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Games like Imprisoned Light

If Imprisoned Light is your kind of game, the closest matches are Spelunky 2, Full Metal Furies and 99Vidas — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, cozy and intense. 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 Imprisoned Light: No Time, you must save the kingdom from demons. Kill all monsters and Stop the Arch Demon! The Salvation of the kingdom lies in your hands.

2016ActionIndieAdventureRPG0.99 USDWindows · macOSby imaginite Ltd
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Character classes with unique abilitiesDefend crystals by capturing enemy soulsRetro pixel art graphics with snes styleChallengingCozyIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Imprisoned Light 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. Spelunky 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares permadeath and an intense mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Top pick for Imprisoned Light fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

    2020ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Full Metal Furies

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Second-strongest match for Imprisoned Light fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 99Vidas

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Third-strongest match for Imprisoned Light fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    "99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.

    2016ActionIndie12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bloody Trapland 2: Curiosity

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Ranked #4 for Imprisoned Light fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Take on the hard yet fair world of Bloody Trapland. Jump, slide, dash and dodge your way through the many deadly levels. Find secrets, solve puzzles, unlock mysteries and unravel the story. Go at it alone or bring your friends along for a co-op experience like no other. 1-4 players online and/or splitscreen.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Zombie Estate 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Imprisoned Light fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    One of the highest rated Xbox Indie Games is now available for PC! How long can you survive in this online co-op wave based shooter? Featuring 35 characters, over 100 weapons, 30 stat-boosting hats, and 6 levels, Zombie Estate 2 is a frantically fun experience to share with friends!

    2017ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Ranked #6 for Imprisoned Light fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Ben and Ed - Blood Party

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Ranked #7 for Imprisoned Light fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Welcome to the Blood Party! Play together with up to 3 people and compete in deadly game shows. Customize your zombie, build your own levels, share them via Steam Workshop and die a lot.

    2018ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Zombie Party

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Ranked #8 for Imprisoned Light fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Imprisoned Light

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. Muffin Knight

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Reviewers of Imprisoned Light cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Muffin Knight is an arena based action-packed platformer with stunning visuals and a myriad of fairytale characters, each with their own unique abilities, which gain strength as you advance.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Poöf

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Reviewers of Imprisoned Light cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Poöf has been tricked by accepting a golden laying kitten. But the precious kitty makes all the greedy monsters envious. Survive waves of monsters trying to steal your revenue!Poöf vs the cursed kitty is a mix between tower defense, and platforming action, a game focused on hardcore gameplay, tight controls and choices, inspired by games...

    2013ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. TowerFall Ascension

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Reviewers of Imprisoned Light cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.

    2014ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. PAC-MAN 256

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Imprisoned Light cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Imprisoned Light.

    PAC-MAN 256 is the maze that never ends. But the Glitch is coming for you…

    2016Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Imprisoned Light.

    Reviewers of Imprisoned Light cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Imprisoned Light.

    PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!

    2022ActionAdventureCasual29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Tower Fall

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Imprisoned Light cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Tower Fall is a fun PC alternative to the board game known as "falling tower".

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Imprisoned Light on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Imprisoned Light on Steam right now. Shares Action with Imprisoned Light.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Imprisoned Light on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Imprisoned Light on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Imprisoned Light on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Imprisoned Light on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Imprisoned Light on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Imprisoned Light on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Imprisoned Light.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    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 Imprisoned Light.

    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 Imprisoned Light.

    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. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

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

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree 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 Imprisoned Light.

    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 and Adventure with Imprisoned Light.

    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. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Imprisoned Light.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Imprisoned Light

How much does Imprisoned Light cost?
Imprisoned Light is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Imprisoned Light have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Imprisoned Light supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Imprisoned Light?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Imprisoned Light are Spelunky 2, Full Metal Furies, 99Vidas.
Who developed Imprisoned Light?
Imprisoned Light was developed by imaginite Ltd.

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 Imprisoned Light.

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