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Games like Chasing the Dawn / CTD

If Chasing the Dawn / CTD is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chip Away, Rinora's Silvercoin Garden and Slot & Dungeons — 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 Chasing the Dawn / CTD: Chasing the Dawn is a pixel-art roguelike strategy game. Enter the dungeon, use wit and luck to navigate dangers, and lead your characters deeper. Manage risks with items and runes, gather resources, and rebuild your village. Their fate is shaped by your every click.

2026StrategyIndieAdventureCasual7.19 USDWindowsby Wave Games
Chasing the Dawn / CTD — Steam game cover

Players who liked Chasing the Dawn / CTD also play

Steam players who put hours into Chasing the Dawn / CTD 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. Chip Away

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Chasing the Dawn / CTD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    A roulette game with roguelike progression. Bet, unlock upgrades and face a roulette that changes every run with random modifiers. How much can you earn?

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  2. Rinora's Silvercoin Garden

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Chasing the Dawn / CTD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    Rinora's Silvercoin Garden is a casual idle fantasy coin pusher game. Choose relaxed idle mode or light roguelite mode, trigger chain rewards, collect treasures, and enjoy the Silvercoin Garden at your own pace.

  3. Slot & Dungeons

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Chasing the Dawn / CTD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    A deck-building roguelite where the reels decide your fate! Enemies and items appear based on the spin of the slot. Master luck and strategy to conquer the dungeon!

    2025StrategyIndieRPG6.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. FORTARO

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Chasing the Dawn / CTD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    Build your own Wheel of Fortune in this physics-driven roguelike. Discover insane synergies, unleash spectacular chain reactions, and spin your way to an unimaginable fortune.

    StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  5. Lower Lows, Higher Highs

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Chasing the Dawn / CTD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    Lower Lows, Higher Highs is a sardonic stock trading rogue-like where you, a failed employee at a 1970's trading firm, are placed on a 5 week performance improvement plan and must use predictive price patterns, experimental technologies, and black market business practices to prove your worth.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  6. Tower's Gambit

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Chasing the Dawn / CTD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    A card-based roguelike where every flip could be your fortune — or your doom. Descend a pyramid of cards, dodge deadly matches, play face cards at the perfect moment, and risk your score against 10 brutal boss towers. No two runs are the same.

    StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  7. Coinsweeper

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Chasing the Dawn / CTD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    Coinsweeper is a roguelite that combines classic Minesweeper with risk management, deck-building and gambling mechanics.

    2026StrategyIndieCasual2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Plink Lab

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Chasing the Dawn / CTD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    Drop balls and watch the magic happen! In this highly-satisfying incremental plinko game, drop balls to smash through pegs and rake in massive amounts of cash. Use your hard-earned millions to max out the upgrade tree and unlock ridiculously overpowered balls. Start your ultimate dopamine rush now!

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Chasing the Dawn / CTD at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Chasing the Dawn / CTD on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 ~58% under Chasing the Dawn / CTD on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 ~48% under Chasing the Dawn / CTD on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 Chasing the Dawn / CTD on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 Chasing the Dawn / CTD on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Chasing the Dawn / CTD on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Chasing the Dawn / CTD on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Chasing the Dawn / CTD on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 ↗

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 and Casual with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. 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 Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    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 ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Wave Games

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

  1. Magicraft

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Wave Games, the studio behind Chasing the Dawn / CTD. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    "Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure12.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Matchmaking Inc.

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Wave Games, the studio behind Chasing the Dawn / CTD. Shares Indie and Casual with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    A young single man returns to his hometown and takes over the family's matchmaking business. Matchmaking Inc. is a modern-themed RPG designed for men that combines gameplay elements of simulation management and text adventure.

    2025IndieSimulationRPG8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Gaming Burnout Treatment Center

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Wave Games, the studio behind Chasing the Dawn / CTD. Shares Indie and Casual with Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

    Digital ED Treatment Center is a random launcher for players in a gaming slump. We help you rediscover the joy of play and unearth hidden gems buried in your library. Click to start your treatment and reignite your gaming vigor!

    2026IndieSimulationCasual0.89 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Chasing the Dawn / CTD

How much does Chasing the Dawn / CTD cost?
Chasing the Dawn / CTD is listed on Steam at 7.19 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Chasing the Dawn / CTD?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Chasing the Dawn / CTD are Chip Away, Rinora's Silvercoin Garden, Slot & Dungeons.
Who developed Chasing the Dawn / CTD?
Chasing the Dawn / CTD was developed by Wave Games.

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 Chasing the Dawn / CTD.

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