Games like Eron
Below are 24 hand-picked alternatives to Eron for fans of indie, 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 Eron 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 David Mulder. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About Eron: Eron is a 2D platform game that allows the player to actively switch between two parallel realms. The player will have to depend upon this power to finish each level.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Eron at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Eron on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Eron.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Eron on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Eron.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Eron on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Eron.
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.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Eron on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Eron.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Eron on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Eron.
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 NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Eron on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Eron.
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".
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Eron on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Eron.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Eron.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Eron.
Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!
Wheelchair Wizards
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Eron.
Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.
Super Crate Box
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Eron.
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
MANDAGON
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Eron.
Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .
You Have to Win the Game
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Eron.
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Eron.
Battle other 2D stickfigures online while jumping around like a lunatic and getting blown up into smithereens. With over 70 weapons, Boring Man is the most chaotic and hilarious 2D online shooter on the internet.
BRAIN / OUT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Eron.
Brain / Out is a multiplayer shooter with a nostalgic post-Soviet feel. Experience dynamic battles and exterminate your enemies with a large arsenal of modern weaponry. Lock'n'load!
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More from David Mulder
Other recommendable Steam games by David Mulder, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Super Switch
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Eron.
Another title from David Mulder, the studio behind Eron. Shares Indie with Eron.
Super Switch is a difficult platformer in which you have to actively switch between 2 dimensions. It's tougher than iron and extremely rewarding.
Not Without My Poop
WHY THIS
Another title from David Mulder, the studio behind Eron. Shares Indie with Eron.
Take control of an ambitious young dung beetle, on the journey of getting his dung ball to where it's going.
Smithy
WHY THIS
Another title from David Mulder, the studio behind Eron. Shares Indie with Eron.
Smithy is an underground rodent that happens to be an excellent weapons smith. Purchase and upgrade weapons while destroying everything standing in your way to collect more gold!
Eight Mini Racers
WHY THIS
Another title from David Mulder, the studio behind Eron.
1 - 8 player local multiplayer 2D top-down racing game. Racing, rockets, mines, steering failure, engine failure, repair kits, speed boosts and up to 8 players.
Hover Hazard
WHY THIS
Another title from David Mulder, the studio behind Eron. Shares Indie with Eron.
1 - 4 player/s. Navigate your spaceship inside a deadly arena. Dodge bullets, saws and lasers, while avoiding and using other obstacles in your way.
Prime Shift
WHY THIS
Another title from David Mulder, the studio behind Eron.
Do you like Chess and/or MOBA's? Then you'll love Prime Shift, an online 1v1 strategy board-type game.
Butterfly Moment
WHY THIS
Another title from David Mulder, the studio behind Eron.
Catch pretty little butterflies while admiring great views. Relax, unwind and let your rhythm guide you.
Frequently asked about Eron
- Does Eron run on Steam Deck?
- Eron 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 Eron cost?
- Eron is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Eron?
- Eron was developed by David Mulder and published by SA Industry.
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