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Games like Caverns of Evil

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to Caverns of Evil for fans of action, indie, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Caverns of Evil also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Caverns of Evil: Battle your way through the levels, search for the gear you need to stay alive, and find the exit to the next level. Explore entirely new procedural levels every time, just to see how many you can get though.

2022ActionIndieWindows · Linuxby Jared Blackburn
Caverns of Evil — Steam game cover

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    Lichenvale — Steam game cover

    Lichenvale

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

    Lichenvale is a first person slasher offering fast-paced melee combat mixed with tactical use of spells and dashing around your enemies. Battle through nightmarish hordes of monsters representing your innermost fears in this 90's hits inspired title.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Castle Dark — Steam game cover

    Castle Dark

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

    Brand Warcford must track down the evil force plaguing the land in this single player ACTION RPG.

    2024ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Witchy Woes — Steam game cover

    Witchy Woes

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

    When a power hungry, egotistical young witch disobeys her school’s headmasters, she is cast out and exiled. Play as Devious Donna as she wreaks havoc on those who have wronged her. Harness the dark arts and exact your revenge on the masters of magic.

    2024ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Thymesia — Steam game cover

    Thymesia

    Ranked #4 for Caverns of Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Caverns of Evil.

    Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

    2022Action24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Gothic 1 Remake — Steam game cover

    Gothic 1 Remake

    Ranked #5 for Caverns of Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Caverns of Evil.

    The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.

    2026ActionRPG49.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Hexen: Beyond Heretic — Steam game cover

    Hexen: Beyond Heretic

    Ranked #6 for Caverns of Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Caverns of Evil.

    While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D'Sparil, the remaining Serpent Riders were busy corrupting other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must defend your realm of Cronos from the second Serpent Rider known as Korax.

    2007ActionDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Heretic + Hexen — Steam game cover

    Heretic + Hexen

    Ranked #7 for Caverns of Evil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Caverns of Evil.

    Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Wizordum — Steam game cover

    Wizordum

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

    Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

    2025ActionIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Caverns of Evil

What games are most similar to Caverns of Evil?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Caverns of Evil are Lichenvale, Castle Dark, Witchy Woes.
Who developed Caverns of Evil?
Caverns of Evil was developed by Jared Blackburn.

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