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Games like Novivors

If Novivors is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wanted Shadows, Rogue Samurai and Gothic Hell: Survivors — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, 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 Novivors: Unlock new heroes and abilities, collect and craft powerful equipment, path the 1000+ nodes stats tree, strategize meta-progression, customized runs, and create game-breaking synergies with 6 active classes and 36 abilities all at once in this roguelite hack and slash survivors bullet heaven game.

2024ActionStrategyAdventureSimulationRPGCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Limited Input LLC
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Auto battler runs can be fully automatedCan play actively like vampire survivors or let it run in background as an idlerDeep gear and ability customizationChillCompetitiveContemplative

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Steam players who put hours into Novivors 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. Wanted Shadows

    WHY THIS

    Shares wave based combat, character progression, survival and a chill mood with Novivors.

    Top pick for Novivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Novivors.

    Decimate thousands of demons on All Hallows' Eve to protect your infernal home. Wanted Shadows is a bullet heaven roguelite where the difference between overpowering and being overpowered lies in your skill and wit.

    2023ActionIndieRPG1.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Rogue Samurai

    WHY THIS

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

    Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Gothic Hell: Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Novivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Novivors.

    Break the game. We won't stop you. Fuse spells into synergies that erase the swarm, climb gothic arenas where bosses wait above and secrets hide below, then drag your haul home and build something worse. A bullet heaven roguelite where stupidly overpowered is the goal.

    ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  4. Runic Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Novivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Novivors.

    Runic Dungeon is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with RPG elements. Level up and assemble arcane runes to craft unique, ultimate builds. Gear up your character and clear dungeons infested with deadly monsters!

    2026ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Bones and Coins

    WHY THIS

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

    An incremental auto battler dungeon crawler where you build a synergized hero party to slay enemies and loot items. Unlock weapons with unique attack styles. Gear up your hero team and explore new dungeon rooms filled with enemies and legendary drops.

    2026ActionStrategySimulationSteam ↗
  6. Screen Survivors

    WHY THIS

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

    An idle survivor-like that sits in the corner of your screen.

    StrategySimulationCasualSteam ↗
  7. Click Legends

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Novivors.

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

    Join your Legendary Heroes in a battle for strength in CLICK LEGENDS. A Clicker - Incremental - Management game. Battle your way through a variety of enemies by leveling up your heroes, empowering them, and finding them equipment! Click your way to victory!

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Full Mojo Rampage

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Novivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Novivors.

    Full Mojo Rampage is a rogue-like game that takes place within the confines of the Voodoo reality. In this realm only the most powerful rites and powers can provide a safeguard against evil. Dying is not the end, only the beginning to becoming a stronger voodoo soul!

    2014ActionIndieRPG12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Novivors

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Novivors cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Novivors.

    You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Mini Healer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Novivors.

    Reviewers of Novivors cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Novivors.

    Mini Healer is a single player healing simulator/raid manager RPG with ARPG inspired deep character customization and itemization. Play as the healer in MMO inspired boss fights, acquire powerful items, and customize your party to your heart's content.

    2020ActionIndieRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Novivors cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Novivors.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Chronicon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Novivors.

    Reviewers of Novivors cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Novivors.

    Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Lootun

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Novivors.

    Reviewers of Novivors cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Novivors.

    Lootun is a Semi-Idle RPG with a strong focus on Character/Skill Progression, Item Hunting, and Inventory Management. Assemble a team of adventurers and send them off to clear missions while you Craft, Upgrade and Enchant the Loot!

    2024RPG5.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Novivors on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Novivors.

    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 Novivors on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Novivors.

    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 Novivors on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Novivors.

    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 Novivors on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Novivors.

    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 Novivors on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Novivors.

    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 Novivors on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Novivors.

    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. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Novivors on Steam right now. Shares Action with Novivors.

    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 ↗
  8. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Novivors on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Novivors.

    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 ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novivors.

    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 ↗
  3. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Novivors.

    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. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Novivors.

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

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and RPG with Novivors.

    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 ↗
  6. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and RPG with Novivors.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novivors.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Novivors

Does Novivors run on Steam Deck?
Novivors 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 Novivors cost?
Novivors is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Novivors?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Novivors are Wanted Shadows, Rogue Samurai, Gothic Hell: Survivors.
Who developed Novivors?
Novivors was developed by Limited Input LLC.

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 Novivors.

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