Rank 01Games like Inkulinati
- 27 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Players who liked Inkulinati also play
The closest matches to Inkulinati: Wildfrost, Banners of Ruin, Inkbound, Floppy Knights, and Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares tactical positioning with Inkulinati.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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Floppy Knights
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Deckbuilding, like Inkulinati.
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Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition
Why this: Shares deck building with Inkulinati.
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Black Book
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Strategy RPG, like Inkulinati.
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Drop Duchy
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Historical, like Inkulinati.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Yaza Games
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 306 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Absurd humor with creatures like dancing skeletons and frog warriors
- Deck building with unit synergies feels rewarding
- Historical creatures are drawn from real medieval manuscripts
- Challenging
- Cozy
- Funny
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Why this: Same funny mood as Inkulinati.
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Why this: Also Historical and Medieval, like Inkulinati.
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Why this: Also Historical and Turn-Based Strategy, like Inkulinati.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Inkulinati at current Steam store prices.
Balatro
Why this: Shares deck building with Inkulinati.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and Strategy RPG, like Inkulinati.
The Royal Writ
Why this: Also Dark Humor and Deckbuilding, like Inkulinati.
Monster Slayers
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Inkulinati.
Gladiator Guild Manager
Why this: Shares unit synergy with Inkulinati.
Into the Breach
Why this: Shares tactical positioning with Inkulinati.
Gordian Quest
Why this: Shares tactical positioning and deck building with Inkulinati.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Inkulinati, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Shares deck building with Inkulinati.
Minion Masters
Why this: Also Deckbuilding and Turn-Based Tactics, like Inkulinati.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Deckbuilding, like Inkulinati.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Same challenging mood as Inkulinati.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Historical and Medieval, like Inkulinati.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Historical, like Inkulinati.
About Inkulinati
The closest matches to Inkulinati: Wildfrost, Banners of Ruin, Inkbound, Floppy Knights, and Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Inkulinati is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wildfrost, Banners of Ruin and Inkbound — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, cozy and funny, and single out its ability customization and campaign structure. 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.
About Inkulinati: Inkulinati is a turn-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.
Is Inkulinati worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 306 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Absurd humor with creatures like dancing skeletons and frog warriors
- Deck building with unit synergies feels rewarding
- Historical creatures are drawn from real medieval manuscripts
- Medieval marginalia art style is stunning and unique
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game is extremely charming and fun to look at, but just not the right gameplay for me. The pacing and style is somehow way too slow, way too complicated, and too simplistic all at once. There are so many unit types with unique…”
“I find the art of the game absolutely stunning and that's the reason I bought it and played. After around 10h in the game, I'd say the gameplay isn't very challenging or exciting, but visually it's a beautiful game. I do think there could…”
People who play it also play: Wildfrost, Banners of Ruin, Inkbound
Frequently asked about Inkulinati
Can I run it?
Is Inkulinati verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Inkulinati 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 Inkulinati cost?
Inkulinati is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Inkulinati have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Inkulinati supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Inkulinati?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Inkulinati are Wildfrost, Banners of Ruin, Inkbound.
Who developed Inkulinati?
Inkulinati was developed by Yaza Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment.