Games like The Vagrant
If The Vagrant is your kind of game, the closest matches are Minoria, Bladed fury and DEAD OR SCHOOL — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark 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.
Get personalized picks →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?
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Minoria
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Vagrant.
Top pick for The Vagrant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
Bladed fury
WHY THIS
Shares boss rush and an atmospheric mood with The Vagrant.
Second-strongest match for The Vagrant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.
DEAD OR SCHOOL
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for The Vagrant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!
Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
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Ranked #4 for The Vagrant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Vagrant.
Ranked #5 for The Vagrant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with The Vagrant.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Bayonetta
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The Vagrant.
Ranked #6 for The Vagrant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with The Vagrant.
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
X-Blades
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for The Vagrant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with The Vagrant.
In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.
Dust: An Elysian Tail
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for The Vagrant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
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Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Vagrant.
Reviewers of The Vagrant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Vagrant.
Reviewers of The Vagrant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with The Vagrant.
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
Demon's Soulbound
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Reviewers of The Vagrant cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with The Vagrant.
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Vagrant.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with The Vagrant.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Vagrant.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Vagrant.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
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.
missed messages.
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Vagrant.
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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.
Minoria
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Vagrant.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
Bayonetta
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The Vagrant.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with The Vagrant.
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Dust: An Elysian Tail
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The Vagrant.
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Frequently asked about The Vagrant
- 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 0.79 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 Minoria, Bladed fury, DEAD OR SCHOOL.
- Who developed The Vagrant?
- The Vagrant was developed by O.T.K Games and published by Thermite Games.
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