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Games like Hunt the Pale Gods

If Hunt the Pale Gods is your kind of game, the closest matches are Monster Train, Journey to the West and 天外武林 (Traveler of Wuxia) — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and dark. 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 Hunt the Pale Gods: A cosmic horror roguelike tactical deck builder. Fight nightmarish creatures, add cards to your deck, discover powerful curios and combine all their unique effects in game breaking synergies. Awaken and Hunt the Pale Gods.

2025StrategyIndieRPGCasual1.49 USDWindowsby Nick Papageorgiou
Hunt the Pale Gods — Steam game cover
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7 card schools with varied strategies to exploreBosses require forward planning from early gameGrid based movement matters as much as card combosAtmosphericChallengingDark

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Steam players who put hours into Hunt the Pale Gods 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. Monster Train

    WHY THIS

    Shares tactical positioning, deck building and a challenging mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Top pick for Hunt the Pale Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    2020Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Journey to the West

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Second-strongest match for Hunt the Pale Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    A challenging rogue-like deck building game about a legendary adventure in the Realm of Divinity. Lead your team, build your unique deck, gather powerful relics and consumables to confront legendary creatures and eventually discover the truth behind the omen of darkness.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. 天外武林 (Traveler of Wuxia)

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Third-strongest match for Hunt the Pale Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Traveler of Wuxia is a deck-building rogue-lite game that mixes with Wuxia story and card combination. You will play as a young hero exploring to a unknown martial arts world. Use card combos to unleash powerful techniques and team up with companions to overcome the challenges of the martial world.

    2023StrategyRPG12.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Ranked #4 for Hunt the Pale Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and a unique dual “damage” system: Purification vs Corruption. Build a dice pool strong enough to purify Astrea's out-of-control corruption and save the Star System.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Gordian Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares tactical positioning, deck building and a challenging mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Ranked #5 for Hunt the Pale Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Roguebook

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Ranked #6 for Hunt the Pale Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Embrace the challenge of a roguelike deckbuilder with unique mechanics from the developers of Faeria and Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering™. Build a team of two heroes, unleash powerful combos and defeat the legends of the Roguebook!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, roguelite progression, roguelite and a tense mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Ranked #7 for Hunt the Pale Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.

    2024StrategyIndieRPG7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dungeon Drafters

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Ranked #8 for Hunt the Pale Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.

    2023StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hunt the Pale Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Vagrant

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Hunt the Pale Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mining Mechs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hunt the Pale Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Unleash your inner miner as you commandeer a high-tech Mining Mech! Mine for valuable resources and upgrade your mech for even bigger hauls as you explore the underground. Fun to play alone or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer!

    2023IndieAdventureCasual0.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Seraph's Last Stand

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~54% under Hunt the Pale Gods on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...

    2022ActionCasual0.69 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hunt the Pale Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    SHOOT. SURVIVE. DANCE HARDBASS.

    2019ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer0.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Your Mother

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hunt the Pale Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    《Your Mother》is a computer desktop companion. Experience the love and kindness from mothers.

    2025IndieRPGCasual0.74 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. LIZARDS MUST DIE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Hunt the Pale Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Hunt the Pale Gods on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    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 ↗
  5. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    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 ↗
  8. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Gordian Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares tactical positioning, deck building and a challenging mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers

    WHY THIS

    Shares deck building, roguelite progression, roguelite and a tense mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Battle your way through a seedy tavern filled with gambling addicted townspeople in this Blackjack Roguelike Adventure. From aces and face cards to tarot cards, business cards and more, create your unique deck to beat the house.

    2024StrategyIndieRPG7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dungeon Drafters

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hunt the Pale Gods.

    Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.

    2023StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hunt the Pale Gods

How much does Hunt the Pale Gods cost?
Hunt the Pale Gods is listed on Steam at 1.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hunt the Pale Gods?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hunt the Pale Gods are Monster Train, Journey to the West, 天外武林 (Traveler of Wuxia).
Who developed Hunt the Pale Gods?
Hunt the Pale Gods was developed by Nick Papageorgiou.

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 Hunt the Pale Gods.

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