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Games like Ruins of Araethia

If Ruins of Araethia is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dust and Salt: The Battle for Murk, The Die Is Cast and Tenfold Tales — 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 Ruins of Araethia: An open-world game set in a post-apocalyptic medieval fantasy world. Learn to survive, fight off threats, and thrive in a harsh world.

2024IndieAdventureRPGCasual1.90 USDWindowsby Gloomy Lantern
Ruins of Araethia — Steam game cover

Players who liked Ruins of Araethia also play

Steam players who put hours into Ruins of Araethia 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. Dust and Salt: The Battle for Murk

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Ruins of Araethia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ruins of Araethia.

    The Battle for Murk is an interactive narrative set in a gritty medieval world. Play as Corporal Mandrake from the City Watch in a fantasy adventure game. Uncover the truth behind a treacherous conspiracy in a race against time to save your hometown from falling into the hands of a cruel leader.

    2018IndieAdventureRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Die Is Cast

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Ruins of Araethia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ruins of Araethia.

    The Die Is Cast is an interactive fiction set in a medieval-fantasy universe. You will have to balance your skills and make the right decisions to survive the scenario and reach your goal.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Tenfold Tales

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Ruins of Araethia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ruins of Araethia.

    A cozy oldschool adventure where you explore a magical map, one tile at a time. Guide Lapin, a curious bunny girl, through a patchwork world of strange events, tough decisions, and stat-driven surprises.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Drakkon World Builder

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Ruins of Araethia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ruins of Araethia.

    Drakkon World Builder is a comprehensive tool for generating, creating and roleplaying with your favorite table top role-playing game systems. It comes with a world generator, dungeon mapper, solo-play oracle and a variety of other helpful tools to let you role-play solo or with friends!

    2023AdventureRPG2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Ruins of Araethia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ruins of Araethia.

    Once you open this book, you are no longer just a reader. A "reading-style" fantasy adventure in the spirit of The NeverEnding Story — handcrafted over six years by a 30-year veteran from Vanillaware. 100% handmade, from the first page to the last.

    2026IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  6. The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Ruins of Araethia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ruins of Araethia.

    Experience the Myth of Frankenstein through the innocent eyes of his creature. Make decisions and change people's view that you will meet on your way. Now, the myth is in your hands, so how are you going to end it?

    2019IndieAdventureCasual15.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Crown Gambit

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Ruins of Araethia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ruins of Araethia.

    Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Ruins of Araethia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ruins of Araethia.

    A visual novel paying satirical homage to the world’s greatest TTRPG. Make important choices, roll countless dice, build lasting relationships, explore magical lands and experience all the rest of the crap you expect from a fantasy game without the hassle of finding actual friends to play with!

    2023AdventureSimulationRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ruins of Araethia at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Ruins of Araethia on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ruins of Araethia.

    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 ~48% under Ruins of Araethia on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Ruins of Araethia.

    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. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Ruins of Araethia on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ruins of Araethia.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Ruins of Araethia on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Ruins of Araethia.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Ruins of Araethia on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ruins of Araethia.

    "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 ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Ruins of Araethia on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ruins of Araethia.

    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 ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Ruins of Araethia on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Ruins of Araethia.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Ruins of Araethia on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Ruins of Araethia.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Ruins of Araethia.

    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 ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ruins of Araethia.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ruins of Araethia.

    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 ↗
  4. 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 Casual with Ruins of Araethia.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Ruins of Araethia.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  6. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ruins of Araethia.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. A Date with Death

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ruins of Araethia.

    Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Ruins of Araethia.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ruins of Araethia

How much does Ruins of Araethia cost?
Ruins of Araethia is listed on Steam at 1.90 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ruins of Araethia?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ruins of Araethia are Dust and Salt: The Battle for Murk, The Die Is Cast, Tenfold Tales.
Who developed Ruins of Araethia?
Ruins of Araethia was developed by Gloomy Lantern.

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 Ruins of Araethia.

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