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Games like Deep Sixed

If Deep Sixed is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shortest Trip to Earth, Battlevoid: Harbinger and No Ticket Back: Craft, Survive & Escape — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its frantic multitasking matters, manual becomes your lifeline and contemplative. 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 Deep Sixed: Deep Sixed is a roguelike space sim that will force you to use strategy, ingenuity and duct tape to keep your ship (and your skull) in one piece as you risk exploring a mysterious nebula protected by dangerous alien creatures.

2018ActionStrategyIndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby LRDGames, Inc.
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Players who liked Deep Sixed also play

Steam players who put hours into Deep Sixed 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. Shortest Trip to Earth

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Deep Sixed.

    Top pick for Deep Sixed fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Deep Sixed.

    Shortest Trip to Earth is a roguelike spaceship simulator focused on exploration, ship management and tactical battles. Embark on a perilous journey across the universe with nuclear missiles, armed crew and a cat.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie25.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Battlevoid: Harbinger

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Deep Sixed.

    Second-strongest match for Deep Sixed fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Deep Sixed.

    Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. No Ticket Back: Craft, Survive & Escape

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Deep Sixed fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Deep Sixed.

    As the brave crew sets course for the Red Planet, their mission takes a terrifying turn. In the vast emptiness of space, their once-proud vessel becomes a haunted nightmare. Can they survive the horrors that await them in the darkness and escape or will they succumb before completing their mission?

    2025ActionStrategyAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Supernova Tactics

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Deep Sixed.

    Ranked #4 for Deep Sixed fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Deep Sixed.

    Customize your army with different traits and items. Unlock permanent upgrades to go deeper in this survival Auto-Battler/Roguelite hybrid!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition

    WHY THIS

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

    Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Last Star

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Deep Sixed fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Deep Sixed.

    Last Star is a space shooter roguelite with tower defense elements. Pilot a spaceship to protect your solar core from endless waves of alien invaders. Upgrade both your core and spaceship to become unstoppable. Execute tactical counterattacks against alien motherships to slow down the invasion.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. FALL

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Deep Sixed.

    Ranked #7 for Deep Sixed fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Deep Sixed.

    In the past, the world was almost invaded by zombies.You will play the commander of the remaining survivor camp, searching for hope for the last surviving companions, forming and assigning your special police squad to explore this post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. ASHER Descent

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Deep Sixed fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Deep Sixed.

    Go down. Get stronger. Come back alive. Mine the mountain. Defend your shuttle. Adapt or get overrun.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Deep Sixed on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Deep Sixed.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Deep Sixed on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Deep Sixed.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Deep Sixed on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Deep Sixed.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Deep Sixed on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Deep Sixed.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Deep Sixed on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Deep Sixed.

    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.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Deep Sixed on Steam right now. Shares Action with Deep Sixed.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Deep Sixed on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Deep Sixed.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Deep Sixed on Steam right now. Shares Action with Deep Sixed.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Deep Sixed.

    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 ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Deep Sixed.

    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 ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  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 and Simulation with Deep Sixed.

    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 Deep Sixed.

    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. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from LRDGames, Inc.

Other recommendable Steam games by LRDGames, Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Rogue State Revolution

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Deep Sixed.

    Another title from LRDGames, Inc., the studio behind Deep Sixed. Shares Strategy and Indie with Deep Sixed.

    Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation12.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Precipice

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Deep Sixed.

    Another title from LRDGames, Inc., the studio behind Deep Sixed. Shares Strategy and Indie with Deep Sixed.

    A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Rogue State

    WHY THIS

    Another title from LRDGames, Inc., the studio behind Deep Sixed. Shares Strategy and Indie with Deep Sixed.

    Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.

    2015StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Deep Sixed

How much does Deep Sixed cost?
Deep Sixed is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Deep Sixed?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Deep Sixed are Shortest Trip to Earth, Battlevoid: Harbinger, No Ticket Back: Craft, Survive & Escape.
Who developed Deep Sixed?
Deep Sixed was developed by LRDGames, Inc..

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