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Games like Spectromancer

If Spectromancer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Fairtravel Battle CCG, Into Oblivion and Star Squadrons: Galactic Trading Card Game — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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 Spectromancer: A turn-based online fantasy card game. No character leveling, no grinding, no deck building - just 100% skill-based and fast-paced card battles!

2009StrategyIndie6.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Apus Software, Three Donkeys LLC
Spectromancer — Steam game cover
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Campaign features unique enemy setupsEasy to learn hard to masterElemental mana system adds depthAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

Players who liked Spectromancer also play

Steam players who put hours into Spectromancer 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. Fairtravel Battle CCG

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Spectromancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Spectromancer.

    Let your magic run wild in this fast-paced fantasy card game, with a unique resource system, back-and-forth battles, moddable cards and multiple unique game modes. Play alone or with up to four players online, without needing to pay for new cards.

    2026StrategyIndieEarly AccessSteam ↗
  2. Into Oblivion

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Spectromancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Spectromancer.

    Into Oblivion is a drinking contest of ridiculous proportion. Mix, swap, and serve drinks against a variety of bots, or friends and strangers, in three different modes. Chip away at your opponents' precious health, liver, and drunkenness to win.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Star Squadrons: Galactic Trading Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Spectromancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Spectromancer.

    Star Squadrons is a fast-paced, tactical sci-fi card game WITHOUT MANA, where you deploy cards face down, interact nonstop, and win through clever location control. Secure your Founder status ahead of the Kickstarter in late 2026 / early 2027! Play the browser-based Early Alpha now!

    2026StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Mystic Vale

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Spectromancer.

    Ranked #4 for Spectromancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Spectromancer.

    Are you ready to lead your druidic clan and cleanse the Valley of Life? Mystic Vale is a stunning digital version of the Origins award-winning AEG card game. Debuting the unique Card Crafting System, players take turns building powerful combos in order to stop the curse. Play online or local hotseat.

    2019StrategyIndie1.94 USDSteam ↗
  5. Biblios Dice

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Spectromancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Spectromancer.

    Biblios Dice is a digital adaptation of the dice game by Dr. Finn. In it you are working as medieval monks to produce illustrations and improve the prestige of your abbey. Manipulate the value of the five different resources, buy and sell at the market, and gain the bishop's favor.

    2023StrategyCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Small World

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Spectromancer.

    Ranked #6 for Spectromancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Spectromancer.

    CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.

    2013StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Three Kingdoms: The Records Reborn

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Spectromancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Spectromancer.

    Enter a realm in turmoil where cards decide fate! Three Kingdoms: The Records Reborn is a two-player deckbuilding auto-battler. Rally legendary heroes, forge powerful lineups, master timing and terrain, and conquer the realm!

    StrategyRPGSteam ↗
  8. DADOO: Twists, Turns, and Mischiefs

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Spectromancer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Spectromancer.

    DADOO: Twists, Turns, and Mischiefs is an online multiplayer snake and ladder game with superpowers and lots of mischief! Change the course of the game with various skill cards. Push your enemy to their demise. Really, don't be nice while playing this game.

    2024StrategyCasualEarly Access4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Spectromancer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Spectromancer.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Spectromancer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Spectromancer.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Spectromancer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Spectromancer.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Spectromancer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Spectromancer.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Spectromancer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Spectromancer.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Spectromancer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Spectromancer.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Spectromancer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Spectromancer.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Spectromancer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Spectromancer.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

More from Apus Software

Other recommendable Steam games by Apus Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Astral Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Spectromancer.

    Another title from Apus Software, the studio behind Spectromancer. Shares Strategy and Indie with Spectromancer.

    Astral Heroes is a Collectible Card Game that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest strategists. It's the spiritual sequel to our older game, Astral Masters, which still enjoys a loyal following over ten years after its release!

    2016StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Astral Towers

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Spectromancer.

    Another title from Apus Software, the studio behind Spectromancer. Shares Strategy and Indie with Spectromancer.

    A turn-based card game mixing strategy and puzzle elements: find approach for each of 78 missions.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Astral Masters

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Spectromancer.

    Another title from Apus Software, the studio behind Spectromancer. Shares Strategy and Indie with Spectromancer.

    Can you make a super mage? Play Astral Masters and explore your strategic thinking in a wide variety of matches with sneaky mages who know secrets. Elaborately themed environments, artful murals and vignettes will surprise you!

    2021StrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Spectromancer

Does Spectromancer run on Steam Deck?
Spectromancer 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 Spectromancer cost?
Spectromancer is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Spectromancer have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Spectromancer supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Spectromancer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Spectromancer are Fairtravel Battle CCG, Into Oblivion, Star Squadrons: Galactic Trading Card Game.
Who developed Spectromancer?
Spectromancer was developed by Apus Software, Three Donkeys LLC and published by Three Donkeys LLC.

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 Spectromancer.

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