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Games like NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters

If NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters is your kind of game, the closest matches are Turnbound, Auto Battle Buddies and Water Margin Scrolls — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its charming creature designs, atmospheric and challenging. 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 NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters: NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters is an inventory auto-battler with a monster-trainer twist! Collect Cosmions and items, and strategically manage your backpack to create unbeatable combos in tactical duels. Rise through the leagues to become the ultimate Cosmion master!

2024StrategyRPGCasual5.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby dicehit, Rogue Duck Interactive
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Steam players who put hours into NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters 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. Turnbound

    WHY THIS

    Shares auto battler, inventory management, competitive multiplayer and a competitive mood with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Top pick for NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Turnbound is an auto battler, where you manage a hero's inventory to escape a haunted boardgame. Each run is different from the last, with unique upgrades, combos and synergies. Async PvP lets you battle the ghosts of other players at your own pace in this unique new inventory battler.

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Auto Battle Buddies

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    A cozy puppet-show auto battler where you accessorize your heroes with unique gear, build powerful teams, and battle other performers on the grand stage. Customize your puppets, climb the ranks, and create the ultimate Battle Buddies squad.

    2026StrategyCasualSteam ↗
  3. Water Margin Scrolls

    WHY THIS

    Shares indie and a contemplative mood with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Third-strongest match for NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    "Water Margin Scrolls" is a squad-building loot-hunting game set in the world of Water Margin. Collect iconic heroes from the classic tale and challenge other players in strategic battles.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Kingdoms

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Fight for your Kingdom! Collect unique pieces, form a powerful army, and defeat opponents in action-packed turn-based battles. Utilize strategy and tactics to outsmart your enemies and capture their Commander, before they capture yours.

    StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  5. NARNOK

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    NARNOK has no attacks. Build your universe and assemble your alien lineup. Battle other players' ghost lineups and gain more NARNOK than them. There is only NAR, the essence of good and order. There is only NOK, the essence of evil and chaos.

    StrategySteam ↗
  6. One Last Sacrifice

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Most autobattlers reset after every match. One Last Sacrifice doesn't. Unlock skills across a branching skill tree. Build a deck. Improve creatures by crafting. Compete in 1v1 duels or 8-player elimination tournaments - sync and async play supported.

    2026StrategySteam ↗
  7. Legion Draft

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    This is an async PvP card autobattler where each card represents a troop group that keeps growing. Draft cards, recruit soldiers, and build a legion that surpasses every opponent. Explore fantasy races with different synergies, and become a master strategist!

    StrategyCasualSteam ↗
  8. Auto RiskRisk

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    A strategic equipment-based auto-battler with single player and cross-platform multiplayer. Equip your fighters with over 125 different items and artefacts to build a strategy strong enough to be the last player standing.

    2024Strategy7.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters at current Steam store prices.

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters on Steam right now. Shares RPG with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    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 ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters on Steam right now. Shares Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    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 ↗
  3. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters on Steam right now. Shares RPG with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    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 ↗
  4. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters on Steam right now. Shares Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    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 ↗
  5. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters on Steam right now. Shares Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    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 ~83% under NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    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. Superflight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters on Steam right now. Shares Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!

    2017ActionSportsIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    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.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. An Arcade Full of Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  7. Meteor 60 Seconds!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Meteor 60 seconds! is a simple, fun, comic-like action game that simulates your life if there were a meteor heading towards Earth and you had 60 seconds to live. Do anything you want to do with your last 60 seconds, even if it's illegal! What about planting an apple tree?

    2018ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and RPG with NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

    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 dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters

Does NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters run on Steam Deck?
NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters 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 NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters cost?
NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters are Turnbound, Auto Battle Buddies, Water Margin Scrolls.
Who developed NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters?
NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters was developed by dicehit, Rogue Duck Interactive and published by Rogue Duck Interactive.

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 NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters.

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