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Games like VerdantOfWorld:LostWay

Below are 24 hand-picked alternatives to VerdantOfWorld:LostWay for fans of strategy, indie, casual, 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 VerdantOfWorld:LostWay 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. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About VerdantOfWorld:LostWay: Placement game, free to add points, customize equipment attributes at any time, idle resources in exchange for permanent bonuses to attributes, challenge the limits of survival in the ruins, brave the unknown. You can control your character to get extra resources and abilities

2023StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby 缓慢的蜗牛
VerdantOfWorld:LostWay — Steam game cover

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    The Farmer Was Replaced — Steam game cover

    The Farmer Was Replaced

    Top pick for VerdantOfWorld:LostWay fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    Program and optimize a drone to automate a farm and watch it do the work for you. Collect resources to unlock better technology and become the most efficient farmer in the world. Improve your problem solving and coding skills.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    闲置神话 — Steam game cover

    闲置神话

    Second-strongest match for VerdantOfWorld:LostWay fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    挂爆电费,休闲摸鱼,偷懒耍滑!现代修真为皮;刷宝养成为骨;擦边玩梗为神。宅度与中二度突破天际,在游戏库内随时出击杀掉那些无聊的时间。其将为放置游戏中最离谱的奇葩;其名为 闲 置 神 话 !

    2024StrategyIndieRPG2.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Incredicer — Steam game cover

    Incredicer

    Third-strongest match for VerdantOfWorld:LostWay fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    Incredicer is a short, incremental dice game where you roll dice, earn money, upgrade and buy helper hands to automate and increase your income.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Sixty Four — Steam game cover

    Sixty Four

    Ranked #4 for VerdantOfWorld:LostWay fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    Dive into the world of Sixty Four, where you transform simple machines into a thriving factory.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Space industrial empire — Steam game cover

    Space industrial empire

    Ranked #5 for VerdantOfWorld:LostWay fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    This is a idle game modeled on industrial building gameplay. It will be three-dimensional, complex industrial assembly line, easy, simple plane conveyor belt. At the same time to join the battleship assembly, space campaign, character development, giant construction, trade orders and other gameplay!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Your Big, Cute Monster Farm — Steam game cover

    Your Big, Cute Monster Farm

    Ranked #6 for VerdantOfWorld:LostWay fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    Create a farm at the bottom of the screen and enjoy planting and harvesting with your monster companions! They handle all the work—just plan the layout, decorate, and wait for fun crop mutations. Take a break from busy life and enjoy the calm joy of farming.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Widget Inc. — Steam game cover

    Widget Inc.

    Ranked #7 for VerdantOfWorld:LostWay fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    A hybrid factory builder / incremental clicker game. Starting from humble beginnings, master the many crafting processes to build up resources and expand your factory. Then, using your newly automated production, unlock new technology and grow ever closer to your goal of spreading to the stars.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Particul — Steam game cover

    Particul

    Ranked #8 for VerdantOfWorld:LostWay fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    Click to mine particles and watch your pile grow. Turn resources into profit, automate extraction, research new technologies and trade. Can you mine the rarest particle and ascend? There is just one way to find out.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below VerdantOfWorld:LostWay at current Steam store prices.

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    POSTAL 2 — Steam game cover

    POSTAL 2

    Priced ~50% under VerdantOfWorld:LostWay on Steam right now. Shares Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    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 ↗
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    Blood and Bacon — Steam game cover

    Blood and Bacon

    Priced ~50% under VerdantOfWorld:LostWay on Steam right now. Shares Casual with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    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 ↗
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    Peggle Deluxe — Steam game cover

    Peggle Deluxe

    Priced ~50% under VerdantOfWorld:LostWay on Steam right now. Shares Casual with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    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 ↗
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    shapez — Steam game cover

    shapez

    Priced ~50% under VerdantOfWorld:LostWay on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    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 ↗
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    Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad — Steam game cover

    Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    Priced ~50% under VerdantOfWorld:LostWay on Steam right now. Shares Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    "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 ↗
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    Insaniquarium Deluxe — Steam game cover

    Insaniquarium Deluxe

    Priced ~50% under VerdantOfWorld:LostWay on Steam right now. Shares Casual with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    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 ↗
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    Montaro — Steam game cover

    Montaro

    Priced ~50% under VerdantOfWorld:LostWay on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Bejeweled® 3 — Steam game cover

    Bejeweled® 3

    Priced ~50% under VerdantOfWorld:LostWay on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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    Doki Doki Literature Club! — Steam game cover

    Doki Doki Literature Club!

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    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 ↗
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    Helltaker — Steam game cover

    Helltaker

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Ultimate Custom Night — Steam game cover

    Ultimate Custom Night

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
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    Bongo Cat — Steam game cover

    Bongo Cat

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    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 ↗
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    ENA: Dream BBQ — Steam game cover

    ENA: Dream BBQ

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog — Steam game cover

    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Indigo Park: Chapter 1 — Steam game cover

    Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

    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 ↗
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    The Looker — Steam game cover

    The Looker

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with VerdantOfWorld:LostWay.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about VerdantOfWorld:LostWay

Does VerdantOfWorld:LostWay run on Steam Deck?
VerdantOfWorld:LostWay is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does VerdantOfWorld:LostWay cost?
VerdantOfWorld:LostWay is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to VerdantOfWorld:LostWay?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside VerdantOfWorld:LostWay are The Farmer Was Replaced, 闲置神话, Incredicer.
Who developed VerdantOfWorld:LostWay?
VerdantOfWorld:LostWay was developed by 缓慢的蜗牛.

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