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Games like Barrage

If Barrage is your kind of game, the closest matches are Caverna, MightyKingdom and Chess Kingdom — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, competitive and contemplative. 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 Barrage: Embrace the technological evolution and build up your hydroelectric empire in Barrage, a turn-based strategy game where players compete to build majestic dams, exploit the power of running water, and bring their faction to victory!

2025Strategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby Cranio Lab
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Complex but rewarding strategic depthExpansions add replayability with new maps and factionsFaithful adaptation of a beloved worker placement board gameChallengingCompetitiveContemplative

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Steam players who put hours into Barrage 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. Caverna

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Barrage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Caverna is the digital adaptation of the board game of the same name created by Uwe Rosenberg developed by "Lookout Games". It can be played with 1-7 players.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. MightyKingdom

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Barrage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    In a mythical realm, six ancient gods, battle for dominion. Strategically claim lands, outmaneuver rivals, and rise as the supreme power in this fast-paced conquest of territories—solo or in asynchronous online multiplayer.

    2025StrategyIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Chess Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Barrage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Chess for every kind of player. Whether you're learning the rules or hunting a Legend rank, there's a place for you in the kingdom.

    2026StrategySimulationCasual3.49 USDSteam ↗
  4. Ark Nova

    WHY THIS

    Shares economy management, resource management, management and a competitive mood with Barrage.

    Ranked #4 for Barrage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.

    2025Strategy22.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Red Cathedral

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Barrage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    The Red Cathedral is a fun turn-based strategy game for 1 to 4 players. Manage your resources well to build the cathedral better than anyone else and thus win the Tsar's favor.

    StrategyCasualSteam ↗
  6. Power Grid

    WHY THIS

    Shares economy management, resource management, management and a competitive mood with Barrage.

    Ranked #6 for Barrage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Dive into the world of the energy industry with the Power Grid app, designed by award-winning author Friedemann Friese.

    2024StrategyCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Root

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a challenging mood with Barrage.

    Ranked #7 for Barrage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Concordia: Digital Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a contemplative mood with Barrage.

    Ranked #8 for Barrage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Concordia is a strategic, Euro-style board game. 🏺 Players take the roles of powerful Roman merchants and follow the Roman expansion with their trade routes, franchises, and production houses. 🏛️

    2021StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Barrage on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

    2010Strategy7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Barrage on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Inscryption

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Barrage on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Barrage on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Barrage on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Barrage on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Barrage on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Nubby's Number Factory

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Barrage on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

    2025Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. NERTS! Online

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    NERTS! Online is a fast-paced competitive solitaire game for you and up to five of your friends, played the same way we play it at the Zachtronics office!

    2021ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

    2021IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Umamusume: Pretty Derby

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!

    2025SportsSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. AdVenture Capitalist

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!

    2015IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dota Underlords

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Barrage.

    Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.

    2019StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Supermarket Together

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

    2024IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Fallout Shelter

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.

    2017SimulationRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Barrage

Does Barrage run on Steam Deck?
Barrage 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 Barrage cost?
Barrage is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Barrage have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Barrage supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Barrage?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Barrage are Caverna, MightyKingdom, Chess Kingdom.
Who developed Barrage?
Barrage was developed by Cranio Lab and published by Cranio Creations.

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 Barrage.

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