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Games like The Dungeons of Castle Madness

If The Dungeons of Castle Madness is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ys Origin, Last Epoch and Dreamscaper — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and retro. 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 The Dungeons of Castle Madness: Rise to the challenge of overthrowing a power mad tyrant in this innovative action dungeon crawler RPG.

2016IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDWindowsby Third Impression
The Dungeons of Castle Madness — Steam game cover
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Crafting skills significantly impact progressionGrid based movement rewards careful explorationHybrid combat system blends first person and top downAtmosphericChallengingRetro

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Steam players who put hours into The Dungeons of Castle Madness 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. Ys Origin

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Top pick for The Dungeons of Castle Madness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

    2012ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Last Epoch

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Second-strongest match for The Dungeons of Castle Madness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dreamscaper

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Third-strongest match for The Dungeons of Castle Madness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Morrigan

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Ranked #4 for The Dungeons of Castle Madness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Step into this world of beautiful stylised graphics and explore striking, handcrafted environments - torch in one hand, big axe in the other. Built exclusively for VR.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure3.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ys: The Oath in Felghana

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Ranked #5 for The Dungeons of Castle Madness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

    2012ActionAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Savara

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Ranked #6 for The Dungeons of Castle Madness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!

    2025ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Ranked #7 for The Dungeons of Castle Madness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Ranked #8 for The Dungeons of Castle Madness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to The Dungeons of Castle Madness

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Dark Messiah of Might & Magic

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of The Dungeons of Castle Madness cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

    2006ActionRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Legend of Grimrock

    WHY THIS

    Shares grid based movement and an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Reviewers of The Dungeons of Castle Madness cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

    2012IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Might & Magic X - Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Reviewers of The Dungeons of Castle Madness cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in...

    2014RPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Gauntlet

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of The Dungeons of Castle Madness cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Working as a common grunt for CannoSec, you have been chosen by the owner to be a candidate as a distinguished Elite. A position thousands in CannoSec work hard to attain. However, you have to show CannoSec that you are a worthy candidate through the Certification Run. Are you meant for this?

    2024ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Dungeons of Castle Madness at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under The Dungeons of Castle Madness on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    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 ~57% under The Dungeons of Castle Madness on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    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. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under The Dungeons of Castle Madness on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under The Dungeons of Castle Madness on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under The Dungeons of Castle Madness on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    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 ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under The Dungeons of Castle Madness on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    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 ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under The Dungeons of Castle Madness on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    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 ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under The Dungeons of Castle Madness on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    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 ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    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 ↗
  6. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Last Epoch

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dreamscaper

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Savara

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!

    2025ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

    A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Dungeons of Castle Madness

How much does The Dungeons of Castle Madness cost?
The Dungeons of Castle Madness is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Dungeons of Castle Madness?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Dungeons of Castle Madness are Ys Origin, Last Epoch, Dreamscaper.
Who developed The Dungeons of Castle Madness?
The Dungeons of Castle Madness was developed by Third Impression.

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 The Dungeons of Castle Madness.

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