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Games like Scrap Bastion

If Scrap Bastion is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kuiper Belt Survivor, Tower Tactics Arena and Extermination — 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 Scrap Bastion: Scrap Bastion is a strategy tower defense game where you manage your city, equipping it to survive the waves of mutant creatures, testing your planning and decision making capacities at every turn. Watch out, as time is crucial to win!

2023ActionStrategyIndieEarly Access4.99 USDWindowsby Tadpole Games
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Players who liked Scrap Bastion also play

Steam players who put hours into Scrap Bastion 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. Kuiper Belt Survivor

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Scrap Bastion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Scrap Bastion.

    Kuiper belt survivor is an arcade style bullet heaven, where every run is endless. It brings a unique spin to the bullet heaven genre by making every part of the players weapon arsenal customizable with well over 10,000 unique weapons to build, and unique stats for every enemy.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Tower Tactics Arena

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Scrap Bastion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Scrap Bastion.

    Tower Tactics Arena is a fast-paced action roguelite set in the Tower Tactics: Liberation universe. Battle relentless enemy waves in a closed combat arena, level up your towers strategically, and gather powerful trinkets and potions! Will you claim victory in the arena?

    2025Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Extermination

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Scrap Bastion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Early Access with Scrap Bastion.

    Embark on a thrilling interstellar adventure! Scout uncharted planets, overcome native threats, gather components to enhance your robot, and discover groundbreaking abilities. Prepare the path for future colonists and make your mark on the galaxy!

    2025ActionEarly Access12.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Planetary Defense: An Orbital Turret Defense System

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Scrap Bastion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Scrap Bastion.

    2D space shooter and turret defense come together to create the Planetary Defense System this world needs! Shoot down asteroids and aliens and survive the bosses in this arcade like game featuring customizable satellites, projectiles, and upgradable Cannon and Planet Shield systems.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. AsteroidTD

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Scrap Bastion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Scrap Bastion.

    Try to survive in infinite asteroid cloud as long as possible in reworked tower defence style. FInd your own playstyle and beat your own records or chillout with original ambient soundtracks. Build, explore, think - everything to create your own colony in this cold space.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Inbound UFO

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Scrap Bastion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Scrap Bastion.

    With a style inspired by the RTS games from early 2000's, a new tower defense combines in a unique way action, tactics, replay value and fun. They are here! Choose your targets, upgrade, replay, discover your enemies and your tactical skills.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Nordhold

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Scrap Bastion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?

    2025StrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. SENTRY

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Scrap Bastion fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Scrap Bastion.

    SENTRY is an action-defense first person shooter where you defend your spaceship against invading aliens. Plot an escape route through hostile space and battle the enemy across your vessel with the support of traps, turrets and environmental destruction.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Scrap Bastion on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    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 Scrap Bastion on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    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 Scrap Bastion on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    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 Scrap Bastion on Steam right now. Shares Action with Scrap Bastion.

    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. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Scrap Bastion on Steam right now. Shares Action with Scrap Bastion.

    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 ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Scrap Bastion on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    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 ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Scrap Bastion on Steam right now. Shares Action with Scrap Bastion.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Scrap Bastion on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    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 ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    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 ↗
  6. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    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 ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Scrap Bastion.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Scrap Bastion

How much does Scrap Bastion cost?
Scrap Bastion is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Scrap Bastion?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Scrap Bastion are Kuiper Belt Survivor, Tower Tactics Arena, Extermination.
Who developed Scrap Bastion?
Scrap Bastion was developed by Tadpole 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 Scrap Bastion.

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