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Games like Steel & Steam: Episode 1

Below are 12 hand-picked alternatives to Steel & Steam: Episode 1 for fans of rpg, 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 Steel & Steam: Episode 1 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, more from Red Meat Games. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Steel & Steam: Episode 1: Steel & Steam takes the best elements from the fantasy JRPG’s of old, such as great stories, awesome characters, and classic monsters, and combines them with a touch of steampunk. It’s like taking Lord of the Rings and mixing in the Wild West.

2014RPGWindowsby Red Meat Games
Steel & Steam: Episode 1 — Steam game cover

Players who liked Steel & Steam: Episode 1 also play

Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    Echoes of Aetheria — Steam game cover

    Echoes of Aetheria

    Top pick for Steel & Steam: Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    Two nations finally achieve peace, marked by a momentous royal wedding. But just as they seal it with a kiss, a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride! Follow the story of Lucian, Ingrid, and Soha, as they uncover the secrets of the conspiracy and expose the true villains!

    2016IndieRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Detective Girl of the Steam City — Steam game cover

    Detective Girl of the Steam City

    Second-strongest match for Steel & Steam: Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    Play as Sophie, a private investigator not unlike Sherlock Holmes. It's up to Sophie to uncover the hidden truths of London through her investigations. What mysteries and intrigue await her? Find out in this steampunk RPG!

    2019IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Skyborn — Steam game cover

    Skyborn

    Third-strongest match for Steel & Steam: Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...

    2014RPGCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    The Adventure of Magical Girl — Steam game cover

    The Adventure of Magical Girl

    Ranked #4 for Steel & Steam: Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    Magical Girl + JRPG! The mercenaries Kaim and Asal are unable to get used to the court life, so they give up their lordship and continue to wander around, living by eating grass as mercenaries. But their boring routine is broken again. They would meet the three students from the magic academy.

    2018IndieAdventureRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    猎魔者战纪 — Steam game cover

    猎魔者战纪

    Ranked #5 for Steel & Steam: Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    这是一款轻松休闲的角色扮演游戏,和米娅一起冒险,发现深藏在王国深处的秘密。

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    浮世万千之前世今生 — Steam game cover

    浮世万千之前世今生

    Ranked #6 for Steel & Steam: Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    "Floating world before the world this life" is an independent stand-alone game, this game is floating world myriad game series in the second.The game is a full-length xiuxian novel stream game, using the traditional turn-based combat system.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure10.99 USDSteam ↗
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    FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.) — Steam game cover

    FINAL FANTASY VI (Old ver.)

    Ranked #7 for Steel & Steam: Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    The highly rated and widely popular sixth instalment of the legendary FINAL FANTASY series comes to PC!

    2015RPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Gestalt: Steam & Cinder — Steam game cover

    Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

    Ranked #8 for Steel & Steam: Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Red Meat Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Red Meat Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

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    Cube Samurai: RUN! — Steam game cover

    Cube Samurai: RUN!

    Another title from Red Meat Games, the studio behind Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    Run, jump and slash your way through this endless runner! Race through galactic environments as you try to stop the Evil Pyramid and his Cone Trooper army. Earn, purchase and upgrade your hero’s costumes, weapons, and special powers to help you be the greatest warrior in all of space and time!

    2016ActionCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    First Impact: Rise of a Hero — Steam game cover

    First Impact: Rise of a Hero

    Another title from Red Meat Games, the studio behind Steel & Steam: Episode 1. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    First Impact: Rise of a Hero immerses you in a beautiful comic book world where you can run, jump, fly, and summon elemental powers to protect citizens. Experience a lush array of islands and cityscapes and uncover the truth about a mysterious force sending meteors to Earth. For PC & VR!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Bring to Light — Steam game cover

    Bring to Light

    Another title from Red Meat Games, the studio behind Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    Trapped in the city subway system due to a sudden disaster, you explore the depths of the tunnels to find your way out. The further you explore, the more you realize there is more to this disaster...and the lurking shadows are following your every move.

    2018IndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Project Dark — Steam game cover

    Project Dark

    Another title from Red Meat Games, the studio behind Steel & Steam: Episode 1. Shares RPG with Steel & Steam: Episode 1.

    Project Dark is an episodic, narrative-driven audio game that uses binaural sound and "choose your own adventure" style storytelling to immerse players in its varied worlds. Close your eyes, and see.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Steel & Steam: Episode 1

What games are most similar to Steel & Steam: Episode 1?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Steel & Steam: Episode 1 are Echoes of Aetheria, Detective Girl of the Steam City, Skyborn.
Who developed Steel & Steam: Episode 1?
Steel & Steam: Episode 1 was developed by Red Meat Games and published by Digerati Distribution.

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