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Games like Mirthwood

Below are 14 hand-picked alternatives to Mirthwood for fans of simulation, rpg, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Mirthwood also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Mirthwood: Embark on an enchanting journey and brave ferocious creatures in an immersive medieval fantasy world. Will you settle a new homestead to live a life of farming and trade, or pick up the sword and take up the adventurers' path?

2024SimulationRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Bad Ridge Games
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    Island Berry — Steam game cover

    Island Berry

    Top pick for Mirthwood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Dreams can take you anywhere.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Chef RPG — Steam game cover

    Chef RPG

    Second-strongest match for Mirthwood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    Craft your culinary adventure in a beautiful pixel art world. Manage your restaurants, forage and hunt for ingredients, befriend locals, and grow your culinary empire. What kind of chef will you be?

    2024AdventureSimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Luma Island — Steam game cover

    Luma Island

    Third-strongest match for Mirthwood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Travellers Rest — Steam game cover

    Travellers Rest

    Ranked #4 for Mirthwood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Kynseed — Steam game cover

    Kynseed

    Ranked #5 for Mirthwood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Roots of Pacha — Steam game cover

    Roots of Pacha

    Ranked #6 for Mirthwood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.

    2023IndieSimulationRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    My Time at Sandrock — Steam game cover

    My Time at Sandrock

    Ranked #7 for Mirthwood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Stardew Valley — Steam game cover

    Stardew Valley

    Ranked #8 for Mirthwood fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    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?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

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    Luma Island — Steam game cover

    Luma Island

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Travellers Rest — Steam game cover

    Travellers Rest

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Kynseed — Steam game cover

    Kynseed

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Roots of Pacha — Steam game cover

    Roots of Pacha

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.

    2023IndieSimulationRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    My Time at Sandrock — Steam game cover

    My Time at Sandrock

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Stardew Valley — Steam game cover

    Stardew Valley

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and RPG with Mirthwood.

    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?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Mirthwood

Is Mirthwood verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mirthwood is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Mirthwood cost?
Mirthwood is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mirthwood?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mirthwood are Island Berry, Chef RPG, Luma Island.
Who developed Mirthwood?
Mirthwood was developed by Bad Ridge Games and published by V Publishing.

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 Mirthwood.

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