Rank 01Why this
Shares roguelite progression and meta progression with He is Coming.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Games like He is Coming
- 38 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked He is Coming also play
The closest matches to He is Coming: Super Fantasy Kingdom, 9 Kings, Slay the Spire 2, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors, and Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like He is Coming.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Why this: Shares loadout customization and deck building with He is Coming.
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Gordian Quest
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with He is Coming.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like He is Coming
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Super Fantasy Kingdom
Shares roguelite progression and meta progression with He is Coming.
- 89% of 2,887 reviews
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- 3Slay the Spire 2
Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like He is Coming.
- 94% of 54,616 reviews
- 4Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Shares loadout customization and deck building with He is Coming.
- 96% of 6,034 reviews
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- 18Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings
Shares item fusion and deck building with He is Coming.
- 78% of 297 reviews
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- 22Backpack Battles
Shares item combination and loadout customization with He is Coming.
- 93% of 5,349 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Chronocle
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 2,285 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, RPG, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Async pvp kingmaker mode to challenge other players builds
- Bosses force flexible build pivots
- Charming y2k aesthetic and soundtrack
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to He is Coming
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with He is Coming.
Darkest Dungeon®
Why this: Also Dungeon Crawler and Turn-Based Combat, like He is Coming.
Ring of Pain
Why this: Shares procedural generation with He is Coming.
Monster Train
Why this: Shares deck building with He is Coming.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below He is Coming at current Steam store prices.
Hell Deck
Why this: Shares deck building and roguelite progression with He is Coming.
Die For The Lich
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like He is Coming.
Wildfrost
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with He is Coming.
Megaloot
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Dungeon Crawler, like He is Coming.
Pairs & Perils
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like He is Coming.
Stash: A Card Looter
Why this: Shares loadout customization and deck building with He is Coming.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to He is Coming, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares deck building and roguelite progression with He is Coming.
Morimens
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like He is Coming.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Shares deck building with He is Coming.
Minion Masters
Why this: Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like He is Coming.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Why this: Also Card Battler and Card Game, like He is Coming.
Once Upon a Galaxy
Why this: Shares deck building and meta progression with He is Coming.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Super Fantasy Kingdom
Why this: Shares roguelite progression and meta progression with He is Coming.
9 Kings
Why this: Shares deck building and roguelite progression with He is Coming.
Slay the Spire 2
Why this: Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like He is Coming.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Why this: Shares loadout customization and deck building with He is Coming.
Gordian Quest
Why this: Shares deck building and procedural generation with He is Coming.
About He is Coming
The closest matches to He is Coming: Super Fantasy Kingdom, 9 Kings, Slay the Spire 2, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors, and Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If He is Coming is your kind of game, the closest matches are Super Fantasy Kingdom, 9 Kings and Slay the Spire 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its async pvp kingmaker mode and boss counter mechanics. 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.
He is Coming is a roguelite strategy RPG with deck-building mechanics and auto-battler combat, developed by Chronocle and published by Hooded Horse. Set in a dark fantasy world where the Demon King stirs, the game centers on collecting artifacts and crafting synergistic item combinations to counter increasingly difficult boss encounters. Players can engage with an async PvP Kingmaker mode to challenge other builds. Reviewers highlight the charming Y2K aesthetic and soundtrack, noting that item synergies can feel unpredictable and exciting. Bosses reportedly force players to pivot their builds flexibly, and the game supports both solo play and online co-op. It released in 2025 at $19.99 USD and is verified on Steam Deck. Reviews indicate 88% positive reception from 2,285 Steam users.
About He is Coming: 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.
Is He is Coming 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 2,285 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 86% positive across 52 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 9 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Async pvp kingmaker mode to challenge other players builds
- Bosses force flexible build pivots
- Charming y2k aesthetic and soundtrack
- Finding powerful item synergies through theorycrafting
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This is a personal preference, but I don't much care for the way the basic battles provide no challenge. They feel like filler while you push the RNG button to try to compile a build. This isn't a game where you fight to grow strong and…”
“The first area is really good, but the more you unlock the harder the game gets. Because of that it fails as a roguelite because once you beat the game once, there is really nothing left to do, runs just become way harder to find a fun…”
People who play it also play: Super Fantasy Kingdom, 9 Kings, Slay the Spire 2
Frequently asked about He is Coming
Can I run it?
Is He is Coming verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — He is Coming 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 He is Coming cost?
He is Coming is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does He is Coming have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — He is Coming supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to He is Coming?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside He is Coming are Super Fantasy Kingdom, 9 Kings, Slay the Spire 2.
Who developed He is Coming?
He is Coming was developed by Chronocle and published by Hooded Horse.