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Games like Shining In Mind

If Shining In Mind is your kind of game, the closest matches are Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs, The Banner Saga 3 and Blightstone — 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 Shining In Mind: Shining In Mind is a turn based role-playing strategy fantasy game based on a 45 degree rotating perspective. you will experience hardships and as a commander, you can gather numerous companions, arm them, strengthen them, and lead them to battle against enemies on numerous battlefields

2025StrategyIndieSimulationRPG7.14 USDWindowsby TANG WEIMING
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Players who liked Shining In Mind also play

Steam players who put hours into Shining In Mind 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. Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Shining In Mind fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shining In Mind.

    Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.

    2017StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Banner Saga 3

    WHY THIS

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

    Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.

    2018StrategyIndieRPG24.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Blightstone

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Shining In Mind fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shining In Mind.

    A challenging, turn-based strategy with a roguelike edge. Lead a team of adventurers to destroy the Blightstone and free the world from corruption. Use free movement, dynamic environments and collectable skills to save the crystal, and save the world.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Wintermoor Tactics Club

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Shining In Mind fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shining In Mind.

    Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Disgaea 4 Complete+

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Shining In Mind fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Shining In Mind.

    The ultimate Disgaea has arrived to Steam! HL-raising action and a horde of special features await you in this tale of fiery revolution.

    2020StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Jagged Alliance: Rage!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Shining In Mind fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Shining In Mind.

    Jagged Alliance is back – With a new take on turn-based tactics, adventure elements and the well-known quirky mercenaries! Set 20 years after the first Jagged Alliance, this spin-off lets you experience a road trip into a jungle hell to test your mind and body to the limits!

    2018StrategyAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Shining In Mind fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shining In Mind.

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

    2019StrategyIndieRPG4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Eador. Masters of the Broken World

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Shining In Mind fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shining In Mind.

    Eador is a universe made of countless shards of land drifting in the Great Nothing. Each of the shards is a little world unto itself, with geography and denizens of its own. The power over the shards is bitterly contested by Masters, the immortal beings mortals believe to be gods.

    2013StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shining In Mind at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Shining In Mind on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shining In Mind.

    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 ~58% under Shining In Mind on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Shining In Mind.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Shining In Mind on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shining In Mind.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Shining In Mind on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Shining In Mind.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Shining In Mind on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shining In Mind.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Shining In Mind on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Shining In Mind.

    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 ↗
  7. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Shining In Mind on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shining In Mind.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Shining In Mind on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shining In Mind.

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

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shining In Mind.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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 ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shining In Mind.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shining In Mind.

    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 and Simulation with Shining In Mind.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Shining In Mind.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Shining In Mind.

    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 Shining In Mind.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Wintermoor Tactics Club

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shining In Mind.

    Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Disgaea 4 Complete+

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and RPG with Shining In Mind.

    The ultimate Disgaea has arrived to Steam! HL-raising action and a horde of special features await you in this tale of fiery revolution.

    2020StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shining In Mind.

    Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

    2019StrategyIndieRPG4.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Shining In Mind

How much does Shining In Mind cost?
Shining In Mind is listed on Steam at 7.14 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shining In Mind?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shining In Mind are Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs, The Banner Saga 3, Blightstone.
Who developed Shining In Mind?
Shining In Mind was developed by TANG WEIMING.

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 Shining In Mind.

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