Games like Devolver Bootleg

89% positive from 1,175 reviewsReleased 201920% finish itSteam Deck Playable$4.99

What it is

This is a collection of eight parody indie games featuring varied genres like dungeon crawlers and fighting games. Its core loop involves absurd mechanics and a humorous, low-fi aesthetic.

The catch

Most of the minigames control badly, and the joke wears thin within minutes.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 1,175 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Devolver Bootleg

Beast Battle Simulator

88% positive from 1,286 reviews2018Deck Unsupported

Physics-based battle sandbox with customizable units. Features emergent combat, limb dismemberment, and unique beast fighting styles.

The catchThe novelty runs out after a couple of hours and updates stopped years ago.

Both are tagged Gore, Sports and Action.

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DOKA 2 KISHKI EDITION

84% positive from 3,628 reviews20184% finish it

This is a survival horror game with a core loop of killing zombies or people in creative ways. It features a sandbox element for creating areas and a unique gut-pulling mechanic.

What players likedPlayers praise this masterpiece for its enjoyable gameplay, even on low-end PCs.

The catchThe English option is half done, with much of the text staying in Russian.

Both are tagged Gore, Casual and Action.

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[Chilla's Art] Aka Manto | 赤マント

88% positive from 1,175 reviews201913% finish itDeck Playable

This is a PSX-style survival horror game where players must evade a persistent hunter in claustrophobic environments. The core loop involves exploration and hiding to survive a challenging, single-life experience.

What players likedPlayers praise its masterful tension and atmospheric PS1-style horror, comparing it to "Granny" for its item collection and chase mechanics.

The catchNo save system, so every death sends you back to the very beginning.

Both are tagged Gore, Casual and Action.

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Valakas Story

81% positive from 1,753 reviews2019Deck Playable

An action-adventure game with a narrative focus, featuring combo-based combat and NPC interaction. It has a unique Russian setting and humor.

The catchEnemies are health sponges with regeneration, making combat unbalanced

Both are tagged Gore, Casual and Action.

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STANDBOX

91% positive from 2,964 reviews2023Deck Playable

A physics sandbox where players experiment with ragdoll simulation, causing injury and observing recovery. It's a compact, experimental playground focused on systemic interactions.

What players likedPlayers praise the gore and physics, comparing it to games like Gorebox and People Playground, and desire a community workshop.

The catchContent runs dry within hours and the developers stopped updating it long ago.

Both are tagged Gore, Casual and Action.

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Akane

95% positive from 2,876 reviews20185% finish itDeck Verified

Akane is a one-hit-kill arena arcade slasher focused on high-score chasing. Players fight waves of diverse enemies with various unlockable gear and powerful samurai skills.

The catchRuns out of new content fast, with the whole game seen in about half an hour.

Both are tagged Gore, Casual and Action.

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