Rank 01Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
- $19.99
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Children of Morta
- 37 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Players who liked Children of Morta also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Children of Morta: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02
Rank 03Why this
A frequent pick in Children of Morta players' libraries, and another Action.
- $15.99
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Rank 04 
Ember Knights
Why this: A frequent pick in Children of Morta players' libraries, and another RPG.
Rank 05 
Hades
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Rank 06 
Hero Siege
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Rank 07 
Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Why this: Shares roguelite runs with Children of Morta.
Rank 08 
Ravenswatch
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
- Released: 2019
- Developer: Dead Mage
- Price: $21.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 7,392 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 82
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Each family member has distinct playstyles and upgrade trees
- Family trials mode tests mastery of each character
- Local co op makes progression feel shared and rewarding
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
More games like Children of Morta, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Children of Morta
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.
Diablo® IV
Why this: Shares dungeon crawling with Children of Morta.
Cult of the Lamb
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Dungeon Crawler, like Children of Morta.
Vampire Survivors
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Curse of the Dead Gods
Why this: Another Action close to Children of Morta.
Enter the Gungeon
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler, like Children of Morta.
Dead Cells
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Heroes of Hammerwatch
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Hack and Slash, like Children of Morta.
Torchlight
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Children of Morta.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Children of Morta at current Steam store prices.
Halls of Torment
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Legend of Dungeon
Why this: Shares local co op with Children of Morta.
Darksiders Genesis
Why this: Shares character switching with Children of Morta.
One Step From Eden
Why this: Another Action close to Children of Morta.
Streets of Rogue
Why this: Another RPG close to Children of Morta.
Rampage Knights
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Dungeon Souls
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Striving for Light
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Children of Morta, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Path of Exile
Why this: Another Action close to Children of Morta.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Another Action close to Children of Morta.
Skillshot City
Why this: Another Action close to Children of Morta.
Spiral Knights
Why this: Another Action close to Children of Morta.
AdventureQuest 3D
Why this: Another Action close to Children of Morta.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Moonlighter
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Wizard of Legend
Why this: Another Action close to Children of Morta.
Ember Knights
Why this: Another RPG close to Children of Morta.
Hades
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
More from Dead Mage
Other recommendable Steam games by Dead Mage, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Wizard of Legend 2
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Children of Morta.
Garshasp: The Monster Slayer
Why this: Also Hack and Slash, like Children of Morta.
Shadow Blade: Reload
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Children of Morta.
Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon
Why this: Another Action close to Children of Morta.
About Children of Morta
If Children of Morta is your kind of game, the closest matches are Moonlighter, Moon Hunters and Wizard of Legend — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its character switching and dungeon crawling. 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.
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG released in 2019 by Dead Mage, published by 11 bit studios. Set against a looming corruption, the game follows the Bergson family across dungeon-crawling roguelite runs. Players switch between family members, each with distinct playstyles and upgrade trees, and can tackle challenges in local co-op where progression feels shared and rewarding. Reviewers highlight that the pixel art aesthetics and soundtrack are universally praised, and players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, and emotional as the story explores family bonds and generational struggles. Family trials mode tests mastery of each character. The game costs $21.99 and runs verified on Steam Deck, with an 88% positive rating from 7,392 Steam reviews.
About Children of Morta: 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?
Is Children of Morta worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 7,392 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 85% positive across 298 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 85% off, now $3.29.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 10 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Each family member has distinct playstyles and upgrade trees
- Family trials mode tests mastery of each character
- Local co op makes progression feel shared and rewarding
- Pixel art aesthetics and soundtrack are universally praised
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“IF you are looking to fill the rogue-like void after playing Hades, this game ain't gonna do it. Story is boring, most of the characters have not that good of a gameplay and during progression every upgrade feels ... underwhelming and not…”
“The game is riddled with bugs. When playing with friends, you never know if it’s even possible to finish a round due to constant network issues, crashes, disconnects, and the inability to reconnect. I wouldn’t recommend buying this until…”
People who play it also play: Moonlighter, Moon Hunters, Wizard of Legend
Mobile version
Children of Morta is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-10-01, source)
- Google Play: In-app purchases ($0.49 per item) (checked 2026-10-01, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-10-01, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-10-01, source)
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Frequently asked about Children of Morta
Can I run it?
Is Children of Morta verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Children of Morta is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Children of Morta cost?
Children of Morta is listed on Steam at 21.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Children of Morta have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Children of Morta supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Children of Morta?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Children of Morta are Moonlighter, Moon Hunters, Wizard of Legend.
Who developed Children of Morta?
Children of Morta was developed by Dead Mage and published by 11 bit studios.