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Games like Rooked

If Rooked is your kind of game, the closest matches are Vena, Yes, Your Grace and Rough Justice: '84 — 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 Rooked: Rooked lets you see through eyes of smartest people in the world and feel the intense emotions behind wood-pushing.

StrategyIndieWindows · macOSby Hack The Publisher
Rooked — Steam game cover

Players who liked Rooked also play

Steam players who put hours into Rooked 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. Vena

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Rooked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    An automation roguelike where every run fits in one sitting. Place hexagonal tiles to grow a production organism, roll dice in the shop to buy new ones, and pick perks that shape your build. Survive nine phases as the Nexus's hunger outpaces you, then break the economy and do it all differently.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  2. Yes, Your Grace

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Rooked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Rough Justice: '84

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Rooked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    Do what it takes to make your fledgling security agency thrive in this 80s noir crime bustin', dirty crossing, vengeance-seeking board game inspired strategy game with dice and cards.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. No Umbrellas Allowed

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Rooked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    Reveal the true value of the items coming into the shop. Each item has their own history. Dig deep to see what is behind them and become an expert appraiser. Begin a tug of war with customers. With their own expectations and knowledge, they never give up on money.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Rooked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    Rule your crumbling kingdom as you try to satisfy the petty needs of your people in this cinematic kingdom management RPG. Balance your resources, collect taxes, hire agents and make difficult decisions to see your kingdom prosper or fail.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Rooked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    Spy on strangers through security cameras, invade their privacy and discover their secrets in this digital voyeur simulator. Welcome to the future of The Primate Observation Club. Even in 2099 the rule about messing with your unlucky subjects still remains in this sequel: DO NOT feed the monkeys!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Do Not Feed the Monkeys

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Rooked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. This Is the Police 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Rooked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    Interpret the law as you see fit! Run the sheriff’s department, manage your cops, make tough decisions – and try to keep out of prison yourself – in this story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and turn-based tactical combat.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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.

    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 Rooked.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Hack The Publisher

Other recommendable Steam games by Hack The Publisher, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Centum

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hack The Publisher, the studio behind Rooked. Shares Indie with Rooked.

    Every why has a wherefore. You are trapped, and you must escape. But is that really the goal? Centum is an unreliable narrative-driven adventure where everything may be a lie.

    2025IndieRPG10.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Palm Kingdoms 3

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hack The Publisher, the studio behind Rooked. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    Palm Kingdoms 3 is a turn-based strategy game with deep mechanics. Explore maps, build your kingdom, and lead armies in rich, tactical combat. Here, power lies not in a single character, but in the unique Commanders you cultivate within your ranks.

    StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗
  3. Dwarven Skykeep

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hack The Publisher, the studio behind Rooked. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    A unique blend of base- and deckbuilding wrapped in a medieval fantasy universe and humorous plot. Build and defend your towers using magical cards. Win artifacts to obtain immense power. Complete challenges, adapt to RNG and conditions of five worlds to become a master wizard!

    2022StrategyIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hack The Publisher, the studio behind Rooked. Shares Indie with Rooked.

    Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck 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. Yes, Your Grace

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    Rule your crumbling kingdom as you try to satisfy the petty needs of your people in this cinematic kingdom management RPG. Balance your resources, collect taxes, hire agents and make difficult decisions to see your kingdom prosper or fail.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. This Is the Police 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rooked.

    Interpret the law as you see fit! Run the sheriff’s department, manage your cops, make tough decisions – and try to keep out of prison yourself – in this story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and turn-based tactical combat.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Rooked

What games are most similar to Rooked?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rooked are Vena, Yes, Your Grace, Rough Justice: '84.
Who developed Rooked?
Rooked was developed by Hack The Publisher and published by TBA.

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 Rooked.

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