Rank 01Games like Eastward
- 29 games
- Updated Oct 13, 2026
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The closest matches to Eastward: CrossCode, Sea of Stars, Ocean's Heart, ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, and Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $34.99 (Price checked Oct 19)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Eastward.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Action RPG, like Eastward.
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Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Why this: Same melancholic mood as Eastward.
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LISA: The Painful
Why this: Also JRPG and Post-apocalyptic, like Eastward.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Eastward
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Pixpil
- Price: $24.99checked Oct 19
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 86% of 3,574 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 82
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Cooking song earworm
- Dlc turns it into a farming sim
- Dual character teamwork shines
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Melancholic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Eastward
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.
Hyper Light Drifter
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Eastward.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Eastward at current Steam store prices.
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Why this: Shares collectible hunting with Eastward.
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Why this: Also Soundtrack and JRPG, like Eastward.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Eastward.
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Eastward.
The Last Campfire
Why this: Same melancholic mood as Eastward.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sea of Stars
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Eastward.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Action RPG, like Eastward.
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Why this: Same melancholic mood as Eastward.
Garden Story
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Eastward.
About Eastward
The closest matches to Eastward: CrossCode, Sea of Stars, Ocean's Heart, ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights, and Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Eastward is your kind of game, the closest matches are CrossCode, Sea of Stars and Ocean's Heart — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and melancholic, and single out its collectible hunting and crafting and cooking. 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.
Eastward is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where society is on the brink of collapse. Players control two characters as they journey through decaying cities, navigating puzzles that require their combined abilities. The game incorporates collectible-hunting, crafting and cooking mechanics, and train travel that serves as the primary means of progression. Players describe the pixel-art visuals as bringing an atmospheric, melancholic yet cozy world to life. Reviewers highlight the dual-character teamwork as a standout feature, and the cooking minigame has become an earworm for many players. The game runs Playable on Steam Deck and holds an 86% positive rating from over 3,500 Steam reviews. At $24.99, it offers a medium-length solo adventure experience.
About Eastward: Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Is Eastward worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 3,574 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 Oct 22).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 26 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 12 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cooking song earworm
- Dlc turns it into a farming sim
- Dual character teamwork shines
- Pixel art style feels alive
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“the game is pretty good...when it actually lets you play it. The visuals are gorgeous. Sound design/OST is great (joel corelitz is among the best). But my god the pacing sucks. WAY too much dialogue and filler between actual gameplay. It's…”
“I reallyyy wanted to like this game, especially since the pixel art and premise are SO COOL but.... just was not vibing with any other part of it... too much uninteresting dialogue and tropey story beats, the combat does not have much…”
People who play it also play: CrossCode, Sea of Stars, Ocean's Heart
Frequently asked about Eastward
Can I run it?
Does Eastward run on Steam Deck?
Eastward is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Eastward cost?
Eastward is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Eastward?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Eastward are CrossCode, Sea of Stars, Ocean's Heart.
Who developed Eastward?
Eastward was developed by Pixpil and published by Chucklefish, XD.