Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Aztaka.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2013
Games like Aztaka
- 14 games
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The closest matches to Aztaka: Valdis Story: Abyssal City, Apotheon, Death's Gambit: Afterlife, Abyss Odyssey, and ITORAH. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Abyss Odyssey
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Metroidvania, like Aztaka.
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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Why this: Also Mythology and Side Scroller, like Aztaka.
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- Released: 2009
- Developer: Citeremis Inc.
- 72% of 67 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Aztec inspired worldbuilding feels fresh
- Backtracking with upgrades creates satisfying progression
- Energy system ties spellcasting to combat
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Apotheon
Why this: Also Mythology and Metroidvania, like Aztaka.
Death's Gambit: Afterlife
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Aztaka.
Abyss Odyssey
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Metroidvania, like Aztaka.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Why this: Also Mythology and Side Scroller, like Aztaka.
About Aztaka
The closest matches to Aztaka: Valdis Story: Abyssal City, Apotheon, Death's Gambit: Afterlife, Abyss Odyssey, and ITORAH. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Aztaka is your kind of game, the closest matches are Valdis Story: Abyssal City, Apotheon and Death's Gambit: Afterlife — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its aztec lore infused worldbuilding and backtracking with upgrades. 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 Aztaka: Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind. As Huitzilo, heir of the Sun God, skilled in both the arts of combat and magic, only you can save your people from the wrath of the Aztec Gods by reuniting the seven phonograms.
Is Aztaka worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 72% of 67 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Aztec inspired worldbuilding feels fresh
- Backtracking with upgrades creates satisfying progression
- Energy system ties spellcasting to combat
- Exploration rewards patience and observation
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game has great gameplay and I like the visual style. It's a platformer where you can find upgrades that increase your moveset. It might drag on a bit at times but for the most part I had a great time playing it. So why can I not…”
People who play it also play: Valdis Story: Abyssal City, Apotheon, Death's Gambit: Afterlife
Frequently asked about Aztaka
Can I run it?
What games are most similar to Aztaka?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Aztaka are Valdis Story: Abyssal City, Apotheon, Death's Gambit: Afterlife.
Who developed Aztaka?
Aztaka was developed by Citeremis Inc..