Games like Apotheon

This is a 2D action-adventure game where players fight gods with bronze-age weapons. It features brutal combat, exploration of Mount Olympus, and a narrative based on Greek mythology.

90% positive from 3,853 · 2015 · 7% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $14.99 $3.74 -75% · Lowest ever $2.99 (2019-03-13)

MythologyActionMetroidvaniaAdventurePlatformerIndie

Six games like Apotheon

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

85% positive from 658 reviews20161% finish itDeck Verified

Retro platformer with challenging combat and exploration. Features a medieval Spanish folklore setting and a bestiary.

The catchDifficulty turns cheap and unfair later on, with tiny mistakes causing instant death.

Both are tagged Mythology, Action and Adventure.

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BLACKTAIL

81% positive from 2,769 reviews20225% finish itDeck Verified

First-person action-adventure with archery combat and magic. Hunt spirits, craft items, and make moral choices in a dark fairy tale.

What players likedPlayers praise the unique Slavic mythology, engaging story, and excellent voice acting, reminiscent of American McGee's Alice.

The catchArchery combat feels sluggish and clunky, and it barely evolves across the whole game.

Both are tagged Mythology, RPG and Action.

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Raji: An Ancient Epic

82% positive from 2,785 reviews202018% finish itDeck Playable

Action-adventure game with tactical combat and diverse weapons. It features a story of a girl defending humanity inspired by Hindu folklore.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique Indian mythology, art style, and story, feeling like a refreshing action-adventure with challenging boss fights.

The catchCombat and movement feel clunky and unresponsive, with dodges that often fail.

Both are tagged Mythology, Action and Adventure.

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Apsulov: End of Gods

87% positive from 1,705 reviews20193% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person sci-fi horror adventure game blending Norse mythology with technology. Players explore immersive environments, uncovering secrets and dealing with creatures.

What players likedPlayers say it's like Doom 3 without action, praised for its good story and interesting, well-crafted environment.

The catchMost of it is walking through pitch black corridors and vents with little to do.

Both are tagged Mythology, Action and Adventure.

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12 Labours of Hercules II: The Cretan Bull

90% positive from 2,096 reviews201515% finish it

This is a casual adventure game where players guide Hercules through levels, solving puzzles and building structures to tame a rampaging bull. It features colorful comics and bonus levels.

What players likedPlayers praise this time management series, especially games 1-8, for its replayability and adjustable difficulty options.

The catchIt is mindless clicking that turns repetitive within the first half hour.

Both are tagged Mythology, Adventure and Indie.

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The Mooseman

89% positive from 1,208 reviews201728% finish it

A 2D puzzle-adventure game where you play as the Mooseman, using special vision to explore Finno-Ugric myth worlds and solve riddles.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique story and simple, fun side-scrolling adventure with platforming elements.

The catchGameplay is barely more than slowly walking right, which gets boring fast.

Both are tagged Mythology, Adventure and Indie.

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More about Apotheon

What players liked

Players praise its classic art style, excellent setting, and satisfying combat and story.

The catch

Crashes hit often, especially when loading new areas, costing chunks of progress.

Reviews: 90% positive from 3,853
Released: 2015
Finish it: 7% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $14.99 $3.74 -75% · Lowest ever $2.99 (2019-03-13)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 3,853 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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