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Games like Helldorado

If Helldorado is your kind of game, the closest matches are Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge and Desperados III — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its character abilities synergize uniquely, atmospheric and challenging. 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 Helldorado: 1883, SANTA FE. Peace in this town has been shattered by a shocking kidnapping. Gather your men and ride on a series of challenging missions to stop treacherous, marauding outlaws in this story of vile blackmail and revenge.

2009Strategy9.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 65Windowsby Spellbound
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Players who liked Helldorado also play

Steam players who put hours into Helldorado 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. Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Helldorado.

    Top pick for Helldorado fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    "Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.

    2013ActionStrategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Second-strongest match for Helldorado fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Desperados 2 is the sequel to the successful wild west title Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever you want; for example, for duels, brawls and shoot-outs.

    2008Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Desperados III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Third-strongest match for Helldorado fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

    2020Strategy39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Ranked #4 for Helldorado fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Roam the dense foliage of Sherwood, come face to face with royal trouble and battle against Prince John’s forces as you take on the role of legendary nobleman, Robin Hood.

    2011Strategy7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Ranked #5 for Helldorado fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.

    2021StrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Commandos 2: Men of Courage

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Helldorado.

    Ranked #6 for Helldorado fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of World War II. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives.

    2007Strategy2.49 USDSteam ↗
  7. Sumerian Six

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Ranked #7 for Helldorado fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Lead an unlikely team of commando scientists behind enemy lines to fight Nazis, uncover arcane mysteries, and wield experimental technology to turn the tide of WWII in this real-time tactical stealth adventure.

    2024ActionStrategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Commandos: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Ranked #8 for Helldorado fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.

    2025Strategy49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Helldorado

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.

  1. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Helldorado.

    Reviewers of Helldorado cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

    2016StrategyIndie39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Reviewers of Helldorado cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Desperados 2 is the sequel to the successful wild west title Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever you want; for example, for duels, brawls and shoot-outs.

    2008Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Helldorado.

    Reviewers of Helldorado cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    "Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.

    2013ActionStrategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Desperados III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Reviewers of Helldorado cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

    2020Strategy39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Cavern Commandos

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Helldorado cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Inspired by classic platformers like Rick Dangerous, Cavern Commandos offers a challenging gaming experience with numerous weapons, hundreds of foes, and dozens of labyrinthine caverns.

    2021ActionIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Helldorado on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Helldorado on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    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.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Helldorado on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Helldorado on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Nubby's Number Factory

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Helldorado on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

    2025Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Monster Train

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Helldorado on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    2020Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Helldorado on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. ISLANDERS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Helldorado on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    ISLANDERS is a minimalist strategy game about building cities on colorful islands.

    2019StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bloons TD Battles 2

    WHY THIS

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

    From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons!

    2021ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. One-armed robber

    WHY THIS

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

    One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments.

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Return

    WHY THIS

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

    Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.

    2023StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. MechWarrior Online™ Legends

    WHY THIS

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

    MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.

    2015ActionStrategySimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Yet Another Zombie Defense

    WHY THIS

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

    Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive? Build your base by day, defend it by night. Play in online or local co-op. Stay alive as long as you can.

    2014ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  6. Hello Neighbor Alpha 4

    WHY THIS

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

    Alpha 4 of Hello Neighbor was the final alpha during the stealth hit's development. Sneak into your creepy Neighbor's house to figure out what he's hiding.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius

    WHY THIS

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

    As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.

    2014StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Of Guards And Thieves

    WHY THIS

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

    Of Guards and Thieves is a multiplayer stealth game in which high-powered guards face off against fast and elusive thieves in a contest of wits. Outsmarting the enemy and shooting your way through to the goal are equally valid strategies. Simple rules, emergent gameplay and high replayability.

    2014ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Spellbound

Other recommendable Steam games by Spellbound, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. ArcaniA

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Helldorado.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Helldorado.

    War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

    2010RPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Helldorado.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Helldorado. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    "Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.

    2013ActionStrategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Helldorado. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    Roam the dense foliage of Sherwood, come face to face with royal trouble and battle against Prince John’s forces as you take on the role of legendary nobleman, Robin Hood.

    2011Strategy7.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Helldorado.

    Face the last challenge - determine destiny! A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby.

    2011RPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Airline Tycoon Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Helldorado.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Helldorado.

    Airline Tycoon Deluxe is a funny economy simulation proceeding in realtime and assigning you the complete responsibility for an airline.

    2014Simulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Helldorado.

    Desperados 2 is the sequel to the successful wild west title Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever you want; for example, for duels, brawls and shoot-outs.

    2008Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Chicago 1930 : The Prohibition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Helldorado.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Helldorado. Shares Strategy with Helldorado.

    The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side!

    2017Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Helldorado

Does Helldorado run on Steam Deck?
Helldorado 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 Helldorado cost?
Helldorado is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Helldorado?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Helldorado are Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge, Desperados III.
Who developed Helldorado?
Helldorado was developed by Spellbound and published by THQ Nordic.

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 Helldorado.

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