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Games like Moonstrider

Below are 16 hand-picked alternatives to Moonstrider for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Moonstrider also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

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About Moonstrider: Moonstrider is an action roguelike about shipwrecked astronauts trying to survive the journey back to Earth. Leap between planets with your trusty rocket boots, gather powerful items, fight against deadly and cunning aliens, and discover what really stranded you in the depths of space.

2015ActionIndieAdventureEarly Access11.99 USDWindowsby Triple Lasers
Moonstrider — Steam game cover
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Currency system requires tough resource trade offsEach character has drastically different playstylesFuel based travel forces strategic planningAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Moonstrider on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Moonstrider.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Moonstrider on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Moonstrider.

    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!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. R.E.P.O.

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Moonstrider on Steam right now. Shares Action and Early Access with Moonstrider.

    An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.

    2025ActionEarly Access6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Moonstrider on Steam right now. Shares Action with Moonstrider.

    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.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Moonstrider on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Moonstrider.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Moonstrider on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Moonstrider.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Moonstrider on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Moonstrider.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~92% under Moonstrider on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Moonstrider.

    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 ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Aimlabs

    WHY THIS

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

    Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Realm of the Mad God Exalt

    WHY THIS

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

    Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!

    2012ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blackwake

    WHY THIS

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

    Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Darwin Project

    WHY THIS

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

    In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.

    2020ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. AirMech

    WHY THIS

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

    AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

    2018ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  6. Stoneshard: Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    You come to your senses in a sinister dungeon. The Ritual is about to commence – you have only one chance to escape. Stoneshard: Prologue is a demo to the main game, presenting its basic mechanics.

    2018IndieAdventureRPGFreeSteam ↗
  7. Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena

    WHY THIS

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

    Are you ready to RUMMMBLE?

    2018StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Skillshot City

    WHY THIS

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

    Loot, shoot, cast and drive in this chaotic PvP Roguelite. Level up fast, draft wild skills, and create crazy combos on the fly. Explore a GTA-style battle royale with no queues or downtime as you prepare to win the final fight. Climb the ranks solo or with friends in 3-man squads!

    2017ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Moonstrider

How much does Moonstrider cost?
Moonstrider is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Who developed Moonstrider?
Moonstrider was developed by Triple Lasers.

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