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24 games like A Dance of Fire and Ice (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with A Dance of Fire and Ice on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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The short version

  • Closest match: DJMAX RESPECT V, which both fantasy, relaxing and difficult.
  • A Dance of Fire and Ice is tagged Rhythm, Music, Difficult, Level Editor, Singleplayer, Indie, 2D, Arcade by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value A Dance of Fire and Ice

The five things Steam players tag A Dance of Fire and Ice with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Rhythm
  2. Music
  3. Difficult
  4. Level Editor
  5. Singleplayer
A Dance of Fire and Ice at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (94% of 83,377)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$4.79

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    DJMAX RESPECT V

    Why it matched: both fantasy, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rhythm, Music and Casual; released around the same time (2020).

    DJMAX RESPECT V is the latest installment from the creators of the critically acclaimed rhythm game franchise ‘DJMAX.’ Experience tracks from popular artists such as Marshmello, Porter Robinson, and Yukika, exclusive Full HD Music Videos, online multiplayer, new game modes, and more!

    DJMAX RESPECT V at a glance
    Released2020StudioNEOWIZ
    Player sentiment89% positive of 34,805Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 34,805)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 4 of 5 — Rhythm, Music, Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Rhythm, Music, Casual, Action, Anime — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $49.99 — $45.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:RhythmMusicCasualAnime2DArcadeDifficultFantasy

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  2. 2

    Geometry Dash

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Difficult, Music and Level Editor.

    Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

    Geometry Dash at a glance
    Released2013StudioRobTop Games
    Player sentiment93% positive of 637,714Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 637,714)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 5 of 5 — Rhythm, Music, Difficult, Level Editor, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Difficult, Music, Level Editor, Great Soundtrack, Precision Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $4.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:DifficultMusicLevel EditorGreat Soundtrack2DRhythmColorfulIndie

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  3. 3

    Muse Dash

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Music, Rhythm and Anime; released around the same time (2019).

    Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

    Muse Dash at a glance
    Released2019Studioperopero
    Player sentiment91% positive of 122,129Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 122,129)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 4 of 5 — Rhythm, Music, Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Music, Rhythm, Anime, Cute, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $2.99 — $1.80 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:MusicRhythmAnimeCasualGreat Soundtrack2DColorfulIndie

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  4. 4

    Super Hexagon

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Indie.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    Super Hexagon at a glance
    Released2012StudioTerry Cavanagh
    Player sentiment97% positive of 25,111Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 25,111)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 4 of 5 — Rhythm, Music, Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Fast-Paced, Arcade — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $2.99 — $1.80 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:DifficultGreat SoundtrackIndieArcadeRhythmMusic2DPsychedelic

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  5. 5

    Beat Hazard

    Why it matched: both atmospheric, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rhythm, Music and 2D.

    Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Beat Hazard at a glance
    Released2010StudioCold Beam Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 7,449Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 7,449)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 3 of 5 — Rhythm, Music, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Rhythm, Music-Based Procedural Generation, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $9.99 — $5.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:RhythmMusic2DIndieArcadeCasualColorful

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  6. 6

    HoloCure - Save the Fans!

    Why it matched: both fantasy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Anime, 2D and Casual; released around the same time (2023).

    Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.

    HoloCure - Save the Fans! at a glance
    Released2023StudioKayAnimate
    Player sentiment99% positive of 40,697PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (99% of 40,697)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Bullet Hell, Anime, Action Roguelike, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:Anime2DCasualArcadeColorfulFantasy

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  7. 7

    Baba Is You

    Why it matched: both atmospheric, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Difficult and 2D; released around the same time (2019).

    Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

    Baba Is You at a glance
    Released2019StudioHempuli Oy
    Player sentiment98% positive of 24,536Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 24,536)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Level Editor, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Difficult, Singleplayer, Logic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $14.99 — $10.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:IndieDifficult2DGreat SoundtrackCasualLevel Editor

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  8. 8

    Slay the Spire

    Why it matched: both fantasy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Difficult and 2D; released around the same time (2019).

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    Slay the Spire at a glance
    Released2019StudioMega Crit
    Player sentiment97% positive of 217,947Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 217,947)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $24.99 — $20.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:IndieDifficult2DGreat SoundtrackFantasyCasual

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  9. 9

    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Difficult and Fantasy; released around the same time (2016).

    “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2016StudioMoon Studios GmbH
    Player sentiment95% positive of 71,430Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 71,430)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $19.99 — $15.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:Great SoundtrackDifficultFantasy2DIndieFamily Friendly

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  10. 10

    Hyper Light Drifter

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and Difficult; released around the same time (2016).

    Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

    Hyper Light Drifter at a glance
    Released2016StudioHeart Machine
    Player sentiment93% positive of 19,135Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 19,135)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $19.99 — $15.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:Great SoundtrackIndieDifficult2DColorfulFantasy

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  11. 11

    ABZU

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Casual and Colorful; released around the same time (2016).

    From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.

    ABZU at a glance
    Released2016StudioGiant Squid
    Player sentiment93% positive of 27,628Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 27,628)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Relaxing, Atmospheric, Underwater, Exploration, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $19.99 — $15.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:Great SoundtrackCasualColorfulIndieFantasyFamily Friendly

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  12. 12

    Beat Saber

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rhythm, Music and Difficult; released around the same time (2018).

    Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!

    Beat Saber at a glance
    Released2018StudioBeat Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 76,245Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 76,245)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 4 of 5 — Rhythm, Music, Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: VR, Rhythm, Music, Moddable, Fast-Paced — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $19.99 — $15.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:RhythmMusicDifficultIndieGreat SoundtrackCasualGames Workshop

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  13. 13

    Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

    Why it matched: both fantasy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including 2D, Fantasy and Casual.

    Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!

    Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense at a glance
    Released2014StudioIronhide Game Studio
    Player sentiment97% positive of 17,136Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 17,136)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer, 2D, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $9.99 — $5.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:2DFantasyCasualIndieDifficultColorful

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  14. 14

    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, relaxing and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Fantasy, Great Soundtrack and Difficult; released around the same time (2020).

    Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!

    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game at a glance
    Released2020StudioCD PROJEKT RED
    Player sentiment86% positive of 27,710PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 27,710)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Card Game, RPG, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:FantasyGreat SoundtrackDifficultCasual

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  15. 15

    Puyo PuyoTetris

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Anime and Colorful; released around the same time (2018).

    Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris® and SEGA’s famous Puyo Puyo™ combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun!

    Puyo PuyoTetris at a glance
    Released2018StudioSonic Team
    Player sentiment85% positive of 5,571Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 5,571)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Competitive, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $19.99 — $15.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:CasualAnimeColorfulArcadeGreat Soundtrack2DDifficult

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  16. 16

    World of Goo

    Why it matched: both atmospheric, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Great Soundtrack and Casual.

    World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.

    World of Goo at a glance
    Released2008Studio2D Boy
    Player sentiment94% positive of 6,589Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 6,589)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Physics, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $14.99 — $10.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:IndieGreat SoundtrackCasual2DDifficultFamily Friendly

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  17. 17

    Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Great Soundtrack and Fantasy.

    Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

    Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP at a glance
    Released2012StudioCapybara
    Player sentiment77% positive of 2,654Price$7.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 2,654)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Music, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Point & Click, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $7.99 — $3.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:IndieGreat SoundtrackFantasy2DCasualMusic

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  18. 18

    Webbed

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including 2D, Family Friendly and Indie; released around the same time (2021).

    Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

    Webbed at a glance
    Released2021StudioSbug Games
    Player sentiment98% positive of 15,267Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 15,267)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: 2D Platformer, Cute, Pixel Graphics, Physics, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $9.99 — $5.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:2DFamily FriendlyIndieColorfulFantasy

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  19. 19

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Indie; released around the same time (2020).

    Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps at a glance
    Released2020StudioMoon Studios
    Player sentiment97% positive of 146,084Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 146,084)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Beautiful, Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $29.99 — $25.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:Great Soundtrack2DIndieDifficultFantasy

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  20. 20

    Artifact

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, relaxing and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Difficult, Fantasy and Casual; released around the same time (2018).

    Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.

    Artifact at a glance
    Released2018StudioValve
    Player sentiment47% positive of 24,768PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (47% of 24,768)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Trading Card Game, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:DifficultFantasyCasualGreat Soundtrack

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  21. 21

    Spyro Reignited Trilogy

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Family Friendly, Colorful and Fantasy; released around the same time (2019).

    Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.

    Spyro Reignited Trilogy at a glance
    Released2019StudioToys for Bob
    Player sentiment94% positive of 22,302Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 22,302)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer

    Why players like it: 3D Platformer, Adventure, Remake, Dragons, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $39.99 — $35.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:Family FriendlyColorfulFantasyGreat SoundtrackCasual

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  22. 22

    ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights

    Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Difficult; released around the same time (2021).

    ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

    ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights at a glance
    Released2021StudioLive Wire
    Player sentiment94% positive of 45,705Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 45,705)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Metroidvania, Female Protagonist, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $24.99 — $20.20 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:Great Soundtrack2DDifficultIndieAnime

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    One Finger Death Punch

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, 2D and Casual.

    Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.

    One Finger Death Punch at a glance
    Released2014StudioSilver Dollar Games
    Player sentiment98% positive of 16,338Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 16,338)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 3 of 5 — Rhythm, Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Action, 2D Fighter, Fast-Paced, Indie, Beat 'em up — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $4.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:Indie2DCasualDifficultArcadeGreat SoundtrackRhythm

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    Zuma

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Casual.

    Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.

    Zuma at a glance
    Released2003StudioOberon Media
    Player sentiment96% positive of 6,806Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 6,806)

    Matches A Dance of Fire and Ice on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Match 3, Puzzle, Arcade, 2D, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs A Dance of Fire and Ice: $4.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with A Dance of Fire and Ice:Arcade2DCasualColorfulFamily FriendlyIndieDifficult

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Common questions

What game is most like A Dance of Fire and Ice?

DJMAX RESPECT V, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, relaxing and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to A Dance of Fire and Ice" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with A Dance of Fire and Ice. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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