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Games like Grim Tides - Old School RPG

If Grim Tides - Old School RPG is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tales of Farhollow, Star Story: The Horizon Escape and AI Roguelite — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its grid based dungeon crawling, atmospheric and chill. 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 Grim Tides - Old School RPG: A classic RPG set in a lawless tropical archipelago hiding a dark and sinister secret. Inspired by retro dungeon crawlers and tabletop classics, it blends turn-based combat, written storytelling and hand-drawn art into an immersive experience designed for quick ventures and long sessions both.

2023IndieRPGCasual5.99 USDWindowsby Monomyth
Grim Tides - Old School RPG — Steam game cover
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Grid based dungeon crawlingIntricate character development with skill treesLore and journals are exceptionally well writtenAtmosphericChillDark

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  1. Tales of Farhollow

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Grim Tides - Old School RPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Tales of Farhollow is a player decision based adventure. You will go on a quest as a new adventurer in town, to help (or harm), the townspeople. Choose your decisions wisely, as they can help you or get you into trouble!

    2021AdventureRPG1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Star Story: The Horizon Escape

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and crafting with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Second-strongest match for Grim Tides - Old School RPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Join the journey of a funky space archaeologist who crashed on an unknown planet. A text turn-based adventure RPG in which your choices actually matter. Talk, explore, fight, make decisions to find a way out! Colourful graphics and the old comic book spirit.

    2017IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. AI Roguelite

    WHY THIS

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

    World's first RPG in which all entities are AI-generated and all game mechanics are AI-directed.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Overfall

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Ranked #4 for Grim Tides - Old School RPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Set sail in Overfall, a whimsical roguelike turn-based RPG of diplomacy and danger. Recruit unlikely heroes, forge alliances or crush your foes across ever-shifting seas to find a lost king. Every run is fresh with procedural worlds, permanent death, branching story encounters, and hand-drawn art.

    2016StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Demeo: PC Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Ranked #5 for Grim Tides - Old School RPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    It’s dangerous to go alone! Grab your friends and assemble a party, because plumbing the depths of Demeo requires strategy, cunning, and teamwork. An award-winning cooperative tabletop adventure for up to four players.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventureDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Rogue Wizards

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural dungeons and a chill mood with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Ranked #6 for Grim Tides - Old School RPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Battle creatures, collect loot, master magic, and build your very own Wizard Tower sanctuary in this rogue-like, dungeon-crawling RPG.

    2016IndieRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Demeo

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and an atmospheric mood with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Ranked #7 for Grim Tides - Old School RPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Adventurers, it’s time to unite! Gather your friends and battle the dark forces that have overtaken the world of Resolution Games' award-winning RPG dungeon crawler, Demeo. The next generation of tabletop adventure has arrived!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Inkbound

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Ranked #8 for Grim Tides - Old School RPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    A turn-based tactical roguelike from the creators of Monster Train. Play solo or co-op, create powerful builds, and save the Atheneum.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Grim Tides - Old School RPG at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Grim Tides - Old School RPG on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Grim Tides - Old School RPG on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Grim Tides - Old School RPG on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Grim Tides - Old School RPG on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Grim Tides - Old School RPG on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Grim Tides - Old School RPG on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Grim Tides - Old School RPG on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Grim Tides - Old School RPG on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. 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 Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    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.

    2025IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Cube Escape: Paradox

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

    2018IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tails Noir: Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Samsara Room

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Grim Tides - Old School RPG.

    You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Grim Tides - Old School RPG

How much does Grim Tides - Old School RPG cost?
Grim Tides - Old School RPG is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Grim Tides - Old School RPG?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Grim Tides - Old School RPG are Tales of Farhollow, Star Story: The Horizon Escape, AI Roguelite.
Who developed Grim Tides - Old School RPG?
Grim Tides - Old School RPG was developed by Monomyth.

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