Rank 01Games like Dune: Imperium
- 40 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Players who liked Dune: Imperium also play
The closest matches to Dune: Imperium: Root, Clank!, Spirit Island, D&D Lords of Waterdeep, and Everdell. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Grand Strategy and Board Game, like Dune: Imperium.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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D&D Lords of Waterdeep
Why this: Shares intrigue cards and worker placement with Dune: Imperium.
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Everdell
Why this: Shares worker placement and deck building with Dune: Imperium.
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Scythe: Digital Edition
Why this: Shares combat resolution with Dune: Imperium.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Dune: Imperium
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Shares intrigue cards and worker placement with Dune: Imperium.
- 94% of 1,301 reviews
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- 11KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Also Board Game and Deckbuilding, like Dune: Imperium.
- 81% of 10,259 reviews
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- 24ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
Also Grand Strategy and Futuristic, like Dune: Imperium.
- 79% of 4,276 reviews
- Released: 2024
- Developer: Dire Wolf
- Price: $22.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 2,127 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Asymmetric duel feels tense and dynamic
- Deck building meets worker placement
- Faithful digital adaptation of a top tier board game
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Dune: Imperium
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.
Terraforming Mars
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium.
Fall of an Empire
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Economy, like Dune: Imperium.
Gaia Project
Why this: Also Board Game and Futuristic, like Dune: Imperium.
Unstoppable Gorg
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dune: Imperium.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dune: Imperium at current Steam store prices.
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
Why this: Shares deck building with Dune: Imperium.
Hand of Fate 2
Why this: Also Board Game and Deckbuilding, like Dune: Imperium.
ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Futuristic, like Dune: Imperium.
Gremlins, Inc.
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium.
Hexarchy
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Deckbuilding, like Dune: Imperium.
SpaceCorp: 2025-2300AD
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Board Game, like Dune: Imperium.
Fury of Dracula: Digital Edition
Why this: Shares combat resolution with Dune: Imperium.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Dune: Imperium, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Shares deck building with Dune: Imperium.
Star Realms
Why this: Also Board Game and Deckbuilding, like Dune: Imperium.
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Dune: Imperium.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Root
Why this: Shares deck building with Dune: Imperium.
D&D Lords of Waterdeep
Why this: Shares intrigue cards and worker placement with Dune: Imperium.
Everdell
Why this: Shares worker placement and deck building with Dune: Imperium.
Wingspan
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium.
More from Dire Wolf
Other recommendable Steam games by Dire Wolf, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition
Why this: Also Grand Strategy and Board Game, like Dune: Imperium.
Munchkin Digital
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Dune: Imperium.
About Dune: Imperium
The closest matches to Dune: Imperium: Root, Clank!, Spirit Island, D&D Lords of Waterdeep, and Everdell. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dune: Imperium is your kind of game, the closest matches are Root, Clank! and Spirit Island — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its asymmetric duel and combat resolution. 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.
Dune: Imperium is a challenging strategy simulation released in 2024 by Dire Wolf, adapting the acclaimed tabletop game to digital format. Players engage in asymmetric duel encounters, combining deck-building mechanics with worker placement elements across intrigue cards and tile-drafting systems. Combat resolution and expansion synergy provide layered strategic depth, while the session shape is designed for sit-down play. The game supports online cooperative multiplayer and runs verified on Steam Deck. Players describe it as atmospheric and contemplative, with reviewers highlighting the faithful adaptation of the tabletop experience, smooth online play, clean interface, and a surprising depth that remains accessible without overwhelming complexity. Currently it holds a 95% positive rating from 2127 Steam reviews at $14.94.
About Dune: Imperium: The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Is Dune: Imperium worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 2,127 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $22.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 12 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Asymmetric duel feels tense and dynamic
- Deck building meets worker placement
- Faithful digital adaptation of a top tier board game
- Smooth online play and clean ui
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Having to buy base game and 2 dlc to play ranked, with no rotation of ranked game mode (it's always base game and both expansions), just leaves this feeling like a stagnant product imo. I hope they release uprising at some point, and I…”
“As much as I like this, it has a fatal flaw playing in async mode. I have tried to play probably 20 games with my daughter and only completed about 3. It replaces you with a bot if you don't make a move within a set period of time. If…”
People who play it also play: Root, Clank!, Spirit Island
Mobile version
Dune: Imperium is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-08, source)
- Google Play: In-app purchases ($9.99 - $10.99 per item) (checked 2026-11-08, source)
- App Store in-app purchases: (checked 2026-11-08, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-08, source)
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Frequently asked about Dune: Imperium
Can I run it?
Is Dune: Imperium verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Dune: Imperium 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 Dune: Imperium cost?
Dune: Imperium is listed on Steam at 22.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Dune: Imperium have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Dune: Imperium supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Dune: Imperium?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dune: Imperium are Root, Clank!, Spirit Island.
Who developed Dune: Imperium?
Dune: Imperium was developed by Dire Wolf.