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Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to FOX n FORESTS for fans of action, indie, adventure, 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 FOX n FORESTS 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, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About FOX n FORESTS: FOX n FORESTS is a 16-bit style action platformer with RPG elements! Switch seasons on the fly and wield your crossbow to unveil the mystery of the 5th season.

2018ActionIndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 69Windows · macOS · Linuxby Bonus Level Entertainment, astragon Development
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    Chasm — Steam game cover

    Chasm

    Top pick for FOX n FORESTS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Rubi: The Wayward Mira — Steam game cover

    Rubi: The Wayward Mira

    Second-strongest match for FOX n FORESTS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    A game about saving a dying planet.

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    Gato Roboto — Steam game cover

    Gato Roboto

    Third-strongest match for FOX n FORESTS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Omega Strike — Steam game cover

    Omega Strike

    Ranked #4 for FOX n FORESTS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Omega Strike is a metroidvania game with a vast, open ended world and multiple playable characters. Explore the world, learn new abilities, upgrade your weapons and defeat Doctor Omega and his mutant armies!

    2017ActionIndieAdventureDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Death's Gambit: Afterlife — Steam game cover

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    Ranked #5 for FOX n FORESTS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Infernax — Steam game cover

    Infernax

    Ranked #6 for FOX n FORESTS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    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.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Rogue Legacy — Steam game cover

    Rogue Legacy

    Ranked #7 for FOX n FORESTS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Dex — Steam game cover

    Dex

    Ranked #8 for FOX n FORESTS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗

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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    Chasm — Steam game cover

    Chasm

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Gato Roboto — Steam game cover

    Gato Roboto

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Death's Gambit: Afterlife — Steam game cover

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Infernax — Steam game cover

    Infernax

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    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.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Rogue Legacy — Steam game cover

    Rogue Legacy

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with FOX n FORESTS.

    Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about FOX n FORESTS

Does FOX n FORESTS run on Steam Deck?
FOX n FORESTS is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does FOX n FORESTS cost?
FOX n FORESTS is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to FOX n FORESTS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside FOX n FORESTS are Chasm, Rubi: The Wayward Mira, Gato Roboto.
Who developed FOX n FORESTS?
FOX n FORESTS was developed by Bonus Level Entertainment, astragon Development and published by astragon Entertainment.

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