Games like Vaporum
If Vaporum is your kind of game, the closest matches are Vaporum: Lockdown, Dungeons of the Amber Griffin and Crypts Of Carith — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and mysterious. 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 Vaporum: Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
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Vaporum: Lockdown
WHY THIS
Shares grid based movement and an atmospheric mood with Vaporum.
Top pick for Vaporum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
Dungeons of the Amber Griffin
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Vaporum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Play as a group of daredevils who explore the world of dark fantasy in search of fame, amber and gold. Experience the classic mechanics of the iconic ‘90s Dungeon Crawlers with a new twist. Solve the mystery of the ghost that haunted the ruins and discover a bestiary based on Kashubian beliefs.
Crypts Of Carith
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Vaporum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vaporum.
Create a party of up to six custom adventurers and descend into the dangerous Crypts of Carith. Explore sewers, forgotten cellars, and ancient tombs, battle deadly creatures, and uncover powerful loot in this classic party-based dungeon crawling RPG built on a familiar D20 system.
Operencia: The Stolen Sun
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Vaporum.
Ranked #4 for Vaporum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Operencia: The Stolen Sun embraces everything you love about classic first-person dungeon-crawlers, enhancing the old-school turn-based RPG experience with modern sensibilities. Guide a team of memorable characters through a world inspired by Central European mythology.
Dark Dragonkin
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Vaporum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Survive this retro-styled, RPG adventure as you guide your party through treacherous dungeons where each member’s unique skill is needed to survive.
Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Vaporum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Vaporum.
Ranked #7 for Vaporum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Vaporum.
Ranked #8 for Vaporum fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Vaporum
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Portal
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Vaporum cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Vaporum.
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
The Talos Principle
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Vaporum.
Reviewers of Vaporum cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
Legend of Grimrock
WHY THIS
Shares grid based movement, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Vaporum.
Reviewers of Vaporum cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vaporum.
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Legend of Grimrock 2
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Vaporum.
Reviewers of Vaporum cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vaporum.
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
DOOM
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Vaporum cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Vaporum.
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
Oh, Dungeon Master
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Vaporum cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Oh, Dungeon Master is a dungeon simulator, with elements of a roguelike game. Explore the intricate underground mazes and dense forests to exterminate monsters and find all the pictures!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Vaporum at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Vaporum on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Vaporum.
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 Vaporum on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Vaporum on Steam right now. Shares Action with Vaporum.
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 Vaporum on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Vaporum on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Vaporum.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vaporum.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Vaporum.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Vaporum.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vaporum.
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.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Paper Lily - Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vaporum.
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Fatbot Games, s. r. o., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Vaporum: Lockdown
WHY THIS
Shares grid based movement and an atmospheric mood with Vaporum.
Another title from Fatbot Games, s. r. o., the studio behind Vaporum. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
Gravelord
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Vaporum.
Another title from Fatbot Games, s. r. o., the studio behind Vaporum. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!
Hordelord
WHY THIS
Another title from Fatbot Games, s. r. o., the studio behind Vaporum. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Hi-octane arena shooter where you face waves of nasty enemies. Use destructive weapons and high mobility to secure your spot on global leaderboards. Expect tight gunplay, satisfying kills, and meaningful upgrades.
Frequently asked about Vaporum
- Does Vaporum run on Steam Deck?
- Vaporum 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 Vaporum cost?
- Vaporum is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Vaporum?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Vaporum are Vaporum: Lockdown, Dungeons of the Amber Griffin, Crypts Of Carith.
- Who developed Vaporum?
- Vaporum was developed by Fatbot Games, s. r. o..
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