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Games like Hoven the Sages Spinel

If Hoven the Sages Spinel is your kind of game, the closest matches are Familia, Meower's Quest: Jasper's Tale and Ashes of Immortality — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, lighthearted and retro. 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 Hoven the Sages Spinel: Welcome to the world of Hoven! Join Bradley and his friends on an adventure that transforms into an epic quest! Traverse dangerous dungeons and battle fearsome foes. Discover the truth about who you are and what you have to do to save the world from the evil sage, Maluma!

2015IndieAdventureRPGCasual1.99 USDWindowsby Bradley Elam, Colton Bone
Hoven the Sages Spinel — Steam game cover
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Easy to pick up for beginnersGenerous post game bonus contentHigh encounter rate but low penalty for runningChillLightheartedRetro

Players who liked Hoven the Sages Spinel also play

Steam players who put hours into Hoven the Sages Spinel 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. Familia

    WHY THIS

    Shares random encounters and a retro mood with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Top pick for Hoven the Sages Spinel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Familia follows four protagonists through a journey to retake their homeland. The game’s style is highly influenced by 90s-style Japanese role-playing games like Final Fantasy 1-6.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeSteam ↗
  2. Meower's Quest: Jasper's Tale

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Hoven the Sages Spinel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Cat King Jasper of planet Meweroth wants to conquer the Human World! Will his plan succeed, or will the warmth and love of the humans change his heart? A fun and short RPG where you choose from four classes and journey about to help Jasper get back to his home planet.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Ashes of Immortality

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Hoven the Sages Spinel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Vampires vs Werewolves vs Hunters... Guess which group you're playing with? Find out in this exciting 16-bit style RPG full of twists and colorful characters!

    2015IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Asdivine Hearts

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Ranked #4 for Hoven the Sages Spinel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG!

    2016StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Chronus Arc

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Hoven the Sages Spinel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Venture through puzzle-filled dungeons to bring the past back to the present!

    2018IndieAdventureRPG6.49 USDSteam ↗
  6. 猎魔者战纪

    WHY THIS

    Shares escape mechanic and a retro mood with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Ranked #6 for Hoven the Sages Spinel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    这是一款轻松休闲的角色扮演游戏,和米娅一起冒险,发现深藏在王国深处的秘密。

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. 浮世万千之前世今生

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Hoven the Sages Spinel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    "Floating world before the world this life" is an independent stand-alone game, this game is floating world myriad game series in the second.The game is a full-length xiuxian novel stream game, using the traditional turn-based combat system.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure10.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Vagrant Hearts

    WHY THIS

    Shares side quests with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Ranked #8 for Hoven the Sages Spinel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Enjoy pure 16-bit RPG goodness! Scarllet and Beatrice are two close sisters. One of them has the gift of healing, the more she knows about her gift the more she realizes how big her responsibility is. Features party splitting, beautiful artworks and an intricate storyline.

    2015IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hoven the Sages Spinel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hoven the Sages Spinel on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    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 ↗
  3. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hoven the Sages Spinel on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hoven the Sages Spinel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hoven the Sages Spinel on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hoven the Sages Spinel on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hoven the Sages Spinel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hoven the Sages Spinel on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    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 ↗
  4. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Hoven the Sages Spinel.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  5. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

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

    The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. Trick & Treat

    WHY THIS

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

    Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.

    2016IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Last Sovereign

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hoven the Sages Spinel

How much does Hoven the Sages Spinel cost?
Hoven the Sages Spinel is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hoven the Sages Spinel?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hoven the Sages Spinel are Familia, Meower's Quest: Jasper's Tale, Ashes of Immortality.
Who developed Hoven the Sages Spinel?
Hoven the Sages Spinel was developed by Bradley Elam, Colton Bone and published by Hoven Indies.

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 Hoven the Sages Spinel.

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