Games like Fool
Below are 15 hand-picked alternatives to Fool for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Fool also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Fool: You're a jester traveling the realm solving people's problems with the power of juggling. You'll save relationships, resolve conflicts like battles, and even make crops grow all with the mystical power of juggling!
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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1428: Shadows over Silesia
Top pick for Fool fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.
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Afterplace
Second-strongest match for Fool fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Made by one person, an open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Explore the woods, find hidden paths, hack and slash through strange monsters, and try very, very hard not to break reality. Or don't. You do you.
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UnMetal
Third-strongest match for Fool fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.
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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Ranked #4 for Fool fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.
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Angeline Era
Ranked #5 for Fool fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!
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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Ranked #6 for Fool fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
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Garden Story
Ranked #7 for Fool fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fool.
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
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World to the West
Ranked #8 for Fool fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.
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1428: Shadows over Silesia
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.
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Afterplace
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Made by one person, an open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Explore the woods, find hidden paths, hack and slash through strange monsters, and try very, very hard not to break reality. Or don't. You do you.
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UnMetal
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.
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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.
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Angeline Era
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!
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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Fool.
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
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Garden Story
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fool.
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Frequently asked about Fool
- What games are most similar to Fool?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Fool are 1428: Shadows over Silesia, Afterplace, UnMetal.
- Who developed Fool?
- Fool was developed by Evergreen Games.
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