# Games like Backpack Hero

> The closest matches to Backpack Hero: Loop Hero, Dicey Dungeons, Peglin, Roguebook, and Backpack Battles. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Loop Hero](https://imho.run/games/1282730/loop-hero) — Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Backpack Hero. 15,907 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282730/)
2. [Dicey Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/861540/dicey-dungeons) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 6,133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/)
3. [Peglin](https://imho.run/games/1296610/peglin) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Backpack Hero. 10,033 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1296610/)
4. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — A frequent pick in Backpack Hero players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
5. [Backpack Battles](https://imho.run/games/2427700/backpack-battles) — A frequent pick in Backpack Hero players' libraries, and another Strategy. 5,349 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2427700/)
6. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
7. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
8. [Crown Trick](https://imho.run/games/1000010/crown-trick) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Backpack Hero. 563 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000010/)
9. [Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles](https://imho.run/games/1755830/astrea-six-sided-oracles) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755830/)
10. [Monster Train](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backpack Hero. 12,182 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
11. [FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS](https://imho.run/games/2305500/fairy-tail-dungeons) — Shares character unlocks with Backpack Hero. 332 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2305500/)
12. [Shogun Showdown](https://imho.run/games/2084000/shogun-showdown) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 3,371 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2084000/)
13. [Dungeon Clawler](https://imho.run/games/2356780/dungeon-clawler) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backpack Hero. 2,078 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2356780/)
14. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)
15. [Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition](https://imho.run/games/317820/guild-of-dungeoneering-ultimate-edition) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 1,297 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/317820/)
16. [Die in the Dungeon](https://imho.run/games/2026820/die-in-the-dungeon) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 1,614 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2026820/)
17. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
18. [Cobalt Core](https://imho.run/games/2179850/cobalt-core) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Backpack Hero. 3,263 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
19. [Pirates Outlaws](https://imho.run/games/1046300/pirates-outlaws) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 295 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046300/)
20. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
21. [Dice & Fold](https://imho.run/games/2693930/dice-fold) — Shares character unlocks with Backpack Hero. 1,277 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2693930/)
22. [Monster Slayers](https://imho.run/games/496620/monster-slayers) — A frequent pick in Backpack Hero players' libraries, and another Action. 609 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496620/)
23. [Banners of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1075740/banners-of-ruin) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Hero. 1,239 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1075740/)
24. [Hand of Fate 2](https://imho.run/games/456670/hand-of-fate-2) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backpack Hero. 2,040 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/456670/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1970580&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1970580&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1970580&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1970580
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1970580
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Backpack Hero

Backpack Hero is a 2023 strategy roguelike with turn-based combat released at $9.99 USD. The core loop centers on collecting items and arranging them in a backpack inventory to build synergies against procedural challenges. Multiple character and lore unlocks, along with various bag-layout variants, provide depth. Players describe the experience as challenging, contemplative, and whimsical, with reviewers highlighting turn-based tactical depth, experimental character mechanics, and inventory synergies that create powerful builds. The game offers endless replayability and supports short-burst sessions despite its massive length, running verified on Steam Deck. It holds an 88% positive rating from over 4,000 Steam reviewers and is solo-only.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1970580
- **Developer:** Jaspel
- **Publisher:** Pretty Soon, IndieArk
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 14, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 76
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1970580/backpack-hero)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1970580&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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