Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Third-Person Shooter, like Recompile.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Games like Recompile
- 19 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Recompile also play
The closest matches to Recompile: ReCore: Definitive Edition, ANIMAL WELL, Akimbot, Axiom Verge 2, and Valkyrie Saga. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Recompile.
- $17.49 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Axiom Verge 2
Why this: Shares traversal upgrades with Recompile.
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Why this: Also Beautiful and Metroidvania, like Recompile.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Recompile
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- 1ReCore: Definitive Edition
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Phigames
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 65% of 104 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 68
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Benevolent ai theme stands out
- Environmental storytelling through logs
- Narrative driven exploration matters most
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Recompile at current Steam store prices.
Derelict Star
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Recompile.
Everreach: Project Eden
Why this: Also Beautiful and Third-Person Shooter, like Recompile.
Hypogea
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Recompile.
TR-49
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with Recompile.
Fallback
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Recompile.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Recompile.
Axiom Verge 2
Why this: Shares traversal upgrades with Recompile.
About Recompile
The closest matches to Recompile: ReCore: Definitive Edition, ANIMAL WELL, Akimbot, Axiom Verge 2, and Valkyrie Saga. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Recompile is your kind of game, the closest matches are ReCore: Definitive Edition, ANIMAL WELL and Akimbot — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its 3d platforming and boss cheesing. 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 Recompile: This atmospheric, Metroidvania hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of a Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic.
Is Recompile worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 65% of 104 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Benevolent ai theme stands out
- Environmental storytelling through logs
- Narrative driven exploration matters most
- Stunning visuals complement the story
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Can't recommend, the controls are clumsy and it makes fighting very difficult. Bosses will scorch you in no time as you frantically try to figure out if there is some mechanic to it...nope. Player is slow, weak and boss has multiple…”
People who play it also play: ReCore: Definitive Edition, ANIMAL WELL, Akimbot
Frequently asked about Recompile
Can I run it?
Is Recompile verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Recompile 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 Recompile cost?
Recompile is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Recompile?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Recompile are ReCore: Definitive Edition, ANIMAL WELL, Akimbot.
Who developed Recompile?
Recompile was developed by Phigames and published by Dear Villagers.