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Games like - Arcane Raise -

If - Arcane Raise - is your kind of game, the closest matches are Fantasy Heroes, World of Islands and Witch of Ice Kingdom Ⅱ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its bleak, challenging and dark. 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 - Arcane Raise -: Arcane Raise is a role-playing video game franchise, wherein a group of resurrected hunters known as Shades, fight alongside humans against monsters in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by an infestation. Do you have what it takes to survive this hostile land?

2017StrategyIndieAdventureRPGCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Arcane Raise
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Achievements unlock in under a minuteBlack background is the sole selling pointGameplay is purely boilerplate grindingBleakChallengingDark

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Steam players who put hours into - Arcane Raise - 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. Fantasy Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for - Arcane Raise - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with - Arcane Raise -.

    Fantasy Heroes follows the adventures of Tristan, a knight of the kingdom of Kayzerhart, and Melanie, his chance buddy. Soon both are engulfed in a massive conflict that could very well threaten the whole world.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. World of Islands

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for - Arcane Raise - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with - Arcane Raise -.

    Embark on a grand adventure in World of Islands, an open-world RPG where your choices shape the game and give you a unique experience. Explore diverse islands, engage in dynamic combat, and uncover ancient secrets.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Witch of Ice Kingdom Ⅱ

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with - Arcane Raise -.

    Third-strongest match for - Arcane Raise - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with - Arcane Raise -.

    The Exlester Continent had once been a beautiful land. But it was destroyed ruthlessly by a war between witches. At last a hero of the Archangel decedent put the war to an end by sealing the power of those witches. But it was too late, By the mighty magic, The beautiful Exlester Continent Was into the winter forever.

    2017ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Adventure of Magical Girl

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for - Arcane Raise - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with - Arcane Raise -.

    Magical Girl + JRPG! The mercenaries Kaim and Asal are unable to get used to the court life, so they give up their lordship and continue to wander around, living by eating grass as mercenaries. But their boring routine is broken again. They would meet the three students from the magic academy.

    2018IndieAdventureRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. 猎魔者战纪

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with - Arcane Raise -.

    Ranked #5 for - Arcane Raise - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with - Arcane Raise -.

    这是一款轻松休闲的角色扮演游戏,和米娅一起冒险,发现深藏在王国深处的秘密。

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. 浮世万千之前世今生

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with - Arcane Raise -.

    Ranked #6 for - Arcane Raise - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with - Arcane Raise -.

    "Floating world before the world this life" is an independent stand-alone game, this game is floating world myriad game series in the second.The game is a full-length xiuxian novel stream game, using the traditional turn-based combat system.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure10.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Labyronia RPG

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with - Arcane Raise -.

    Ranked #7 for - Arcane Raise - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with - Arcane Raise -.

    Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Defenders of Tetsoidea Academy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for - Arcane Raise - fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with - Arcane Raise -.

    A virtual reality game in the sense that the reality is virtual, and the virtual is an RPG game about some teenagers in a "magic academy" setting. It's a game that I like, and it's free in terms of currency units. Close your eyes and let the experience envelop you! But open them occasionally too.

    2017ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below - Arcane Raise - at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under - Arcane Raise - on Steam right now. Shares Indie with - Arcane Raise -.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under - Arcane Raise - on Steam right now. Shares Casual with - Arcane Raise -.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under - Arcane Raise - on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with - Arcane Raise -.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under - Arcane Raise - on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with - Arcane Raise -.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under - Arcane Raise - on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with - Arcane Raise -.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under - Arcane Raise - on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with - Arcane Raise -.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under - Arcane Raise - on Steam right now. Shares Indie with - Arcane Raise -.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under - Arcane Raise - on Steam right now. Shares Indie with - Arcane Raise -.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with - Arcane Raise -.

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with - Arcane Raise -.

    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 ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with - Arcane Raise -.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with - Arcane Raise -.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with - Arcane Raise -.

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    2015AdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about - Arcane Raise -

Does - Arcane Raise - run on Steam Deck?
- Arcane Raise - 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 - Arcane Raise - cost?
- Arcane Raise - is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to - Arcane Raise -?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside - Arcane Raise - are Fantasy Heroes, World of Islands, Witch of Ice Kingdom Ⅱ.
Who developed - Arcane Raise -?
- Arcane Raise - was developed by Arcane Raise and published by WAX Publishing.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on - Arcane Raise -.

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