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Games like Forces of Ether

If Forces of Ether is your kind of game, the closest matches are BlazeSky, Fight Back The Night and Data Breach Inc. — 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 Forces of Ether: Blast your way through an Isometric Open World Galaxy. Fly seamlessly to space. Lead your chosen faction in ground and space battles. Stop the imminent Collapse of civilization... Or let it all fall into ruin.

2024ActionIndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Kaloyan Kaludov
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Players who liked Forces of Ether also play

Steam players who put hours into Forces of Ether 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. BlazeSky

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Forces of Ether fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    BlazeSky is a space opera action RPG that tells the story of one person changing the fate of an entire galaxy. Explore stunning hand-crafted star systems, fight against strange alien races, and negotiate with key allies in this fully voice acted epic adventure.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Fight Back The Night

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Forces of Ether fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Forces of Ether.

    A fantasy twin-stick shooter! Burn away the Forces of Darkness that infest the land, slowly ridding the kingdom of their presence! Play through an epic story and meet charming characters in this pixel world!

    2024ActionAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Data Breach Inc.

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Forces of Ether fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    Pilot a breach rig into hostile corporate infrastructure. Mine the firewall, crack daemon cores, extract your haul, and buy permanent upgrades between sorties.

    ActionIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  4. Star Singularity

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Forces of Ether fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. ROGUE SHIFT

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Forces of Ether fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    ROGUE SHIFT is a high-intensity top-down shooter, set on a harsh planet that will test your will to survive. To stay alive, you will pit yourself against hordes of relentless enemies in an unforgiving, hostile environment.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Sharded World

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Forces of Ether fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Insect Swarm

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Forces of Ether fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    The insect swarm is a swarm consists of millions of alien insects, and you, as the only survival on this barren planet, will have to fight against them dauntlessly. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Zombie Hunter, Inc.

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Forces of Ether fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    In Zombie Hunter, Inc. you play as a zombie hunter-for-hire who rescues stranded survivors -- for a reasonable fee, of course. It features a unique "helicopter camera" that allows you to aim for the head for the first time in top-down shooters and adds a new dimension to world exploration.

    2016ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Forces of Ether on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Forces of Ether on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Forces of Ether on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Forces of Ether.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Forces of Ether on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Forces of Ether.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Forces of Ether on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Forces of Ether.

    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 ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Forces of Ether on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Forces of Ether.

    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 ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Forces of Ether on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Forces of Ether on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Forces of Ether.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    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 ↗
  2. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    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 ↗
  5. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Forces of Ether.

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Moonring

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Forces of Ether.

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    2023RPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Forces of Ether

How much does Forces of Ether cost?
Forces of Ether is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Forces of Ether?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Forces of Ether are BlazeSky, Fight Back The Night, Data Breach Inc..
Who developed Forces of Ether?
Forces of Ether was developed by Kaloyan Kaludov.

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 Forces of Ether.

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