Rank 01Why this
Shares character unlocks and build variety with Sol Cesto.
- $13.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Sol Cesto
- 31 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Sol Cesto also play
The closest matches to Sol Cesto: Witching Stone, Crown Trick, Darkest Dungeon®, Caves of Qud, and Dice & Fold. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares build variety and meta progression with Sol Cesto.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Shares procedural generation with Sol Cesto.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Rank 04 
Caves of Qud
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Sol Cesto.
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Dice & Fold
Why this: Shares character unlocks and roguelite progression with Sol Cesto.
Rank 06 
UnderMine
Why this: Shares procedural generation and resource management with Sol Cesto.
Rank 07 
Desktop Dungeons
Why this: Shares resource management with Sol Cesto.
Rank 08 
Backpack Hero
Why this: Shares character unlocks with Sol Cesto.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Sol Cesto
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Shares meta progression and procedural generation with Sol Cesto.
- 79% of 71 reviews
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Shares item combination and build variety with Sol Cesto.
- 98% of 15,749 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Tambouille, Géraud Zucchini, Chariospirale
- Price: $13.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 89% of 1,612 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Fast mastery curve with meaningful meta progression
- Great sound design and memorable character audio
- Hidden secrets rewarding careful observation
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Mysterious
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Sol Cesto
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The Binding of Isaac
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Sol Cesto.
Risk of Rain 2
Why this: Shares build variety with Sol Cesto.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Sol Cesto.
Monument Valley
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Sol Cesto.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sol Cesto at current Steam store prices.
Beyond the Long Night
Why this: Shares meta progression and procedural generation with Sol Cesto.
Dicealot
Why this: Shares risk management and build variety with Sol Cesto.
Nubby's Number Factory
Why this: Shares item combination and build variety with Sol Cesto.
Dungeons of Dredmor
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Sol Cesto.
Spin Hero
Why this: Shares build variety and roguelite progression with Sol Cesto.
Rack and Slay
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler, like Sol Cesto.
Overfall
Why this: Shares resource management with Sol Cesto.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Sol Cesto, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares character unlocks and build variety with Sol Cesto.
Card Hunter
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Dungeon Crawler, like Sol Cesto.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Sol Cesto.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical, like Sol Cesto.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Witching Stone
Why this: Shares character unlocks and build variety with Sol Cesto.
Darkest Dungeon®
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Sol Cesto.
Caves of Qud
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Sol Cesto.
Dice & Fold
Why this: Shares character unlocks and roguelite progression with Sol Cesto.
UnderMine
Why this: Shares procedural generation and resource management with Sol Cesto.
Backpack Hero
Why this: Shares character unlocks with Sol Cesto.
About Sol Cesto
The closest matches to Sol Cesto: Witching Stone, Crown Trick, Darkest Dungeon®, Caves of Qud, and Dice & Fold. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Sol Cesto is your kind of game, the closest matches are Witching Stone, Crown Trick and Darkest Dungeon® — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and mysterious, and single out its boss pattern recognition and build variety. 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.
Sol Cesto is a row-based roguelite puzzle crawler with probability manipulation elements. Set in a dark fantasy dungeon, the 2026 indie release tasks players with selecting from multiple characters, each offering distinct mechanics, and descending through procedurally generated levels using meta-progression and item combination systems. Boss encounters demand pattern recognition skills, while hidden collectibles and character unlocks provide long-term engagement. Reviewers highlight intricate level design that rewards careful observation, along with great sound design and memorable character audio, while players describe a fast mastery curve that maintains meaningful progression across runs. Currently in Early Access at $13.99, the challenging tactical experience supports short-burst play sessions and runs on Steam Deck, holding an 89% positive rating from over 1,600 Steam reviews.
About Sol Cesto: Sol Cesto is a tactical and frantic roguelite where mastering your luck is key. Choose a hero, upgrade them using cursed teeth and magical items, and descend to the bottom of an ever-changing dungeon. In this dark world, every action has consequences…
Is Sol Cesto worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 1,612 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 89% positive across 84 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $13.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Fast mastery curve with meaningful meta progression
- Great sound design and memorable character audio
- Hidden secrets rewarding careful observation
- Intricate level design
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Too many bugs at this stage, wait to purchase it until there are fixes. Getting randomly sent to an insta-kill trap as a result of a bug is obnoxious and needs to be fixed.”
“so first let me tell you to no be deceived by the good reviews just look to the time everyone spend on the game and it will tell everything you need to know. The animations take ages and bug out if you try to progress too quickly, a lot of…”
People who play it also play: Witching Stone, Crown Trick, Darkest Dungeon®
Frequently asked about Sol Cesto
Can I run it?
Does Sol Cesto run on Steam Deck?
Sol Cesto 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 Sol Cesto cost?
Sol Cesto is listed on Steam at 13.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Sol Cesto?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sol Cesto are Witching Stone, Crown Trick, Darkest Dungeon®.
Who developed Sol Cesto?
Sol Cesto was developed by Tambouille, Géraud Zucchini, Chariospirale and published by Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited.