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Games like HunterX

If HunterX is your kind of game, the closest matches are HunterX: code name T, Minoria and Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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 HunterX: HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

2022ActionIndieAdventureRPG7.49 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby ORANGE POPCORN
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Players who liked HunterX also play

Steam players who put hours into HunterX 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. HunterX: code name T

    WHY THIS

    Shares parry system, new game plus and an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure8.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Minoria

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with HunterX.

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

    This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. GRIME

    WHY THIS

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

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

    2021ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Trinity Fusion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

    2023ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Afterimage

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Maid of Salvation

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

    Ranked #8 for HunterX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HunterX.

    The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to HunterX

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. Ori and the Blind Forest

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

    Reviewers of HunterX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with HunterX.

    “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

    2015ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

    Reviewers of HunterX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with HunterX.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

    Reviewers of HunterX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with HunterX.

    “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

    2016Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

    Reviewers of HunterX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with HunterX.

    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

    2019ActionAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. 3000th Duel

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

    Reviewers of HunterX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with HunterX.

    3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Popcorn!

    WHY THIS

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

    A satisfying clicker where you pop and eat popcorn, discovering secrets along the way! Compete for high scores in time trial mode, or just pop and chill in classic mode.

    2024Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Symphony of the Stars

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of HunterX cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with HunterX.

    Explore a vast fantasy world in this top-down RPG. Sneak past enemies with overworld skills or engage them in strategic, turn-based combat. Solve puzzles and build the strength of your characters as an epic adventure unfolds!

    2025RPG7.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under HunterX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with HunterX.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under HunterX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with HunterX.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under HunterX on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with HunterX.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~73% under HunterX on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with HunterX.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under HunterX on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with HunterX.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under HunterX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with HunterX.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under HunterX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with HunterX.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under HunterX on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with HunterX.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 HunterX.

    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 HunterX.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 HunterX.

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. HunterX: code name T

    WHY THIS

    Shares parry system, new game plus and an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure8.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Minoria

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. GRIME

    WHY THIS

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

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

    2021ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Trinity Fusion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

    2023ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Afterimage

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Maid of Salvation

    WHY THIS

    Shares new game plus and an atmospheric mood with HunterX.

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

    The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about HunterX

Is HunterX verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — HunterX 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 HunterX cost?
HunterX is listed on Steam at 7.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to HunterX?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HunterX are HunterX: code name T, Minoria, Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune.
Who developed HunterX?
HunterX was developed by ORANGE POPCORN.

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 HunterX.

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