Games like Varthos - Heir to the Throne
If Varthos - Heir to the Throne is your kind of game, the closest matches are Striving for Light, Grim Dawn and Last Epoch — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, immersive and intense. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Varthos - Heir to the Throne: Varthos calls you to his side. Fight hordes of monsters and undead creatures in this captivating action RPG, who have only one goal: to kill you. Fight, die, repeat — the battle for the throne of the world has begun.
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Striving for Light
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Shares meta progression and a challenging mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Top pick for Varthos - Heir to the Throne fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Grim Dawn
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Shares an immersive mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Second-strongest match for Varthos - Heir to the Throne fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Last Epoch
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Shares a challenging mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Third-strongest match for Varthos - Heir to the Throne fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
Cinderia
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Shares permadeath, real time combat, roguelite and an intense mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Ranked #4 for Varthos - Heir to the Throne fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Path of Exile 2
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Shares real time combat, meta progression, character progression and a punishing mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Ranked #5 for Varthos - Heir to the Throne fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
Minecraft Dungeons
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Shares a challenging mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Ranked #6 for Varthos - Heir to the Throne fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Diablo® IV
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Shares real time combat, meta progression, dark fantasy and an intense mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Ranked #7 for Varthos - Heir to the Throne fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Torchlight III
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Ranked #8 for Varthos - Heir to the Throne fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
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Titan Quest II
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Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and punishing all those who oppose her. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in Titan Quest II, an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology.
Sacred 2 Gold
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
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Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.
Path of Exile
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Shares an immersive mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Reviewers of Varthos - Heir to the Throne cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
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.
V Rising
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Shares an immersive mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
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Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
Sacred 3
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Shares a challenging mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
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Sacred 3 is an arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game for up to 4 players. Choose a hero and fight cooperatively against the rise of evil. Victory is Ours. Glory is Mine.
Alien Swarm
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Shares an intense mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Reviewers of Varthos - Heir to the Throne cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.
Diablo® IV
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Shares real time combat, meta progression, dark fantasy and an intense mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Reviewers of Varthos - Heir to the Throne cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
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Terraria
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Priced ~60% under Varthos - Heir to the Throne on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Garry's Mod
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Priced ~80% under Varthos - Heir to the Throne on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
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Lethal Company
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Priced ~60% under Varthos - Heir to the Throne on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
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Priced ~60% under Varthos - Heir to the Throne on Steam right now. Shares Action with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
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Portal 2
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Priced ~60% under Varthos - Heir to the Throne on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
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Fallout: New Vegas
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Priced ~60% under Varthos - Heir to the Throne on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
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Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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The Expendabros
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Cube Escape: Paradox
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DORONKO WANKO
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
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Striving for Light
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Shares meta progression and a challenging mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Last Epoch
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
Cinderia
WHY THIS
Shares permadeath, real time combat, roguelite and an intense mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
Diablo® IV
WHY THIS
Shares real time combat, meta progression, dark fantasy and an intense mood with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Varthos - Heir to the Throne.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Frequently asked about Varthos - Heir to the Throne
- Does Varthos - Heir to the Throne work on Steam Deck?
- Varthos - Heir to the Throne is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Varthos - Heir to the Throne cost?
- Varthos - Heir to the Throne is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Varthos - Heir to the Throne have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Varthos - Heir to the Throne supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Varthos - Heir to the Throne?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Varthos - Heir to the Throne are Striving for Light, Grim Dawn, Last Epoch.
- Who developed Varthos - Heir to the Throne?
- Varthos - Heir to the Throne was developed by Nightshift Game Development and published by Nightshift Game Development, Three River Games (3RG).
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