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Games like Microcosm: Wizard Horde

If Microcosm: Wizard Horde is your kind of game, the closest matches are Swarmbound, Runix: Pinball Roguelike and Whiskers In The Sand — 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 Microcosm: Wizard Horde: A lone wizard against a living microcosm. Auto-cast 25+ spells, dodge thousands of enemies, and level up into a screen-clearing storm — solo or in online co-op. Buttery-smooth and tiny, it runs great even on weak PCs and the Steam Deck.

2026ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDWindows · Linuxby tifu.xyz
Microcosm: Wizard Horde — Steam game cover

Players who liked Microcosm: Wizard Horde also play

Steam players who put hours into Microcosm: Wizard Horde 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. Swarmbound

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Microcosm: Wizard Horde fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Unleash pixel-art hell in a high-performance bullet heaven. Command 5 classes against massive 1,500-unit swarms with zero lag. Loot, level, and spec your way to Wave 30 with chain lightning and spiral hammers. Fully moddable, Steam Deck optimized, and built for pure retro destruction.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure2.24 USDSteam ↗
  2. Runix: Pinball Roguelike

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Microcosm: Wizard Horde fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    A roguelike 3D pinball game where you build your ball deck to hit and slay monsters with incredible combos and climb to the top of the leaderboard. Discover powerful artifacts that create incredible synergies and increase your mage powers to restore "The Pinball Order"

    2026ActionIndieRPG14.39 USDSteam ↗
  3. Whiskers In The Sand

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Microcosm: Wizard Horde fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Whiskers In The Sand is a fast-paced survivors-like arena roguelite where battle-ready cats shred through hordes of undead desert monsters. Unlock new cats, collect relics, stack upgrades, and forge ridiculous builds to survive the pharaoh's second reign.

    2026ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗
  4. Teddy's Horde

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Microcosm: Wizard Horde fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    A top-down arena survival brawler. Pick a bear, drop into the arena, and hold out against escalating waves of wardens. Alone or with your friends in local coop.

    2026ActionIndieSteam ↗
  5. Anime-Draft Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Microcosm: Wizard Horde fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Anime Draft Survivors is a dark-fantasy anime bullet-heaven roguelike built around one simple twist: every run begins with The Draft. Choose your weapon pool up front, shape your build as you level, and chase the perfect evolution before the Eclipse rises.

    2026ActionIndieRPG3.59 USDSteam ↗
  6. Witchtower: Spell Siege

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Microcosm: Wizard Horde fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Hand-aim artillery spells, blast a gothic horde into fully simulated pixel gore, and draft 200+ upgrade cards between waves to defend your witchtower. A fast 2D roguelite tower defense. Play solo or in local co-op.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  7. Bound by Valor

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Microcosm: Wizard Horde fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Defend the Flower of Life in a chaotic co-op action roguelike where players combine elemental powers, craft broken builds mid-battle, and survive relentless waves together.

    ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗
  8. Ruindrift

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Microcosm: Wizard Horde fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Ruindrift is a fast-paced RPG built around short, intense battles and tight skill-based combat. Choose your class, craft your build, and be relentless as you fight your way through colorful hand-drawn worlds in ruin.

    ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Microcosm: Wizard Horde at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Microcosm: Wizard Horde on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Microcosm: Wizard Horde on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Microcosm: Wizard Horde on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Microcosm: Wizard Horde on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Microcosm: Wizard Horde on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Microcosm: Wizard Horde on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Microcosm: Wizard Horde on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Microcosm: Wizard Horde on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 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 with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    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. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    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 ↗
  3. 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 Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    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 ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    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 ↗
  8. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Microcosm: Wizard Horde

How much does Microcosm: Wizard Horde cost?
Microcosm: Wizard Horde is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Microcosm: Wizard Horde have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Microcosm: Wizard Horde supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Microcosm: Wizard Horde?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Microcosm: Wizard Horde are Swarmbound, Runix: Pinball Roguelike, Whiskers In The Sand.
Who developed Microcosm: Wizard Horde?
Microcosm: Wizard Horde was developed by tifu.xyz.

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 Microcosm: Wizard Horde.

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