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Games like The Valley: XuGu

If The Valley: XuGu is your kind of game, the closest matches are Balatro, Commander Quest and Sunset Routes — 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 The Valley: XuGu: The Valley:XuGu is a casual deck-building roguelike game that blends Taoist alchemy with cyber technology. Players can combine herbs based on their grades and elemental attributes to create unique alchemy recipes and refine distinct elixirs. These pills can help those who enter Xugu.

2024StrategyIndieSimulationCasual2.79 USDWindowsby 7 Funny
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Players who liked The Valley: XuGu also play

Steam players who put hours into The Valley: XuGu 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. Balatro

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Valley: XuGu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Commander Quest

    WHY THIS

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

    Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation7.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Sunset Routes

    WHY THIS

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

    Sunset Routes is an easy and intriguing roguelite game. You can choose your crew, put them in the cabins, select your destination, and set sail. Through a series of choices, you can earn profits during the emergency period of the New World and even decide its fate—unintentionally or on purpose.

    2022StrategyIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Yamafuda! 2nd station

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Valley: XuGu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    A fun, easy game where you climb mountains using a deck of cards and special gear you build along the way. Go and reach the summit!

    2021StrategyIndieCasual6.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Dog And Goblin

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Valley: XuGu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    Dog and Goblin is an auto-battler Roguelike deck-building strategy game where you assemble a mixed army to stand against humans. With nearly 150 units across 19 different types, build your ultimate army and conquer their castles!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual4.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dicey Dungeons

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Valley: XuGu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    Become a giant walking dice, explore dungeons and defy Lady Luck in this dice powered roguelike! Now featuring "Reunion", a free DLC with six brand-new episodes!

    2019StrategyIndie3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Monster Train

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Valley: XuGu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with The Valley: XuGu.

    Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.

    2020Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Valley: XuGu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    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 The Valley: XuGu at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under The Valley: XuGu on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    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 ~47% under The Valley: XuGu on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under The Valley: XuGu on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Valley: XuGu.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under The Valley: XuGu on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Valley: XuGu.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under The Valley: XuGu on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under The Valley: XuGu on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Valley: XuGu.

    "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 ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under The Valley: XuGu on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Valley: XuGu.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under The Valley: XuGu on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Valley: XuGu.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with The Valley: XuGu.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Valley: XuGu.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Valley: XuGu.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Valley: XuGu.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with The Valley: XuGu.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about The Valley: XuGu

How much does The Valley: XuGu cost?
The Valley: XuGu is listed on Steam at 2.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does The Valley: XuGu have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Valley: XuGu supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to The Valley: XuGu?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Valley: XuGu are Balatro, Commander Quest, Sunset Routes.
Who developed The Valley: XuGu?
The Valley: XuGu was developed by 7 Funny.

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 The Valley: XuGu.

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