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Free games like Avernum 5

Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to Avernum 5, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.

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Ranked picks

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    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 — Steam game cover

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    Free-to-play alternative to Avernum 5 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and RPG with Avernum 5.

    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 PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Soda Dungeon — Steam game cover

    Soda Dungeon

    Free-to-play alternative to Avernum 5 — no purchase or trial window. Shares RPG with Avernum 5.

    Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

    2017RPGFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Card Hunter — Steam game cover

    Card Hunter

    Free-to-play alternative to Avernum 5 — no purchase or trial window. Shares RPG with Avernum 5.

    Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.

    2015StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Battle for Wesnoth — Steam game cover

    Battle for Wesnoth

    Free-to-play alternative to Avernum 5 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with Avernum 5.

    The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.

    2018StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Soda Dungeon 2 — Steam game cover

    Soda Dungeon 2

    Free-to-play alternative to Avernum 5 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and RPG with Avernum 5.

    Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.

    2020IndieRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Stoneshard: Prologue — Steam game cover

    Stoneshard: Prologue

    Free-to-play alternative to Avernum 5 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and RPG with Avernum 5.

    You come to your senses in a sinister dungeon. The Ritual is about to commence – you have only one chance to escape. Stoneshard: Prologue is a demo to the main game, presenting its basic mechanics.

    2018IndieAdventureRPGFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    Fantasy Grounds VTT — Steam game cover

    Fantasy Grounds VTT

    Free-to-play alternative to Avernum 5 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and RPG with Avernum 5.

    Virtual tabletop experience for TTRPG groups with updated visuals and vast library support, including D&D 5E, Pathfinder, and more. Create unforgettable adventures with tools like dice, sheets, tokens, and maps. Prep less, play better with automated game mechanics.

    2020StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Vampire's Fall 2 — Steam game cover

    Vampire's Fall 2

    Free-to-play alternative to Avernum 5 — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and RPG with Avernum 5.

    Rise as a vampire in a handcrafted 2D dark-fantasy RPG. Master devastating powers, confront horrific enemies, and forge your destiny in a world shattered by a brutal civil war between humans and vampires.

    2026IndieRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →