Free games like Curse of the Abyss
Below are 9 free-to-play Steam games similar to Curse of the Abyss, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Ranked picks
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Moonring
Free-to-play alternative to Curse of the Abyss — no purchase or trial window.
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
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Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Free-to-play alternative to Curse of the Abyss — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Curse of the Abyss.
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
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Shape of Dreams: Prologue
Free-to-play alternative to Curse of the Abyss — no purchase or trial window.
《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
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Limbus Company
Free-to-play alternative to Curse of the Abyss — no purchase or trial window.
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
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Dota Underlords
Free-to-play alternative to Curse of the Abyss — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Curse of the Abyss.
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
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Minion Masters
Free-to-play alternative to Curse of the Abyss — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Curse of the Abyss.
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
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Guild Wars 2®
Free-to-play alternative to Curse of the Abyss — no purchase or trial window.
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
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Alien Swarm
Free-to-play alternative to Curse of the Abyss — no purchase or trial window.
Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.
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Against The Godds
Free-to-play alternative to Curse of the Abyss — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Curse of the Abyss.
Death has vanished, and nothing can die. Lead a party, battle the Godds, and forge your fate in this turn-based rogue-lite where every move is decided by the roll of the dice.