Rank 01Why this
Also CRPG and Grid-Based Movement, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2012
Games like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
- 23 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Avernum 2: Crystal Souls also play
The closest matches to Avernum 2: Crystal Souls: Avernum: Escape From the Pit, Avadon 2: The Corruption, Avernum 3: Ruined World, Queen's Wish: The Conqueror, and Geneforge 2 - Infestation. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares turn based combat with Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
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- 1Avernum: Escape From the Pit
Also CRPG and Grid-Based Movement, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
- 92% of 943 reviews
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- 4Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
- 81% of 244 reviews
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- 10Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees
Shares quality of life improvements with Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
- 98% of 131 reviews
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- 20Legend of Grimrock
Also Grid-Based Movement and Party-Based RPG, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
- 92% of 3,288 reviews
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- 228-Bit Adventures 2
Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
- 96% of 251 reviews
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- 24Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Also CRPG and Isometric, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
- 87% of 1,174 reviews
- Released: 2015
- Developer: Spiderweb Software
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 93% of 201 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Huge map with familiar yet refreshed areas
- Retro style with modern qol changes
- Story feels epic with massive conflict backdrop
- Atmospheric
- Epic
- Immersive
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Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
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Why this: Also CRPG and Isometric, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Avernum 2: Crystal Souls at current Steam store prices.
Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees
Why this: Shares quality of life improvements with Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
Swords and Sorcery - Underworld - Definitive Edition
Why this: Also CRPG and Grid-Based Movement, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Why this: Also CRPG and Isometric, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
Expeditions: Conquistador
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
More from Spiderweb Software
Other recommendable Steam games by Spiderweb Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Avadon: The Black Fortress
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
Why this: Also CRPG and Grid-Based Movement, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
Geneforge 1
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
Avernum 4: Greed and Glory
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Avernum 2: Crystal Souls.
About Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
The closest matches to Avernum 2: Crystal Souls: Avernum: Escape From the Pit, Avadon 2: The Corruption, Avernum 3: Ruined World, Queen's Wish: The Conqueror, and Geneforge 2 - Infestation. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Avernum 2: Crystal Souls is your kind of game, the closest matches are Avernum: Escape From the Pit, Avadon 2: The Corruption and Avernum 3: Ruined World — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, epic and immersive, and single out its difficulty adjustment and party customization. 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.
About Avernum 2: Crystal Souls: Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.
Is Avernum 2: Crystal Souls worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 201 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 54 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Huge map with familiar yet refreshed areas
- Retro style with modern qol changes
- Story feels epic with massive conflict backdrop
- Unique races and lore expand the world
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I loved Avernum: Escape From The Pit but Avernum: Crystal Souls is very boring... The tasks from the Vahnatai are very unclear and they seem to drag on incessantly. The dialogue needs improvement to make the tasks more clear. There's so…”
People who play it also play: Avernum: Escape From the Pit, Avadon 2: The Corruption, Avernum 3: Ruined World
Frequently asked about Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
Can I run it?
Does Avernum 2: Crystal Souls run on Steam Deck?
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Avernum 2: Crystal Souls cost?
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Avernum 2: Crystal Souls?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Avernum 2: Crystal Souls are Avernum: Escape From the Pit, Avadon 2: The Corruption, Avernum 3: Ruined World.
Who developed Avernum 2: Crystal Souls?
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls was developed by Spiderweb Software.