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Games like Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1

If Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Heroines of Swords & Spells, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands and Crystal Project — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its characters are instantly memorable, humor never feels forced and comedic. 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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1: Get a castle, recruit friends and try to restore the peace in the Bestann Federation while spreading chaos to most places you step on in this turn-based comedy JRPG.

2023StrategyIndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDWindowsby House of Pandas
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 — Steam game cover
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Characters are instantly memorableCombat rewards tactical weakness exploitationHumor never feels forcedComedicFunnyNostalgic

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Steam players who put hours into Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 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. Heroines of Swords & Spells

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Top pick for Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.

    2020IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Second-strongest match for Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    The party-based RPG where you kick down doors and fight with music as a 3-piece band of idiots.

    2023IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Crystal Project

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Third-strongest match for Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 封神榜2022

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Ranked #4 for Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    This game takes Nezha, Xiaolongnv, Yang Jian and Jiang Taigong as the protagonists. It tells the legendary story of the protagonists going to various places to adventure, and finally to Chaoge City to destroy the three demons and defeat King Zhou.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Echo Generation: Midnight Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Ranked #5 for Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Lead a gang of kids to uncover spooky mysteries, battle creatures, and explore the supernatural side of your hometown in Echo Generation, a turn-based adventure set in the 90s.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Ranked #6 for Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Metaphor: ReFantazio

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. ONE PIECE ODYSSEY

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Ranked #8 for Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    A brand new RPG set in the world of the popular anime, ONE PIECE! Play as members of the Straw Hat Crew in a fantastic adventure set in the ONE PIECE world!

    2023ActionAdventureRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1

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. Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Reviewers of Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Episode 1 is now FREE - for a limited time! In Minecraft: Story Mode, playing as either a male or female hero named 'Jesse,' you’ll embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond.

    2015AdventureDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.

    2019RPG17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. FINAL FANTASY

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Reviewers of Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

    2021RPG7.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Minecraft Legends

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Reviewers of Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 ↗
  5. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Reviewers of Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!

    2025RPG49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

    2023RPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 ↗
  6. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 Indie with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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 Indie and Adventure with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    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. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    The party-based RPG where you kick down doors and fight with music as a 3-piece band of idiots.

    2023IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Crystal Project

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1.

    Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1

How much does Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 cost?
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 are Heroines of Swords & Spells, Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands, Crystal Project.
Who developed Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1?
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1 was developed by House of Pandas.

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