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Games like Terraformental

If Terraformental is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rusts Of Corruption, Bloodweight and Saga · The Circle — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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 Terraformental: Waking up alone in a derelict terraforming facility on an unknown (and distinctly not terraformed) planet, it's up to you to find a way to survive, learn what happened to the people who lived here and why you were abandoned in this narrative-driven incremental game.

2026IndieAdventureEarly Access5.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby Shady Games
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Steam players who put hours into Terraformental 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. Rusts Of Corruption

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Terraformental fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    You've mysteriously awoken on an isolated island on an unknown world. A corrupting force spreads through the island, leaving only a short amount of time to learn about the islands mysteries... Who will you meet? What will you learn? Are you ready to see the world die?

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bloodweight

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Terraformental fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Terraformental.

    100 generations. one ledger. one heir at a time. you are the bloodline itself, guiding your lineage through the ages. you spend each life; the Soul Teller writes what it was. when your line ends, you read the chronicle of yourself. how will YOUR dynasty fall?

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Saga · The Circle

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Terraformental fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    The Holy Sword has been drawn. Now gather the Knights of the Round Table to rebuild the kingdom. Explore and investigate war-torn Britain, and fight in tactical battles where stealing turns matters. In this Literary CRPG, every choice shapes your values, your allies, and the fate of Britain itself.

    StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  4. MoonShot

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Terraformental fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    You're a NASA intern working on the Apollo 11 project.  Each day, you have a checklist to complete.  Your tasks are well-reasoned and appropriate to your skill level as an intern.  The Apollo team are all competent professionals.  Everything goes very well, and you have no difficulties at all.  😛

    2025IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Wizard Confidential

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Terraformental fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Terraformental.

    Sling spells and crack the case in a city full of bootleggers, corrupt cops, and vampires. Can you save your partner before a wizard dooms Seattle? A text-based interactive urban fantasy noir novel.

    2026IndieRPG5.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. SEO or Die

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Terraformental fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    Start with a single website and build a sprawling online empire. Grow traffic, manage clients, expand your team, and survive fifteen years of internet evolution in a life sim and business management RPG where every decision can lead to fortune or failure.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  7. Loopbound

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Terraformental fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Early Access with Terraformental.

    A narrative incremental game where you're trapped in a time loop: survive, level up skills, and automate tasks across multiple worlds.

    2026IndieEarly Access4.95 USDSteam ↗
  8. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector

    WHY THIS

    Shares time management, meta progression, sci fi and an atmospheric mood with Terraformental.

    Ranked #8 for Terraformental fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    A dice-driven RPG, in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world. You are an escaped android, with a malfunctioning body, a price on your head and no memory of your past. Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG12.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Terraformental on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    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 Terraformental on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Terraformental.

    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 Terraformental on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    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 Terraformental on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Terraformental on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Terraformental.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 Terraformental.

    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. Shares Adventure with Terraformental.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 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 Terraformental.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terraformental.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Terraformental

Does Terraformental run on Steam Deck?
Terraformental 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 Terraformental cost?
Terraformental is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Terraformental?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Terraformental are Rusts Of Corruption, Bloodweight, Saga · The Circle.
Who developed Terraformental?
Terraformental was developed by Shady Games.

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