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Games Like The Deadly Path

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Base Building, Singleplayer, Survival.

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Aid the Deities of Dread in their quest for vengeance and pave the way for their ascension. Gather grim materials, construct defences and expand the underworld to appease the rage of the gods in The Deadly Path, a unique building management and roguelike strategy game.

Reviews: Mixed — 47% — of 96 reviews
Released: 2025-03-25
Developer: Owlskip Enterprises
Publisher: Fireshine Games
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Unexpected
    Windows · Linux

    Forge your strategy around powerful relics in this turn-based tactical roguelite. Choose your slots, manage their constraints, and face formidable bosses.

    Why similar: Roguelike 29.3%, Strategy 26%, Roguelite 25%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%

  54. #54 Goblin Stone
    71% matchMixed54% of 776 reviews2024
    Dev: Orc Chop Games
    Windows · Mac

    Goblins have been hunted to extinction by cruel adventurers. Embark on a heartwarming adventure to rebuild their lair and help them thrive in this award-winning turn-based RPG where every decision counts.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 23.6%, Base Building 18.8%, Dark Humor 18.2%, Management 12.8%, Roguelike 12.5%

  55. #55 Aztecs: The Last Sun
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2026
    Dev: Play2Chill S.A.Pub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Rule Tenochtitlán in this survival city-builder where gods decide your fate. Confront the Moon Goddess and her generals. Delve into the intricate story, survive the nights in the Sandbox mode, or build freely in the Creative mode. The last sun is yours to save, or… lose!

    Why similar: Colony Sim 19.4%, RTS 14.8%, Base Building 14.1%, Resource Management 12.9%, Survival 11.1%

  56. #56 Deck of Souls
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 219 reviews2024
    Dev: Bigboot StudiosPub: HeroCraft PC
    Windows

    Roguelite deck-building meets souls-like. Break out of an infinite loop to close the hell gates, turn enemies into cards, and build your own omnipotent Deck of Souls! Rolls included.

    Why similar: Card Game 38.3%, Tactical 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%

  57. #57 The Wratch's Den
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 70 reviews2023
    Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A byte-sized Dungeon Keeping roguelike: dig out your lair, populate it with monsters and protect the Wratch from heroes come for easy prestige.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 34.5%, Base Building 26.5%, Roguelike 14.8%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Strategy 10.4%

  58. #58 Anoxia Station
    66% matchMostly Positive80% of 204 reviews2025
    Dev: BonereadersPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows

    Descend into darkness in Anoxia Station, a turn-based strategy game with puzzle elements. Operate a subterranean mining station, where you'll gather resources, confront horrors, and make life-or-death choices for the survival of your crew.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 24%, Resource Management 16.2%, Survival 14.8%, Management 12.6%, Dark 12.3%

  59. #59 Pyrene
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 734 reviews2024
    Dev: Two Tiny DicePub: Indie Asylum
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Defeat hellish monsters and rebuild your home in Pyrene, a fast paced roguelike dungeon-crawler. Play with different heroes & spells, collect powerful relics to upgrade your deck while uncovering the mysteries behind your village’s destruction.

    Why similar: Card Game 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Choices Matter 20.1%, Roguelike 17.6%, Strategy 10.5%

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