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Games like Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension

If Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension is your kind of game, the closest matches are Fighting for Singleship: I am Chased by a Bunch of Women But I Just Want to Play Video Games, Strato and internal power — 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 Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension: Runic Defenders:Trials of Ascension is an action game where you control four humanoid characters with unique abilities and weapons. Your goal is to survive by defeating enemies using your characters' skills.As you kill enemies, you earn XP materials to upgrade your characters and make them stronger.

2023ActionAdventureCasual2.99 USDWindowsby Omer Faruk Ozakin
Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension — Steam game cover

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  1. Fighting for Singleship: I am Chased by a Bunch of Women But I Just Want to Play Video Games

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    You relish indoor life, gaming, but now, a challenging twist: every woman adores you. Witness the story unfold. Conquer challenging waves of unhinged admirers, aiming to remain unmarried. Climb the leaderboard against your friends, proving your supremacy.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Strato

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Strato is an arcadey aerial combat arena shooter with rogue-lite elements. Take to the skies in a variety of aircraft, armed with a range of weaponry and special abilities. Zap, blast and smash your way through swarms of enemies, survive and thrive on your way to master the stratosphere in Strato!

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. internal power

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    This is an action adventure game. Build equipment, strengthen, and break through. Step by step, we become stronger, with multiple instances and varying levels of difficulty. Each challenge builds a stronger version of ourselves.

    2026ActionStrategyAdventureSteam ↗
  4. Heatchain

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Arcade game where you need to find the next glyph to make the longest chain

    2023ActionIndieFree To Play0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Dodge

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Come to a tense and exciting game, Train your refection. Dodge incoming traps, Get a high score!

    2022ActionIndieCasual1.89 USDSteam ↗
  6. Demons Infernalize

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Demons Infernalize is a bullet hell action game where you play against ice monsters attacking the demon lands.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. NecroFarm

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Turn your crops into minions and they will fend off waves of enemies in this top-down horde survival farming game. A mix of strategy and fast-paced farming that challenges you to defend the farm with your crop minions or even harvest them for gold! Gain new seeds and grow your army!

    2024ActionStrategySimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Survive In Ankara

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Welcome to Survive in Ankara! Are you ready to defeat the creatures that attack you, either with your friends or alone? I'm sure you can overcome these creatures with 5 customized characters. Join this adventure and destroy all creatures on 5 different maps

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    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 ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    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 ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Action with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. 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 Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    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 ↗
  2. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    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 ↗
  3. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension

How much does Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension cost?
Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension are Fighting for Singleship: I am Chased by a Bunch of Women But I Just Want to Play Video Games, Strato, internal power.
Who developed Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension?
Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension was developed by Omer Faruk Ozakin.

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