# Games like Return to ...

> The closest matches to Return to ...: Griftlands, Ash of Gods: The Way, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, Monster Train, and Signs of the Sojourner. 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. [Griftlands](https://imho.run/games/601840/griftlands) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 5,218 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601840/)
2. [Ash of Gods: The Way](https://imho.run/games/1293460/ash-of-gods-the-way) — A frequent pick in Return to ... players' libraries, and another Strategy. 192 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293460/)
3. [I Was a Teenage Exocolonist](https://imho.run/games/1148760/i-was-a-teenage-exocolonist) — Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Return to .... 3,777 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1148760/)
4. [Monster Train](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 12,182 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
5. [Signs of the Sojourner](https://imho.run/games/1058690/signs-of-the-sojourner) — Also Deckbuilding and Text-Based, like Return to .... 149 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1058690/)
6. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — A frequent pick in Return to ... players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)
7. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
8. [Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles](https://imho.run/games/1755830/astrea-six-sided-oracles) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755830/)
9. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
10. [The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante](https://imho.run/games/1272160/the-life-and-suffering-of-sir-brante) — Also Text-Based and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Return to .... 2,670 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272160/)
11. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
12. [Floppy Knights](https://imho.run/games/1057800/floppy-knights) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 195 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1057800/)
13. [StarVaders](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 2,110 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)
14. [Gloomhaven](https://imho.run/games/780290/gloomhaven) — Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Return to .... 10,087 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/780290/)
15. [Roadwarden](https://imho.run/games/1155970/roadwarden) — Also Text-Based and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Return to .... 3,718 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1155970/)
16. [Deep Sky Derelicts](https://imho.run/games/698640/deep-sky-derelicts) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 1,130 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698640/)
17. [Black Book](https://imho.run/games/1138660/black-book) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 1,047 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138660/)
18. [One Step From Eden](https://imho.run/games/960690/one-step-from-eden) — A frequent pick in Return to ... players' libraries, and another Action. 3,692 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/960690/)
19. [Monster Slayers](https://imho.run/games/496620/monster-slayers) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 609 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496620/)
20. [Pirates Outlaws](https://imho.run/games/1046300/pirates-outlaws) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 295 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046300/)
21. [Dicey Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/861540/dicey-dungeons) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 6,133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/)
22. [Hand of Fate](https://imho.run/games/266510/hand-of-fate) — Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Return to .... 3,265 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/266510/)
23. [Dungeon Drafters](https://imho.run/games/1824580/dungeon-drafters) — Also Deckbuilding and Card Game, like Return to .... 306 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1824580/)
24. [Super Fantasy Kingdom](https://imho.run/games/2289750/super-fantasy-kingdom) — Also Card Battler and Deckbuilding, like Return to .... 2,887 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2289750/)

## 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=3758800&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3758800&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3758800&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3758800
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3758800
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Return to ...

A loop-based text adventure where turn-based combat, exploration, and branching choices drive a haunting journey through death and memory.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3758800
- **Developer:** kupstudio
- **Publisher:** kupstudio
- **Genres:** Indie, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jun 30, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3758800/return-to)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3758800&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3758800/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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