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Games like Swords & Bones 4

If Swords & Bones 4 is your kind of game, the closest matches are LarsGadiel, Nightfall Empress and Pandamonium — 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 Swords & Bones 4: The fourth installment of Swords & Bones immerses you in a new fantasy adventure, with pixel art in a side-scrolling action-platformer style. In this latest chapter, harness the power of magic to emerge victorious!

2024ActionIndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDWindowsby SEEP
Swords & Bones 4 — Steam game cover

Players who liked Swords & Bones 4 also play

Steam players who put hours into Swords & Bones 4 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. LarsGadiel

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Swords & Bones 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Nightfall Empress

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Swords & Bones 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Pandamonium

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Swords & Bones 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    A panda who stumbles into the Lost Capital of Hell. Explore a beautiful and dangerous world with hand drawn crisp pixel art and 2.5D graphics. Face perilous foes, bosses and friendly allies. Customize yourself with abilities and outfits that will help you conquer your way through this doomed land.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure5.00 USDSteam ↗
  4. Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Swords & Bones 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. La-Mulana 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Swords & Bones 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Lumione

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Swords & Bones 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Lumione is a platformer game set in a deep-sea universe. Join the protagonist Glimmer on a journey in search of the Light as you put your wit to the test in solving challenging puzzle-like levels. Learn from your failures and restore the Light of Hope to the seabed.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Jet Kave Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Swords & Bones 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.19 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Afterimage

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Swords & Bones 4 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Swords & Bones 4 at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Swords & Bones 4 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    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 Swords & Bones 4 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Swords & Bones 4.

    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 Swords & Bones 4 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Swords & Bones 4.

    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 Swords & Bones 4 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Swords & Bones 4.

    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. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Swords & Bones 4 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Swords & Bones 4.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Swords & Bones 4 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    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 ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Swords & Bones 4 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Swords & Bones 4.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Swords & Bones 4 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Swords & Bones 4.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Swords & Bones 4.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    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 ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Swords & Bones 4.

    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 ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    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 ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    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 ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from SEEP

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

  1. Abduction Bit

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEEP, the studio behind Swords & Bones 4. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).

    2016ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. SEEP Universe

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEEP, the studio behind Swords & Bones 4. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! SEEP Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era!

    2015ActionIndieAdventure0.59 USDSteam ↗
  3. Dragon Climax

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEEP, the studio behind Swords & Bones 4. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Super BOO Quest

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEEP, the studio behind Swords & Bones 4. Shares Indie and Adventure with Swords & Bones 4.

    Super BOO Quest is a lighthearted game suitale for every kind of player, from casual to hardcore. It is a mix of arcade, puzzle, and stealth, to be played alone or with a friend. The game is presented with 16 bit-style graphics, as a tribute to Super Nintendo.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Katana Soul

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEEP, the studio behind Swords & Bones 4. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Thunderflash

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEEP, the studio behind Swords & Bones 4. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Thunderflash is a "love letter" to the arcade games of the 80s. It is a Run 'n Gun game inspired by gems like Ikari Warriors, Commando and Heavy Barrel.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Adventure Bit

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEEP, the studio behind Swords & Bones 4. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Swords & Bones

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEEP, the studio behind Swords & Bones 4. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Nightfall Empress

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. La-Mulana 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Lumione

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Lumione is a platformer game set in a deep-sea universe. Join the protagonist Glimmer on a journey in search of the Light as you put your wit to the test in solving challenging puzzle-like levels. Learn from your failures and restore the Light of Hope to the seabed.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Jet Kave Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.19 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Afterimage

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 4.

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Swords & Bones 4

How much does Swords & Bones 4 cost?
Swords & Bones 4 is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Swords & Bones 4?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Swords & Bones 4 are LarsGadiel, Nightfall Empress, Pandamonium.
Who developed Swords & Bones 4?
Swords & Bones 4 was developed by SEEP.

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 Swords & Bones 4.

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