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Games like Night Vigil

If Night Vigil is your kind of game, the closest matches are Match! The 12 CZ Wars, Wolves Online and Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns — 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 — not a generic popularity list.

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About Night Vigil: Come and hunt the monsters of the night! Destroy waves of monsters and welcome the dawn of victory!

2024StrategyIndieAdventureRPGCasual1.99 USDWindowsby Shanhai Entertainment
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Players who liked Night Vigil also play

Steam players who put hours into Night Vigil 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. Match! The 12 CZ Wars

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Night Vigil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Night Vigil.

    "Match! The 12 CZ Wars" is a roguelike strategy game blending match-3 and buff-building. Partner with 12 Zodiac Maidens to repel ancient primordial beasts. Navigate random events, battles, and upgrades. Carefully choose paths, manage resources, and empower your Maidens to secure victory.

    2026StrategyIndieRPG4.79 USDSteam ↗
  2. Wolves Online

    WHY THIS

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

    Werewolf is a role-playing and strategy game where you play a role that can be a villager, a werewolf, or a special role. Bluff, logic, and stealth will be your best weapons for surviving... or eliminating others.

    2020StrategyIndieMassively MultiplayerFreeSteam ↗
  3. Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Night Vigil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Night Vigil.

    The legendary medieval strategy adventure has returned – enhanced for a new generation of knights. Conquer provinces, raise armies, storm castles, and influence the balance of power through bold strategy and action moments.

    2026StrategyRPGSteam ↗
  4. Mini Taoism

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Night Vigil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Night Vigil.

    "Mini Taoism" is a realistic Taoism simulation game based on match-3. You'll need to collect resources, use skills, refine elixirs, unlock talents, slay demons, constantly improve yourself, and finally become immortal.

    2023StrategySimulationRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Magic Quest Online

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Night Vigil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Night Vigil.

    A bright, colorful game full of unexpected surprises and offbeat humor. Here, anyone can become a hero by battling the environment and rivals alike. Join right now!

    StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  6. Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Night Vigil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Night Vigil.

    Harness elemental chains to defeat foes, collect treasures, and craft unique builds in high-risk, high-reward adventures. Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements is a roguelike with elemental gameplay, RPG mechanics, and turn-based tactics. Join Elise and dragon Pipi on their magical journey.

    StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  7. Dark Ruins

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Night Vigil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Night Vigil.

    Top-down RTS: Collect genes/gear, train warriors into 4-person squads, explore ruins and unlock secrets. Old maps persist; focus on progression to defeat all foes. Enemies drain SAN—use consumables wisely. Mix tactics for bursts; endless builds via loot, traits & 3-choice skills.

    StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  8. The Note of Red Evil

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Night Vigil fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Night Vigil.

    在有着“超能力”、“科技”与“魔法”的架空世界中,您将扮演“侦警”展开一系列充满幻想的宏大冒险。

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Night Vigil at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Night Vigil on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Night Vigil.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Night Vigil on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Night Vigil.

    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. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Night Vigil on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Night Vigil.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Night Vigil on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Night Vigil.

    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 ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Night Vigil on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Night Vigil.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Night Vigil on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Night Vigil.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Night Vigil on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Night Vigil.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Night Vigil on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with Night Vigil.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Night Vigil.

    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 ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Night Vigil.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Night Vigil.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Night Vigil.

    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 ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Night Vigil.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Night Vigil.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Night Vigil

How much does Night Vigil cost?
Night Vigil is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Night Vigil?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Night Vigil are Match! The 12 CZ Wars, Wolves Online, Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns.
Who developed Night Vigil?
Night Vigil was developed by Shanhai Entertainment.

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 Night Vigil.

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