ’Em High 3 throws you into nonstop action‑horror mayhem—cultists, zombies, abominations—all standing between you and the truth behind the world‑shattering Pandemic

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Killing Sun / 抗日大刀队:日军总部

    WHY THIS

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

    "Killing Sun" is an FPS game you do not want to miss if you are a fan of "Wolfenstein 3D". If you want to shoot devils, just play this game! No need to change magazines! No recoil! The operation is simple! Now! Take your Da Dao! Massacre in 27 levels of adrenaline surge! Let the devils all die!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Phantom Fury

    WHY THIS

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

    Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind.

    2024ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. CARNAL

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Book of Adventum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Book of Adventum.

    CARNAL is a fast and challenging retro FPS straight from the mid '90s. The Sons of Anak are opening portals to extract Dark Matter from the "other side". Combat the possessed soldiers, the manifested demons helping them, and any inanimate objects standing in your way!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Estancia Protocol Zero

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Book of Adventum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Book of Adventum.

    A first-person survival horror set in Neuquén, Argentine Patagonia. Venture into a remote estate in Cerro Ocaso to search for your missing partner. Face hordes of the undead, manage your resources, and solve classic puzzles to survive the nightmare.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. DAVY x JONES

    WHY THIS

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

    Command the skies. Crush the ground. Conquer The Locker. A grand action-adventure where you play as two halves of one legendary pirate — DAVY (Head) and JONES (Body). DAVY commands your flying ship in roguelite sky battles; JONES unleashes visceral first-person combat on the islands.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Project Warlock II

    WHY THIS

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

    Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for.

    2025ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dead Island 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Book of Adventum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Book of Adventum.

    A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

    2024ActionAdventure49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Book of Adventum on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Book of Adventum.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Book of Adventum on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Book of Adventum.

    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 ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Book of Adventum on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Book of Adventum.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Book of Adventum on Steam right now. Shares Action with Book of Adventum.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Book of Adventum on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Book of Adventum.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Book of Adventum on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Book of Adventum.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Book of Adventum on Steam right now. Shares Action with Book of Adventum.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Book of Adventum on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Book of Adventum.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 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 Book of Adventum.

    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 Book of Adventum.

    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 Book of Adventum.

    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 Book of Adventum.

    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 Book of Adventum.

    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 Book of Adventum.

    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 Book of Adventum.

    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 Book of Adventum.

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Phantom Fury

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Book of Adventum.

    Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind.

    2024ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. DAVY x JONES

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Book of Adventum.

    Command the skies. Crush the ground. Conquer The Locker. A grand action-adventure where you play as two halves of one legendary pirate — DAVY (Head) and JONES (Body). DAVY commands your flying ship in roguelite sky battles; JONES unleashes visceral first-person combat on the islands.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Project Warlock II

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Book of Adventum.

    Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for.

    2025ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Book of Adventum

How much does Book of Adventum cost?
Book of Adventum is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Book of Adventum?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Book of Adventum are Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence, Killing Sun / 抗日大刀队:日军总部, Phantom Fury.
Who developed Book of Adventum?
Book of Adventum was developed by Dark Amber Softworks and published by Kuusan Kino.

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 Book of Adventum.

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