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Games like Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure

If Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ryne-Arca, Twilight Requiem and Kotama and Academy Citadel — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, nostalgic and retro. 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 Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure: Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!

2015ActionIndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDWindowsby Nihon Falcom, Mastiff
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure — Steam game cover
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Boss rush mode challenges masteryCharming protagonist with distinct personalityDrills elemental swapping maximizes damageChillNostalgicRetro

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Steam players who put hours into Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure 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. Ryne-Arca

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    An atmospheric action RPG where you explore a vast world shaped by time and its shifting moods.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Twilight Requiem

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Embark on a Dark Fantasy odyssey in Twilight Requiem, an action RPG blending heart-pounding combat and mystical exploration. Wield cosmic powers, master fluid combos inspired by Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix, and traverse haunting realms through enigmatic portals.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Kotama and Academy Citadel

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Third-strongest match for Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Ranked #4 for Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    "Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG41.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Glimmer in Mirror

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Ranked #5 for Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure11.89 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Ranked #6 for Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Viola: The Heroine's Melody

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Ranked #7 for Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Viola: The Heroine's Melody is the musical Platformer/RPG! After failing at violin practice for the hundredth time, Viola becomes trapped inside her instrument's fantastical world. Join her adventure to find her way back home, aided by the diverse ensemble of friends she meets along the way.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Ary and the Secret of Seasons

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Ranked #8 for Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Ys: The Oath in Felghana

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

    2012ActionAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Sonic Adventure 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Reviewers of Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!

    2012Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. World War 3

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    World War 3 is a free-to-play tactical online multiplayer FPS where the world is your battleground. Outgun the enemy in thrilling, team-based skirmishes with a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and drones at your disposal.

    2022ActionFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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 ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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. Shares Action and Adventure with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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 and Adventure with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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 Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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 with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    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 ↗

More from Nihon Falcom

Other recommendable Steam games by Nihon Falcom, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. Shares RPG with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

    2014RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. Shares Action and RPG with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

    2018ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. Shares RPG with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

    2017RPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sora no Kiseki the 1st

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. Shares RPG with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!

    2025RPG44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. Shares RPG with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.

    2015RPG29.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. Shares Action and Adventure with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG38.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Ys Origin

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. Shares Action and Adventure with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

    2012ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. Shares RPG with Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

    Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.

    2020RPG23.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure

How much does Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure cost?
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure are Ryne-Arca, Twilight Requiem, Kotama and Academy Citadel.
Who developed Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure?
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure was developed by Nihon Falcom, Mastiff and published by Mastiff.

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 Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

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