Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Near-Mage.
- $17.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Near-Mage
- 26 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Near-Mage also play
The closest matches to Near-Mage: The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Heaven's Vault, Night in the Woods, Wylde Flowers, and The Necromancer's Tale. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares world exploration with Near-Mage.
- $7.49 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Also Narrative and Cats, like Near-Mage.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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Wylde Flowers
Why this: Also Narrative and Cozy, like Near-Mage.
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York
Why this: Also Vampire and Narrative, like Near-Mage.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Near-Mage
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Stuck In Attic
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 90% of 106 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Choices meaningfully alter the story and npc relationships
- Fully voice acted with strong character writing
- Hand painted visuals and vibrant artstyle
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Near-Mage.
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Why this: Same whimsical mood as Near-Mage.
Cheaper alternatives
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Leila
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Near-Mage.
Sumire
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Near-Mage.
The Longest Journey
Why this: Shares world exploration with Near-Mage.
A Castle Full of Cats
Why this: Also Vampire and Cats, like Near-Mage.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Near-Mage.
Heaven's Vault
Why this: Shares world exploration with Near-Mage.
Night in the Woods
Why this: Also Narrative and Cats, like Near-Mage.
Wylde Flowers
Why this: Also Narrative and Cozy, like Near-Mage.
About Near-Mage
The closest matches to Near-Mage: The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Heaven's Vault, Night in the Woods, Wylde Flowers, and The Necromancer's Tale. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Near-Mage is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Heaven's Vault and Night in the Woods — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its character creation and choice driven storytelling. 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.
About Near-Mage: Attend a magic school, learn spells, and explore a folklore-rich Transylvania in this hand-crafted narrative adventure.
Is Near-Mage worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 106 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 50% off, now $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Choices meaningfully alter the story and npc relationships
- Fully voice acted with strong character writing
- Hand painted visuals and vibrant artstyle
- Romanian folklore and mythology references
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It has the bones of something great but none of the meat. If you're looking to play this wanting to be a mage and go through the effort to craft spells and play with magic...walk away. You'll get all the spells in the course of the game…”
“Thanks for taking my money for a game I cannot finish. Seems Steam wants money for a demo yo can't finish halfway through. F*uck Steam Map doesn't work Quests can't be completed Used guides and walkthrough This game needs more time in the…”
People who play it also play: The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Heaven's Vault, Night in the Woods
Frequently asked about Near-Mage
Can I run it?
Does Near-Mage run on Steam Deck?
Near-Mage is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Near-Mage cost?
Near-Mage is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Near-Mage?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Near-Mage are The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Heaven's Vault, Night in the Woods.
Who developed Near-Mage?
Near-Mage was developed by Stuck In Attic.