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Games like Ancient Enemy

If Ancient Enemy is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shadowhand: RPG Card Game, GOT HIGH and Regency Solitaire — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, chill 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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About Ancient Enemy: Ancient Enemy is an RPG card battler set in a crumbling world where the forces of evil have already won. Blast distorted enemies with a satisfying range of spells and abilities. Journey into a scarred wilderness and draw power and hope from the landscape to defeat the deadliest foe of all!

2020StrategyIndieRPG4.24 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Grey Alien Games
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Color coded actions tie directly to combatCombos fuel satisfying battle flowPreparing for encounters feels strategicAtmosphericChillContemplative

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Steam players who put hours into Ancient Enemy 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.

  1. Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Top pick for Ancient Enemy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

    2017StrategyIndieRPG4.24 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. GOT HIGH

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Ancient Enemy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    GOT HIGH - Engage in battle against the crowd in an exhilarating brawl, speed through labyrinthine traps in races, and compete on the arena in an exciting shooter. Three unique mini-games in one world, full of action and challenges. Are you ready for this multi-level challenge?

    2024ActionSportsStrategy2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Regency Solitaire

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Third-strongest match for Ancient Enemy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Experience romantic Regency England in this sumptuous solitaire game. Play your cards right as you tour historic London, Brighton and Bath, and help Bella create a dazzling ballroom. Unlock gameplay features with your makeover project and improve Bella’s chances of finding true love!

    2015Casual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Ace Expedition 王牌远征

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Ancient Enemy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Ace Expedition is a deep deck building roguelike where you step into a realm full of unknowns and mysteries.​ Each shuffle starts a new legend. Combine cards to attack and buff, plan your best moves within a limited number of plays, and take on powerful foes.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  5. Cardtonia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Ancient Enemy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    A deckbuilding card game. Summon minions, sacrifice wounded ones to summon stronger minions, use their effects to grow fast, and defeat your opponent within a set number of turns. Keep upgrading your minions, discover Treasures, build unique decks, and aim to reach the top of Diamond Town!

    StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗
  6. POKER BATTLE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Ancient Enemy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Origin & Inspiration‌: Derived from the Chinese fable "‌The Race of Tian Ji's Horses‌". Light strategy 3D card game. Top-down perspective. Turn-based gameplay. Compares poker card numbers. Players control all actions through ‌mouse clicks‌. Offers a joyful gaming experience.

    2024SportsStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. DragonClash

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Ancient Enemy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    In DragonClash, you control a mighty beast of legend, raising a dragon from hatchling to elder wyrm. Become the dragon and conquer all that oppose you in this exciting, single-player card game of strategic dragon combat.

    2020StrategyIndieCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Guardians of Greyrock

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Ancient Enemy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    A tactical, turn-based high-fantasy adventure card game like no other. Take charge of an elite party of heroes to search out and purge the realm of darkness. Save the ailing Kingdom of Greyrock... in this life or from beyond death itself!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Ancient Enemy

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.

  1. Regency Solitaire

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Reviewers of Ancient Enemy cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Experience romantic Regency England in this sumptuous solitaire game. Play your cards right as you tour historic London, Brighton and Bath, and help Bella create a dazzling ballroom. Unlock gameplay features with your makeover project and improve Bella’s chances of finding true love!

    2015Casual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Reviewers of Ancient Enemy cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

    2017StrategyIndieRPG4.24 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Hand Shadow

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ancient Enemy cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Challenge your mind with puzzles that are based on optical illusions. Find the perfect position and angle by rotating the hands until order is restored, and discover a story of protagonist Morgan with professional voicing.

    IndieAdventureCasualSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ancient Enemy at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~77% under Ancient Enemy on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Ancient Enemy on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Ancient Enemy.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under Ancient Enemy on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~77% under Ancient Enemy on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Ancient Enemy on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Ancient Enemy.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Ancient Enemy on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Ancient Enemy.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Ancient Enemy on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Ancient Enemy.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~77% under Ancient Enemy on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. 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 Ancient Enemy.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

More from Grey Alien Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Grey Alien Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Another title from Grey Alien Games, the studio behind Ancient Enemy. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

    2017StrategyIndieRPG4.24 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Forbidden Solitaire

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Another title from Grey Alien Games, the studio behind Ancient Enemy. Shares Strategy and Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Forbidden Solitaire is a card-slashing horror game about unearthing the contents of a cryptic 1995 CD-ROM that should have never existed. From the creators of Ancient Enemy and Home Safety Hotline.

    2026StrategyIndie14.39 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Regency Solitaire

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Another title from Grey Alien Games, the studio behind Ancient Enemy.

    Experience romantic Regency England in this sumptuous solitaire game. Play your cards right as you tour historic London, Brighton and Bath, and help Bella create a dazzling ballroom. Unlock gameplay features with your makeover project and improve Bella’s chances of finding true love!

    2015Casual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Spooky Bonus

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Another title from Grey Alien Games, the studio behind Ancient Enemy.

    Uncover dark forces emanating from the heart of Old Town, and grab spooky accessories for your front yard makeover, too! You’ll be spellbound by this adorably ghoulish horror-themed puzzle game.

    2015Casual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Regency Solitaire II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Another title from Grey Alien Games, the studio behind Ancient Enemy. Shares Indie with Ancient Enemy.

    Revisit romantic Regency Britain to build a glorious garden, in this charming solitaire sequel. Tour historic hotspots, silence gossips, and host the season’s most anticipated soiree. Play your cards right to unlock bonus levels and a love story. Don't miss the party everyone's talking about!

    2024IndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. T-Minus 30

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Another title from Grey Alien Games, the studio behind Ancient Enemy. Shares Strategy with Ancient Enemy.

    Plan a city and build a space fleet to escape a dying Earth before time runs out. You have 30 minutes to scavenge a post-apocalyptic environment to build infrastructure, grow crops, generate power, and assemble rockets to save as many people as you can.

    2021StrategySimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Holiday Bonus GOLD

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Another title from Grey Alien Games, the studio behind Ancient Enemy.

    What's in Santa's sack? It's a Holiday Bonus that the whole family will love. Chill out with this cool winter-themed puzzle game - it's slicker than Santa on an icy roof!

    2016Casual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Spring Bonus

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Ancient Enemy.

    Another title from Grey Alien Games, the studio behind Ancient Enemy.

    Spring is in the air! Journey through the beautiful Spring countryside with the Easter Bunny in this adorable match-3. It's bursting with bonuses and fun for all the family.

    2017Casual6.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ancient Enemy

Does Ancient Enemy run on Steam Deck?
Ancient Enemy 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 Ancient Enemy cost?
Ancient Enemy is listed on Steam at 4.24 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ancient Enemy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ancient Enemy are Shadowhand: RPG Card Game, GOT HIGH, Regency Solitaire.
Who developed Ancient Enemy?
Ancient Enemy was developed by Grey Alien Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Ancient Enemy.

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