Games like The Fool
Below are 17 hand-picked alternatives to The Fool for fans of adventure, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in The Fool also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from MagicIndie. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Fool at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Fool on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Fool.
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.
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Fool on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Fool.
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!
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Fool on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Fool.
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.
WEBFISHING
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Fool on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Fool.
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~90% under The Fool on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Fool.
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?
Brotato
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The Fool on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Fool.
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.
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under The Fool on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Fool.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under The Fool on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Fool.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with The Fool.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Fool.
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.
More from MagicIndie
Other recommendable Steam games by MagicIndie, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Cyberline Racing
WHY THIS
Another title from MagicIndie, the studio behind The Fool.
Cyberline Racing combines action packed shooting with adrenaline pumped races, delivering an explosive experience. Load your car with guns and put your driving skills to the ultimate test as you dodge missiles, destroy enemy cars, and race to the top of the online rankings!
Nearwood - Collector's Edition
WHY THIS
Another title from MagicIndie, the studio behind The Fool. Shares Adventure with The Fool.
The fate of the magical world is in your hands – free it from evil! As Jane and Fey explore new locations, they help the villagers survive the freeze, while once again saving Nearwood from the clutches of impending doom!
Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition
WHY THIS
Another title from MagicIndie, the studio behind The Fool. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Fool.
To free your beloved from captivity, you must venture into a maniacal world in this Special Collector's Edition of BRINK OF CONCIOUSNESS: DORIAN GRAY SYNDROME; an immersive tale of chilling surprise that's chock full of extras including bonus gameplay, concept art, soundtrack, and much more!
Brink of Consciousness: The Lonely Hearts Murders
WHY THIS
Another title from MagicIndie, the studio behind The Fool. Shares Casual with The Fool.
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO TO SAVE YOUR ONLY DAUGHTER'S LIFE?
Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
WHY THIS
Another title from MagicIndie, the studio behind The Fool. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Fool.
Help Robinson Crusoe survive!
Robinson Crusoe and the Cursed Pirates
WHY THIS
Another title from MagicIndie, the studio behind The Fool. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Fool.
1679 – After escaping the inhabited island, Robinson Crusoe sets sail for Brazil. Four weeks later, however, he and his friend Friday encounter an uncharted land mass. Something strange happens with their hands, with cursed spots appearing over them. Voodoo magic smells in the air.
Frequently asked about The Fool
- How much does The Fool cost?
- The Fool is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed The Fool?
- The Fool was developed by MagicIndie and published by MumboJumbo.
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