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Games like SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen

If SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen is your kind of game, the closest matches are Death's Gambit: Afterlife, GRIME and Salt and Sanctuary — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, epic 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 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen: A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

2019ActionIndieAdventureRPGEarly Access17.99 USDWindowsby Planet Tobor
SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen — Steam game cover
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Players who liked SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen also play

Steam players who put hours into SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen 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. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Top pick for SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. GRIME

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

    2021ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Salt and Sanctuary

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Third-strongest match for SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    2016ActionIndieRPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting and an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Ranked #4 for SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Minoria

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Ranked #5 for SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Ranked #6 for SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Ranked #7 for SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Blasphemous

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    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 ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen on Steam right now. Shares Action with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    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 ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    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 ↗
  6. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    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 ↗
  7. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. GRIME

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

    2021ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Salt and Sanctuary

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    2016ActionIndieRPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting and an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Minoria

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Blasphemous

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

    Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen

How much does SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen cost?
SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen are Death's Gambit: Afterlife, GRIME, Salt and Sanctuary.
Who developed SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen?
SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen was developed by Planet Tobor.

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 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

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