Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Artifact (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Artifact 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.
The games like Artifact on a map
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- Multi-platform
- PC
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The short version
- Closest match: GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, which both fantasy, atmospheric, strategy, relaxing and difficult.
- Artifact is tagged Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Trading Card Game, Strategy, Multiplayer, e-sports, Tactical 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.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 2 are from the same studio: Dota Underlords, Counter-Strike: Source.
Why players value Artifact
The five things Steam players tag Artifact 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.
- Card Battler
- Deckbuilding
- Card Game
- Trading Card Game
- Strategy
| Reception | on Steam (47% of 24,768) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
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
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Card Game and Deckbuilding; 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 Released 2020 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 86% positive of 27,710 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 27,710)
Matches Artifact on: 5 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Trading Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Card Game, RPG, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:StrategyCard GameDeckbuildingTrading Card GameFantasyTurn-BasedGreat SoundtrackCard Battler
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Slay the Spire
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Card Game, Card Battler and Deckbuilding; 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 Released 2019 Studio Mega Crit Player sentiment 97% positive of 217,947 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 217,947)
Matches Artifact on: 4 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Game, Card Battler, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card GameCard BattlerDeckbuildingTurn-BasedStrategyDifficultGreat SoundtrackFantasy
- 3
The Elder Scrolls: Legends
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Card Game, Trading Card Game and Strategy; released around the same time (2017).
The Elder Scrolls: Legends™ is an award- winning free-to-play strategy card game based on the world and lore of the Elder Scrolls series. Play for hours or minutes across many game modes that are easy to learn but challenging to master.
The Elder Scrolls: Legends at a glance Released 2017 Studio Sparkypants Studios, LLC Player sentiment 75% positive of 11,074 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (75% of 11,074)
Matches Artifact on: 4 of 5 — Deckbuilding, Card Game, Trading Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Card Game, Trading Card Game, Multiplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card GameTrading Card GameStrategyFantasyGreat SoundtrackTacticalTurn-BasedCasual
- 4
Dota Underlords
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Valve; both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Tactical; released around the same time (2019).
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Dota Underlords at a glance Released 2019 Studio Valve Player sentiment 82% positive of 90,947 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (82% of 90,947)
Matches Artifact on: 3 of 5 — Deckbuilding, Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Auto Battler, Casual, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:StrategyCasualTacticalTurn-BasedCompetitiveFantasyCard GameDeckbuilding
- 5
The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Turn-Based, Strategy and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2020).
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos at a glance Released 2020 Studio Artefacts Studio Player sentiment 87% positive of 8,064 Price $5.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (87% of 8,064)
Matches Artifact on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based Tactics, Adventure, Turn-Based, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $5.24 — $5.24 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Turn-BasedStrategyTurn-Based StrategyFunnyTacticalDifficultFantasyGreat Soundtrack
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The Legend of Bum-Bo
Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Great Soundtrack and Funny; released around the same time (2019).
A puzzle based deck building rogue-like prequel to The Binding of Isaac... Made of cardboard!
The Legend of Bum-Bo at a glance Released 2019 Studio Edmund McMillen Player sentiment 81% positive of 5,934 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 5,934)
Matches Artifact on: 3 of 5 — Deckbuilding, Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Indie, Strategy, Adventure, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:StrategyGreat SoundtrackFunnyDifficultCasualCard GameDeckbuildingTurn-Based
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Shadowverse CCG
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Card Battler, Trading Card Game and Deckbuilding; released around the same time (2016).
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Shadowverse CCG at a glance Released 2016 Studio Cygames, Inc. Player sentiment 74% positive of 15,062 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (74% of 15,062)
Matches Artifact on: 5 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Trading Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Card Battler, Trading Card Game, Deckbuilding, Anime — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card BattlerTrading Card GameDeckbuildingCard GameStrategyFantasyTurn-BasedCompetitive
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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Tactical and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2018).
A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden at a glance Released 2018 Studio The Bearded Ladies Player sentiment 90% positive of 20,534 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 20,534)
Matches Artifact on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Combat, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $34.99 — $34.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:StrategyTacticalTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyDifficultFunnyFantasy
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Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Card Battler, Trading Card Game and Competitive; released around the same time (2014).
Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and commander-driven deck-building in a fully free-to-play PvP experience. Build your deck from 1000+ cards across 8 unique factions, and face opponents on a truly level playing field. In Infinity Wars, skill is the only factor that determines victory!
Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game at a glance Released 2014 Studio Lightmare Studios Player sentiment 77% positive of 3,466 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (77% of 3,466)
Matches Artifact on: 5 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Trading Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Turn-Based Tactics, PvP, Post-apocalyptic, Turn-Based Combat, Card Battler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card BattlerTrading Card GameCompetitiveTurn-BasedCard GameTurn-Based StrategyStrategyDeckbuilding
- 10
Monster Train
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Card Battler, Card Game and Deckbuilding; released around the same time (2020).
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Monster Train at a glance Released 2020 Studio Shiny Shoe Player sentiment 96% positive of 22,925 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 22,925)
Matches Artifact on: 4 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Card Battler, Rogue-lite, Card Game, Turn-Based Tactics, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card BattlerCard GameDeckbuildingTurn-Based StrategyStrategyDifficultFantasyMagic
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Eternal Card Game
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Card Game, Card Battler and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Six-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the new strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun. Eternal brings AAA pace and polish to the infinite possibilities of a deep strategy card game. The only limits are your own creativity.
Eternal Card Game at a glance Released 2018 Studio Dire Wolf Player sentiment 77% positive of 7,040 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (77% of 7,040)
Matches Artifact on: 5 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Trading Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Card Game, Card Battler, Strategy, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card GameCard BattlerStrategyDeckbuildingCasualTrading Card GameTurn-BasedFantasy
- 12
Backpack Hero
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Turn-Based, Deckbuilding and Fantasy.
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Backpack Hero at a glance Released 2023 Studio Jaspel Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,500 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (86% of 8,500)
Matches Artifact on: 3 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Strategy
Why players like it: Replay Value, Turn-Based, Inventory Management, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Turn-BasedDeckbuildingFantasyStrategyTurn-Based StrategyCasualCard Battler
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Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Tactical and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).
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 Released 2014 Studio Ironhide Game Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 17,136 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 17,136)
Matches Artifact on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer, 2D, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:StrategyTacticalFantasyCasualFunnyDifficult
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Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Violent, Casual and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Help legendary horror icon Jason Voorhees stalk and slay campers across 100+ puzzle levels in a hilariously off kilter puzzle game. Jason will terrorize victims from the campgrounds of Crystal Lake to the highrises of Manhattan, from supermax prisons to space stations... and beyond!
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle at a glance Released 2018 Studio Blue Wizard Digital Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,080 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 6,080)
Matches Artifact on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Puzzle, Horror, Gore, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:ViolentCasualStrategyFunnyTurn-Based StrategyDifficult
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Balatro
Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Card Game, Deckbuilding and Strategy.
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro at a glance Released 2024 Studio LocalThunk Player sentiment 98% positive of 197,690 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 197,690)
Matches Artifact on: 4 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Card Game, Roguelike Deckbuilder, Rogue-like, Deckbuilding, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card GameDeckbuildingStrategyTurn-BasedCard BattlerCasualDifficultTurn-Based Strategy
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100% Orange Juice
Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Card Game and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2014).
100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.
100% Orange Juice at a glance Released 2014 Studio Orange_Juice Player sentiment 91% positive of 30,159 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 30,159)
Matches Artifact on: 2 of 5 — Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Anime, Board Game, Cute, Multiplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $6.99 — $6.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:StrategyCard GameTurn-BasedCasualFunnyGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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Faeria
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Card Game, Strategy and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2017).
With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.
Faeria at a glance Released 2017 Studio Abrakam Entertainment SA Player sentiment 84% positive of 7,213 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (84% of 7,213)
Matches Artifact on: 3 of 5 — Card Game, Trading Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Card Game, Strategy, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card GameStrategyTurn-BasedFantasyTurn-Based StrategyTrading Card GameCasual
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Gloomhaven
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Card Game, Turn-Based Strategy and Strategy; released around the same time (2021).
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Gloomhaven at a glance Released 2021 Studio Flaming Fowl Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 16,097 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (82% of 16,097)
Matches Artifact on: 3 of 5 — Deckbuilding, Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Online Co-Op, Dark Fantasy, Turn-Based Combat, Card Game, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $34.99 — $34.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card GameTurn-Based StrategyStrategyDifficultDeckbuildingTacticalTurn-Based
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Across the Obelisk
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Fantasy and Card Game; released around the same time (2022).
Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!
Across the Obelisk at a glance Released 2022 Studio Dreamsite Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 13,086 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 13,086)
Matches Artifact on: 4 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, 2D, Fantasy, Roguelike Deckbuilder — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:StrategyFantasyCard GameCard BattlerDeckbuildingTurn-BasedDifficult
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Baba Is You
Why it matched: both atmospheric, strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Casual; 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 Released 2019 Studio Hempuli Oy Player sentiment 98% positive of 24,536 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 24,536)
Matches Artifact on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Difficult, Singleplayer, Logic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:DifficultGreat SoundtrackCasualStrategyFunny
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Library Of Ruina
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Card Game, Strategy and Difficult; released around the same time (2021).
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Library Of Ruina at a glance Released 2021 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 44,826 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 44,826)
Matches Artifact on: 4 of 5 — Card Battler, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Strategy
Why players like it: Story Rich, Card Game, Strategy, Difficult, Deckbuilding — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:Card GameStrategyDifficultDeckbuildingGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedCard BattlerTurn-Based Strategy
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Child of Light
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Fantasy, Great Soundtrack and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2014).
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Child of Light at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,481 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (91% of 13,481)
Matches Artifact on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Great Soundtrack, Turn-Based, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Artifact:FantasyGreat SoundtrackTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyCasual
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Witch It
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Funny, Casual and Fantasy; released around the same time (2020).
Witch It is a multiplayer hide & seek game set in a vibrant, magical world. Brave hunters seek hidden witches that curse their villages!
Witch It at a glance Released 2020 Studio Barrel Roll Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 19,870 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (89% of 19,870)
Matches Artifact on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Funny, Casual, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:FunnyCasualFantasyStrategyMagic
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Counter-Strike: Source
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Valve; both atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Competitive, Tactical and e-sports.
Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
Counter-Strike: Source at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 96% positive of 193,040 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 193,040)
Matches Artifact on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Team-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Artifact: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Artifact:CompetitiveTacticale-sportsStrategyDifficult
Common questions
What game is most like Artifact?
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, atmospheric, strategy, 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 Artifact" 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 Artifact. 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.
What else did the makers of Artifact do?
Dota Underlords, Counter-Strike: Source are also from Valve, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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.