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Games like Kobold Delvers

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to Kobold Delvers for fans of strategy, indie, simulation, 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 Kobold Delvers 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. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Kobold Delvers: Guide small kobolds through dangerous caves in a 2D puzzle game built around simulated materials. Dig, burn, freeze, melt and combine sand, water, lava, wood, vines, dynamite and more to create safe paths and solve each level.

2026StrategyIndieSimulationFree To PlayCasualFree to playWindowsby AitramKG
Kobold Delvers — Steam game cover

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    Brix — Steam game cover

    Brix

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

    Think it, build it, and watch it break. Brix is a physics-based engineering sandbox where you tackle impossible challenges with your own custom creations. From battlebots to earthquake-proof towers..

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
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    For the Crown — Steam game cover

    For the Crown

    Second-strongest match for Kobold Delvers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Kobold Delvers.

    For The Crown – Addictive Puzzle-Building Game 🏆 Winner of "Best Game Programming Project SAE 2023"! Build production chains, optimize resources, and grow your castle. Easy to learn, hard to master! 50 handcrafted levels, deep strategy, no idle mechanics—just pure optimization. 👑 Play now!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Tower Doomer — Steam game cover

    Tower Doomer

    Third-strongest match for Kobold Delvers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Kobold Delvers.

    satisfy your demolishing urges with Tower Doomer ! Complete levels in various environments or create your own demolishing derby in the sandbox mode. Tear down multiple structures by shooting at them or use gravity at your own advantage !

    2024IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Art of Destruction — Steam game cover

    Art of Destruction

    Ranked #4 for Kobold Delvers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Kobold Delvers.

    A physics sandbox simulation game about constructing and demolishing structures. If you like destroying stuff or just mess around, then this game is for you!

    2022IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Sand in a Box — Steam game cover

    Sand in a Box

    Ranked #5 for Kobold Delvers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Kobold Delvers.

    Sand in a Box is a 'falling sand' game that simulates thermal flow, electricity, radioactive decay, and gravity. Create art, experiment with physics, and craft your own simulation rules with user-friendly mod support!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Underland — Steam game cover

    Underland

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

    Use the elements at your disposal, such as excavators, pumps, plumbing, among others, to drill the soil to the indicated location. The dynamic scenario, fluid mechanics and the laws of physics must be manipulated correctly to achieve the goal. Find the city of Underland!

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Gravity — Steam game cover

    Gravity

    Ranked #7 for Kobold Delvers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Kobold Delvers.

    Welcome to the world of Gravity! 100 levels of physics and logic await you. Solve puzzles, place blocks, and enjoy completing each level!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Gentoo Rescue — Steam game cover

    Gentoo Rescue

    Ranked #8 for Kobold Delvers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Kobold Delvers.

    A puzzler about sliding penguins and walruses. Pick up items to push, pull, bounce, swap, stop, steal, or explode. Uncover surprising twists hidden in a world of puzzles inside puzzles inside puzzles.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Kobold Delvers

Is Kobold Delvers free to play?
Yes — Kobold Delvers is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Kobold Delvers?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kobold Delvers are Brix, For the Crown, Tower Doomer.
Who developed Kobold Delvers?
Kobold Delvers was developed by AitramKG.

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