Rank 01Why this
Shares team synergy with Aethermancer.
- $7.49 (Price checked Oct 20)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like Aethermancer
- 23 games
- Updated Oct 20, 2026
Players who liked Aethermancer also play
The closest matches to Aethermancer: Monster Sanctuary, Siralim Ultimate, THYSIASTERY, Hive Blight, and Monster Crown: Sin Eater. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares build crafting and procedural generation with Aethermancer.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Shares turn based combat and roguelite progression with Aethermancer.
- $17.49 (Price checked Oct 17)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Rank 04 
Hive Blight
Why this: Shares build crafting and tactical positioning with Aethermancer.
Rank 05 
Monster Crown: Sin Eater
Why this: Shares creature collection and build crafting with Aethermancer.
Rank 06 
Endless RPG - Untold Tales
Why this: Shares tactical positioning and turn based combat with Aethermancer.
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Darkest Dungeon®
Why this: Shares turn based combat and procedural generation with Aethermancer.
Rank 08 
Crown Trick
Why this: Shares turn based combat and meta progression with Aethermancer.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Aethermancer
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Siralim Ultimate
Shares build crafting and procedural generation with Aethermancer.
- 94% of 1,631 reviews
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- 5Monster Crown: Sin Eater
Shares creature collection and build crafting with Aethermancer.
- 86% of 66 reviews
- 6Endless RPG - Untold Tales
Shares tactical positioning and turn based combat with Aethermancer.
- 99% of 74 reviews
- 7Darkest Dungeon®
Shares turn based combat and procedural generation with Aethermancer.
- 91% of 55,844 reviews
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- 9Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Shares turn based combat and character progression with Aethermancer.
- 85% of 2,053 reviews
- 10Monster Train 2
Shares tactical positioning and roguelite progression with Aethermancer.
- 96% of 4,790 reviews
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- 19Wildfrost
Shares tactical positioning and procedural generation with Aethermancer.
- 92% of 5,253 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: moi rai games
- Price: $25.99checked Oct 20
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 1,348 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Art style and animations shine
- Deep synergy systems between creatures and passives
- Deep synergy systems matter
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Shares procedural generation with Aethermancer.
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Why this: Shares tactical positioning and procedural generation with Aethermancer.
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Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Aethermancer.
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Why this: Shares turn based combat and meta progression with Aethermancer.
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Why this: Shares turn based combat and character progression with Aethermancer.
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Why this: Shares tactical positioning and turn based combat with Aethermancer.
Lootbound
Why this: Shares build crafting and turn based combat with Aethermancer.
Decktamer
Why this: Shares roguelite progression and meta progression with Aethermancer.
Overfall
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Dungeon Crawler, like Aethermancer.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Monster Sanctuary
Why this: Shares team synergy with Aethermancer.
THYSIASTERY
Why this: Shares turn based combat and roguelite progression with Aethermancer.
Monster Crown: Sin Eater
Why this: Shares creature collection and build crafting with Aethermancer.
Darkest Dungeon®
Why this: Shares turn based combat and procedural generation with Aethermancer.
About Aethermancer
The closest matches to Aethermancer: Monster Sanctuary, Siralim Ultimate, THYSIASTERY, Hive Blight, and Monster Crown: Sin Eater. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Aethermancer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Monster Sanctuary, Siralim Ultimate and THYSIASTERY — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its build crafting and character progression. 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.
Aethermancer is a turn-based roguelite creature collector from moi rai games and offbrand games, released in Early Access for $21.99 USD. Set in the Fractured Ruins, the game blends creature-collecting with roguelite mechanics, featuring build-crafting, character progression, an infusion system, and a corruption mechanic that adds strategic depth to each run. Players explore procedurally generated dungeons, capturing mythical creatures and cultivating synergies between their monsters and passive abilities. Reviewers highlight that the art style and animations shine throughout, and players describe the deep synergy systems as a central draw that rewards experimentation across runs. The Hades-like roguelite loop with permanent unlocks and high replayability through varied builds keeps sessions engaging, with the game currently holding a 94% positive rating from 1,348 Steam reviews and verified compatibility on Steam Deck.
About Aethermancer: Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!
Is Aethermancer worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 1,348 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 90% positive across 59 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $25.99 (checked Oct 19).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 18 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Art style and animations shine
- Deep synergy systems between creatures and passives
- Deep synergy systems matter
- Hades like roguelite loop with permanent unlocks
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“[h3] Horrendously balanced [/h3] Pokemon roguelite. 2D sprite graphics. What is wrong with it? [olist] [*]Persistent damage mechanic that permanently reduces max HP of your pokemon for the run every time they are hit. Meaning sustain teams…”
People who play it also play: Monster Sanctuary, Siralim Ultimate, THYSIASTERY
Frequently asked about Aethermancer
Can I run it?
Is Aethermancer verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Aethermancer 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 Aethermancer cost?
Aethermancer is listed on Steam at 25.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Aethermancer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Aethermancer are Monster Sanctuary, Siralim Ultimate, THYSIASTERY.
Who developed Aethermancer?
Aethermancer was developed by moi rai games and published by offbrand games.