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Games like Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera

If Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera is your kind of game, the closest matches are Radiant Victorias, Corruption of Champions II and Avaria: Chains of Lust — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and dark. 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 Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera: Monster Souls is a turn-based sidescroller RPG where you play as a newbie adventurer who gets wrapped up in a grand quest because of a special power that renders him irresistible to monsters. Bang your buddies, get dominated by monsters, and gain cool powers!

2025IndieAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby inputHero
Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera — Steam game cover
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Art style praised for visual appealFight lose learn adapt progression loopLoveable party members like ash lyric and the heroAtmosphericChallengingDark

Players who liked Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera also play

Steam players who put hours into Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Radiant Victorias

    WHY THIS

    Shares side quests, character driven and an atmospheric mood with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Top pick for Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    With kindom Arcilla left in ruins, Wolf, the prince of Arcilla, embarks on a journey around the world where he teams up with eight heroines and tries to stop the empire's ambition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Corruption of Champions II

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and a dark mood with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Second-strongest match for Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Corruption of Champions II is an erotic text-based adventure RPG in which you contend with an invasion of perverse demons into your home realm. Romance friends and enemies such as catgirl clerics and kitsune mages, transform your body, and try to defeat the spreading corruption - or surrender to it!

    2020IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Avaria: Chains of Lust

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Third-strongest match for Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Avaria: Chains of Lust is a hentai dungeon crawler that lets you explore the mines of Arden to search for the truth behind its villagers going missing. As you traverse through these mines, you will fight a slew of monsters while also dealing with the strange inhabitants of the town.

    2020RPG11.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Yarimono

    WHY THIS

    Shares side quests, character customization and an atmospheric mood with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Ranked #4 for Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    The protagonist's life takes a turn after their partner Yarimon learns the ultra-invincible move, the "Cheat Tackle". While challenging various trainers to participate in the Yarimon tournament, the protagonist unexpectedly discovers the secrets of this world.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Cloud Meadow

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat and an atmospheric mood with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Ranked #5 for Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Equal parts farming simulator & turn-based RPG, Cloud Meadow lets you romance monsterfolk, cook tasty dishes, and explore uncharted lands!

    2020IndieSimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. 雙修武林

    WHY THIS

    Shares skill tree progression, character progression, erotic and an atmospheric mood with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Ranked #6 for Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    一款武俠主題的養成類肉鴿遊戲,在遊戲中,玩家可以透過擊敗敵人升級並獲得技能選擇,隨著選擇逐漸變強。

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. OVER‧DeviL: Legend of the sacred stone

    WHY THIS

    Shares side quests and an atmospheric mood with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Ranked #7 for Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    A traditional JRPG with a naughty story of fantasy, adventure, and hardcore fun. During the Holy War, the Chosen Ones wielded eight Sacred Artifacts to defeat the Over Devil. Now, one-hundred years later, you must once again journey to defeat the Over Devil and save the world... or destroy it!

    2023IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Latex Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Ranked #8 for Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Battle enemies to free the corrupted! Or join them and become a slave to your lust! Will you lend them a helping hand? Or will you make everyone succumb to their pleasures?

    2022RPG9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    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 ↗
  3. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Phasmophobia

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Schedule I

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Forest

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    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 ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    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 ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    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 ↗
  6. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera

Is Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera cost?
Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera are Radiant Victorias, Corruption of Champions II, Avaria: Chains of Lust.
Who developed Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera?
Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera was developed by inputHero.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Monster Souls: Chains of Chimera.

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