Rank 01Why this
Also Beat 'em up and 4 Player Local, like HordeCore.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like HordeCore
- 19 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked HordeCore also play
The closest matches to HordeCore: Lost Castle / 失落城堡, Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, Absolum, Young Souls, and Full Metal Furies. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Beat 'em up and 2.5D, like HordeCore.
- $16.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Why this: Also Cyberpunk and 2.5D, like HordeCore.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like HordeCore
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Also 4 Player Local and Hack and Slash, like HordeCore.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Digitality Games
- Price: $5.99checked Nov 7
- 73% of 62 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Class diversity and unique character personalities
- Deck building card game is addictive
- Non linear plot with multiple endings
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Whimsical
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below HordeCore at current Steam store prices.
Children of Morta
Why this: Shares skill tree upgrades with HordeCore.
Zombie Vikings
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and 4 Player Local, like HordeCore.
Welcome to ParadiZe
Why this: Shares crafting with HordeCore.
Kawaii Deathu Desu
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like HordeCore.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to HordeCore, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Halls of Torment: Prelude
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like HordeCore.
Holo X Break
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like HordeCore.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and 2.5D, like HordeCore.
Young Souls
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like HordeCore.
Son of a Witch
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and 4 Player Local, like HordeCore.
About HordeCore
The closest matches to HordeCore: Lost Castle / 失落城堡, Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, Absolum, Young Souls, and Full Metal Furies. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If HordeCore is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lost Castle / 失落城堡, Star Fire: Eternal Cycle and Absolum — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and whimsical, and single out its card battles and crafting. 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 HordeCore: HordeCore is a kick-ass side-scrolling shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. Play alone, or as a team - and destroy, survive, craft, and explore!
Is HordeCore worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 73% of 62 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $5.99 (checked Nov 7).
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Class diversity and unique character personalities
- Deck building card game is addictive
- Non linear plot with multiple endings
- Post apocalyptic humor feels fresh
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Bought for the multiplayer experience, DONT buy this for the multiplayer you will get terribly dissapointed, took us 2hrs and 40 min to complete the game. Sadly I have 4 hours playtime so I cant refund. If I wouldve bought for single…”
“controles are a little weird, given you can move left, right, forward, and back. but can only really shoot left or right. your attacks are entierly dependant on where you are currently standing. not aiming. but the enemies can be slightly…”
People who play it also play: Lost Castle / 失落城堡, Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, Absolum
Frequently asked about HordeCore
Can I run it?
Does HordeCore work on Steam Deck?
HordeCore is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does HordeCore cost?
HordeCore is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does HordeCore have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — HordeCore supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to HordeCore?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HordeCore are Lost Castle / 失落城堡, Star Fire: Eternal Cycle, Absolum.
Who developed HordeCore?
HordeCore was developed by Digitality Games and published by META Publishing.