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Games like The Tale of Bistun

If The Tale of Bistun is your kind of game, the closest matches are Heading Home, Rascal's Escape and Pedro's Adventures in Spanish [Learn Spanish] — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its persian mythology storytelling shines, atmospheric and immersive. 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 The Tale of Bistun: The Tale of Bistun follows an amnesiac stone-carver on his journey up the slopes of the Mount Bistun. He’ll have to battle legions of monstrous foes using fast-paced, melee combat and powerful magical abilities as he explores the real world and the mysterious place, known as the Revelations Realm.

2022ActionIndieAdventureCasual17.99 USDMetacritic 74Windowsby Black Cube Games
The Tale of Bistun — Steam game cover
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Exotic art style feels fresh and originalGorgeous art and music carry the experiencePersian mythology storytelling shinesAtmosphericImmersiveMelancholic

Players who liked The Tale of Bistun also play

Steam players who put hours into The Tale of Bistun 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. Heading Home

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Tale of Bistun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Tale of Bistun.

    Join Glyph, an orange robot on a heartfelt adventure around the world seeking safety and happiness. As Glyph traverses the globe collecting the cherished chocolat mint ice cream adored by his girlfriend, he'll realize that home is sometimes not a place but a person.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Rascal's Escape

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Tale of Bistun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Tale of Bistun.

    Rascal's Escape is a co-op adventure game to satisfy your wanderlust.Join the nimble Squirrel and the strong Bear on a wild journey. Jump, stomp, zoom through colorful cities following Rascal's clues. Travel Europe with your friends and experience nutastic moments.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual29.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Pedro's Adventures in Spanish [Learn Spanish]

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Tale of Bistun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Tale of Bistun.

    Want to improve your Spanish? Need a break from flash cards and listening exercises? Ready to put what you've already learned into practice? ¡Felicidades amigos! This is the game for you.

    2021IndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Don't open the doors!

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tale of Bistun.

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

    Claymation action adventure in an odd world of talking pumpkins, blue trees and stuff like that.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Hades

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Tale of Bistun.

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

    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 ↗
  6. Skábma™ - Snowfall

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tale of Bistun.

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

    The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Hades II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tale of Bistun.

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

    Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

    2025ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Forest Quartet

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Tale of Bistun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Tale of Bistun.

    The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.

    2022IndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Tale of Bistun at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under The Tale of Bistun on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Bistun.

    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 ~72% under The Tale of Bistun on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Tale of Bistun.

    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 ~44% under The Tale of Bistun on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Bistun.

    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 ~44% under The Tale of Bistun on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Tale of Bistun.

    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 ~44% under The Tale of Bistun on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Bistun.

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

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under The Tale of Bistun on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The Tale of Bistun.

    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 ~44% under The Tale of Bistun on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Tale of Bistun.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under The Tale of Bistun on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Tale of Bistun.

    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 and Casual with The Tale of Bistun.

    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 The Tale of Bistun.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Tale of Bistun.

    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 ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with The Tale of Bistun.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 The Tale of Bistun.

    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 ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Tale of Bistun.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Tale of Bistun

How much does The Tale of Bistun cost?
The Tale of Bistun is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Tale of Bistun?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Tale of Bistun are Heading Home, Rascal's Escape, Pedro's Adventures in Spanish [Learn Spanish].
Who developed The Tale of Bistun?
The Tale of Bistun was developed by Black Cube Games and published by IMGN.PRO.

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 The Tale of Bistun.

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