# Games like Sol Cesto

> The closest matches to Sol Cesto: Witching Stone, Crown Trick, Darkest Dungeon®, Caves of Qud, and Dice & Fold. 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. [Witching Stone](https://imho.run/games/2693530/witching-stone) — Shares character unlocks and build variety with Sol Cesto. 124 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2693530/)
2. [Crown Trick](https://imho.run/games/1000010/crown-trick) — Shares build variety and meta progression with Sol Cesto. 563 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000010/)
3. [Darkest Dungeon®](https://imho.run/games/262060/darkest-dungeon) — Shares procedural generation with Sol Cesto. 55,844 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262060/)
4. [Caves of Qud](https://imho.run/games/333640/caves-of-qud) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Sol Cesto. 10,368 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/333640/)
5. [Dice & Fold](https://imho.run/games/2693930/dice-fold) — Shares character unlocks and roguelite progression with Sol Cesto. 1,277 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2693930/)
6. [UnderMine](https://imho.run/games/656350/undermine) — Shares procedural generation and resource management with Sol Cesto. 4,358 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/656350/)
7. [Desktop Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/226620/desktop-dungeons) — Shares resource management with Sol Cesto. 758 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/226620/)
8. [Backpack Hero](https://imho.run/games/1970580/backpack-hero) — Shares character unlocks with Sol Cesto. 4,035 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/)
9. [Beyond the Long Night](https://imho.run/games/1730080/beyond-the-long-night) — Shares meta progression and procedural generation with Sol Cesto. 71 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730080/)
10. [Crowntakers](https://imho.run/games/294370/crowntakers) — A frequent pick in Sol Cesto players' libraries, and another RPG. 227 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/294370/)
11. [9 Kings](https://imho.run/games/2784470/9-kings) — Shares build variety and roguelite progression with Sol Cesto. 8,985 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2784470/)
12. [Dicealot](https://imho.run/games/3035330/dicealot) — Shares risk management and build variety with Sol Cesto. 102 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3035330/)
13. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — A frequent pick in Sol Cesto players' libraries, and another Strategy. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
14. [Let's! Revolution!](https://imho.run/games/2111090/let-s-revolution) — Also Grid-Based Movement and Rogue-like, like Sol Cesto. 238 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111090/)
15. [Spelunky](https://imho.run/games/239350/spelunky) — Also Rogue-like and Procedural Generation, like Sol Cesto. 10,185 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239350/)
16. [Nubby's Number Factory](https://imho.run/games/3191030/nubby-s-number-factory) — Shares item combination and build variety with Sol Cesto. 15,749 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3191030/)
17. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — Shares procedural generation with Sol Cesto. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
18. [Ziggurat](https://imho.run/games/308420/ziggurat) — Shares character unlocks and procedural generation with Sol Cesto. 1,992 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/308420/)
19. [The Binding of Isaac](https://imho.run/games/113200/the-binding-of-isaac) — Shares procedural generation with Sol Cesto. 23,345 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/)
20. [Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles](https://imho.run/games/1755830/astrea-six-sided-oracles) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Sol Cesto. 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755830/)
21. [Dice A Million](https://imho.run/games/3430340/dice-a-million) — Also Turn-Based and Dungeon Crawler, like Sol Cesto. 547 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3430340/)
22. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Shares roguelite progression and meta progression with Sol Cesto. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
23. [Operencia: The Stolen Sun](https://imho.run/games/985950/operencia-the-stolen-sun) — Also Grid-Based Movement and Turn-Based, like Sol Cesto. 304 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985950/)
24. [Slots & Daggers](https://imho.run/games/3631290/slots-daggers) — Also Gambling, like Sol Cesto. 3,955 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3631290/)

## 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=2738490&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2738490&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2738490&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2738490
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2738490
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Sol Cesto

Sol Cesto is a row-based roguelite puzzle crawler with probability manipulation elements. Set in a dark fantasy dungeon, the 2026 indie release tasks players with selecting from multiple characters, each offering distinct mechanics, and descending through procedurally generated levels using meta-progression and item combination systems. Boss encounters demand pattern recognition skills, while hidden collectibles and character unlocks provide long-term engagement. Reviewers highlight intricate level design that rewards careful observation, along with great sound design and memorable character audio, while players describe a fast mastery curve that maintains meaningful progression across runs. Currently in Early Access at $13.99, the challenging tactical experience supports short-burst play sessions and runs on Steam Deck, holding an 89% positive rating from over 1,600 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2738490
- **Developer:** Tambouille, Géraud Zucchini, Chariospirale
- **Publisher:** Goblinz Publishing, Maple Whispering Limited
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 10, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2738490/sol-cesto)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2738490&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738490/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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