Games like Curse of the Assassin
Below are 24 hand-picked alternatives to Curse of the Assassin for fans of indie, adventure, rpg, 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 Curse of the Assassin 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 Tin Man Games. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Curse of the Assassin at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~80% under Curse of the Assassin on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
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?
The Test
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Priced ~60% under Curse of the Assassin on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~70% under Curse of the Assassin on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~80% under Curse of the Assassin on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
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.
shapez
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Priced ~80% under Curse of the Assassin on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Curse of the Assassin.
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!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~60% under Curse of the Assassin on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
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Priced ~60% under Curse of the Assassin on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Curse of the Assassin.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
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Priced ~60% under Curse of the Assassin on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Fighting Fantasy Classics
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Curse of the Assassin.
Ready your sword, pack your provisions and prepare to embark upon quests in which YOU are the hero! Choose what happens at every turn of the page with Fighting Fantasy Classics – text-based roleplaying adventures remastered.
Word Game: Episode 0
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!
Yuligans: Christmas is Coming!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
Yuligans: Christmas is Coming! is a couch co-op, choice driven game that puts you and your loved ones in the role of Santa’s Elves in the mad dash to prepare for Christmas Eve! Will this year’s sleigh ride go off without a hitch, or will it be another year without a Santa Claus?
tERRORbane: an INTRODUCTION, mostly
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!
To Carry a Sword
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
Story-rich roleplaying game mixing interactive events, strategic planning, and real-time combat. Become the guard of a medieval caravan in a journey where the social connections you make are just as important as the money.
Non-violent Hero 非暴力系勇者！
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
A hero rescues a princess without violence. Weapon: microphone
Follow the Black Kitten
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
You buy a laptop with your hands. You find an interactive collection of short stories on your laptop and something else. Or someone? What will all this lead to?
Tome of Fates
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
Adventure Gamebook: Dive into an interactive experience where you can create, play, and share your own unique stories. Use the intuitive story editor to craft narratives without coding, explore them solo or in co-op with friends, and share them on the Workshop for everyone to enjoy.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Tin Man Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Warhammer Underworlds - Shadespire Edition (Classic)
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Another title from Tin Man Games, the studio behind Curse of the Assassin.
Lead your fighters to Glory in the ultimate PvP dice-and-cards strategy combat game. Warhammer Underworlds - Shadespire Edition pits mighty warbands against one another in an eternal battle for glory in the realms of the Age of Sigmar.
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Assassin.
Another title from Tin Man Games, the studio behind Curse of the Assassin. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is a tabletop adventure come to life! This fantasy solo RPG combines unique, simultaneous turn-based combat with a journey that changes based on each figurine you take into Firetop Mountain! Which hero will you take into Zagor's lair THIS time?
To Be or Not To Be
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Shares choose your own adventure and branching narrative with Curse of the Assassin.
Another title from Tin Man Games, the studio behind Curse of the Assassin. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
Guide Hamlet, Ophelia and Hamlet Sr. to hundreds of hilarious deaths in Ryan North's chooseable-path edition of Shakespeare's Hamlet!
The Forest of Doom (Standalone)
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Shares dice roll combat and an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Assassin.
Another title from Tin Man Games, the studio behind Curse of the Assassin. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
YOU are the hero in Forest of Doom! Explore the sinister Darkwood Forest in the digital Fighting Fantasy Standalone version of Ian Livingstone's classic RPG gamebook!
Legacy of Dorn: Herald of Oblivion (Classic)
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Shares branching narrative and an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Assassin.
Another title from Tin Man Games, the studio behind Curse of the Assassin. Shares Adventure and RPG with Curse of the Assassin.
A vast choice-based digital gamebook set within the Warhammer 40,000 universe where you are a Space Marine!
Table of Tales: The Crooked Crown
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Assassin.
Another title from Tin Man Games, the studio behind Curse of the Assassin. Shares Adventure and RPG with Curse of the Assassin.
Table of Tales: The Crooked Crown is a role playing adventure that brings tabletop gaming to life in virtual reality! Also includes a new non-VR mode for players without VR hardware. Join a band of scoundrels in this unique sea-faring tabletop RPG adventure!
Appointment with FEAR (Standalone)
WHY THIS
Shares choose your own adventure and an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Assassin.
Another title from Tin Man Games, the studio behind Curse of the Assassin. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
YOU are Titan City's resident superhero in this interactive graphic novel! Fight crime and solve clues to discover FEAR's fiendish plot!
Caverns of the Snow Witch (Standalone)
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Assassin.
Another title from Tin Man Games, the studio behind Curse of the Assassin. Shares Indie and Adventure with Curse of the Assassin.
YOU are the hero in Caverns of the Snow Witch! Triumph agains the villainous Snow Witch in Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy classic RPG gamebook!
Frequently asked about Curse of the Assassin
- How much does Curse of the Assassin cost?
- Curse of the Assassin is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Curse of the Assassin?
- Curse of the Assassin was developed by Tin Man Games.
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