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Games like Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

If Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is your kind of game, the closest matches are Grim Dawn, Last Epoch and Path of Exile — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its competitive offline play, deep skill tree customization and immersive atmosphere and soundtrack. 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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Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is an action RPG developed and published by WOLCEN Studio, released in 2020 at $29.99. The game features a classless progression system where players build deep skill trees to craft their own playstyle, alongside procedural generation that ensures varied runs through its dark fantasy setting. Players describe the experience as challenging, with reviewers highlighting an immersive atmosphere and atmospheric soundtrack as key draws. Tactical combat and offline playability round out the core mechanics. The game is playable on Steam Deck. It holds a 57% positive rating from over 27,000 Steam reviews.

About Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem: Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

2020ActionIndieAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 60Windowsby WOLCEN Studio
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  1. Grim Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Top pick for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Last Epoch

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Second-strongest match for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Third-strongest match for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Path of Exile 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a dark mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Ranked #4 for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.

    2024ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Ranked #5 for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Pagan: Absent Gods

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Ranked #6 for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Pagan: Absent Gods is a singleplayer fast-paced hack-and-slash action RPG that will challenge your skill in brutal and satisfying combat against countless enemies and larger than life bosses. Master all heroes, each with their own unique playstyle and earn unique rewards.

    2019ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Torchlight II

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Ranked #7 for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

    2012ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. FATE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.

    2013ActionAdventureRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Reviewers of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Path of Exile 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a dark mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Reviewers of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.

    2024ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Reviewers of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Last Epoch

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Reviewers of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Diablo® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Reviewers of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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 ~83% under Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem on Steam right now. Shares Action with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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 ↗
  6. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

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

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

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

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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. 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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Does Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem run on Steam Deck?
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem cost?
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem are Grim Dawn, Last Epoch, Path of Exile.
Who developed Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem?
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem was developed by WOLCEN Studio.

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 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem.

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