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Games like Awakeroots

If Awakeroots is your kind of game, the closest matches are Planeturem, Mindswarm Elements TD and ExoTrain — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Awakeroots: Awakeroots is a 2D survival game set in a Slavic-inspired world where you must survive as long as possible. Build a settlement, farm the land, craft fortifications, and fight mythical creatures. Created by two brothers — an artist and a programmer.

2026IndieEarly Access6.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby LukaszD
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Steam players who put hours into Awakeroots 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. Planeturem

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore a procedurally generated planet filled with resources to harvest - or discover structures containing potentially rare items. Build your base to protect yourself and fight off evil, collecting materials to build new gear. Build a rocket and explore new planets!

    2025IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Mindswarm Elements TD

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Awakeroots fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Early Access with Awakeroots.

    The tower defense that thinks back: the swarm analyzes your defense, develops resistances and sends saboteurs. Counter with 6 elements, powerful combo towers and support totems — solo, in co-op up to 4 players or in versus duels up to 4.

    StrategyIndieEarly AccessSteam ↗
  3. ExoTrain

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Awakeroots fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Early Access with Awakeroots.

    Build your base on the train. Explore the exoplanet, face dangerous wildlife, and discover what happened to the human colony on this planet. Upgrade your train and combine gear to survive in a hostile environment. Play solo or team up with friends in co-op!

    2026ActionRPGEarly Access12.74 USDSteam ↗
  4. Brightfall

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Awakeroots fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Early Access with Awakeroots.

    Brightfall is an isometric open-world survival-craft for 1-4 players where light is your last defence against a living darkness. Explore a cursed Celtic island, craft powerful weapons, build a safe haven, and fight to keep your flame alive - because when it dies, your sanity follows.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Enshrouded

    WHY THIS

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

    You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure23.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Breakwaters: Crystal Tides

    WHY THIS

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

    Survive in a world ravaged by massive Titans and an ever changing ocean sim. Displace water to find resources for building and crafting unique items. Swim, sail, and fly to explore new islands and fight Titans.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. The Riftbreaker

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Awakeroots fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Awakeroots.

    The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Shamania

    WHY THIS

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

    Shamania is an open world survival game where you can CRAFT, FIGHT, and EXPLORE a vibrant sandbox world with friends in CO-OP. Expand your base as a hub for survival, gather resources, and master professions to unlock new tools and opportunities!

    2026ActionAdventureRPG11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Awakeroots on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Awakeroots.

    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 ~57% under Awakeroots on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Awakeroots.

    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. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Awakeroots on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Awakeroots.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Awakeroots on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Awakeroots.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Awakeroots on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Awakeroots.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Awakeroots on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Awakeroots.

    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. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Awakeroots on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Awakeroots.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Awakeroots on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Awakeroots.

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

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

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

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Cube Escape: Paradox

    WHY THIS

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

    The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

    2018IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

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

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Awakeroots

Does Awakeroots run on Steam Deck?
Awakeroots 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 Awakeroots cost?
Awakeroots is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Awakeroots have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Awakeroots supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Awakeroots?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Awakeroots are Planeturem, Mindswarm Elements TD, ExoTrain.
Who developed Awakeroots?
Awakeroots was developed by LukaszD.

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 Awakeroots.

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