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Games like Ichorous

If Ichorous is your kind of game, the closest matches are HellPunk: Purgatorium, Ghost Vanguard and Promethean Thirst — 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 Ichorous: The blood-splattering roguelike where you shred through enemies infested with Ichor. Use the blood you spill to heal and grow stronger! As you collect ichor for the god of blood, known only as The Patron, he will grant you upgrades that not only help you but also your enemies!

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Ichorous — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Ichorous 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. HellPunk: Purgatorium

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Ichorous fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ichorous.

    HellPunk: Purgatorium is a roguelite that combines stylish action with inventory management. Equip gears, manage your grid, and conquer the tower.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Ghost Vanguard

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Ichorous fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ichorous.

    Ghost Vanguard is a Beat'em Up game that combines stylish action with roguelike elements. Grab your sword and step into treacherous evil dungeons, using stylish and magnificent combos to defeat the sinister forces from the darkness and reclaim a hero's stolen soul.

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  3. Promethean Thirst

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Ichorous fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ichorous.

    The brutal action-roguelike where Greek gods have tied your fate to smiting vampires. Return stolen Ichor to earn their fickle favor, unlock devastating weapons, and hunt down immortal horrors.

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  4. Yomi no Kuni

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Ichorous fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ichorous.

    Yomi no Kuni is an Action Roguelike game where you play as a samurai seeking redemption in a twisted version of the Shinto underworld. Unlock new skills and modify the Death Mark to defeat your enemies.

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  5. Eldritch Climb: A Cursed Ascent

    WHY THIS

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

    A physics-based roguelite where the mountain is alive, the items are cursed, and collecting Eyes only makes things worse. Swing your way to the top. It won't kill you. Probably.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Heartless Rogue

    WHY THIS

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

    A 1-4 player brutal action roguelike with unique classes and procedurally-generated levels.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  7. Echoes of Mystralia

    WHY THIS

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

    Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  8. Ember and Blade

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Ichorous fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ichorous.

    Become the immortal hunter and stand against the archdemon Asmodeus. Cut through bullet-hell swarms, clash with Souls-like bosses, and harness celestial blessings that reshape your powers each run. The demons are rising—raise your sword.

    2026ActionRPGSteam ↗

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.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ichorous

What games are most similar to Ichorous?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ichorous are HellPunk: Purgatorium, Ghost Vanguard, Promethean Thirst.
Who developed Ichorous?
Ichorous was developed by Monster Crate.

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 Ichorous.

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