Steam Deck games like Aris Arcanum
Below are 8 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to Aris Arcanum (6 Verified, the rest Playable), ranked by player overlap. Every pick has Valve's compat stamp — Verified means full controller support and default settings just work; Playable means a small first-launch tweak (control remap or text size) gets you there. imho.run pulls compat status straight from Valve's own endpoint, refreshed daily.
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Ranked picks
- 1
Lethal Honor - Order of the Apocalypse
Deck Verified alternative to Aris Arcanum — 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.
- 2
The Bleakest Keep
Deck Verified alternative to Aris Arcanum — 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!
- 3
UnderMine 2
Deck Verified alternative to Aris Arcanum — 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.
- 4
Noobs Are Coming
Deck Verified alternative to Aris Arcanum — 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!
- 5
BALL x PIT
Deck Verified alternative to Aris Arcanum — 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.
- 6
Drova - Forsaken Kin
Deck Verified alternative to Aris Arcanum — 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.
- 7
Wartorn
Deck Playable alternative to Aris Arcanum — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. 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.
- 8
Netherworld Covenant
Deck Playable alternative to Aris Arcanum — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. 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.