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Games like Yokai Tales

If Yokai Tales is your kind of game, the closest matches are Destiny of Immortal, Bling Bling Goblin and DungeonCrawlers — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Yokai Tales: A creature collector Roguelite set in Japanese folklore, where you can transform into your enemies!

2025StrategyIndieRPG5.99 USDWindowsby VP Games
Yokai Tales — Steam game cover

Players who liked Yokai Tales also play

Steam players who put hours into Yokai Tales 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. Destiny of Immortal

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Yokai Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Destiny of Immortal is a cultivation RPG with branching plots and the nonstop wish-fulfillment thrills of a top web novel. At creation's dawn, a few Treasures of Creation were born, each world-reshaping. One falls into your hands by chance—and your immortal rise begins.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure10.79 USDSteam ↗
  2. Bling Bling Goblin

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Yokai Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Bling Bling Goblin is a fast-paced roguelite tactics game. As the dungeon’s janitor, you must rescue its reputation by quietly pleasing harsh adventurers. You can’t give direct orders—instead, influence both heroes and monsters with items and attraction mechanics.

    StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. DungeonCrawlers

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Yokai Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Yokai Tales.

    The second original game by Kusanohito Channel!! Form a team of unique characters and conquer a fully randomly generated dungeon! Use the items you find along the way to defeat the powerful boss waiting in the deepest level!

    2025StrategyAdventureSimulation8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Yami Kids

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Yokai Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Play as "The Yami Twins" and uncover the mystery behind your family's killers. Yami Kids is a tale of tragedy, familial bonds, and revenge. Face off against trainers in "Shadow Duels", and make contracts with Oni to aid you on your quest.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Soulmon

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Yokai Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Yokai Tales.

    SOULMON ist ein roguelike, forderndes Retro-Monster-Sammelspiel mit 151 Monstern und 12 Elementarklassen. Stelle dein 4-gegen-4-Team zusammen und besiege in gnadenlosen, strategischen Kämpfen möglichst viele Gegner am Stück. Perfekt für Fans echter Herausforderungen!

    2026StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Heroes of Anirea

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Yokai Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Heroes of Anirea is a turn-based tactical JRPG with roguelite progression and character-driven strategy. Assemble your squad from a diverse cast of heroes, each with their own unique skillset, and discover their stories as you face new challenges.

    2027StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗
  7. Ten Rings 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Yokai Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yokai Tales.

    A turn-based RPG where every character is built from 10 freely combined rings. Stats, skills, roles, and even enemy abilities come from rings, letting you mix classes and rebuild your party your way.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventure10.00 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Note of Red Evil

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Yokai Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yokai Tales.

    在有着“超能力”、“科技”与“魔法”的架空世界中,您将扮演“侦警”展开一系列充满幻想的宏大冒险。

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Yokai Tales at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Yokai Tales on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    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 ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Yokai Tales on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Yokai Tales on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Yokai Tales.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Yokai Tales on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Yokai Tales on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Yokai Tales.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Yokai Tales on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Yokai Tales on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sally Face - Episode One

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Yokai Tales on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

    2016IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

    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 ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Yokai Tales.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Yokai Tales

How much does Yokai Tales cost?
Yokai Tales is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Yokai Tales?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Yokai Tales are Destiny of Immortal, Bling Bling Goblin, DungeonCrawlers.
Who developed Yokai Tales?
Yokai Tales was developed by VP Games.

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 Yokai Tales.

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