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Games like The Tale of LUMI

If The Tale of LUMI is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, REMNOLITH and Voidwrought — picked from the ranked list below. 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 The Tale of LUMI: The Tale of LUMI is a fast paced, metroidvania inspired, action game. Collect powers from Gods and Heroes. Upgrade your Skills. Defeat unyielding enemies. Explore LUMI and unveil the secrets that lie within this puzzling Kingdom.

ActionIndieAdventureWindows · macOSby GamerXP Studio
The Tale of LUMI — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into The Tale of LUMI 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. Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Tale of LUMI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. REMNOLITH

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Tale of LUMI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    REMNOLITH is a mystical 2D metroidvania about a stone-bound Wanderer who awakens with no memory of his past. Explore a mysterious world, face creatures touched by the Miasma, cleanse forgotten shrines, and recover Remnoliths — strange traces left behind by death.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Voidwrought

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Tale of LUMI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Tale of LUMI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Noreya: The Gold Project

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Tale of LUMI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Wuppo: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Tale of LUMI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Akatori

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Tale of LUMI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Alwa's Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Tale of LUMI fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with The Tale of LUMI.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Tale of LUMI.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    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 ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Tale of LUMI.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. 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 The Tale of LUMI.

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Voidwrought

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Noreya: The Gold Project

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Wuppo: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Alwa's Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of LUMI.

    Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Tale of LUMI

What games are most similar to The Tale of LUMI?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Tale of LUMI are Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, REMNOLITH, Voidwrought.
Who developed The Tale of LUMI?
The Tale of LUMI was developed by GamerXP Studio.

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 The Tale of LUMI.

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