Games like Dungeon Manager ZV 2
Below are 34 hand-picked alternatives to Dungeon Manager ZV 2 for fans of indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Dungeon Manager ZV 2 also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from StudioGIW, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Dungeon Manager ZV 2: Japanese megahit Dungeon Manager ZV now has a sequel! ZV2 offers a full graphical interface and more options to manage your zombies, monsters and traps. Think strategically to defend against invaders. Now with Steam Workshop you can design your dungeon and share it online.
Players who liked Dungeon Manager ZV 2 also play
Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Avaris 2: The Return of the Empress
Top pick for Dungeon Manager ZV 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Check out this battlefield management game from Japanese indie developer Studio GIW. You are the Empress fighting to take back control of the Avaris Empire. Battle by battle as you recover territory, the number of fighters grows to near epic proportions up to 36,000 individual warriors on the battlefield!
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AVICII Invector
Second-strongest match for Dungeon Manager ZV 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade and attack every beat in 25 of AVICII’s biggest hits, in this enthralling futuristic rhythm-action experience – AVICII Invector.
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Dear Esther
Third-strongest match for Dungeon Manager ZV 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Begin a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
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Puzzle Dimension
Ranked #6 for Dungeon Manager ZV 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Find solutions to 100 unique puzzles and experience the satisfaction of "Aha" moments!
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FRACT OSC
Ranked #7 for Dungeon Manager ZV 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.
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Sanctum
Ranked #8 for Dungeon Manager ZV 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dungeon Manager ZV 2 at current Steam store prices.
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POSTAL 2
Priced ~83% under Dungeon Manager ZV 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
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?
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Buckshot Roulette
Priced ~50% under Dungeon Manager ZV 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
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The Test
Priced ~67% under Dungeon Manager ZV 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
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?
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Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
Priced ~75% under Dungeon Manager ZV 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
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.
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Blood and Bacon
Priced ~83% under Dungeon Manager ZV 2 on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
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.
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Priced ~50% under Dungeon Manager ZV 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
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!
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Super Hexagon
Priced ~50% under Dungeon Manager ZV 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
Priced ~67% under Dungeon Manager ZV 2 on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
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.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
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.
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Ultimate Custom Night
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
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Bongo Cat
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
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?
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ENA: Dream BBQ
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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Indigo Park: Chapter 1
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
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.
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The Looker
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Narrow it down
Head-to-head comparisons
More from StudioGIW
Other recommendable Steam games by StudioGIW, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Dungeon Manager ZV
Another title from StudioGIW, the studio behind Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.
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Avaris 2: The Return of the Empress
Another title from StudioGIW, the studio behind Dungeon Manager ZV 2. Shares Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Check out this battlefield management game from Japanese indie developer Studio GIW. You are the Empress fighting to take back control of the Avaris Empire. Battle by battle as you recover territory, the number of fighters grows to near epic proportions up to 36,000 individual warriors on the battlefield!
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Dungeon Manager ZV: Resurrection
Another title from StudioGIW, the studio behind Dungeon Manager ZV 2. Shares Indie with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
The Heroes are coming to raid your Dungeon and its up to you to make sure they find it challenging. Design your own dungeon and fill it with Monsters, Traps and Treasure!
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ALVAROK
Another title from StudioGIW, the studio behind Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Japanese Indie developer StudioGIW is back with ALVAROK, a fun and easy-to-play Tactical Defense game. Play locally with friends or hone your skills against the computer with its built-in deep learning AI system. Adapt and strategize, utilize your various troops to defend and attack simultaneously.
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VasterClaws 3:Dragon slayer of the God world
Another title from StudioGIW, the studio behind Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Defeat the God-devouring Dragon in this deceptively simple squad building game! Designed from the ground up for low power consumption, low temp, zero load time gaming. The game text has been fully translated into English.
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VAZIAL SAGA XX
Another title from StudioGIW, the studio behind Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Brainwash the fools, exploit taxes, strengthen your armaments, prosper your descendants, and conquer the world!
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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Dear Esther
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Dungeon Manager ZV 2.
Begin a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
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Frequently asked about Dungeon Manager ZV 2
- How much does Dungeon Manager ZV 2 cost?
- Dungeon Manager ZV 2 is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Dungeon Manager ZV 2?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dungeon Manager ZV 2 are Avaris 2: The Return of the Empress, AVICII Invector, Dear Esther.
- Who developed Dungeon Manager ZV 2?
- Dungeon Manager ZV 2 was developed by StudioGIW and published by Zoo Corporation.
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