Free games like The Phoenix Initiative
Below are 9 free-to-play Steam games similar to The Phoenix Initiative, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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The Expendabros
Free-to-play alternative to The Phoenix Initiative — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Initiative.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
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Disfigure
Free-to-play alternative to The Phoenix Initiative — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Initiative.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
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Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
Free-to-play alternative to The Phoenix Initiative — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Initiative.
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
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Free-to-play alternative to The Phoenix Initiative — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Initiative.
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
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The Riftbreaker: Prologue
Free-to-play alternative to The Phoenix Initiative — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Initiative.
The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.
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Waves
Free-to-play alternative to The Phoenix Initiative — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Initiative.
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
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Shape of Dreams: Prologue
Free-to-play alternative to The Phoenix Initiative — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Initiative.
《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
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Evil Egg
Free-to-play alternative to The Phoenix Initiative — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action with The Phoenix Initiative.
Blast it all to hell.
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Cosmic Ray
Free-to-play alternative to The Phoenix Initiative — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Indie with The Phoenix Initiative.
A game about exploring space in search of hospitable planets for colonization. Casual gameplay and short rounds make it a great option for killing a few minutes.