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Games like Pixelmon Arena

If Pixelmon Arena is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hand of Fate 2, Skelly Selest and Hades — 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 Pixelmon Arena: Pixelmon Arena is a roguelike action-adventure where you play as Pixelmons! Explore and battle your way through the different biomes and discover exciting encounters to see if you have what it takes to emerge victorious.

2024Action1.99 USDWindowsby Liquidx Sdn. Bhd.
Pixelmon Arena — Steam game cover

Players who liked Pixelmon Arena also play

Steam players who put hours into Pixelmon Arena 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. Hand of Fate 2

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Pixelmon Arena fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!

    2017ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Skelly Selest

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Pixelmon Arena fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.

    2018ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Hades

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Pixelmon Arena fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

    2020ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Hades II

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Pixelmon Arena fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

    2025ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Pixelmon Arena fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Wizard of Legend

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Pixelmon Arena fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dreamscaper

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Pixelmon Arena fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. BELOW

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Pixelmon Arena fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Pixelmon Arena on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Pixelmon Arena on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Pixelmon Arena on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    "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 ↗
  4. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Pixelmon Arena on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    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 ↗
  5. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Pixelmon Arena on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Orbt XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Pixelmon Arena on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Toree 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Pixelmon Arena on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).

    2021ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UBERMOSH Vol.5

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Pixelmon Arena on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    2017ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    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.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Spiral Knights

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.

    2011ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Relic Hunters Zero: Remix

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!

    2015ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Himno

    WHY THIS

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

    Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.

    2019IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Stoneshard: Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    You come to your senses in a sinister dungeon. The Ritual is about to commence – you have only one chance to escape. Stoneshard: Prologue is a demo to the main game, presenting its basic mechanics.

    2018IndieAdventureRPGFreeSteam ↗
  7. Soulstone Survivors: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

    2022ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective.

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Hand of Fate 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!

    2017ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Hades

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

    2020ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Hades II

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

    2025ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Wizard of Legend

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Dreamscaper

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. BELOW

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Pixelmon Arena.

    BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Pixelmon Arena

How much does Pixelmon Arena cost?
Pixelmon Arena is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Pixelmon Arena?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pixelmon Arena are Hand of Fate 2, Skelly Selest, Hades.
Who developed Pixelmon Arena?
Pixelmon Arena was developed by Liquidx Sdn. Bhd. and published by Mon.co.

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 Pixelmon Arena.

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