Games like Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return
If Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rhea of the Remnant, SUPER ROBOT WARS Y and SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and dark. 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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Rhea of the Remnant
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Top pick for Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
“Rhea of the Remnant” is a mecha Tactical RPG where you command a small group of allies to take on a powerful enemy force. Anticipate enemy moves, combine your allies' abilities, and devise the best strategy to secure victory!
SUPER ROBOT WARS Y
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Super Robot Wars is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Rise, Unite, and Triumph!
SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Beyond creation, four eras come together as one! Discover the latest entry in this iconic Tactical RPG series. Form your own team of SD Gundams and deploy for battle -- with units from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, SEED, 00, and Iron-Blooded Orphans!
Wolfstride
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Ranked #4 for Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Get wrecked in this immature grown-up RPG about a trio of troublemakers stumbling their way through a giant mecha tournament. Repair and upgrade the team’s hand-me-down rig, pick up odd jobs to pay the bills, and battle the best-of-the-best all while running from the regrettable choices of the past.
Templar Battleforce
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Ranked #5 for Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
An addictive mix of strategic combat and army building, with the precision of an RPG. Design your squad members' exact build of equipment and talents to create unique fireteam combinations. Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech, lead the Templar Knights in turn-based tactical warfare.
Inkbound
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Ranked #6 for Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.
NITRO GEN OMEGA
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
A sandbox tactical RPG of steel, fire, friendship, and shonen anime. Assemble your crew, customize your Mech, and lead them in cinematic turn-based battles through a world ruled by rogue AI. The bonds you forge will decide who survives!
封神榜2022
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Ranked #8 for Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
This game takes Nezha, Xiaolongnv, Yang Jian and Jiang Taigong as the protagonists. It tells the legendary story of the protagonists going to various places to adventure, and finally to Chaoge City to destroy the three demons and defeat King Zhou.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return
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Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Reviewers of Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.
Sunrider Academy
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
You are Kayto Shields, an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary adventure. Control Kayto's day to day life as well as his responsibilities as club manager in this stat management sim.
Sunrider: Liberation Day - Captain's Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Reviewers of Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Liberation Day will come... but you will be betrayed. Experience the stunning continuation of Sunrider Mask of Arcadius in this hardcore turn based tactics game with heavy story elements.
PMC Promiscuity
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Reviewers of Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Take on the role of a recruit (and stress-relief) joining the famous monster girl private military company: Manticore!
Fleeting Iris: Alansya Chronicles Ren'Py Edition
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Ayame travels to Heaven City, USA to be with her fiancée but all is not what it seems. How will Ayame's life unfold in this updated release now built in Ren'Py!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return at current Steam store prices.
Terraria
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return on Steam right now. Shares Action with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Bloons TD 6
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
A Date with Death
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
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.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Paper Lily - Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
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Sunrider Academy
WHY THIS
Another title from Love in Space, the studio behind Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return. Shares Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
You are Kayto Shields, an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary adventure. Control Kayto's day to day life as well as his responsibilities as club manager in this stat management sim.
Sunrider: Liberation Day - Captain's Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Another title from Love in Space, the studio behind Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Liberation Day will come... but you will be betrayed. Experience the stunning continuation of Sunrider Mask of Arcadius in this hardcore turn based tactics game with heavy story elements.
Shining Song Starnova
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Another title from Love in Space, the studio behind Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Take the stage in Shining Song Starnova!
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Another title from Love in Space, the studio behind Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.
Shining Song Starnova: Idol Empire
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Another title from Love in Space, the studio behind Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
The girls of Starnova are back in a new business simulation game! It's up to you the producer to build your office, re-hire the girls and get the money flowing to put on the greatest live concert ever. Do you have the management skills to once again accomplish everyone's dreams?
Sunrider Legends Tactics
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Another title from Love in Space, the studio behind Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
The Sunrider series returns in a new fantasy universe! Both new and returning players can embark on this adventure on the high seas. Become a naval captain in the age of sail and command your fleet in tactical turn-based battles.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SUPER ROBOT WARS Y
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Super Robot Wars is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Rise, Unite, and Triumph!
Wolfstride
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Strategy with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
Get wrecked in this immature grown-up RPG about a trio of troublemakers stumbling their way through a giant mecha tournament. Repair and upgrade the team’s hand-me-down rig, pick up odd jobs to pay the bills, and battle the best-of-the-best all while running from the regrettable choices of the past.
NITRO GEN OMEGA
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and RPG with Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return.
A sandbox tactical RPG of steel, fire, friendship, and shonen anime. Assemble your crew, customize your Mech, and lead them in cinematic turn-based battles through a world ruled by rogue AI. The bonds you forge will decide who survives!
Frequently asked about Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return
- Does Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return run on Steam Deck?
- Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return 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 Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return cost?
- Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return are Rhea of the Remnant, SUPER ROBOT WARS Y, SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS.
- Who developed Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return?
- Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return was developed by Love in Space and published by Sekai Project.
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