Games like Valfaris
If Valfaris is your kind of game, the closest matches are Valfaris: Mecha Therion, Slain: Back from Hell and Gun Rage — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its dark, hypnotic and intense. 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 →About Valfaris: Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
Players who liked Valfaris also play
Steam players who put hours into Valfaris 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.
Valfaris: Mecha Therion
WHY THIS
Shares a hypnotic mood with Valfaris.
Top pick for Valfaris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
Slain: Back from Hell
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Valfaris.
Second-strongest match for Valfaris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Gun Rage
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Valfaris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Gun Rage is an old-school, fast-paced, side-scrolling run and gun, with 16-bit era graphics, inspired by greatest classic games of the genre.
HUNTDOWN
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Valfaris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Valfaris.
Ranked #5 for Valfaris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
BUTCHER
WHY THIS
Shares a hypnotic mood with Valfaris.
Ranked #6 for Valfaris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Infernax
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Valfaris.
Ranked #7 for Valfaris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Valfaris.
Ranked #8 for Valfaris fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Valfaris
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SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Valfaris cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Valfaris.
SEGA’s collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics!
Contrast
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Valfaris cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Valfaris.
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.
METAL SLUG
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Valfaris.
Reviewers of Valfaris cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Valfaris.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Chip's Challenge (Amiga/C64/Lynx/Mega Drive/SNES/Spectrum)
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Valfaris cross-mention this title as a similar play.
The classic brain-twisting grid-based puzzle game returns in this collection, including the original 1989 Atari Lynx version, three classic ports, and two brand new Sega Mega Drive and SNES ports. Help Chip impress Melinda the Mental Marvel by beating her 140+ tough challenges.
SAW: Genesis
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Valfaris cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Valfaris.
A century before Jigsaw, survival demanded sacrifice. Experience the thrilling world of SAW first-hand in a new 3v1 multi-player horror game where three Accused must work together to escape a maze of traps, while one Judge orchestrates their rehabilitation.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Valfaris at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Valfaris on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Valfaris.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Valfaris on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Valfaris on Steam right now. Shares Action with Valfaris.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Valfaris on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Valfaris on Steam right now. Shares Action with Valfaris.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Valfaris.
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
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Valfaris.
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
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Valfaris.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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 Valfaris.
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.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Valfaris.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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More from Steel Mantis
Other recommendable Steam games by Steel Mantis, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Slain: Back from Hell
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Valfaris.
Another title from Steel Mantis, the studio behind Valfaris. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Valfaris: Mecha Therion
WHY THIS
Shares a hypnotic mood with Valfaris.
Another title from Steel Mantis, the studio behind Valfaris. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
Slain 2: The Beast Within
WHY THIS
Another title from Steel Mantis, the studio behind Valfaris. Shares Action with Valfaris.
A brutal gothic hack-and-slash where steel and savagery collide. As Prince Akran, wield the sentient blade Bathoryn, embrace your werewolf fury, and battle through a dying world against the forces of Vroll. The quest begins now.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Valfaris: Mecha Therion
WHY THIS
Shares a hypnotic mood with Valfaris.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
HUNTDOWN
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Valfaris.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Infernax
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Valfaris.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Valfaris.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Frequently asked about Valfaris
- Is Valfaris verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Valfaris 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 Valfaris cost?
- Valfaris is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Valfaris?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Valfaris are Valfaris: Mecha Therion, Slain: Back from Hell, Gun Rage.
- Who developed Valfaris?
- Valfaris was developed by Steel Mantis and published by Silver Lining Interactive.
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