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Games like What the Fog

If What the Fog is your kind of game, the closest matches are Vellum, IRIDESCENT and Koler — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and intense. 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 What the Fog: What the Fog?! You’ve been sucked into a cursed boardgame! Now you and a friend will need to work together to survive. Run, jump, dash, and shoot to escape swarms of angry monsters in this chaotic co-op roguelite from the world of Dead by Daylight.

2024Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Behaviour Interactive Inc.
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Players who liked What the Fog also play

Steam players who put hours into What the Fog 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. Vellum

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with What the Fog.

    Top pick for What the Fog fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Write on! Defend the books in Vellum, a co-op, literary roguelike! Harness class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy! As a group or solo, you'll craft plot-twisting builds to rewrite the rules in Ink!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. IRIDESCENT

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for What the Fog fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Fight vibrant eldritch creatures as you slash through the skies in this action packed roguelike!

    2024ActionIndieEarly Access9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Koler

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for What the Fog fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Embark on a solo or co-op adventure in this rogue-lite world of Koler, Slay infected creatures, build your arsenal with tons of Relics and Color Shards, tame and level up your battle companions, and finally fight through the dungeon and defeat the empowering bosses with endless possibilities!

    2023ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Risk of Rain 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with What the Fog.

    Ranked #4 for What the Fog fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

    2020ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with What the Fog.

    Ranked #5 for What the Fog fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Combining Roguelite, Action RPG, and Tower Defense gameplay into a crazy free-for-all, where it’s you and up to three friends versus hordes of enemies. Select your hero, survive the waves of foes, unlock new weapons and runes, and take on the bosses that await you!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ArcRunner

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with What the Fog.

    Ranked #6 for What the Fog fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!

    2023ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trinity Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with What the Fog.

    Ranked #7 for What the Fog fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!

    2024ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Dungeon Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with What the Fog.

    Ranked #8 for What the Fog fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.

    2024ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under What the Fog on Steam right now. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under What the Fog on Steam right now. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    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 ↗
  3. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under What the Fog on Steam right now. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under What the Fog on Steam right now. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under What the Fog on Steam right now. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    "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 ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under What the Fog on Steam right now. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under What the Fog on Steam right now. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

    2019Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kill It With Fire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under What the Fog on Steam right now. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation2.59 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.

    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 Action with What the Fog.

    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. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    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 ↗
  5. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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 ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Behaviour Interactive Inc.

Other recommendable Steam games by Behaviour Interactive Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Dead by Daylight

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with What the Fog.

    Another title from Behaviour Interactive Inc., the studio behind What the Fog. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer.

    2016Action7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with What the Fog.

    Another title from Behaviour Interactive Inc., the studio behind What the Fog. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Eldar, Orks, Chaos or Space Marines, in the fiercest battles for universal peace, through any means. Try the Free Demo - or buy the Full Premium Game below. We will not give up.

    2016ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerSteam ↗
  3. Meet Your Maker

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Behaviour Interactive Inc., the studio behind What the Fog. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Meet Your Maker is a building game of brutal expression and conquest. Unleash your inner evil genius in co-op or single-player to build the ultimate fortress of devious deathtraps, or take on those built by others in a high-stakes heist to steal resources essential for your survival.

    2023ActionStrategy19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Disney•Pixar Brave: The Video Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with What the Fog.

    Another title from Behaviour Interactive Inc., the studio behind What the Fog. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    Brave: The Video Game invites players to run, jump and battle their way through the rugged landscape of mythical and mysterious Scotland. By using their wits and bravery, gamers will also be able to wield a sword and bow and arrow to defeat fierce enemies, break a magical curse and save a kingdom.

    2014ActionAdventureDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Knightfall: Rivals

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with What the Fog.

    Another title from Behaviour Interactive Inc., the studio behind What the Fog.

    Knightfall: Rivals is a free-to-play, card-collecting battle game. Unlock, collect and upgrade over 100 unique cards. Build your own strategic deck and battle others in full 3D with real-time matchmaking and gameplay. Compete in casual mode or climb the ranks of the Templars on an ever-changing global leaderboard.

    2017StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  6. Flippin Misfits

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Behaviour Interactive Inc., the studio behind What the Fog. Shares Action with What the Fog.

    An absolutely bonkers online melee party brawler, where 2-4 friends can flip and fight across high-intensity arenas filled with opportunities and hazards. Every surface is in play, attacks can come from anywhere, and gravity can flip with the push of a button.

    2022Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about What the Fog

Does What the Fog run on Steam Deck?
What the Fog 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 What the Fog cost?
What the Fog is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does What the Fog have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — What the Fog supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to What the Fog?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside What the Fog are Vellum, IRIDESCENT, Koler.
Who developed What the Fog?
What the Fog was developed by Behaviour Interactive Inc..

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 What the Fog.

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