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Games like Alaric's Quest

If Alaric's Quest is your kind of game, the closest matches are 2D Platformer GAME (Toy Factory), DekaDuck and SZX — 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 Alaric's Quest: Alaric's Quest: Charming 2D platformer with a medieval theme and high difficulty level. Available on Linux, Windows, and Steam Deck, compatible with keyboard, controller, and touchscreen.

2025ActionIndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Animal Indie Games
Alaric's Quest — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Alaric's Quest 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. 2D Platformer GAME (Toy Factory)

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Alaric's Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    It is a 2D adventure game with cute characters.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  2. DekaDuck

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Alaric's Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    DekaDuck is a 2D action platformer, featuring fully hand-drawn art and animation. Fight enemies using their own abilities and quirks to solve puzzles and defeat bosses, in a sci-fi world full of conspiracies!

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. SZX

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Alaric's Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    SZX is a 2D cartoon-styled action-adventure platformer game, inspired by few arcade classics and cartoons that came out in the 2000s, hit and shoot enemies, destroy monster generators and explore a variety of different levels and scenarios!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Moorhuhn Jump and Run 'Traps and Treasures 3'

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Alaric's Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    In Moorhuhn Jump and Run 'Traps and Treasures 3', 31 levels full of traps and enemies await you!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Alaric's Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Alaric's Quest.

    Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!

    2021ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. FLARE NUINUI QUEST

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Alaric's Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Oozi: Earth Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Alaric's Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Alaric's Quest.

    Oozi: Earth Adventure is a classic 2D platformer with old school gameplay - no puzzles, no punishment, just 100% pure classic platforming fun! Its most prominent features are HD visuals and beautiful hand-drawn art, but despite its visual style, it’s a good fit for all kinds of gamers!

    2013IndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dadish 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Alaric's Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    He’s a dad and a radish, and he’s back in his biggest adventure yet! Help reunite Dadish with his missing kids in this charming and challenging platforming adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Alaric's Quest at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Alaric's Quest on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Alaric's Quest on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Alaric's Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Alaric's Quest.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Alaric's Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Alaric's Quest.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Alaric's Quest on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Alaric's Quest.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Alaric's Quest on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Alaric's Quest on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Alaric's Quest on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Alaric's Quest.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Alaric's Quest.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    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 ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Alaric's Quest.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  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 and Casual with Alaric's Quest.

    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 Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    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. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Alaric's Quest.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Alaric's Quest.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck 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. MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Alaric's Quest.

    Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!

    2021ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. FLARE NUINUI QUEST

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Alaric's Quest.

    Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Oozi: Earth Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Alaric's Quest.

    Oozi: Earth Adventure is a classic 2D platformer with old school gameplay - no puzzles, no punishment, just 100% pure classic platforming fun! Its most prominent features are HD visuals and beautiful hand-drawn art, but despite its visual style, it’s a good fit for all kinds of gamers!

    2013IndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Alaric's Quest

How much does Alaric's Quest cost?
Alaric's Quest is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Alaric's Quest?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Alaric's Quest are 2D Platformer GAME (Toy Factory), DekaDuck, SZX.
Who developed Alaric's Quest?
Alaric's Quest was developed by Animal Indie Games.

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 Alaric's Quest.

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