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Games like Kingdoms of the Dump

If Kingdoms of the Dump is your kind of game, the closest matches are Radix Chronicle, The Rhapsody of Zephyr Remastered and Cat Attack RPG — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic. 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 Kingdoms of the Dump: A SNES styled JRPG set in a fantasy world of garbage, created by two janitors. Join Trash Can Knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and a Half Kingdoms of the Dump!

2025RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Roach Games, Dream Sloth Games
Kingdoms of the Dump — Steam game cover
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Each character has unique traversal abilitiesGrid based combat rewards tactical positioningTime based leveling avoids traditional grindingAtmosphericChallengingNostalgic

Players who liked Kingdoms of the Dump also play

Steam players who put hours into Kingdoms of the Dump 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. Radix Chronicle

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Top pick for Kingdoms of the Dump fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!

    2025IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Rhapsody of Zephyr Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Kingdoms of the Dump fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    28 years later, Cyrano’s tragic journey of revenge begins anew. The War of Genesis: The Rhapsody of Zephyr returns in a remastered edition with HD 16:9 widescreen, full voice acting, and quality-of-life improvements. Rediscover an epic tale of tragedy and destiny.

    2026RPGSteam ↗
  3. Cat Attack RPG

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Kingdoms of the Dump fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    JRPG similar to Final Fantasy/Lufia with an overworld and a variety of dungeons. Many party members with unique skills/abilities. Original dungeon designs, not randomly generated within RPG Maker. Works on Windows PCs only.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Ranked #4 for Kingdoms of the Dump fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

    2024RPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Chained Echoes

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Ranked #5 for Kingdoms of the Dump fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

    2022IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Sea of Stars

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Ranked #6 for Kingdoms of the Dump fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Ranked #7 for Kingdoms of the Dump fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. CHRONO TRIGGER®

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Ranked #8 for Kingdoms of the Dump fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…

    2018RPG7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Kingdoms of the Dump

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Sea of Stars

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Reviewers of Kingdoms of the Dump cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Reviewers of Kingdoms of the Dump cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. CHRONO TRIGGER®

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Reviewers of Kingdoms of the Dump cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…

    2018RPG7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. OMORI

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Kingdoms of the Dump cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

    2020IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Chained Echoes

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Reviewers of Kingdoms of the Dump cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

    2022IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Kingdoms of the Dump cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

    2025ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Kingdoms of the Dump at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Priced ~50% under Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Noita

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam right now.

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Persona 4 Golden

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

    2020RPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. DREDGE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

    2023AdventureRPG10.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Kingdoms of the Dump on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    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 ↗
  2. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    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 ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  4. Tails Noir: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. Moonring

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    2023RPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

    2024RPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Chained Echoes

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

    2022IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Sea of Stars

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Kingdoms of the Dump.

    Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Kingdoms of the Dump

Does Kingdoms of the Dump run on Steam Deck?
Kingdoms of the Dump 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 Kingdoms of the Dump cost?
Kingdoms of the Dump is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Kingdoms of the Dump?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kingdoms of the Dump are Radix Chronicle, The Rhapsody of Zephyr Remastered, Cat Attack RPG.
Who developed Kingdoms of the Dump?
Kingdoms of the Dump was developed by Roach Games, Dream Sloth Games and published by Roach Games.

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 Kingdoms of the Dump.

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