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Games like Venetica - Gold Edition

If Venetica - Gold Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Voxquest: The Firebird, 异世界生存指南 and Holomento — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and nostalgic. 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 Venetica - Gold Edition: In a fantastical Venice, The Corpus are deceived by a cunning necromancer. Transformed into an undead fiend, the conniving imposter is hell-bent on destroying the reinstated Death and the council of Corpus. Only Scarlett, the daughter of Death, can stand in his way.

2015ActionIndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDMetacritic 61Windowsby Deck13
Venetica - Gold Edition — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Venetica - Gold Edition 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. Voxquest: The Firebird

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Venetica - Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    An open world fantasy adventure in a voxel art style! Explore a massive, continuous overworld with puzzles, upgrades, a variety of weapon aspects and six dungeons. Play with keyboard or XBOX-style controller.

    2022ActionAdventureRPG0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. 异世界生存指南

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Second-strongest match for Venetica - Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    【Real and authentic CRPG】 Online, a unique adventure game! Each character has a distinctive image and skills, with unique styles of movements. Players can work together to encircle powerful fantasy legendary creatures, obtain fantasy ingredients,

    2025ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Holomento

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Third-strongest match for Venetica - Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Holomento is an Indie Permadeath Action-RPG focusing on the dangerous quest of passing through the mysterious Eventide Hollow – and rebuilding it step by step.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Ranked #4 for Venetica - Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.

    2012ActionRPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. God of War

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Ranked #5 for Venetica - Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

    2022ActionAdventureRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Vindictus

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Ranked #6 for Venetica - Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Vindictus is an Action RPG that delivers the highest level of combat mechanics and high-quality visuals. Featuring a fully interactive environment, dungeon objects and monsters become part of your arsenal. Experience unique, creative action gameplay that sets a new standard for online RPGs.

    2012ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeSteam ↗
  7. Sword and Fairy 7

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Ranked #7 for Venetica - Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.

    2021ActionAdventureRPG11.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Sudeki

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Ranked #8 for Venetica - Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Sudeki, a world torn apart into light, shadow and dark. Rent asunder by deceit and betrayal, the land cries out for a peace that only four united heroes can bring. Beyond the protective walls of Illumina Castle lie miles of pastoral, rolling countryside, though once a serene landscape, the Aklorian forces have transformed the countryside...

    2014ActionAdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Venetica - Gold Edition

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.

  1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Venetica - Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

    2015RPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Risen

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Venetica - Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

    2009RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Gothic 1

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Venetica - Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

    2001ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Risen 3 - Titan Lords

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Venetica - Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.

    2014RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Far Cry® Primal

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Venetica - Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.

    2016ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Fable

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Venetica - Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Become the Hero you want to be in an immersive open-world action-RPG where each choice shapes your journey, reputation is everything, and fairytale endings are never guaranteed.

    2027ActionAdventureRPG69.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. ArcaniA

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Reviewers of Venetica - Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

    2010RPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Return to ...

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Venetica - Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    A loop-based text adventure where turn-based combat, exploration, and branching choices drive a haunting journey through death and memory.

    2025IndieEarly Access9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Venetica - Gold Edition at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Venetica - Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    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.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Venetica - Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    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!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under Venetica - Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Venetica - Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    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.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Venetica - Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Venetica - Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    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?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Venetica - Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Venetica - Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    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.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 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. Shares Action and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    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. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    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 ↗
  3. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree 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 and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    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. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Venetica - Gold Edition.

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

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Deck13

Other recommendable Steam games by Deck13, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. The Surge

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Another title from Deck13, the studio behind Venetica - Gold Edition. Shares Action and RPG with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

    2017ActionRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Surge 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Another title from Deck13, the studio behind Venetica - Gold Edition. Shares Action and RPG with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

    2019ActionRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Another title from Deck13, the studio behind Venetica - Gold Edition. Shares Action and Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    In solo or co-op, experience Reign of Sand, the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen. Ride the sands of a timeless land and defeat legendary monsters in spectacular Action-RPG combat using devastating powers.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Black Sails - The Ghost Ship

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Another title from Deck13, the studio behind Venetica - Gold Edition. Shares Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Best played with the lights turned off and the volume turned up, Black Sails is a creepy and mysterious point-and-click adventure game.Two survivors of a shipwreck try to survive in the raging sea. Until another ship appears. Hoping for rescue, they are calling, but nobody answers. They manage to go on board. Will this be their rescue?

    2015Adventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ankh - Anniversary Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Another title from Deck13, the studio behind Venetica - Gold Edition. Shares Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Sneak into the pharaoh's pyramid and meet up with Assil and his crew of crazy friends. Just as the party starts to get hot, a silly accident turns life upside down! Help Assil reverse the curse!

    2015Adventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Jack Keane

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Another title from Deck13, the studio behind Venetica - Gold Edition. Shares Adventure with Venetica - Gold Edition.

    Colonial England. Under a certain amount of duress... Jack takes on a job, which will not only cause him a great deal of trouble, but also bring to light the answer to a mystery out of his distant past. A lack of money leads Jack to accept a charter to take a British secret agent to mysterious 'Tooth Island'.

    2008AdventureSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Venetica - Gold Edition

How much does Venetica - Gold Edition cost?
Venetica - Gold Edition is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Venetica - Gold Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Venetica - Gold Edition are Voxquest: The Firebird, 异世界生存指南, Holomento.
Who developed Venetica - Gold Edition?
Venetica - Gold Edition was developed by Deck13.

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 Venetica - Gold Edition.

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