Games like Axiom Verge 2
If Axiom Verge 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Axiom Verge, DOOMBLADE and Bushiden — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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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Steam players who put hours into Axiom Verge 2 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.
Axiom Verge
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Top pick for Axiom Verge 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
DOOMBLADE
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Second-strongest match for Axiom Verge 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
Bushiden
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Axiom Verge 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Your sister has vanished and rumors swirl that Gaoh has been resurrected with an evil army at his command. Explore for cybernetic upgrades until you are powerful enough to defeat the diabolic Gaoh and his cybergenetic army once and for all in this futuristic, action platformer!
Transiruby
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Ranked #4 for Axiom Verge 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Axiom Verge 2.
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Foregone
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Ranked #5 for Axiom Verge 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Timespinner
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Ranked #6 for Axiom Verge 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Ghost Song
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Ranked #7 for Axiom Verge 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Moonscars
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Ranked #8 for Axiom Verge 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Axiom Verge 2
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Metroidvania Maker
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Axiom Verge 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
Starbound
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Reviewers of Axiom Verge 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Reviewers of Axiom Verge 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Axiom Verge 2.
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
Axiom Verge
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Reviewers of Axiom Verge 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Axiom Verge 2 at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Axiom Verge 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
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 Axiom Verge 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Axiom Verge 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Axiom Verge 2.
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 Axiom Verge 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Axiom Verge 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Axiom Verge 2.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
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.
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 Axiom Verge 2.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
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 Axiom Verge 2.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Axiom Verge 2.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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 Axiom Verge 2.
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.
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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Head-to-head comparisons
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Axiom Verge
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Transiruby
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Axiom Verge 2.
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Foregone
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Timespinner
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Ghost Song
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Axiom Verge 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Frequently asked about Axiom Verge 2
- Is Axiom Verge 2 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Axiom Verge 2 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 Axiom Verge 2 cost?
- Axiom Verge 2 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Axiom Verge 2?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Axiom Verge 2 are Axiom Verge, DOOMBLADE, Bushiden.
- Who developed Axiom Verge 2?
- Axiom Verge 2 was developed by Thomas Happ Games LLC.
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