Rank 01Why this
Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Secrets of Grindea.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Secrets of Grindea
- 30 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Secrets of Grindea also play
The closest matches to Secrets of Grindea: Ocean's Heart, Young Souls, Shrine's Legacy, Nobody Saves the World, and FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Co-op Campaign and Action RPG, like Secrets of Grindea.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Nobody Saves the World
Why this: Shares build customization with Secrets of Grindea.
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FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Secrets of Grindea.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Secrets of Grindea
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Pixel Ferrets
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 3,452 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Builds feel genuinely distinct
- Bullet hell bosses are tightly balanced
- Humor and charm shine in dialogue
- Challenging
- Funny
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Same challenging mood as Secrets of Grindea.
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Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Secrets of Grindea.
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Why this: Same whimsical mood as Secrets of Grindea.
Secret of Mana
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Secrets of Grindea.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Same funny mood as Secrets of Grindea.
Wayfinder
Why this: Shares build customization with Secrets of Grindea.
Torchlight II
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Secrets of Grindea.
Sharded World
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Secrets of Grindea.
Halls of Torment
Why this: Same challenging mood as Secrets of Grindea.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Young Souls
Why this: Also Co-op Campaign and Action RPG, like Secrets of Grindea.
Shrine's Legacy
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Secrets of Grindea.
Nobody Saves the World
Why this: Shares build customization with Secrets of Grindea.
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Secrets of Grindea.
About Secrets of Grindea
The closest matches to Secrets of Grindea: Ocean's Heart, Young Souls, Shrine's Legacy, Nobody Saves the World, and FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Secrets of Grindea is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ocean's Heart, Young Souls and Shrine's Legacy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, funny and nostalgic, and single out its build customization and bullet hell boss fights. 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.
Secrets of Grindea is an action RPG from Pixel Ferrets that blends old-school adventure with modern roguelike mechanics. Players explore fantastical lands either solo or with up to three friends through online co-op, facing off against bullet-hell bosses while collecting loot and customizing their builds. The game features a deep skill-mix-and-match system with a re-spec option, allowing for experimentation across multiple playthroughs. Beyond the lengthy story mode, an arcade mode delivers procedural runs with random encounters, and a town-building element unlocks additional content. Players describe the experience as challenging, funny, and nostalgic, noting that different builds feel genuinely distinct and that the arcade mode provides high replayability. The game is verified for Steam Deck and holds an 88 percent positive rating from over 3,400 Steam reviews at a price of $14.99.
About Secrets of Grindea: Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!
Is Secrets of Grindea worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 3,452 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 34 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 18 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Builds feel genuinely distinct
- Bullet hell bosses are tightly balanced
- Humor and charm shine in dialogue
- Replayable arcade mode with random runs
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Its okay, I expected more after so many years of development. Builds are super shallow and boring and the overall gameplay loop is kinda dull. Its missing something and overall is kinda boring. Bosses are good though!”
“I love this game but... the netcode is REALLY buggy. I have to say this, because if you're wanting a solid Co-Op game, this game would be perfect, except for the fact that it WILL randomly kick you and force you to restart your entire…”
People who play it also play: Ocean's Heart, Young Souls, Shrine's Legacy
Frequently asked about Secrets of Grindea
Can I run it?
Is Secrets of Grindea verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Secrets of Grindea 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 Secrets of Grindea cost?
Secrets of Grindea is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Secrets of Grindea have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Secrets of Grindea supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Secrets of Grindea?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Secrets of Grindea are Ocean's Heart, Young Souls, Shrine's Legacy.
Who developed Secrets of Grindea?
Secrets of Grindea was developed by Pixel Ferrets.