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Games like Depths of Peril

Below are 26 hand-picked alternatives to Depths of Peril for fans of strategy, indie, rpg, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Depths of Peril also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from Soldak Entertainment. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

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About Depths of Peril: Depths of Peril is a single player action RPG (role-playing game) with strong strategy elements. You play as a faction leader protecting the barbarian city, Jorvik, by destroying threatening monsters and completing quests. At the same time, you compete with rival factions to see who will rule the city.

2010StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDMetacritic 79Windows · macOS · Linuxby Soldak Entertainment
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Depths of Peril

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Zombasite

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Depths of Peril.

    Reviewers of Depths of Peril cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Zombasite is a zombie apocalypse action RPG set in a dynamic, evolving, fantasy world for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

    2016ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Din's Curse

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Depths of Peril.

    Reviewers of Depths of Peril cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Din, champion of the gods, has cursed you into a second life of service because you selfishly squandered your first one while causing misfortune to those around you.

    2012ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tiny Civilization

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Depths of Peril.

    Reviewers of Depths of Peril cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Depths of Peril.

    This is a historical simulation game that promotes the development of civilization based on the match-3 Game. You'll need to gather resources, use skills, discover new technology, and lead humanbeing through a 10,000-year journey to the cosmos.

    2022Strategy1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Diablo® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Depths of Peril.

    Reviewers of Depths of Peril cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Depths of Peril on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Depths of Peril.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Depths of Peril on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Depths of Peril on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Depths of Peril.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Depths of Peril on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Depths of Peril.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Depths of Peril on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Depths of Peril.

    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 ↗
  6. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Depths of Peril on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Depths of Peril.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Depths of Peril on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Depths of Peril.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Depths of Peril on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

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

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Depths of Peril.

    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.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Last Sovereign

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Depths of Peril.

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Clicker Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Depths of Peril.

    Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  6. Spiral Knights

    WHY THIS

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

    Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.

    2011ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Kingdom: Classic

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Depths of Peril.

    Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

    2015StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Mr.Mine

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Depths of Peril.

    Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Soldak Entertainment

Other recommendable Steam games by Soldak Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Drox Operative

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Depths of Peril.

    Another title from Soldak Entertainment, the studio behind Depths of Peril. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Mac.Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary.

    2014ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Drox Operative 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares faction diplomacy and an immersive mood with Depths of Peril.

    Another title from Soldak Entertainment, the studio behind Depths of Peril. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Drox Operative 2 is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Linux.

    2021ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Din's Curse

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Depths of Peril.

    Another title from Soldak Entertainment, the studio behind Depths of Peril. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Din, champion of the gods, has cursed you into a second life of service because you selfishly squandered your first one while causing misfortune to those around you.

    2012ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Zombasite

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Depths of Peril.

    Another title from Soldak Entertainment, the studio behind Depths of Peril. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Zombasite is a zombie apocalypse action RPG set in a dynamic, evolving, fantasy world for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

    2016ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Din's Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Depths of Peril.

    Another title from Soldak Entertainment, the studio behind Depths of Peril. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    Din's Legacy is an action RPG with mutating characters, set in a dynamic, evolving, fantasy world for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

    2019ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Din's Champion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Depths of Peril.

    Another title from Soldak Entertainment, the studio behind Depths of Peril. Shares Indie and RPG with Depths of Peril.

    The evil goddess seeks to devour and remake the world… and you are what stands in her way. Fight and kill, expand your skill tree, craft and build, and lead the world’s people to victory in Din’s Champion, a multiplayer fantasy action-RPG where every choice matters, and the choices are endless.

    2024ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Depths of Peril

How much does Depths of Peril cost?
Depths of Peril is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Who developed Depths of Peril?
Depths of Peril was developed by Soldak Entertainment.

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