Rank 01Why this
Shares real time with pause with Ember.
- $15.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Games like Ember
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Ember also play
The closest matches to Ember: Aarklash: Legacy, Shadows: Awakening, Divine Divinity, FATE, and Torchlight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Loot and Isometric, like Ember.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Rank 03Why this
Also Real-Time with Pause and CRPG, like Ember.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2012
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Dungeon Siege II
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Isometric, like Ember.
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
Why this: Shares crafting system with Ember.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Ember
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: N-Fusion Interactive
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 77% of 707 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 70
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Extensive but optional lore
- Gear determines abilities
- Retro isometric charm
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Nostalgic
More games like Ember, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Ember
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.
Torchlight II
Why this: Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Ember.
Pillars of Eternity
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and CRPG, like Ember.
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also CRPG and Isometric, like Ember.
Diablo® IV
Why this: Also Loot and Isometric, like Ember.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ember at current Steam store prices.
Avencast: Rise of the Mage
Why this: Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Ember.
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Why this: Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Ember.
The Age of Decadence
Why this: Also CRPG and Isometric, like Ember.
Enclave
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Ember.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Ember, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Path of Exile
Why this: Shares crafting system with Ember.
Spiral Knights
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Ember.
Halls of Torment: Prelude
Why this: Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Ember.
Vampire's Fall 2
Why this: Also CRPG and Action RPG, like Ember.
More from N-Fusion Interactive
Other recommendable Steam games by N-Fusion Interactive, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
1979 Revolution: Black Friday
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ember.
Leisure Suit Larry 1 - In the Land of the Lounge Lizards
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Ember.
About Ember
The closest matches to Ember: Aarklash: Legacy, Shadows: Awakening, Divine Divinity, FATE, and Torchlight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ember is your kind of game, the closest matches are Aarklash: Legacy, Shadows: Awakening and Divine Divinity — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and nostalgic, and single out its crafting system and gear dependent skills. 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 Ember: Ember is a homage to classic role-playing games (RPG) that features a deep branching story, endless exploration across dynamic and living environments, a robust skill system, and an intricate crafting system.
Is Ember worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 707 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Extensive but optional lore
- Gear determines abilities
- Retro isometric charm
- Simple combat with tactical pausing
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Ember has all the basic elements of a good isometric RPG, but a host of design issues make it mediocre. Your companions pathfinding is poor. Instead of making an isometric map with objects that become transparent when they block your view…”
People who play it also play: Aarklash: Legacy, Shadows: Awakening, Divine Divinity
Mobile version
Ember is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
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Frequently asked about Ember
Can I run it?
Does Ember run on Steam Deck?
Ember 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 Ember cost?
Ember is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ember?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ember are Aarklash: Legacy, Shadows: Awakening, Divine Divinity.
Who developed Ember?
Ember was developed by N-Fusion Interactive and published by 505 Games.