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Games like Mystal Haven

If Mystal Haven is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cassette Beasts, Dead Event and Temtem — 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 Mystal Haven: Mystal Haven is a laid-back, open-world creature-collector featuring four-player split-screen and online multiplayer.

2025IndieAdventureRPGCasualEarly Access4.99 USDWindowsby Todd Lucas
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Players who liked Mystal Haven also play

Steam players who put hours into Mystal Haven 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. Cassette Beasts

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Mystal Haven fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Mystal Haven.

    Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

    2023IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dead Event

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Mystal Haven fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mystal Haven.

    Dead Event is a indie RPG survival game in which the player grows up as a creature. The creature will grow bigger overtime and with interactions in-game also lose some growth on death. Form a colony or hunt alone, become part of a player-created ecosystem. Survive, eat or be eaten...

    2023ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Temtem

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Mystal Haven fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mystal Haven.

    Temtem is an online creature-collection adventure. Tame 165 unique creatures across 7 vibrant islands, battle other tamers, tackle mythical Lairs, chase Luma & Umbra variants, and breed your favorite Tems - with friends by your side! Dive into a colorful monster catching adventure, so Temtem up!

    2022IndieAdventureMassively Multiplayer44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. For The King

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Mystal Haven fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mystal Haven.

    For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Mystal Haven fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Mystal Haven.

    The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

    2017StrategyAdventureRPG44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Karters 2: Turbo Charged

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Mystal Haven fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mystal Haven.

    Get ready for the ultimate kart racing experience on Steam & Steam Deck! Inspired by Crash Team Racing, built with its own identity, advanced gameplay systems, tons of new features and massive modding support for endless replayability!

    2025ActionSportsIndie29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Mystal Haven fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mystal Haven.

    "Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions - Embark on a medieval fantasy survival odyssey. Reclaim the stolen Crown, battle dark forces, and explore diverse lands. Uncover secrets, wield magic, and craft your destiny. Will you become the true champion of Atham?"

    2024ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  8. Bloody Rally Show

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Mystal Haven fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Mystal Haven.

    Welcome to Bloody Rally Show - a head-on smash between frenetic top-down arcade racing and hyperviolent reality TV. You must drift, boost, and blast to keep the viewers entertained and your paymasters happy. Go full throttle and drive to survive! Includes local multiplayer mayhem for up to 4 players

    2020ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

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

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Mystal Haven on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mystal Haven.

    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 ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Mystal Haven on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mystal Haven.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mystal Haven on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Mystal Haven.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Mystal Haven on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Mystal Haven.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mystal Haven on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Mystal Haven.

    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 ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mystal Haven on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Mystal Haven.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Mystal Haven on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mystal Haven.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck 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. Cassette Beasts

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Mystal Haven.

    Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

    2023IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Temtem

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mystal Haven.

    Temtem is an online creature-collection adventure. Tame 165 unique creatures across 7 vibrant islands, battle other tamers, tackle mythical Lairs, chase Luma & Umbra variants, and breed your favorite Tems - with friends by your side! Dive into a colorful monster catching adventure, so Temtem up!

    2022IndieAdventureMassively Multiplayer44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Mystal Haven.

    The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

    2017StrategyAdventureRPG44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Mystal Haven

How much does Mystal Haven cost?
Mystal Haven is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Mystal Haven have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Mystal Haven supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to Mystal Haven?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mystal Haven are Cassette Beasts, Dead Event, Temtem.
Who developed Mystal Haven?
Mystal Haven was developed by Todd Lucas.

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 Mystal Haven.

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