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Games like Orb of Aeternum

If Orb of Aeternum is your kind of game, the closest matches are Underworld Overseer, Evil Genius and War for the Overworld — 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 Orb of Aeternum: A bite sized dungeon manager game that requires new strategies every time you play! Mine, build, and fight your way to success.

2024StrategyIndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindows · macOSby Johan Peitz, Vav
Orb of Aeternum — Steam game cover

Players who liked Orb of Aeternum also play

Steam players who put hours into Orb of Aeternum 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. Underworld Overseer

    WHY THIS

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

    Build your dungeon, command demons, set traps, and slay invading adventurers with powerful spells.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Evil Genius

    WHY THIS

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

    Everybody wants to rule the world! Achieve global power with EVIL GENIUS, the one and only complete world domination simulator. All the everyday tasks of the deliciously wicked mastermind are available to experience and master from building your ultra-secret base to developing spectacular super-weapons to carry out your nefarious master...

    2009Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. War for the Overworld

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Orb of Aeternum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

    War for the Overworld is an unholy union of Dungeon Management and Strategy that rewards all those villainous thoughts you’ve been having. Craft your own perilous dungeon and defend it against pesky heroes who keep exploring it and taking your stuff.

    2015StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Pioneers of Pagonia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Orb of Aeternum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Orb of Aeternum.

    Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.

    2025StrategySimulation34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Primal Lands

    WHY THIS

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

    Primal Lands is set in the Stone Age, you will take control of a small tribe that you must guide in surviving what lies ahead. Unknown to their surrounds you must take each action carefully.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Dungeons 3

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Orb of Aeternum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Orb of Aeternum.

    At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!

    2017StrategySimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Orb of Aeternum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Orb of Aeternum.

    The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.

    2013StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Swarm the City: Zombie Evolved

    WHY THIS

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

    Swarm the City: Zombie Evolved is a villain protagonist real-time strategy game. You will play as the King of the Dead and rule the world once again by creating zombie legions and destroying human cities. As the King of the Dead, you can infect humans, turn them into zombies and rule the world!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Orb of Aeternum on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Orb of Aeternum on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Orb of Aeternum.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Orb of Aeternum on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Orb of Aeternum on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Orb of Aeternum.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Orb of Aeternum on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Orb of Aeternum.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Orb of Aeternum on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Orb of Aeternum.

    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 ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Orb of Aeternum on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Orb of Aeternum on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Orb of Aeternum.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

    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 ↗
  5. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

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

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Orb of Aeternum.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Johan Peitz

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

  1. Cosmic Collapse

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Johan Peitz, the studio behind Orb of Aeternum. Shares Indie and Casual with Orb of Aeternum.

    Merge planets together in this puzzle game with soft physics. Can you make it to the sun? Can you merge two suns? Find out for science!

    2024IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Hellgineers

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Johan Peitz, the studio behind Orb of Aeternum. Shares Indie and Simulation with Orb of Aeternum.

    Help the minions of the underworld across bubbling pools of lava with rickety bridges and non-regulated constructions. Will you go for the easiest route, or test your skills and aim for the coveted skulls? Return to completed challenges to perfect your builds!

    2023IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Shadow King

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Johan Peitz, the studio behind Orb of Aeternum. Shares Indie with Orb of Aeternum.

    Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Golf Monday

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Johan Peitz, the studio behind Orb of Aeternum. Shares Indie and Casual with Orb of Aeternum.

    Partake in what seems like a normal golf tournament. But watch out! Your competitors will stop at nothing to win.

    2024SportsIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Sunset Solitaire

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Johan Peitz, the studio behind Orb of Aeternum. Shares Indie and Casual with Orb of Aeternum.

    Classic Solitaire with pixel perfect graphics and soothing chip tunes. Four variants with separate difficulty modes and an addicting scoring mechanism for unlocking card backs.

    2024IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Orb of Aeternum

How much does Orb of Aeternum cost?
Orb of Aeternum is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Orb of Aeternum?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Orb of Aeternum are Underworld Overseer, Evil Genius, War for the Overworld.
Who developed Orb of Aeternum?
Orb of Aeternum was developed by Johan Peitz, Vav and published by Apskeppet.

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 Orb of Aeternum.

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