Rank 01Games like The Vagrant
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to The Vagrant: Bladed fury, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Minoria, Salt and Sanctuary, and Afterimage. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: O.T.K Games
- Price: $3.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 89% of 1,701 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Boss rush mode tests endurance
- Combat feels dynamic despite simplicity
- Story has surprising emotional weight
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
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Minoria
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Salt and Sanctuary
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About The Vagrant
The closest matches to The Vagrant: Bladed fury, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Minoria, Salt and Sanctuary, and Afterimage. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Vagrant is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bladed fury, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Minoria — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its boss rush and crafting. 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.
The Vagrant is an action and adventure game from 2018. Moment-to-moment play centers on boss rush, crafting, resource farming, and rune warrior magic. It offers a challenging difficulty and a medium-length campaign. It is a single-player experience suited to longer single sittings. It sells for $0.79 USD on Steam. Steam reviews sit at 89% positive across 1,701 reviews. It carries a Verified rating on Steam Deck. Reviewers characterize the feel as atmospheric and dark. It comes from developer O.T.K Games, published by Thermite Games.
About The Vagrant: Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Is The Vagrant worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 1,701 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $3.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Boss rush mode tests endurance
- Combat feels dynamic despite simplicity
- Story has surprising emotional weight
- Upgrade tree offers meaningful progression choices
People who play it also play: Bladed fury, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Minoria
Frequently asked about The Vagrant
Can I run it?
Is The Vagrant verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Vagrant is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Vagrant cost?
The Vagrant is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Vagrant?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Vagrant are Bladed fury, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Minoria.
Who developed The Vagrant?
The Vagrant was developed by O.T.K Games and published by Thermite Games.