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Games like Schism

Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.

2025ActionIndieRPG11.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Fami
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Frequently asked about Schism

Does Schism run on Steam Deck?
Schism is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Schism cost?
Schism is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Schism?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Schism are Earl vs. the Mutants, Demons are coming!, Sausage vs. Vegetable.
Who developed Schism?
Schism was developed by Fami and published by 2 Left Thumbs.

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