Games like Moonlighter
If Moonlighter is your kind of game, the closest matches are Children of Morta, Moon Hunters and Heroes of Hammerwatch II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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 →Moonlighter (2018) is an action RPG dungeon crawler from Digital Sun that blends hack-and-slash exploration with shop management simulation. Players descend into procedurally generated dungeons to collect loot, then return to their shop to sell those goods while managing inventory risk and dynamic pricing. Reviewers and players highlight how the dual-loop progression creates a uniquely addictive rhythm where dungeon loot directly fuels shop upgrades, and the dynamic pricing system reacts to customer reactions. The pixel art aesthetic stands out as whimsical, and boss introductions are cited as cinematic highlights. Players describe the overall experience as atmospheric, challenging, and contemplative. Available on Steam for $19.99 USD and verified on Steam Deck, it offers a normal difficulty curve suited for short burst sessions with a medium-length campaign. The game holds an 80% positive rating from 7135 Steam reviews.
About Moonlighter: Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Players who liked Moonlighter also play
Steam players who put hours into Moonlighter 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.
Children of Morta
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Top pick for Moonlighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Moon Hunters
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Second-strongest match for Moonlighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Moonlighter.
Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?
Heroes of Hammerwatch II
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Moonlighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
MISTROGUE: Mist and the Living Dungeons
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Ranked #4 for Moonlighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
MISTROGUE is a "Mystery Dungeon" style real-time action JRPG. Explore an ever-changing "Living Dungeon". Fight through the monster hordes and gimmicks with your own skill builds while paving your path with "Maze Stone"!
Skeletal Avenger
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Ranked #5 for Moonlighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.
Wizard of Legend
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Moonlighter.
Ranked #6 for Moonlighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur
WHY THIS
Shares procedural dungeons and an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Ranked #7 for Moonlighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Moonlighter.
Step into the greaves of King Arthur in this fantasy action roguelite and wield the Broken Excalibur in a quest to rescue the scattered citizens of Camelot, vanquish the calamitous Void Giant, and escape from the Astral Dimension once and for all.
Dungeon Souls
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Moonlighter.
Ranked #8 for Moonlighter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
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Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
WHY THIS
Shares shop management with Moonlighter.
Reviewers of Moonlighter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Moonlighter.
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Moonlighter.
Reviewers of Moonlighter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Moonlighter.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
The Binding of Isaac
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Moonlighter.
Reviewers of Moonlighter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
Merchant
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Moonlighter.
Reviewers of Moonlighter cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Merchant blends traditional RPG systems and tycoon style mechanics. No gems, no consumables, all purchases are DLC! Great for second screen gaming! Merchant reimagines the classic RPG experience from the perspective of a Merchant. Hire Heroes and Crafters to do your bidding for you.
Rogue Legacy
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Moonlighter.
Reviewers of Moonlighter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
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.
Hades
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Moonlighter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Nuclear Throne
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Moonlighter cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Reviewers of Moonlighter cross-mention this title as a similar play.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Moonlighter at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Moonlighter on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Moonlighter.
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 ~50% under Moonlighter on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Moonlighter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Moonlighter.
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 ~50% under Moonlighter on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Moonlighter on Steam right now. Shares Action with Moonlighter.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Moonlighter.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
NGU IDLE
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Moonlighter.
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!
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Moonlighter.
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.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Moonlighter.
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.
![UNBEATABLE [white label] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1290490/header.jpg?t=1736770503)
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More from Digital Sun
Other recommendable Steam games by Digital Sun, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Cataclismo
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Another title from Digital Sun, the studio behind Moonlighter.
Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Another title from Digital Sun, the studio behind Moonlighter. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
From Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker is an action RPG in the League of Legends universe. Play as Sylas, a mage now freed from years in captivity. Wield the chains that once bound you and liberate Demacia from the Mageseekers' tyranny.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
WHY THIS
Shares shop management and an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Another title from Digital Sun, the studio behind Moonlighter. Shares Action and Adventure with Moonlighter.
Live the double life of a fearless adventurer and a crafty merchant! Dive into vibrant dimensions brimming with shiny loot and pesky enemies. Grow your shop, tinker with weapons and gadgets, as well as make your mark among a ragtag community of castaways.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Children of Morta
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Skeletal Avenger
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.
Wizard of Legend
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Moonlighter.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Moonlighter.
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur
WHY THIS
Shares procedural dungeons and an atmospheric mood with Moonlighter.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Moonlighter.
Step into the greaves of King Arthur in this fantasy action roguelite and wield the Broken Excalibur in a quest to rescue the scattered citizens of Camelot, vanquish the calamitous Void Giant, and escape from the Astral Dimension once and for all.
Frequently asked about Moonlighter
- Is Moonlighter verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Moonlighter 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 Moonlighter cost?
- Moonlighter is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Moonlighter?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Moonlighter are Children of Morta, Moon Hunters, Heroes of Hammerwatch II.
- Who developed Moonlighter?
- Moonlighter was developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 bit studios.
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 Moonlighter.
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