Rank 01Why this
Shares crafting with Approaching Infinity.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Approaching Infinity
- 23 games
- Updated Oct 18, 2026
Players who liked Approaching Infinity also play
The closest matches to Approaching Infinity: Caves of Qud, Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG, The Doors of Trithius, UnReal World, and Wayward. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Traditional Roguelike and Perma Death, like Approaching Infinity.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Also Traditional Roguelike and Rogue-like, like Approaching Infinity.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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Wayward
Why this: Shares permadeath toggle with Approaching Infinity.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Approaching Infinity
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- 2Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
Also Traditional Roguelike and Perma Death, like Approaching Infinity.
- 83% of 290 reviews
- 3The Doors of Trithius
Also Traditional Roguelike and Rogue-like, like Approaching Infinity.
- 95% of 641 reviews
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- 11Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
Also Perma Death and Rogue-like, like Approaching Infinity.
- 76% of 241 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: IBOL
- Price: $17.99checked Nov 1
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 95% of 606 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Artstyle evokes mid 90s desktop games
- Deep exploration system rewards curiosity
- Pay it forward progression makes death feel meaningful
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Retro
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Approaching Infinity
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.
Star Control III
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Approaching Infinity.
Star Traders: Frontiers
Why this: Shares faction politics with Approaching Infinity.
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Why this: Same retro mood as Approaching Infinity.
Transcendence
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Space, like Approaching Infinity.
NetHack: Legacy
Why this: Also Traditional Roguelike and Rogue-like, like Approaching Infinity.
Prospector
Why this: Also Space and Crafting, like Approaching Infinity.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Approaching Infinity at current Steam store prices.
Sword of the Stars: The Pit
Why this: Also Traditional Roguelike and Perma Death, like Approaching Infinity.
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
Why this: Also Perma Death and Rogue-like, like Approaching Infinity.
Star Explorers
Why this: Also Dungeon Crawler and Old School, like Approaching Infinity.
Overfall
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler, like Approaching Infinity.
About Approaching Infinity
The closest matches to Approaching Infinity: Caves of Qud, Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG, The Doors of Trithius, UnReal World, and Wayward. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Approaching Infinity is your kind of game, the closest matches are Caves of Qud, Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG and The Doors of Trithius — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and retro, and single out its away missions and commodity trading. 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.
About Approaching Infinity: Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.
Is Approaching Infinity worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 606 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $17.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 21 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Artstyle evokes mid 90s desktop games
- Deep exploration system rewards curiosity
- Pay it forward progression makes death feel meaningful
- Playable on low end hardware
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's interesting at first glance for the retro feel and expectation of some deep, detailed, story-driven gameplay. Once you get going though it just feels so empty and....hollow I guess is the best way to describe it. Nothing immersing and…”
People who play it also play: Caves of Qud, Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG, The Doors of Trithius
Frequently asked about Approaching Infinity
Can I run it?
Does Approaching Infinity run on Steam Deck?
Approaching Infinity 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 Approaching Infinity cost?
Approaching Infinity is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Approaching Infinity?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Approaching Infinity are Caves of Qud, Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG, The Doors of Trithius.
Who developed Approaching Infinity?
Approaching Infinity was developed by IBOL and published by IBOL, IBOLOGY.