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Games like 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition

If 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are 9th Dawn II, Torchlight II and CrossCode — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its exploration heavy design, gear upgrades matter and atmospheric. 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 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition: Explore the huge open world of Montelorne, full of hidden locations, a huge variety of vicious monsters and incredible massive loot!

2017ActionIndieAdventureRPG2.99 USDWindowsby Valorware
9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition — Steam game cover
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  1. 9th Dawn II

    WHY THIS

    Shares dungeon crawling and an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Top pick for 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!

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  2. Torchlight II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Second-strongest match for 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

    2012ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. CrossCode

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Third-strongest match for 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Hyper Light Drifter

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Ranked #4 for 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Orcs Must Die! 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Ranked #5 for 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.

    2012ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Infernax

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Ranked #6 for 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    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 ↗
  7. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Ranked #7 for 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    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 ↗
  8. Full Metal Furies

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Ranked #8 for 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

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Reviewers mention these as similar to 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition

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  1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration and a nostalgic mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    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 ↗
  2. 9th Dawn II

    WHY THIS

    Shares dungeon crawling and an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

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  3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration and an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.

    2016RPG39.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. 9th Dawn III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

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  5. Ultimaze

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Ultimaze is a tile-based puzzle game about navigating small labyrinths.

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  6. Arcis Ultima

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Player finds himself in the war between human race and the invading creatures. You must train yourself, get the very best equipment, recall your past and help human efforts. Otherwise; as the time passes, you may find yourself in a hopeless situation.

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  7. Diablo® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares dungeon crawling and an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

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    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

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Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

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    Priced ~67% under 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

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    Priced ~50% under 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

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    Priced ~67% under 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. shapez

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    Priced ~67% under 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition on Steam right now. Shares Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    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 ↗
  2. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

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  5. Tails Noir: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

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  7. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

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More from Valorware

Other recommendable Steam games by Valorware, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. 9th Dawn Remake

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition. Shares Action and Adventure with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in single-player or online/local co-op, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!

    2024ActionAdventureRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. 9th Dawn III

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a massive open world RPG/dungeon crawler packed full of content – featuring more than 270 monsters to fight and capture, a fun card game with 180 cards to collect, and over 1,400 unique items to hoard!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. 9th Dawn II

    WHY THIS

    Shares dungeon crawling and an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Throne Quest Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Shares dungeon crawling and an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Throne Quest is a language-less, seem-less open-world Action Role Playing Game (ARPG). Fast-paced ranged combat with over 90 types of monsters and over 150 unique weapons & armor to collect. Level-up and train your class-skills to become an epic champion with one quest- to claim the Throne.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Pinku Kult Hex Mortis

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition. Shares Indie and Adventure with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Welcome to RAZORE CITY – a desolate, grim metropolis with one big problem: DEMONS. Control your own Razore City denizen as you investigate bizarre happenings around the city and track down the mastermind behind it all in this narrative-based RPG!

    2022IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Flewfie's Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side-scrolling adventure! Zap, beam, and fly your way through unique worlds and put an end to Uzzu’s chaos!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Valkyrie Champions

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Team up with up to 4 online players and defeat hordes of monsters in this action based looter-shooter! Unlock powerful tiers of weapons and equipment to develop your character into an unstoppable champion!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Fox Hare Disaster: Chapter One

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Valorware, the studio behind 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition. Shares Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Prepare to explore an abandoned mall from the 90’s in this first-person, psychological horror! Tackle puzzles and come face to face with the haunting creatures that lurk inside. Will you be able to make it out alive, or will you suffer the same fate as those who came before you…?

    2024IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Hyper Light Drifter

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Infernax

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    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 ↗
  3. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition

How much does 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition cost?
9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition are 9th Dawn II, Torchlight II, CrossCode.
Who developed 9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition?
9th Dawn Classic - Clunky controls edition was developed by Valorware.

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