Games like Aris Arcanum
Below are 14 hand-picked alternatives to Aris Arcanum for fans of action, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Aris Arcanum also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Aris Arcanum: The grand library of Aris now befell into madness — its scholars, corrupted, bear wounds of Ink; a dark, sludge carrying a mind-altering disease. A unique magic-bound roguelite awaits, where a desperate scholar bends the Ink's occult power to spellcraft his path to redemption.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Lethal Honor - Order of the Apocalypse
Top pick for Aris Arcanum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
This brutal and punishing roguelite game is set in an obscure world ravaged by an apocalypse. Fight your way through relentless battles and experience a story told through the lens of an 80s adult superhero graphic novel.
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The Bleakest Keep
Second-strongest match for Aris Arcanum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!
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UnderMine 2
Third-strongest match for Aris Arcanum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
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Wartorn
Ranked #4 for Aris Arcanum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
Harness the elements in fierce real-time battles while gathering and upgrading a crew of fantasy creatures in this rogue-lite adventure across a world torn apart by war.
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Noobs Are Coming
Ranked #5 for Aris Arcanum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!
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Netherworld Covenant
Ranked #6 for Aris Arcanum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
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BALL x PIT
Ranked #7 for Aris Arcanum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
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Drova - Forsaken Kin
Ranked #8 for Aris Arcanum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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Lethal Honor - Order of the Apocalypse
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
This brutal and punishing roguelite game is set in an obscure world ravaged by an apocalypse. Fight your way through relentless battles and experience a story told through the lens of an 80s adult superhero graphic novel.
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The Bleakest Keep
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!
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UnderMine 2
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
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Noobs Are Coming
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!
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BALL x PIT
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
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Drova - Forsaken Kin
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Aris Arcanum.
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Frequently asked about Aris Arcanum
- Does Aris Arcanum run on Steam Deck?
- Aris Arcanum 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 Aris Arcanum cost?
- Aris Arcanum is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Aris Arcanum?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Aris Arcanum are Lethal Honor - Order of the Apocalypse, The Bleakest Keep, UnderMine 2.
- Who developed Aris Arcanum?
- Aris Arcanum was developed by Broken Cane and published by indie.io.
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