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Games like Chores of Corruption

If Chores of Corruption is your kind of game, the closest matches are Deflector, Sharded World and Repetendium — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its compulsive replayability, dark and funny. 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 Chores of Corruption: Chores of Corruption is a top-down arena shooter with roguelike elements where you defeat waves of enemies. Choose between different characters and from a variety of items and traits to create unique builds to survive the ever growing corruption.

2023ActionIndieEarly Access4.99 USDWindows · macOSby Black Hare
Chores of Corruption — Steam game cover
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Compulsive replayabilityCorruption system adds strategic depthDark humor and unique theme stand outDarkFunnyIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Chores of Corruption 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. Deflector

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Chores of Corruption.

    Top pick for Chores of Corruption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Sharded World

    WHY THIS

    Shares character unlocks and a whimsical mood with Chores of Corruption.

    Second-strongest match for Chores of Corruption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Repetendium

    WHY THIS

    Shares meta progression, procedural generation and an intense mood with Chores of Corruption.

    Third-strongest match for Chores of Corruption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

    2022ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Spell Disk

    WHY THIS

    Shares wave based survival, build variety, action and an intense mood with Chores of Corruption.

    Ranked #4 for Chores of Corruption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

    2024ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Halls of Torment

    WHY THIS

    Shares achievement hunting with Chores of Corruption.

    Ranked #5 for Chores of Corruption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.66 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Artifact Seeker: Resurrection

    WHY THIS

    Shares character unlocks, wave based survival, action and an intense mood with Chores of Corruption.

    Ranked #6 for Chores of Corruption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Artifact Seeker: Resurrection is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG game. Aurorium continent is just a board of gods game. You can obtain artifacts by slaying enemies. How to use the power of artifacts, to play the game of gods? To end the game ? Or just be a god yourself. Artifact Seeker, Your choice.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure3.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Nuclear Throne

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Chores of Corruption.

    Ranked #7 for Chores of Corruption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    2015ActionIndieRPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Hand of Fate 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Chores of Corruption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!

    2017ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Chores of Corruption on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Chores of Corruption on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Chores of Corruption on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Chores of Corruption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Chores of Corruption.

    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 ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Chores of Corruption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Chores of Corruption.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Chores of Corruption on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    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 ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Chores of Corruption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Chores of Corruption.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Chores of Corruption on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 with Chores of Corruption.

    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. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    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 ↗
  5. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Deflector

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Chores of Corruption.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Spell Disk

    WHY THIS

    Shares wave based survival, build variety, action and an intense mood with Chores of Corruption.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

    2024ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Halls of Torment

    WHY THIS

    Shares achievement hunting with Chores of Corruption.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.66 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Nuclear Throne

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Chores of Corruption.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    2015ActionIndieRPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Hand of Fate 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Chores of Corruption.

    A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!

    2017ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Chores of Corruption

How much does Chores of Corruption cost?
Chores of Corruption is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Chores of Corruption?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Chores of Corruption are Deflector, Sharded World, Repetendium.
Who developed Chores of Corruption?
Chores of Corruption was developed by Black Hare.

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