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Games like Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix

If Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix is your kind of game, the closest matches are Death Must Die, Wildkeepers Rising and VOIN — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix: Ashes of the Phoenix is a survivor style, Roguelite ARPG experience set in a dark high fantasy world. The story follows Nix, a mysterious heroine, as she battles her way through hordes of enemies to uncover the mystery that is the world around her.

2023ActionIndieAdventureRPGCasualEarly Access2.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Doomsday Device Studios
Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix — Steam game cover

Players who liked Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix also play

Steam players who put hours into Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix 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. Death Must Die

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

    2023ActionIndieRPG6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Wildkeepers Rising

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector.

    2025ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. VOIN

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Sharded World

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Necromantic

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Start out as a lowly freshman at Valorborn Academy and prove yourself to the school and other students – or don’t, and repeatedly fall to the legions of horrors that await in Necromantic. Study up to survive in this dark and dangerous fantasy Bullet Heaven ... solo or by online co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Conquest Dark

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.

    2025ActionIndieRPG7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Halls of Torment

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.66 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Time Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    The Most Historically Inaccurate Roguelike Ever Made. Slay hordes of minions as Lincoln, Tesla, Cleopatra and other historic heroes with unique abilities! Fight through various historical eras, collect resources, unlock and enhance gameplay through a deep skill-tree metaprogression.

    2024ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    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 ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    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 ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    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 Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix

How much does Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix cost?
Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix are Death Must Die, Wildkeepers Rising, VOIN.
Who developed Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix?
Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix was developed by Doomsday Device Studios.

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 Nix: Ashes of the Phoenix.

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