# Games like Backpack Battles

> The closest matches to Backpack Battles: Oaken Tower, Balatro, Turnbound, The Bazaar, and Toy Smash Kaboom!. 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. [Oaken Tower](https://imho.run/games/3400960/oaken-tower) — Shares item combination and auto battle with Backpack Battles. 231 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3400960/)
2. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Shares roguelite progression and meta progression with Backpack Battles. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
3. [Turnbound](https://imho.run/games/3802470/turnbound) — Shares asymmetric and auto battle with Backpack Battles. 134 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3802470/)
4. [The Bazaar](https://imho.run/games/1617400/the-bazaar) — Shares auto battle with Backpack Battles. 5,311 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1617400/)
5. [Toy Smash Kaboom!](https://imho.run/games/3573070/toy-smash-kaboom) — Shares auto battle and build variety with Backpack Battles. 126 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3573070/)
6. [Backpack Hero](https://imho.run/games/1970580/backpack-hero) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Battles. 4,035 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/)
7. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — Shares tactical positioning with Backpack Battles. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
8. [Wretch: Divine Ascent](https://imho.run/games/3081280/wretch-divine-ascent) — Shares loadout customization and auto battle with Backpack Battles. 76 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081280/)
9. [Stash: A Card Looter](https://imho.run/games/3296910/stash-a-card-looter) — Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Roguelike Deckbuilder, like Backpack Battles. 150 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3296910/)
10. [Villages & Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/3411020/villages-dungeons) — Also Auto Battler and Turn-Based, like Backpack Battles. 200 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411020/)
11. [Knightica](https://imho.run/games/3093400/knightica) — A frequent pick in Backpack Battles players' libraries, and another Strategy. 418 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3093400/)
12. [Cat God Ranch](https://imho.run/games/2797340/cat-god-ranch) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Auto Battler, like Backpack Battles. 139 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2797340/)
13. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — A frequent pick in Backpack Battles players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)
14. [Monster Train](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like Backpack Battles. 12,182 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
15. [Super Auto Pets](https://imho.run/games/1714040/super-auto-pets) — Shares asynchronous multiplayer with Backpack Battles. 24,881 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714040/)
16. [9 Kings](https://imho.run/games/2784470/9-kings) — Shares class specialization and build variety with Backpack Battles. 8,985 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2784470/)
17. [Inventorix](https://imho.run/games/2500460/inventorix) — Shares item synergy and build variety with Backpack Battles. 89 Steam reviews, 100% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2500460/)
18. [He is Coming](https://imho.run/games/2824490/he-is-coming) — Shares item combination and loadout customization with Backpack Battles. 2,285 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2824490/)
19. [Gods vs Horrors](https://imho.run/games/2994240/gods-vs-horrors) — Shares auto battle and build variety with Backpack Battles. 51 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2994240/)
20. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Turn-Based, like Backpack Battles. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
21. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — Shares tactical positioning with Backpack Battles. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
22. [Monster Slayers](https://imho.run/games/496620/monster-slayers) — Shares class specialization with Backpack Battles. 609 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496620/)
23. [Commander Quest](https://imho.run/games/2697930/commander-quest) — Shares auto battle and build variety with Backpack Battles. 944 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697930/)
24. [Godslayer Arena](https://imho.run/games/2870430/godslayer-arena) — A frequent pick in Backpack Battles players' libraries, and another Action. 146 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870430/)

## 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=2427700&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2427700&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2427700&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2427700
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2427700
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Backpack Battles

Backpack Battles is a strategy auto-battler released in 2025 at 11.99 USD, verified to run on Steam Deck. Players purchase and craft items to fill a Tetris-style backpack grid, creating synergistic loadouts across six character classes in asynchronous PvP matches. Reviewers highlight the deep synergies between items and the build variety that emerges from asymmetric class rosters. Players describe the asynchronous multiplayer model as eliminating wait times, while battle history lets them replay past encounters to refine their approach. Players describe the experience as challenging yet contemplative, offering both competitive intensity and relaxed pacing. The game has received a 93% positive rating from 5,349 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2427700
- **Developer:** PlayWithFurcifer
- **Publisher:** IndieArk, Shochiku (Japan)
- **Genres:** Strategy
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online PvP, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 13, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2427700/backpack-battles)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2427700&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2427700/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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