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Games like Evolings

If Evolings is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wishfarers, Pedigree Tactics and Legend of Snake — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and funny. 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 Evolings: Embark on a captivating journey in Evolings! This minimalistic turn-based roguelike lets you face hordes of evil monsters by recruiting a team of deadly yet cute creatures. With challenges and a unique experience in each playthrough, Evolings offers a captivating fusion of strategy and charm.

2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Sørb
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Steam players who put hours into Evolings 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. Wishfarers

    WHY THIS

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

    Wishfarers is a turn-based, tactical RPG with streamlined platformer movement, explosive combat, and destructible terrain. Join a plucky band of adventurers as they chase shooting stars, face mysterious foes, and fulfill wishes both big and silly.

    IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  2. Pedigree Tactics

    WHY THIS

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

    Recruit monsters to battle in tactical, turn-based combat. Create the ultimate team through careful fusion to pass on powerful abilities and save this kooky hand-drawn world.

    2023StrategyRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Legend of Snake

    WHY THIS

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

    Another Fire Emblem Clone, this one has a unique spin, overall I consider this an improved version of the previous 2 Legend of games, the game has 3 modes including the classic permanent death mode, it's slightly harder than the previous 2 Legend games I made, hope you enjoy.

    2022StrategyIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  4. Forged of Blood

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Evolings.

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

    A fantasy turn-based tactical RPG built on depth and mechanical complexity, featuring classless character building, strategic management, and small unit tactics on a world scale.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Mercenaries Blaze

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Evolings.

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

    “Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.

    2021StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Dark Deity

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Evolings.

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

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Evolings.

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

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

    2019StrategyIndieRPG4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Songs of Conquest

    WHY THIS

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

    Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

    2024StrategyAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

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

    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 Evolings on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Evolings.

    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 Evolings on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Evolings.

    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 Evolings on Steam right now. Shares Action with Evolings.

    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 Evolings on Steam right now. Shares Action with Evolings.

    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 Evolings on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Evolings.

    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 Evolings on Steam right now. Shares Action with Evolings.

    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 Evolings on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Evolings.

    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 Evolings.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. 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 Evolings.

    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 ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck 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. Mercenaries Blaze

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Evolings.

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

    “Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.

    2021StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dark Deity

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Evolings.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Evolings.

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Evolings.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Evolings.

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

    2019StrategyIndieRPG4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Songs of Conquest

    WHY THIS

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

    Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

    2024StrategyAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Evolings

Is Evolings verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Evolings 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 Evolings cost?
Evolings is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Evolings?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Evolings are Wishfarers, Pedigree Tactics, Legend of Snake.
Who developed Evolings?
Evolings was developed by Sørb and published by Super Rare Originals, Gamersky 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 Evolings.

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