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Games like UnderMine

If UnderMine is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sparklite, UnderMine 2 and Heroes of Hammerwatch — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its polished combat and movement, 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.

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UnderMine is an action-adventure roguelite developed and published by Thorium, released in 2020 at $19.99. Players explore procedural dungeons using pickaxe-based combat, managing resources while discovering relics that can be fused together for strategic depth. Reviewers note the pixel art style carries retro charm, and the mysterious setting creates a whimsical atmosphere. The game features an ascension system, pet synergies, and numerous secret rooms containing recipes that expand build possibilities. A distinctive mechanic involves hovering over holes to control enemies. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 90% positive rating from over 4,300 Steam reviews, offering a long challenging experience for solo players.

About UnderMine: An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

2020ActionIndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 79Windows · macOS · Linuxby Thorium
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Players who liked UnderMine also play

Steam players who put hours into UnderMine 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. Sparklite

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with UnderMine.

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

    Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. UnderMine 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with UnderMine.

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

    Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Heroes of Hammerwatch

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with UnderMine.

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

    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

    2018ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Neon Abyss

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation with UnderMine.

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

    Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Hand of Fate 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a mysterious mood with UnderMine.

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

    A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!

    2017ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Moonlighter

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with UnderMine.

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

    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.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Streets of Rogue

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with UnderMine.

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

    Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with UnderMine.

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

    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?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to UnderMine

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. The Binding of Isaac

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with UnderMine.

    Reviewers of UnderMine cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with UnderMine.

    Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with UnderMine.

    Reviewers of UnderMine cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with UnderMine.

    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?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Hades

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of UnderMine cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with UnderMine.

    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.

    2020ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Hammerwatch

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with UnderMine.

    Reviewers of UnderMine cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with UnderMine.

    A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Rogue Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with UnderMine.

    Reviewers of UnderMine cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with UnderMine.

    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 ↗
  6. Minecraft Legends

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with UnderMine.

    Reviewers of UnderMine cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with UnderMine.

    Discover the mysteries of Minecraft Legends, a new action strategy game. Explore a gentle land of rich resources and lush biomes on the brink of destruction. The ravaging piglins have arrived, and it’s up to you to inspire your allies and lead them in strategic battles to save the Overworld!

    2023ActionStrategy39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with UnderMine.

    Reviewers of UnderMine cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with UnderMine.

    EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

    2011RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with UnderMine.

    Reviewers of UnderMine cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with UnderMine.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with UnderMine.

    Priced ~50% under UnderMine on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with UnderMine.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under UnderMine on Steam right now. Shares Indie with UnderMine.

    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.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under UnderMine on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with UnderMine.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under UnderMine on Steam right now. Shares Action with UnderMine.

    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.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under UnderMine on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with UnderMine.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under UnderMine on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with UnderMine.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under UnderMine on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with UnderMine.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under UnderMine on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with UnderMine.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 with UnderMine.

    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 Action and Adventure with UnderMine.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with UnderMine.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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 UnderMine.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. 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 UnderMine.

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. UnderMine 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with UnderMine.

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

    Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Neon Abyss

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation with UnderMine.

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

    Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Hand of Fate 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a mysterious mood with UnderMine.

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

    A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!

    2017ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Moonlighter

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with UnderMine.

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

    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.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with UnderMine.

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

    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?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about UnderMine

Is UnderMine verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — UnderMine 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 UnderMine cost?
UnderMine is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to UnderMine?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside UnderMine are Sparklite, UnderMine 2, Heroes of Hammerwatch.
Who developed UnderMine?
UnderMine was developed by Thorium.

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 UnderMine.

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