Games like Novel Rogue
If Novel Rogue is your kind of game, the closest matches are 天机：大唐重构, Hive Blight and Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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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天机：大唐重构
WHY THIS
Top pick for Novel Rogue fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
Tianji: Reforging Tang is a 2D side-view deckbuilding rogue-like set in an alternate late Tang Dynasty. Play as a modern science student, build Physics and Chemistry decks, break enemy armor, read hidden intents, and reshape the fate of Tang.
Hive Blight
WHY THIS
Shares build crafting, item collection, roguelite and an atmospheric mood with Novel Rogue.
Second-strongest match for Novel Rogue fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Hive Blight is a roguelite autobattler where you lead a team of insect warriors against a corrupting Fungal Threat. Build powerful synergies, uncover the source of the plague, and destroy it to save your world!
Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Novel Rogue.
Third-strongest match for Novel Rogue fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
Welcome to Eientei, combine multiple colors of mana to build your ideal deck, duel with gensokyo girls, and chase back the mysterious moon treasure. Also, enjoy the unpredictable Roguelike with fantasy Danmaku!
Super Fantasy Kingdom
WHY THIS
Shares roguelite progression, meta progression, roguelite and an immersive mood with Novel Rogue.
Ranked #4 for Novel Rogue fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!
He is Coming
WHY THIS
Shares loadout customization, deck building, roguelite and an atmospheric mood with Novel Rogue.
Ranked #5 for Novel Rogue fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Deep in the forgotten corners of the world, a dark force stirs – the Demon King rises once more. Sharpen your wits, seek out powerful artifacts, and stand firm in the face of the apocalypse in this roguelite RPG auto battler.
Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure
WHY THIS
Shares deck building, roguelite progression, indie and an atmospheric mood with Novel Rogue.
Ranked #6 for Novel Rogue fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
A Victorian Steampunk Roguelite Deckbuilder. Choose from four characters with unique cards and abilities. Customize your deck and character as you investigate a mysterious plague. Battle corrupted beasts and bosses in turn-based combat to unlock powerful relics and enchanted tarot cards.
As We Descend
WHY THIS
Shares deck building and an atmospheric mood with Novel Rogue.
Ranked #7 for Novel Rogue fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Novel Rogue.
The apocalyptic roguelike deckbuilder with squad sculpting and deep tactics. Recruit the right units and outmaneuver titanic foes on dangerous expeditions. Build up allies and resources in the feudal Vault-City. Can you survive all the perils that await the last bastion of humanity?
Cubic Cosmos
WHY THIS
Shares deck building, roguelite progression, roguelite and a whimsical mood with Novel Rogue.
Ranked #8 for Novel Rogue fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Novel Rogue.
Cubic Cosmos is a thrilling fast-paced roguelike card game. You have been trapped in a deadly game. One wrong move could see you reduced to a plaything of the goddess. Can you free yourself from the endless cycle and escape your fate?
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Novel Rogue at current Steam store prices.
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under Novel Rogue on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Novel Rogue.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Slay the Spire
WHY THIS
Priced ~48% under Novel Rogue on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Novel Rogue.
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under Novel Rogue on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Novel Rogue.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~92% under Novel Rogue on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Novel Rogue.
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?
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under Novel Rogue on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Novel Rogue.
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
OneShot
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Novel Rogue on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Novel Rogue.
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Human Fall Flat
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Novel Rogue on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Novel Rogue.
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.
Brotato
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under Novel Rogue on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Novel Rogue.
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
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.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Novel Rogue.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Novel Rogue.
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.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Novel Rogue.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Paper Lily - Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Novel Rogue.
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
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More from Exe Create Inc.
Other recommendable Steam games by Exe Create Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Alphadia Genesis
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Novel Rogue.
Another title from Exe Create Inc., the studio behind Novel Rogue. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Alphadia Genesis chronicles an epic adventure with Fray and his investigative team from the Archleign Kingdom as they set out to solve a mysterious murder case in a nearby city. Immerse yourself in stunning 3D battles!
Asdivine Hearts
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Novel Rogue.
Another title from Exe Create Inc., the studio behind Novel Rogue. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG!
Revenant Saga
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Novel Rogue.
Another title from Exe Create Inc., the studio behind Novel Rogue. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
Become a Revenant and find the truth beyond revenge in this gothic fantasy RPG with stunning 3D battles! Boasting a story that blurs the lines between good and evil, a refined 3D battle system, and plenty of content to go around, this is one title not to be missed!
Antiquia Lost
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Novel Rogue.
Another title from Exe Create Inc., the studio behind Novel Rogue. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
An authentic RPG of a journey with a girl made of slime! Enjoy fluid 2D turn-based battles! Bine is a young man who lives in a small rural village. One day, he is asked by Lunaria, a girl who lives near the village, to go with her to the royal capital...
Dragon Sinker
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Novel Rogue.
Another title from Exe Create Inc., the studio behind Novel Rogue. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Join forces with elves and dwarves, and slay the evil dragon, Wyrmvarg in a retro-style fantasy RPG!
Fernz Gate
WHY THIS
Another title from Exe Create Inc., the studio behind Novel Rogue. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
Travel to the other side and beyond and find a way back home in a fantasy RPG!
Revenant Dogma
WHY THIS
Another title from Exe Create Inc., the studio behind Novel Rogue. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novel Rogue.
What is the fate of those who have acquired divine power? Discover it in a fantasy RPG featuring stunning 3D battles!
Asdivine Hearts II
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Novel Rogue.
Another title from Exe Create Inc., the studio behind Novel Rogue. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Novel Rogue.
With a world on the verge of being frozen in ice, hearts unite once more in a sequel to the smash hit RPG series!
Frequently asked about Novel Rogue
- How much does Novel Rogue cost?
- Novel Rogue is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Novel Rogue?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Novel Rogue are 天机：大唐重构, Hive Blight, Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend.
- Who developed Novel Rogue?
- Novel Rogue was developed by Exe Create Inc. and published by KEMCO.
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