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Games like Grimoire Groves

If Grimoire Groves is your kind of game, the closest matches are Overture, Diary of Lucie and Arboria — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, cozy and relaxing. 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 Grimoire Groves: Join the witches in their quest to restore the Grimoire Groves! Master magic, grow cute plant creatures and discover the mystery of the Rainbow Socks in this cozy, rogue-lite dungeon crawler.

2025ActionStrategyAdventureRPGCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Stardust
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Artwork and story are adorably charmingHybrid of roguelite and cozy gameNurturing plants feels unique and satisfyingChallengingCozyRelaxing

Players who liked Grimoire Groves also play

Steam players who put hours into Grimoire Groves 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. Overture

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Grimoire Groves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Grimoire Groves.

    Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!

    2015ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Diary of Lucie

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Second-strongest match for Grimoire Groves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Grimoire Groves.

    Diary of Lucie is action-roguelite game made with RPG Maker. In addition to simply avoiding the enemy's barrage, strategically use the enemy's bullet to make the battle situation advantageous!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie12.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Arboria

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Third-strongest match for Grimoire Groves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Hades II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Ranked #4 for Grimoire Groves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Grimoire Groves.

    Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

    2025ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Rogue Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Ranked #5 for Grimoire Groves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Ranked #6 for Grimoire Groves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. UnderMine

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Ranked #7 for Grimoire Groves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Hand of Fate 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with Grimoire Groves.

    Ranked #8 for Grimoire Groves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Grimoire Groves.

    A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!

    2017ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Grimoire Groves at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Grimoire Groves on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    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 ~75% under Grimoire Groves on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Grimoire Groves.

    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 ~50% under Grimoire Groves on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    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 ~50% under Grimoire Groves on Steam right now. Shares Action with Grimoire Groves.

    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 ~50% under Grimoire Groves on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Grimoire Groves.

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

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Grimoire Groves on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    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 ~50% under Grimoire Groves on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Grimoire Groves.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Grimoire Groves on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Grimoire Groves.

    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. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Grimoire Groves.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Grimoire Groves.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and RPG with Grimoire Groves.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  6. An Arcade Full of Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Grimoire Groves.

    Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 100 Asian Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Strategy with Grimoire Groves.

    🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

    2023ActionSportsStrategyFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Casual with Grimoire Groves.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Hades II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Grimoire Groves.

    Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

    2025ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Rogue Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. UnderMine

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a challenging mood with Grimoire Groves.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Grimoire Groves.

    An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Hand of Fate 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with Grimoire Groves.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Grimoire Groves.

    A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!

    2017ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Grimoire Groves

Is Grimoire Groves verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Grimoire Groves 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 Grimoire Groves cost?
Grimoire Groves is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Grimoire Groves?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Grimoire Groves are Overture, Diary of Lucie, Arboria.
Who developed Grimoire Groves?
Grimoire Groves was developed by Stardust.

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 Grimoire Groves.

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