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Games like Zaraq

If Zaraq is your kind of game, the closest matches are DIMENSION REIGN - ROGUELIKE DECKBUILDER, CD 2: Trap Master and Knock on the Coffin Lid — 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 Zaraq: Zaraq is a roguelike deckbuilder where you have access to a forbidden arcade from the 80's. Craft the best deck of symbols, artifact and spells to score the maximum amount of points to beat Zaraq.

2025StrategyIndie2.69 USDWindowsby Pixel Crate Games
Zaraq — Steam game cover

Players who liked Zaraq also play

Steam players who put hours into Zaraq 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. DIMENSION REIGN - ROGUELIKE DECKBUILDER

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Zaraq fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Zaraq.

    Dimension Reign is a roguelike deckbuilder where players control two characters at once to defeat hordes of enemies in an ever-changing landscape. Draw your abilities from your deck, and chain multiple breaks together to decimate entire screens of enemies before they can even get in a hit.

    2020StrategyIndieRPG17.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. CD 2: Trap Master

    WHY THIS

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

    Become THE Trap Master - play your deck of lethal traps to mow down waves of bizarre creatures and protect your altars! Craft a unique deck of traps and powers, discover treasure of surprise effects, and guard a different base each time until you are ready for the unforgiving boss.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual10.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Knock on the Coffin Lid

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Zaraq fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Zaraq.

    Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure16.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Loop Hero

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Zaraq fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Zaraq.

    The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.

    2021StrategyIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Necrosmith

    WHY THIS

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

    A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. 魔物讨伐团

    WHY THIS

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

    卡牌与RPG结合的无尽地牢探险之旅!最早融合Roguelike与卡牌的游戏之一。多达14种职业,真人配音+纸娃娃系统,完善的卡牌设计,各类魔物与随机事件等你体验!

    2018ActionStrategyIndie1.03 USDSteam ↗
  8. Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Zaraq fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Zaraq.

    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 ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Zaraq on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zaraq.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Zaraq on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zaraq.

    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 ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Zaraq on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Zaraq.

    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 ↗
  4. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Zaraq on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zaraq.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Zaraq on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zaraq.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Zaraq on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Zaraq.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Zaraq on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zaraq.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Zaraq on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Zaraq.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Zaraq

How much does Zaraq cost?
Zaraq is listed on Steam at 2.69 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Zaraq?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Zaraq are DIMENSION REIGN - ROGUELIKE DECKBUILDER, CD 2: Trap Master, Knock on the Coffin Lid.
Who developed Zaraq?
Zaraq was developed by Pixel Crate Games.

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 Zaraq.

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