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Games like Sacrifice

If Sacrifice is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dragon Banner, Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus and Nomads of Driftland — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its gods withdraw favor dynamically, atmospheric 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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About Sacrifice: Sacrifice is the acclaimed real-time strategy game that focuses on combat instead of resource gathering. The only two resources you'll need to worry about are mana and souls. Need more units? Capture the souls of your enemy. Cast spells of awesome power.

200924.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 89Windowsby Shiny Entertainment
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Celebrity voice cast elevates immersionGods withdraw favor dynamicallyReplayability via god based playthroughsAtmosphericDarkEpic

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Steam players who put hours into Sacrifice 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. Dragon Banner

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Sacrifice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Dragon Banner is a new mix of strategy and base-building. It is built from the love of building blocks and real-time strategy games. Discover the fate of dragons and start the resistance against the Skull Queen and her army of skeleton warriors!

    2020ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Sacrifice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Caught in a bitter feud between spiteful gods, you fight for more than your life in this strategy RPG. Enlist Hercules, Achilles, Electra and the mightiest of heroes in your struggle for an eternal seat atop Olympus. Create your own war host from over 30 distinct units.

    2017StrategyAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Nomads of Driftland

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sacrifice.

    Third-strongest match for Sacrifice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Not everyone on the planet Driftland is happy with the new order brought by the mages-rulers. Is this nothing more than an attempt to restore the apparent balance that has almost destroyed the entire planet once? Join the brave Nomads and fight for freedom on your own terms.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  4. Giants: Citizen Kabuto

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Sacrifice.

    Ranked #4 for Sacrifice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Before man climbed down from the trees to shop in megastores and drink cappuccino, before the Earth wadded itself into a ball, there was the Island. A fragment from a long-lost planet. Upon the surface of this paradise wandered Kabuto the giant. Little does he know, it was home to others before him.

    2016ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. BANNERMEN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sacrifice.

    Ranked #5 for Sacrifice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    A singleplayer fast-paced classic RTS game in which you take on the role of a fallen lord on his journey back to become one of the mightiest in the medieval realm of Valtoria.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Age of Mythology: Extended Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Sacrifice.

    Ranked #6 for Sacrifice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.

    2014StrategySimulation29.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Shadows: Awakening

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sacrifice.

    Ranked #7 for Sacrifice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.

    2018ActionRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Masters of Anima

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sacrifice.

    Ranked #8 for Sacrifice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Delve into an original adventure and defy the forces of evil in strategic, action-packed battles. Summon and control large armies of up to 100 Guardians thanks to intuitive and innovative gameplay and make quick tactical decisions to prevail.

    2018ActionStrategyAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Sacrifice

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. MDK

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sacrifice.

    Reviewers of Sacrifice cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    ON A GOOD DAY, ONLY 2.5 MILLION PEOPLE WILL DIE. As vast alien mining cities suck the power and minerals from every major metropolis on Earth simultaneously, time is of the essence as millions of civilians are expiring by the second.

    2009Action14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sacrifice.

    Reviewers of Sacrifice cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

    2007Action6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Earthworm Jim

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Sacrifice.

    Reviewers of Sacrifice cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Jim wasn't always a studly super-worm. He was once just a spineless, dirt-eater with no real mission in his life...

    1996Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Sacrifice.

    Reviewers of Sacrifice cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

    2011RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. World of Witchcraft

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Sacrifice cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Immerse yourself in a world where ambition, magic, and lust intertwine.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Lab

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

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

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Wheelchair Wizards

    WHY THIS

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

    Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    《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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Dota 2

    WHY THIS

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

    Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

    2013ActionStrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Shiny Entertainment

Other recommendable Steam games by Shiny Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. MDK

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sacrifice.

    Another title from Shiny Entertainment, the studio behind Sacrifice.

    ON A GOOD DAY, ONLY 2.5 MILLION PEOPLE WILL DIE. As vast alien mining cities suck the power and minerals from every major metropolis on Earth simultaneously, time is of the essence as millions of civilians are expiring by the second.

    2009Action14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Earthworm Jim

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Sacrifice.

    Another title from Shiny Entertainment, the studio behind Sacrifice.

    Jim wasn't always a studly super-worm. He was once just a spineless, dirt-eater with no real mission in his life...

    1996Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Earthworm Jim 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Shiny Entertainment, the studio behind Sacrifice.

    Earthworm Jim is back with more side-scrolling platform action. Whip, run, jump, fly, and Snott swing your way to victory!

    2009ActionAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Messiah

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Shiny Entertainment, the studio behind Sacrifice.

    Bob is an angel ordered by God himself to go and clean up the putrid world of the future. He has been given the power of possession so that he can sneak up on any person, animal or genetically engineered being and leap right into their souls! The rules are up to you - enjoy the freedom.

    2017ActionStrategyAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Sacrifice

Does Sacrifice run on Steam Deck?
Sacrifice 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 Sacrifice cost?
Sacrifice is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Sacrifice?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sacrifice are Dragon Banner, Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus, Nomads of Driftland.
Who developed Sacrifice?
Sacrifice was developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Interplay Inc..

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 Sacrifice.

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