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Games like Shardgrave

If Shardgrave is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ultima Cenere, Norectus: Theatre of War and Slimestone — 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 Shardgrave: A Slay the Spire–inspired roguelike deckbuilder with both PvE progression and real-time competitive PvP battles. Build your deck, outplay real opponents, and adapt every run to survive and climb.

2026StrategyIndieAdventureSimulationRPGWindows · macOS · Linuxby Ashen Protocol
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  1. Ultima Cenere

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Shardgrave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shardgrave.

    A roguelike deckbuilder in a Mediterranean Italy after the end. Every run reshapes you: flesh mutates, body parts are traded for implants. You don't heal — you trade. Four classes, one journey to the last enclave. No loot boxes, no pay-to-win.

    2026StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗
  2. Norectus: Theatre of War

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Shardgrave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Shardgrave.

    A free-to-play strategy card game where five nations wage war. Build a deck around your Leader, then battle through ranked duels, a 100-floor roguelike, co-op bosses, and clan wars, plus Leader Clash, a full auto-battler mode built into the game.

    2026StrategyMassively MultiplayerRPGFreeSteam ↗
  3. Slimestone

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Shardgrave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shardgrave.

    Slimestone is a coop deck building adventure cardbattler about a tiny slime in a big world. Absorb defeated enemies, gain their powers, and use them to explore hand crafted dungeons filled with traps and treasures.

    StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  4. My Only Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Shardgrave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shardgrave.

    Assemble your squad in My Only Heroes, a roguelite deckbuilder where your deck is your Heroes. Start each run with random recruits, then brave shifting dungeons to unlock legendary Main Heroes with superior stats. Stack equipment for awesome combos and survive to reach Mayhem Mountain!

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  5. Excava

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Shardgrave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shardgrave.

    Uncover forgotten relics and ancient creatures as you outsmart your opponent in this strategic archaeological card game. Excava, where the past is your greatest weapon.

    StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  6. Discovery Of Magic

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Shardgrave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shardgrave.

    Feel like a true wizard in this free-to-play VR strategy RPG. Weave spells with your wand, summon fantastic creatures in simultaneous turn-based duels, and socialize with classmates across school grounds. Unlock hundreds of spells and cosmetics as you progress to become a master spell weaver.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  7. Noctiria

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Shardgrave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shardgrave.

    A filthy, brutal, and disturbing horror roguelike deckbuilder. Choose your hero, build your deck, combine devastating status effects, and cross Noctiria: a sick urban city where every run drags you deeper.

    StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗
  8. Kings Call 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Shardgrave fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Shardgrave.

    Become the Lord of Silver Heron Ridge in Kings Call 2. Collect cards to summon creatures, cast spells and defeat monsters. Four classes: Mage for area damage, Priest with Holy Light, Ranger for precision, Warrior boosting team power. Cards from White to Gold. Test your strategy and courage!

    2026StrategyMassively MultiplayerRPGFreeSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  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 Shardgrave.

    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 Simulation with Shardgrave.

    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. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  5. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

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

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. An Arcade Full of Cats

    WHY THIS

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

    Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Cube Escape: Paradox

    WHY THIS

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

    The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

    2018IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Samsara Room

    WHY THIS

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

    You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Shardgrave

Does Shardgrave have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Shardgrave supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Shardgrave?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shardgrave are Ultima Cenere, Norectus: Theatre of War, Slimestone.
Who developed Shardgrave?
Shardgrave was developed by Ashen Protocol.

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 Shardgrave.

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