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Games like Dog And Goblin

If Dog And Goblin is your kind of game, the closest matches are Commander Quest, Guild of Rogues and Cat God Ranch — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its adapt to unpredictable draws, challenging and chill. 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 Dog And Goblin: Dog and Goblin is an auto-battler Roguelike deck-building strategy game where you assemble a mixed army to stand against humans. With nearly 150 units across 19 different types, build your ultimate army and conquer their castles!

2024StrategyIndieCasual4.79 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Zony
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Steam players who put hours into Dog And Goblin 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. Commander Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares auto battle, deck building, strategy and a challenging mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Top pick for Dog And Goblin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation7.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Guild of Rogues

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Dog And Goblin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    Guild of Rogues is a Roguelike Deckbuilder with Autobattler elements. Strategically build your team of minions to create amazing synergies and defeat all enemies!

    2024StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Cat God Ranch

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, build variety, casual and a lighthearted mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Third-strongest match for Dog And Goblin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    Lead hundreds of "wise" little animals to pay tribute to the Cat God!! 7 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Lucky Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Shares endless mode, auto battle, casual and a chill mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Ranked #4 for Dog And Goblin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    Lucky Hunter is a deck-building auto battler Roguelike game. Your pieces are automatically played on the board, and players will focus on building unique decks and artifacts, making the best of the synergies between pieces to defeat increasingly powerful prey.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure4.19 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Die in the Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Ranked #5 for Dog And Goblin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG9.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Spin Hero

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, combo based combat, casual and a chill mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Ranked #6 for Dog And Goblin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    Spin Hero is a roguelike deckbuilder, where you spin the reels to decide your fate. Collect powerful symbols for your inventory, adapt and evolve your strategy, learning from defeats to unlock new possibilities and synergies.

    2024StrategyIndieRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Balatro

    WHY THIS

    Shares endless mode, difficulty scaling and a challenging mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Ranked #7 for Dog And Goblin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Pirates Outlaws

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Ranked #8 for Dog And Goblin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    Pirates Outlaws is a roguelike card game in which you navigate dangerous seas and challenge their masters. Your expedition will be full of ambushes and will not be easy. Build your deck and combos to become a reputed pirate.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dog And Goblin at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Dog And Goblin on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ~58% under Dog And Goblin on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ~69% under Dog And Goblin on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ~79% under Dog And Goblin on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Dog And Goblin.

    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. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Dog And Goblin on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Dog And Goblin on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Dog And Goblin on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Dog And Goblin on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    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.

    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. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    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. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ↗
  4. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Dog And Goblin.

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

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. 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 Dog And Goblin.

    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 ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ↗
  7. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ↗
  8. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Die in the Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG9.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Balatro

    WHY THIS

    Shares endless mode, difficulty scaling and a challenging mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Pirates Outlaws

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Dog And Goblin.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dog And Goblin.

    Pirates Outlaws is a roguelike card game in which you navigate dangerous seas and challenge their masters. Your expedition will be full of ambushes and will not be easy. Build your deck and combos to become a reputed pirate.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Dog And Goblin

Does Dog And Goblin run on Steam Deck?
Dog And Goblin 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 Dog And Goblin cost?
Dog And Goblin is listed on Steam at 4.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dog And Goblin?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dog And Goblin are Commander Quest, Guild of Rogues, Cat God Ranch.
Who developed Dog And Goblin?
Dog And Goblin was developed by Zony and published by OKJOY.

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 Dog And Goblin.

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