Games like Boons & Burdens
If Boons & Burdens is your kind of game, the closest matches are Eldritch Exterminators, Kinetic Storm and Rogue Survivors — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Boons & Burdens: Boons & Burdens is a single player action-roguelike set in the depths of hell. Battle hordes of demons through 12 levels, collect gems to purchase powerful boons, and choose from deadly burdens that alter the game's difficulty. Will you be the paragon of power or the architect of your own defeat?
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Eldritch Exterminators
WHY THIS
Top pick for Boons & Burdens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
Become a possessed gun in this bullet heaven rogue-lite, mowing down hordes of Eldritch minions with chaotic firepower. Harvest souls, hoard artifacts, and craft insane builds to slay gods and break free.
Kinetic Storm
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Boons & Burdens.
Second-strongest match for Boons & Burdens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Boons & Burdens.
Annihilate endless swarms of enemies with devastating weaponry, survive this Kinetic Storm by unlocking powerful skills and upgrades. This sci-fi action roguelike will test your skills like no other, with responsive twin-stick controls and unique enemy design.
Rogue Survivors
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Boons & Burdens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Rogue Survivor is a casual top-down shooter game where you try to survive as long as enemy waves finishes. Choose different heroes and different skills to make better builds.
Shape Shifter: Formations
WHY THIS
Shares meta progression and an intense mood with Boons & Burdens.
Ranked #4 for Boons & Burdens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.
Halls of Torment
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Boons & Burdens.
Ranked #5 for Boons & Burdens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
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?
Sharded World
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Boons & Burdens.
Ranked #6 for Boons & Burdens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
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!
Dust & Neon
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Boons & Burdens.
Ranked #7 for Boons & Burdens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
Rain down hell on the robot army in DUST & NEON, an award-winning best-in-class post-apocalyptic shooter where twitchy-finger gunslingers are rewarded with fame and glory.
DUNGEON RAZE
WHY THIS
Shares twin stick shooting, roguelite progression, roguelite and a retro mood with Boons & Burdens.
Ranked #8 for Boons & Burdens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Demolish walls to grow stronger! DUNGEON RAZE is a high-octane top-down shooter that fuses strategic destruction with exponential power scaling. Smash through the environment with overwhelming, "hyper-inflated" firepower to rescue allies and collect power-ups.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Boons & Burdens at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Boons & Burdens on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Boons & Burdens on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Boons & Burdens on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Boons & Burdens on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Boons & Burdens.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Boons & Burdens on Steam right now. Shares Action with Boons & Burdens.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Boons & Burdens on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
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!
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Boons & Burdens on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Nodebuster
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Boons & Burdens on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Boons & Burdens.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
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.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Disfigure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Paper Lily - Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from FromLefcourt
Other recommendable Steam games by FromLefcourt, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Gunlocked
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Boons & Burdens.
Another title from FromLefcourt, the studio behind Boons & Burdens. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Arcane Golf
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Boons & Burdens.
Another title from FromLefcourt, the studio behind Boons & Burdens. Shares Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Arcane Golf is a miniature golf puzzle game set in a fantasy world full of dungeons, dangers, gems, and geometry. Play across 200 levels set in 4 unique courses inspired by classic adventure games!
Cosmic Raze
WHY THIS
Another title from FromLefcourt, the studio behind Boons & Burdens. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Cosmic Raze is a sci-fi tower defense strategy game. Control advanced weapons, build powerful synergies, and then blast away as aliens attempt to conquer Earth. Between rounds you'll earn unique augmentations, purchase and upgrade a huge variety of weapons, and unlock powerful synergy bonuses.
Gunlocked 2
WHY THIS
Shares twin stick shooting, wave based combat, roguelite and an intense mood with Boons & Burdens.
Another title from FromLefcourt, the studio behind Boons & Burdens. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Hellfish
WHY THIS
Another title from FromLefcourt, the studio behind Boons & Burdens. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Hellfish is a classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up set deep in a corrupted ocean. Battle demonic sea creatures as The Pope using his holy submarine, and customize your righteous weapons in unique ways every time you play.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Eldritch Exterminators
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
Become a possessed gun in this bullet heaven rogue-lite, mowing down hordes of Eldritch minions with chaotic firepower. Harvest souls, hoard artifacts, and craft insane builds to slay gods and break free.
Shape Shifter: Formations
WHY THIS
Shares meta progression and an intense mood with Boons & Burdens.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.
Halls of Torment
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Boons & Burdens.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
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?
Dust & Neon
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Boons & Burdens.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Boons & Burdens.
Rain down hell on the robot army in DUST & NEON, an award-winning best-in-class post-apocalyptic shooter where twitchy-finger gunslingers are rewarded with fame and glory.
DUNGEON RAZE
WHY THIS
Shares twin stick shooting, roguelite progression, roguelite and a retro mood with Boons & Burdens.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Boons & Burdens.
Demolish walls to grow stronger! DUNGEON RAZE is a high-octane top-down shooter that fuses strategic destruction with exponential power scaling. Smash through the environment with overwhelming, "hyper-inflated" firepower to rescue allies and collect power-ups.
Frequently asked about Boons & Burdens
- Is Boons & Burdens verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Boons & Burdens 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 Boons & Burdens cost?
- Boons & Burdens is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Boons & Burdens?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Boons & Burdens are Eldritch Exterminators, Kinetic Storm, Rogue Survivors.
- Who developed Boons & Burdens?
- Boons & Burdens was developed by FromLefcourt.
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 Boons & Burdens.
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