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Games like Hostile Paths

If Hostile Paths is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tankenstein, Tavern & Tombs and Masks of the Void: Origins — 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 Hostile Paths: A gritty top-down survival roguelike where every run is a desperate fight for resources. Explore hostile paths, scavenge what remains, upgrade your tank, and survive a brutal post-apocalyptic world where no two runs are the same.

2026ActionAdventureRPGEarly Access2.49 USDWindowsby Alberto Lanata
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Players who liked Hostile Paths also play

Steam players who put hours into Hostile Paths 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. Tankenstein

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Hostile Paths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Hostile Paths.

    Tankenstein is a 3rd person ARPG where the player controls a dishevelled tank in a post apocalyptic wasteland looking for new parts to survive and upgrade itself. All of the other tanks in the scrapyard have the same goal, which makes them hostile in this survival of the fittest arena.

    2025ActionIndieRPG17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Tavern & Tombs

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Hostile Paths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Hostile Paths.

    Tavern & Tombs is an action roguelite looter set in a dark fantasy world. Explore procedural dungeons, blast hordes of monsters with powerful magic, and collect epic loot. Return to your tavern to brew potions and spend essence on permanent upgrades before your next run into the crypts!

    2026ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  3. Masks of the Void: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Hostile Paths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Hostile Paths.

    Throw everything that surrounds you in this telekinesis-based rogue-lite bullet-heaven with the power of the masks! Dive into the Void, uncover the mysteries of the Masks, and face what lies beyond life and death. What will you do to protect your home from obliteration?

    2026ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Necroforge: Outbreak

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Hostile Paths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Hostile Paths.

    Fight through a dark fantasy outbreak in this action roguelite. Survive escalating waves, shape your build with relics and upgrades, and climb the online leaderboard in score-driven runs.

    2026ActionIndieRPG10.00 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ultimate Panzer

    WHY THIS

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

    Drive your tank through abandoned and decrepit cities and battle the evil alien machines in this fast-paced and explosive action rogue-like

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  6. Oathguard

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Hostile Paths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Hostile Paths.

    Defy hordes of undead as a paladin. Strike, dodge, and chain devastating abilities through cursed graveyards in this action roguelike. Evolve your Oath, collect ancient relics and unleash deadly combos every run.

    ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  7. Animal Rogues

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Hostile Paths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Hostile Paths.

    Animal Rogues is a dark rogue-lite dungeon crawler bullet-hell with rpg elements. You play as an animal who fights against one possessed beast after another! Discover unique interactable objects such as slot machines, dices.. Collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  8. Cavern

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Hostile Paths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Hostile Paths.

    Experiment, Explore, and Swap in Cavern, a roguelike sandbox. All objects in the world can be swapped out at will. Swap slimes into harmless pots, turn enemy projectiles into countless health potions, and discover hidden interactions to conquer the ever-changing depths of Mirror Cavern.

    2026ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hostile Paths at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hostile Paths on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Hostile Paths.

    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 ~60% under Hostile Paths on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Hostile Paths.

    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. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hostile Paths on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hostile Paths.

    "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 ↗
  4. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hostile Paths on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hostile Paths.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hostile Paths on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hostile Paths.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Orbt XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hostile Paths on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hostile Paths.

    Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Landlord of the Woods

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hostile Paths on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hostile Paths.

    You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Toree 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hostile Paths on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hostile Paths.

    A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).

    2021ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. 93, Kuindzhi

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hostile Paths.

    Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice.

    2026IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1

    WHY THIS

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

    A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!

    2021ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hostile Paths

How much does Hostile Paths cost?
Hostile Paths is listed on Steam at 2.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hostile Paths?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hostile Paths are Tankenstein, Tavern & Tombs, Masks of the Void: Origins.
Who developed Hostile Paths?
Hostile Paths was developed by Alberto Lanata.

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 Hostile Paths.

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