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Games like Umineko: Golden Fantasia

If Umineko: Golden Fantasia is your kind of game, the closest matches are Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA and The Amazing Crackpots Club! — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and immersive. 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 Umineko: Golden Fantasia: The tag-team fighting game based on the original "Umineko When They Cry" series, finally released on Steam, in English and with improved rollback netplay!

2017ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby 07th Expansion
Umineko: Golden Fantasia — Steam game cover
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Players who liked Umineko: Golden Fantasia also play

Steam players who put hours into Umineko: Golden Fantasia 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. Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Top pick for Umineko: Golden Fantasia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!

    2016Action24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Umineko: Golden Fantasia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.

    2021Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Amazing Crackpots Club!

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Umineko: Golden Fantasia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    A spellslinging dueling game for up to 4 players. Choose among seven cracked mages and use their unique abilities to shoot down your opponent’s magical flask while defending yours! Destroy your friends (and loved ones) in local or online modes!

    2026ActionSportsIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Ranked #4 for Umineko: Golden Fantasia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    New playable character "Minori Amanohara" and new Arcana "Ichor" the Blood joins the battle in "Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!!"! More new characters to join in future updates!

    2017Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Ranked #5 for Umineko: Golden Fantasia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Ranked #6 for Umineko: Golden Fantasia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!

    2023Action49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Ranked #7 for Umineko: Golden Fantasia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!

    2017Action19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a challenging mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Ranked #8 for Umineko: Golden Fantasia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

    2015Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Umineko: Golden Fantasia

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. Street Fighter V

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Umineko: Golden Fantasia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.

    2016Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STEINS;GATE

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Reviewers of Umineko: Golden Fantasia cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

    2016Adventure8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Mortal Kombat 1

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Umineko: Golden Fantasia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

    2023Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Umineko: Golden Fantasia at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Umineko: Golden Fantasia on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Umineko: Golden Fantasia on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Umineko: Golden Fantasia on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Umineko: Golden Fantasia on Steam right now. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Umineko: Golden Fantasia on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Umineko: Golden Fantasia on Steam right now. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Umineko: Golden Fantasia on Steam right now. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Umineko: Golden Fantasia on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    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 Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    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 with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    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 Action and Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    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 ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    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 ↗

More from 07th Expansion

Other recommendable Steam games by 07th Expansion, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Another title from 07th Expansion, the studio behind Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

    2016Adventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.2 Watanagashi

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Another title from 07th Expansion, the studio behind Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    2015Adventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Another title from 07th Expansion, the studio behind Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    2015AdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Another title from 07th Expansion, the studio behind Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

    2017Adventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi

    WHY THIS

    Another title from 07th Expansion, the studio behind Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    2016Adventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi

    WHY THIS

    Another title from 07th Expansion, the studio behind Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    2017Adventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi

    WHY THIS

    Another title from 07th Expansion, the studio behind Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    2018Adventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Another title from 07th Expansion, the studio behind Umineko: Golden Fantasia. Shares Indie with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDDeck 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. MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.

    2021Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    New playable character "Minori Amanohara" and new Arcana "Ichor" the Blood joins the battle in "Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!!"! More new characters to join in future updates!

    2017Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Street Fighter™ 6

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a challenging mood with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

    Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

    2015Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Umineko: Golden Fantasia

Does Umineko: Golden Fantasia run on Steam Deck?
Umineko: Golden Fantasia is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Umineko: Golden Fantasia cost?
Umineko: Golden Fantasia is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Umineko: Golden Fantasia have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Umineko: Golden Fantasia supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to Umineko: Golden Fantasia?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Umineko: Golden Fantasia are Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA, The Amazing Crackpots Club!.
Who developed Umineko: Golden Fantasia?
Umineko: Golden Fantasia was developed by 07th Expansion and published by MangaGamer.

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 Umineko: Golden Fantasia.

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