Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Iconoclasts.
- $19.99
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Iconoclasts
- 30 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Players who liked Iconoclasts also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Iconoclasts: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
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Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Why this: A frequent pick in Iconoclasts players' libraries, and another Action.
Rank 05 
Axiom Verge
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Iconoclasts.
Rank 06 
SteamWorld Dig 2
Why this: Shares resource management with Iconoclasts.
Rank 07 
160 new reviews this week- Trending
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Iconoclasts.
Rank 08 
Indivisible
Why this: A frequent pick in Iconoclasts players' libraries, and another RPG.
- Released: 2018
- Developer: Joakim Sandberg
- Price: $19.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 84% of 2,070 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Boss fights are cinematic spectacles
- Characters feel tragically lifelike
- Puzzles integrate seamlessly with combat
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Dark
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Iconoclasts
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The Messenger
Why this: Also Metroidvania, like Iconoclasts.
CrossCode
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Iconoclasts.
MOTHER
Why this: Shares resource management with Iconoclasts.
Cave Story+
Why this: Another Action close to Iconoclasts.
Transistor
Why this: Another RPG close to Iconoclasts.
Shovel Knight Dig
Why this: Another Action close to Iconoclasts.
Outer Wilds
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Iconoclasts.
Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Iconoclasts.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Iconoclasts at current Steam store prices.
Gato Roboto
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Iconoclasts.
Alwa's Awakening
Why this: Another Indie close to Iconoclasts.
The Vagrant
Why this: Another RPG close to Iconoclasts.
Catmaze
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Iconoclasts.
Odallus: The Dark Call
Why this: Another Action close to Iconoclasts.
Metal Unit
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Iconoclasts.
Teslagrad
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Iconoclasts.
Evan's Remains
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Iconoclasts.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Timespinner
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Iconoclasts.
Owlboy
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Iconoclasts.
Axiom Verge
Why this: Another Action close to Iconoclasts.
SteamWorld Dig 2
Why this: Shares resource management with Iconoclasts.
- 160 new reviews this week
- Trending
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Iconoclasts.
Indivisible
Why this: Another RPG close to Iconoclasts.
About Iconoclasts
If Iconoclasts is your kind of game, the closest matches are Timespinner, Hob and Owlboy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and dark, and single out its ability combination and action puzzle platforming. 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.
Iconoclasts is a solo action-puzzle platformer released in 2018, developed by Joakim Sandberg. Players follow renegade mechanic Robin through a challenging adventure combining ability-combination puzzles, resource management, and upgrade-tweaks in a Metroidvania structure. The game is solo-only with a challenging difficulty curve across a medium-length campaign. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, and emotionally affecting, with reviewers highlighting the meticulously crafted world-building and boss-fight spectacles that give characters a tragically lifelike quality. Iconoclasts holds an 84% positive rating from over 2000 Steam reviews and is verified for Steam Deck play, available at $19.99.
About Iconoclasts: Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Is Iconoclasts worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 84% of 2,070 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $19.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Boss fights are cinematic spectacles
- Characters feel tragically lifelike
- Puzzles integrate seamlessly with combat
- Storys emotional weight lingers
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Somehow this game got worse and worse the longer the story continued on. The enemies became more tedious and spongey despite being the same enemies you've fought all game. The major enemies who want you dead over and over and over somehow…”
“I tried it years ago and couldn't finish it, but then I just tried it again now that I'm older and can think better. It's a very pretty game. The controls felt iffy but you can get used to them. But the story is where it loses me. It's…”
People who play it also play: Timespinner, Hob, Owlboy
Frequently asked about Iconoclasts
Can I run it?
Is Iconoclasts verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Iconoclasts 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 Iconoclasts cost?
Iconoclasts is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Iconoclasts?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Iconoclasts are Timespinner, Hob, Owlboy.
Who developed Iconoclasts?
Iconoclasts was developed by Joakim Sandberg and published by Bifrost Entertainment, DANGEN Entertainment, Gamirror Games.