Skip to main content
Games like a monkey

Games like a monkey

Games like a monkey

Looking for games like a monkey? Here are top tactical role playing recommendations with a anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Inkulinati, Shogun Showdown or Ashes of Morgravia.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Play Mode filter

Skip Price filter
  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 457 reviews

    Inkulinati is an ink-based strategy straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog's sword. Become a master of the Living Ink, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash hidden powers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inkulinati.

    View Game
  2. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 3,579 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shogun Showdown.

    View Game
  3. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Ashes of Morgravia is a tactical deckbuilding game set in a grim, decaying world where gods have fallen, and humanity battles to survive in the shadow of their demise. With a unique dual-deck system, strategic card-based combat, and a richly atmospheric dark fantasy setting, Ashes of Morgravia challenges players to navigate the night-shrouded ruins and face relentless, necrotic horrors. Dual Deck … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of Morgravia.

    View Game
  4. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    83% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    We brought together some of our favorite genres to give players a truly immersive experience. Card Battles • Encounter a variety of different enemies and friends• Draft unique cards, minions, and artifacts to aid you in your fight•SO MANY WAYS TO PLAY•Discard cards for Spirit and summon minions•Sacrifice minions for board space, spirit, and effects•Draft minions that synergize well with one anot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildfront.

    View Game
  5. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Greedy Dungeon is a Deck-Building Roguelike game that you have to build a deck with your playstyle and embark upon a random-generated-dungeon swarming with dangers and favors. Your greed won't punish you, perhaps sometimes would. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greedy Dungeon.

    View Game
  6. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Union of Gnomes is a roguelike collectible card game about uniting small but proud people of gnomes. Heroes assemble squads of gnomes and fight for Freedom of their people in different lands. A flaming story of a small nation's big uprising. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Union of Gnomes.

    View Game
  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Tactical card showdowns in the gritty streets of Noir City. Why Play Noir Lords? Quick matches. Deep tactics. Bold noir flair. Perfect pick-up play with strategic punch.                Snappy Matches – Win or lose in under 5 minutes. No downtime. Deck Your Way – Select cards, level up agents, craft brutal combos. Brain Over Luck – Every card matters. Mistakes are unforgiving. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Lords.

    View Game
  8. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the Game Is this just the beginning or the end? The boundary blurs and the tale unfolds like an old map, its edges worn by time. But what is happening? The question echoes through the caverns of forgotten lore. In the basement’s darkness, where cobwebs cling to to wooden beams like the memory of a lost loved one, dreams and truths entwine. The world lies far, far… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Union of Gnomes: Prologue.

    View Game
  9. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,084 reviews

    Cross Blitz is an exciting turn-based RPG card battler set in a wondrous world teeming with vibrant characters and fierce battles. Explore Cross Dawn Isle and uncover its secrets as you level up, craft new cards, build the perfect deck and battle your way to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cross Blitz.

    View Game
  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    87% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    Recruit heroes and defeat the monsters! You must select the most optimal set of cards for each round. The damage multipliers increase depending on the combination of cards' elements and types. Plan your next move wisely while considering every possibility. Build Your Perfect Deck: Cards that have been given as rewards have their own unique skills. Plan how it might synergize with other artifacts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes Wanted.

    View Game
  11. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 1,634 reviews

    Die in the Dungeon is a deck-building, turn-based roguelite where your deck is not made out of cards, but DICE! In Die in the Dungeon, each dice represents a different action, from basic ones like attacking or healing to boosting other dice or copying their abilities. Improve the quality of your dice, combine them and acquire powerful relics to defeat the monsters that dwell in the dungeon! Find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Die in the Dungeon: Origins.

    View Game
  12. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 933 reviews

    Shardbound is a tactical CCG. As you play, you’ll collect hundreds of units and build armies to compete head-to-head with other players in matches of cunning and skill. Use positioning, the terrain, and your units’ unique abilities to achieve victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy.

    View Game
  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 1,922 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 26 reviews

    SteamWorld Quest is the roleplaying card game you’ve been waiting for! Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a hand-drawn world and build, craft and upgrade your party’s decks in order to stop an ancient menace… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

    View Game
  14. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 4 reviews

    Rise of the Slime is a Card Combat, Deck Building, Adventure game about a little slime and its journey to glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Slime.

    View Game
  15. View Game
    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    Embark on epic adventures and perfect your strategy in this deck building RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abalon.

    View Game
  16. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    54% User Score Based on 301 reviews

    Chainsaw Warrior is a classic nail-biting game for one strong-nerved player, based off the single-player board game of the same name. The player has sixty minutes to navigate a labyrinth composed of an abandoned urban slum in New York, represented by two decks of cards, locate the entity Darkness attempting to destroy the city and kill it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chainsaw Warrior.

    View Game
  17. View Game
  18. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 999 reviews

    A poker-powered deckbuilding adventureThree tables stand in a circle of stones in the misty heart of the old woods, forming a portal to a soaring world drawn from the pages of ancient Norse and Middle Eastern mythology. There, you will embark on a journey to save Cardrasil, the Life Tree, from the evil that gnaws at her roots. Each card of the enchanted deck she entrusts to you are leaves plucked … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aces & Adventures.

    View Game
  19. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 596 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Command your heroes on an epic Single-Player Strategy Card adventure that merges both “Roguelike” & “Deckbuilding” genres in a new and exciting way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcanium: Rise of Akhan.

    View Game
  20. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 9,974 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 3 reviews

    "In Griftlands, everything is negotiable: money, loyalty—even morality. Choose your character and make your fortune. Griftlands is the next game by Klei." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Griftlands.

    View Game
  21. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 883 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

    卡牌与RPG结合的无尽地牢探险之旅!最早融合Roguelike与卡牌的游戏之一。多达14种职业,真人配音+纸娃娃系统,完善的卡牌设计,各类魔物与随机事件等你体验! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Slayers.

    View Game
  22. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Winner – Best Deckbuilder TooManyGames Indie Showcase 2026 Monster Tavern is a roguelike deckbuilder where you run a dangerous monster bar, serving creatures fresh off a day of harassing heroes and wreaking havoc. When night falls weary monsters crowd into the tavern looking to drink, gripe, and unwind. Serve them drinks and get them out before they mess your place up. Beneath its … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Tavern.

    View Game
  23. View Game
    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    RogueDiceR is a Roguelite Dice-builder. 6 Dice. Stickers. Artifacts. Your deck fits only 6 dice—but combos aplenty. Buy randomly generated dice from the shop. Upgrade dice values through modifications, attach stickers (up to two!) for special effects, or get artifacts to enhance your entire dice deck. Explore dungeons, Meet weird enemies. Explore randomly generated dungeons, Fight mobs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RogueDiceR.

    View Game
  24. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    97% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    A strategic board game-style RPG where dice rolls guide your journey! Build your deck, explore changing maps, and face events shaped by your choices and luck. Play solo or online with friends—every adventure is a new experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIractal: World of Viractalia.

    View Game
  25. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    As We Descend is a strategy roguelike deckbuilder: you must play your cards right in both the apocalyptic battlefield and the last city of humankind. Overcome all challenges to safeguard humanity's descending city as it makes its way to the core. Assemble your forces Recruit new squads of units by utilizing scavenged technology. Each squad is a unique archetype with its own set of cards which can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As We Descend.

    View Game
  26. View Game
  27. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 2,233 reviews

    Defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Pilot a mech, discover game-breaking combos, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarVaders.

    View Game
  28. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Combo Card Clashers is an auto battler meets roguelike deckbuilder - Choose cards for your combo grid and play them all each turn! Build a balanced deck, craft powerful card combos, and use tactical decisions to unravel each hero's mystery while saving the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combo Card Clashers.

    View Game
  29. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    76% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Wishlist the game on Steam! Memorize the cards on the table. Pair heroes with their corresponding weapons to attack enemies and avoid traps at all costs. Traps deal damage and skip your turn. Enemies have their own attack counters that decrease with each passing turn, bringing them closer to attacking. After every battle you visit the Merchant's Goods, where you are able to purchase new re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pairs & Perils.

    View Game
  30. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    Well, you're a gang of dumpster-diving trash bandits in a wizard city fighting over magical wizard trash. That's the pitch. (For nerds: it's a roguelike tactical RPG.) I know, pretty great huh? Each level, you defend some dumpsters full of delectable goodies from the RAT CRUE, and if you lose too much trash to them then idk they'll probably use its magical powers to summon a decaying trash god … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash of the Titans.

    View Game
  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,077 reviews

    Dice Gameplay Manipulate dice in fun and novel ways to control the fickle Mana Dice and bend their fate to your will. Reroll, duplicate, split, flip and enchant with special effects to take command of the Mana Dice's random nature, and use them to cast your mighty spells.But beware, the foul Voidwalkers are spreading their influence on the once peaceful inhabitants of the world and has made them r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpellRogue.

    View Game
  32. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the enchanting universe of the Brothers Grimm and embark on a captivating card-based adventure! World of Grimm invites you to explore the timeless tales of the Brothers Grimm like never before. Unleash your strategic prowess as you assemble a deck of iconic characters, legendary creatures, and magical artifacts. Engage in thrilling battles where every card flip reveals new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Grimm.

    View Game
  33. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    75% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Stray Path is an adventure and strategy game combining FreeCell and roguelike card. There are different characters and venturing in a randomly generated world. Dragging cards like FreeCell, optimizing choices, selecting equipment & items, discovering the truth of a stray world! Choice matters (the most!) In this breath-taking adventure, you will encounter different kinds of enemies. Whether to b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Path.

    View Game
  34. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    88% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Make sure you are ready to face those sinister creatures. Bosses will end your pathetic lives with no hesitation. Position yourself strategically, either getting in close for a fatal strike against your opponents or maintaining distance to cast devastating spells. The locomotive is connected to 12 different types of carriages, it’s the only sanctuary in this world of madness. Get away fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroads & Catacombs.

    View Game
  35. View Game
    View Game
  36. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Play all our games for $5 on Patreon Already a patron? Strategize - Plan your card placement in waves to destroy the enemy base! Build Your Deck - Collect 40+ cards with unique mechanics to level up and deploy! 1v1 PvP** - Play online to test your skills and climb the leaderboards! Campaign Mode - Battle difficult characters across 5 acts. Do you have what it takes? Factions - Experiment w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Waves: Card Tactics.

    View Game
  37. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    68% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Hunt through the wastelands for colossal Beasts in this roguelike deckbuilder. Beware! Beasts grow stronger during battle, allowing them to consume your creatures or counter your spells. Carve profane Gifts from these behemoths and grow stronger to serve your Patron! But serve them to what end? HUNT THE BEASTS Test your wits and your deck against titanic creatures called Beasts, who evolve as y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acolyte of the Altar.

    View Game
  38. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    80% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Final Stardust Cosmic Nexus is a 2D card game that aims to bring a completely new and dynamic battle system by introducing many new features such as Saiments, Magi'Kura, Eishougi, and more! Fast-paced battles with stunning graphics! Get ready to go through an anime-like experience! No DLCs and micro-transactions. All the content will be 100% available with the full release. Join the early acce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Stardust: Cosmic Nexus.

    View Game
  39. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Rally your party. Build your deck and boost its power and potential. Slay your enemies and protect your allies. Play your cards right and you might just survive the perilous descent into the depths of Deepest Chamber: Resurrection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deepest Chamber.

    View Game
  40. View Game
    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Weapon-based deck-building rogue-like Make your way through the eternal darkness of Lumtham woods. It's a journey filled with monsters, peril, and tonnes of loot. Collect cards, weapons, and items as you make your way through this fast-paced deck building rogue-like to escape the darkness of the forest. Features Offline, singleplayer, no ads5 playable characters, each with unique abilities an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conjury.

    View Game
  41. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    87% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Ruff Ghanor is a Deckbuilder game with Roguelite elements, where each collected card represents a crucial action in your journey. Build the perfect deck, strategize, and create powerful synergies as you progress to face your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruff Ghanor.

    View Game
  42. View Game
  43. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 192 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Super Bullet Break is a one-of-a-kind strategy deck builder inspired by your favorite gacha games. Filled with a wild bunch of cute and colorful characters – ‘Bullets’ – each and every one of them unique in their own way. Rescue the online game world from total destruction in Super Bullet Break, where online multiplayer games have been taken over by a rogue AI! Can you save the world, defeat enemi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Bullet Break.

    View Game
  44. View Game
  45. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    91% User Score Based on 1,400 reviews

    :gj/yush: BUY NOW ON STEAM! :gj/yush: [Media 5013839] [Media 5638215] Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hadean Tactics.

    View Game
  46. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Magic of Autumn is a singleplayer card game with an overworld - and everything in the overworld can be turned into cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic of Autumn.

    View Game
  47. View Game
  48. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 886 reviews

    Circadian Dice is a game inspired by single-player deck-building games, but instead of upgrading a deck, you build up a set of dice! The game has 26 different scenarios to fight through, each designed to allow for short game sessions. You can also play in different game modes, like playing through the game in a single-life Campaign Mode, as well as an endless randomized scenario. Between every g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circadian Dice.

    View Game
  49. View Game
  50. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 3,180 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 21 reviews

    Dive into the Roguebook in style with these 4 exclusive hero outfits. Includes one alternate outfit each for Sharra, Sorocco, Seifer and Aurora. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roguebook.

    View Game