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Games like Dala and the Cursed Forest

If Dala and the Cursed Forest is your kind of game, the closest matches are Zodiac Mountain, Kegs of Eternity and Jupiter Moons: Mecha🦾 β€” picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity β€” not a generic popularity list.

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About Dala and the Cursed Forest: Fuse cards. Evolve your build. Break the cycle. Dala and the Cursed Forest is a roguelike deckbuilder rooted in Southeast Asian forest mythology. Every card combination reshapes how you fight. Lift the curse before the forest consumes you.

StrategyIndieWindowsby Zai Studio
Dala and the Cursed Forest β€” Steam game cover

Players who liked Dala and the Cursed Forest also play

Steam players who put hours into Dala and the Cursed Forest also tend to own these titles β€” 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. Zodiac Mountain

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Dala and the Cursed Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Ascend Zodiac Mountain in a roguelike deckbuilder with two-sided cards. Build Yin & Yang hands, discover powerful relics, and create satisfying synergies to defeat mythical enemies.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam β†—
  2. Kegs of Eternity

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Dala and the Cursed Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    A roguelite deckbuilder starrin' seven stubborn dwarves. Build yer decks, slay cursed monsters, crawl proper dungeons, drink plenty o' beer, find combos that ain't supposed to work, an' rebuild yer ruined settlement. One keg, one combo, one dwarf at a time.

    2027StrategyIndieRPGSteam β†—
  3. Jupiter Moons: Mecha🦾

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Dala and the Cursed Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Choose your mech, customize your loadout, and build your perfect deck. Experiment with cards to find powerful combinations as you enjoy the tactical combat and deckbuilding in this roguelike adventure!

    2026StrategyIndieRPGSteam β†—
  4. Krodha: A Tale of Vikram & Betaal

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Dala and the Cursed Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Krodha is a Dice + Deck + Slot-building roguelike rooted in the Indian legend of Vikram and Betaal. Draft your deck, slot cards into a board, roll the dice and piece together a mystery told by three "very" unreliable narrators.

    2027StrategyIndieAdventureSteam β†—
  5. Talespinner

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Dala and the Cursed Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Enter a captivating realm woven with the tapestry of Japanese mythology in Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike adventure. As the storyteller, you will guide your chosen hero through an ever-changing narrative shaped by your decisions and deck construction.

    StrategyIndieRPGSteam β†—
  6. Slay the Spire 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Dala and the Cursed Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam β†—
  7. Super Fantasy Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Dala and the Cursed Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!

    2025StrategySimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam β†—
  8. He is Coming

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Dala and the Cursed Forest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Deep in the forgotten corners of the world, a dark force stirs – the Demon King rises once more. Sharpen your wits, seek out powerful artifacts, and stand firm in the face of the apocalypse in this roguelite RPG auto battler.

    2025StrategyRPGEarly Access19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam β†—

Free alternatives

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

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool β€” no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam β†—
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool β€” no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    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 β†—
  3. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool β€” no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    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 β†—
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool β€” no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam β†—
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool β€” no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    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 β†—
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool β€” no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    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 β†—
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool β€” no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    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 β†—
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool β€” no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam β†—

More from Zai Studio

Other recommendable Steam games by Zai Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. 7 Sexy Sins

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Zai Studio, the studio behind Dala and the Cursed Forest. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Hunt for "The Demons of the Seven Sins". Destroy evil minions. BREAK GIANT DEMONS ARMORS and purify their sinful bodies by your holy light! But beware, these Sexy Sins won't go down without a fight. DEFEAT CUTE BOSSES and maybe you can snap some pictures for...'personal uses'.

    2019ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam β†—
  2. Shoot Shoot My Waifu

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Zai Studio, the studio behind Dala and the Cursed Forest. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Your mission is to search for those 7 sins demons disguised as Waifu's in human world. Fighting and confronting beautiful demon bosses. Punish them with holy water. Force them to return to their own form by using pleasuring tools. And collect new photos of their shameful defeat to your album.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam β†—
  3. 7 Sins : Lost in Labyrinth

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Zai Studio, the studio behind Dala and the Cursed Forest. Shares Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    β€œ7 Sins : Lost in Labyrinth” A Survival Horror Game, based on the Cutie Characters and World of 7 Sexy Sins Series. You have but one goal: survive and escape the hellish mazes! Run or Hide, Scream or Cry. Find the secrets and beware of the jump scares that will shake into your naughty heart!

    2023IndieEarly Access3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam β†—

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Slay the Spire 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified β€” runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!

    2026StrategyIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam β†—
  2. Super Fantasy Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified β€” runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!

    2025StrategySimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam β†—
  3. He is Coming

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified β€” runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy with Dala and the Cursed Forest.

    Deep in the forgotten corners of the world, a dark force stirs – the Demon King rises once more. Sharpen your wits, seek out powerful artifacts, and stand firm in the face of the apocalypse in this roguelite RPG auto battler.

    2025StrategyRPGEarly Access19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam β†—

Frequently asked about Dala and the Cursed Forest

What games are most similar to Dala and the Cursed Forest?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dala and the Cursed Forest are Zodiac Mountain, Kegs of Eternity, Jupiter Moons: Mecha🦾.
Who developed Dala and the Cursed Forest?
Dala and the Cursed Forest was developed by Zai Studio.

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 Dala and the Cursed Forest.

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