Games like Death by Scrolling
If Death by Scrolling is your kind of game, the closest matches are Millie Megavolte 8: Millie and the Mole King, Beatdown City Survivors and UnderMine 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and dark. 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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Millie Megavolte 8: Millie and the Mole King
WHY THIS
Top pick for Death by Scrolling fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Flash may be dead but Millie's back in this action-packed revival! The Mole King is gearing up for war and made the mistake of annoying Millie. Go berserk and massacre your way through mountains of monsters to shut him up for good.
Beatdown City Survivors
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Death by Scrolling fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Eradicate hordes of monsters in this survivors style roguelite set in a rotting, destructible city that hates you. Start fires, blow stuff up, electrify water, you name it. Upgrade & craft an arsenal of oddball weapons including pigeons riding boots. Unlock & upgrade offbeat characters & SURVIVE!
UnderMine 2
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Death by Scrolling.
Third-strongest match for Death by Scrolling fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
Folletti
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Death by Scrolling fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Step into a twisted world of danger and adventure in this dark Action-RPG. Battle your way through bizarre landscapes teeming with sinister foes. Unearth lethal weapons and tackle mind-bending quests that will test your limits. Stay vigilant—you're not the only one prowling these eerie lands.
GUTTER: The Cursed
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Death by Scrolling.
Ranked #6 for Death by Scrolling fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
In a lawless, post-apocalyptic, hyper-industrialized gutter, where desperate people, demons, and robots compete in a ruthless power struggle, how long can your character survive?
Afterparty
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Death by Scrolling.
Ranked #7 for Death by Scrolling fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth.
Mushroom Musume
WHY THIS
Shares roguelite progression, meta progression, humorous and a funny mood with Death by Scrolling.
Ranked #8 for Death by Scrolling fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Raise a mushroom from a spore into a fine young woman, then discover the twists and turns her life may take in this creepy-cute fairytale life simulation game.
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Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Death by Scrolling.
Reviewers of Death by Scrolling cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Return to Monkey Island
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Death by Scrolling.
Reviewers of Death by Scrolling cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
DeathSpank
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Death by Scrolling.
Reviewers of Death by Scrolling cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
For uncounted years, DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden.
I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
WHY THIS
Shares wave based survival, collectible hunting, roguelite and a tense mood with Death by Scrolling.
Reviewers of Death by Scrolling cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Death by Scrolling at current Steam store prices.
Titanfall® 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under Death by Scrolling on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Death by Scrolling.
Priced ~88% under Death by Scrolling on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Death by Scrolling on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Death by Scrolling on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Death by Scrolling on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
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!
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Death by Scrolling on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~69% under Death by Scrolling on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
Streets of Rogue
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Death by Scrolling on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
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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.
Millie Megavolte 8: Millie and the Mole King
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Flash may be dead but Millie's back in this action-packed revival! The Mole King is gearing up for war and made the mistake of annoying Millie. Go berserk and massacre your way through mountains of monsters to shut him up for good.
UnderMine 2
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Death by Scrolling.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Death by Scrolling.
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
Afterparty
WHY THIS
Shares a funny mood with Death by Scrolling.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.
In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth.
Mushroom Musume
WHY THIS
Shares roguelite progression, meta progression, humorous and a funny mood with Death by Scrolling.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.
Raise a mushroom from a spore into a fine young woman, then discover the twists and turns her life may take in this creepy-cute fairytale life simulation game.
Frequently asked about Death by Scrolling
- Is Death by Scrolling verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Death by Scrolling is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Death by Scrolling cost?
- Death by Scrolling is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Death by Scrolling?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Death by Scrolling are Millie Megavolte 8: Millie and the Mole King, Beatdown City Survivors, UnderMine 2.
- Who developed Death by Scrolling?
- Death by Scrolling was developed by Terrible Toybox NZ and published by MicroProse Software.
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