Games like Bladesong

95% positive from 1,374 reviewsReleased 20262% finish itSteam Deck Playable$19.99

What it is

This is a crafting and simulation game where players forge custom swords for demanding clients in a post-apocalyptic world. Its core loop involves freeform blade shaping and modular building to meet specific weapon requirements.

What players liked

Players praise "Bladesong" as a creative sword-shaping tool with an immersive text-adventure story, akin to "sword lego" or a "visual novel."

The catch

Sword making turns repetitive since nothing rewards going beyond the bare minimum.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,374 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Bladesong

Exanima

80% positive from 13,690 reviews2015Deck Verified

A 3D isometric dark fantasy RPG with a deep, physics-based combat system and interactive environments. It offers tactical survival and exploration with roguelike elements.

What players likedPlayers describe Exanima as a unique RPG akin to Dark Souls, Kenshi, and Half-Sword, praising its intricate, physics-based combat and rewarding exploration.

Both are tagged Early Access, RPG and Simulation.

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Touhou Big Big Battle

80% positive from 4,029 reviews2018Deck Playable

A casual strategy card battler where players build decks of Touhou characters and skills to defeat opponents. It features networked multiplayer and collectible cards earned through progression.

The catchServer connection failures leave you stuck on loading screens, even in singleplayer.

Both are tagged Early Access, RPG and Simulation.

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Tinkerlands

86% positive from 3,898 reviews202529% finish itDeck Verified

A cooperative survival crafting game with island exploration and NPC settlement building. Players gather resources, craft items, and fight bosses in a colorful, magical world.

What players likedPlayers praise Tinkerlands as a fun, addicting "tropical Core Keeper" or Terraria-like with great exploration, bosses, and QoL features.

The catchBugs and crashes are frequent, and multiplayer especially loses progress and items.

Both are tagged Early Access, RPG and Simulation.

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Emberward

97% positive from 3,736 reviews2024Deck Playable

Tower defense roguelike where players build mazes and towers with collectible cards. Features strategic maze construction, tower upgrades, and randomized runs.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique roguelite tower defense for its Tetris-like maze building, strategic depth, and replayability.

The catchRuns blur together because variety is minimal and every stage plays much the same.

Both are tagged Early Access, RPG and Simulation.

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ZED ZONE

80% positive from 3,592 reviews2023

This is an open-world survival crafting game with vehicle exploration and base building. Players fight zombies and mutated enemies using crafted weapons and vehicles.

What players likedPlayers praise "ZED ZONE" as a unique, action-packed passion project with cool weapons and mechanics, reminiscent of "Zomboid."

The catchYears into early access the same bugs persist and real updates rarely arrive.

Both are tagged Early Access, RPG and Simulation.

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Yaoling: Mythical Journey

90% positive from 3,478 reviews202524% finish itDeck Playable

Monster-collecting RPG with strategic team building and creature evolution. Players explore a world, gather unique companions, and battle foes.

What players likedPlayers praise this beautiful, chill, and addicting Chinese mythological creature collector with satisfying auto-battles and fantastic designs.

The catchClunky menus, janky controls and rough translation make basic actions a constant chore.

Both are tagged Early Access, RPG and Simulation.

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