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24 games like The Wind Road (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with The Wind Road 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 same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

60100181Players →Popularity →Cat or Bread?

Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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How positions are decided

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  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which both open world, puzzle and difficult.
  • The Wind Road is tagged RPG, Action, Adventure, Indie, Martial Arts, Singleplayer, Souls-like, Puzzle 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.

Why players value The Wind Road

The five things Steam players tag The Wind Road 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. RPG
  2. Action
  3. Adventure
  4. Indie
  5. Martial Arts
The Wind Road at a glance
ReceptionMixed on Steam (69% of 6,820)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$29.99

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

    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Souls-like, Swordplay and RPG; released around the same time (2019).

    A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance
    Released2019StudioCriterion Games
    Player sentiment88% positive of 175,096Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 175,096)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure

    Why players like it: Action-Adventure, Souls-like, Third Person, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier

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

    Shared with The Wind Road:Souls-likeSwordplayRPGPuzzle

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  2. 2

    Darksiders III

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Souls-like, RPG and Puzzle; released around the same time (2018).

    Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

    Darksiders III at a glance
    Released2018StudioGunfire Games
    Player sentiment76% positive of 17,431Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 17,431)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure

    Why players like it: Hack and Slash, Action, Female Protagonist, Souls-like, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:Souls-likeRPGPuzzle

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  3. 3

    Absolver

    Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Martial Arts, Indie and RPG; released around the same time (2017).

    Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.

    Absolver at a glance
    Released2017StudioSloclap
    Player sentiment73% positive of 14,810Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 14,810)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure, Indie, Martial Arts

    Why players like it: Fighting, Martial Arts, Action, Multiplayer, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $29.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:Martial ArtsIndieRPGSwordplaySouls-like

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  4. 4

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Souls-like; 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 The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Indie

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

    Price vs The Wind Road: $29.99 — about the same price

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

    Shared with The Wind Road:PuzzleIndieSouls-like

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  5. 5

    CrossCode

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Puzzle and Indie; released around the same time (2018).

    A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

    CrossCode at a glance
    Released2018StudioRadical Fish Games
    Player sentiment92% positive of 18,408Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 18,408)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure, Indie

    Why players like it: Action RPG, Pixel Graphics, RPG, Female Protagonist, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:RPGPuzzleIndie

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  6. 6

    TUNIC

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Puzzle, Souls-like and RPG; released around the same time (2022).

    Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

    TUNIC at a glance
    Released2022StudioTUNIC Team
    Player sentiment91% positive of 18,472Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 18,472)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Indie

    Why players like it: Exploration, Puzzle, Souls-like, Metroidvania, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $29.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:PuzzleSouls-likeRPGIndie

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  7. 7

    Biomutant

    Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Martial Arts and Indie; released around the same time (2021).

    BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

    Biomutant at a glance
    Released2021StudioExperiment 101
    Player sentiment66% positive of 20,181Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (66% of 20,181)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure, Indie, Martial Arts

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Singleplayer, RPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:RPGMartial ArtsIndieSouls-like

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  8. 8

    Darksiders Warmastered Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 2 player tags including RPG and Puzzle; released around the same time (2016).

    Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

    Darksiders Warmastered Edition at a glance
    Released2016StudioKAIKO
    Player sentiment88% positive of 18,857Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 18,857)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure

    Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Adventure, Third Person, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:RPGPuzzle

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  9. 9

    The Escapists

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and RPG.

    The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!

    The Escapists at a glance
    Released2015StudioMouldy Toof Studios
    Player sentiment90% positive of 16,194Price$3.59

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 16,194)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure, Indie

    Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Strategy, Crafting, Singleplayer, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $3.59 — $26.40 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:IndiePuzzleRPG

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  10. 10

    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 2 player tags including Indie and Puzzle; 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 The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Indie

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

    Price vs The Wind Road: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:IndiePuzzle

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  11. 11

    The Escapists 2

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 2 player tags including Indie and Puzzle; released around the same time (2017).

    Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?

    The Escapists 2 at a glance
    Released2017StudioTeam17
    Player sentiment91% positive of 33,775Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 33,775)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 2 of 5 — Action, Indie

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Online Co-Op, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:IndiePuzzle

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  12. 12

    Gujian3(古剑奇谭三)

    Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Martial Arts and Souls-like; released around the same time (2018).

    Gujian 3 is a mass 3D single-person RPG developed by Aurogon Info & Tech (Shanghai), a subsidiary of Wangyuan Shengtang. As the latest hit of the Gujian series, it boasts more free and smooth combat experience with its full real-time combat system. This generation expands the world of Gujian based on previous works.

    Gujian3(古剑奇谭三) at a glance
    Released2018Studio上海烛龙信息科技有限公司
    Player sentiment86% positive of 48,972Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 48,972)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure, Martial Arts

    Why players like it: RPG, Story Rich, Martial Arts, Action RPG, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $29.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:RPGMartial ArtsSouls-like

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  13. 13

    The Witness

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 2 player tags including Puzzle and Indie; released around the same time (2016).

    You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

    The Witness at a glance
    Released2016StudioThekla, Inc.
    Player sentiment84% positive of 21,324Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 21,324)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Indie

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Exploration, First-Person, Open World, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:PuzzleIndie

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  14. 14

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

    Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Souls-like, Swordplay and RPG; released around the same time (2023).

    The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor at a glance
    Released2023StudioRespawn Entertainment
    Player sentiment71% positive of 85,859Price$69.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 85,859)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure

    Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $69.99 — $40.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests (details)

    Shared with The Wind Road:Souls-likeSwordplayRPG

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  15. 15

    Xuan-Yuan Sword VII

    Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Martial Arts and Souls-like; released around the same time (2020).

    Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.

    Xuan-Yuan Sword VII at a glance
    Released2020StudioSOFTSTAR
    Player sentiment63% positive of 9,575Price$34.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (63% of 9,575)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure, Martial Arts

    Why players like it: RPG, Martial Arts, Historical, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $34.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:RPGMartial ArtsSouls-like

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  16. 16

    Into the Breach

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and RPG; released around the same time (2018).

    Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

    Into the Breach at a glance
    Released2018StudioSubset Games
    Player sentiment94% positive of 22,246Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 22,246)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Indie

    Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:IndiePuzzleRPG

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  17. 17

    Cat or Bread?

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Souls-like; released around the same time (2017).

    A game about cat and bread.

    Cat or Bread? at a glance
    Released2017StudioCasioqu
    Player sentiment92% positive of 763Price$1.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 763)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 1 of 5 — Indie

    Why players like it: Casual, Indie, Psychological Horror, Cats, Memes — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $1.99 — $28.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:IndiePuzzleSouls-like

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  18. 18

    Poly Bridge

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 2 player tags including Puzzle and Indie; released around the same time (2016).

    Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!

    Poly Bridge at a glance
    Released2016StudioDry Cactus
    Player sentiment91% positive of 18,905Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 18,905)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 1 of 5 — Indie

    Why players like it: Building, Simulation, Physics, Puzzle, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:PuzzleIndie

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  19. 19

    PICO PARK

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Souls-like; released around the same time (2021).

    PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.

    PICO PARK at a glance
    Released2021StudioTECOPARK
    Player sentiment91% positive of 29,932Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 29,932)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 2 of 5 — Action, Indie

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Puzzle-Platformer, Co-op, Local Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:PuzzleIndieSouls-like

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  20. 20

    嗜血印 Bloody Spell

    Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Martial Arts, RPG and Indie; released around the same time (2022).

    This is a martial arts action role-playing game. The core of the game is battle-oriented, and it combines many fighting elements. If you are a player who pursues blood and is brave enough to challenge the limits, it will definitely inspire your adrenaline and bring you the best combat experience.

    嗜血印 Bloody Spell at a glance
    Released2022Studio艺龙游戏
    Player sentiment89% positive of 39,228Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 39,228)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure, Indie, Martial Arts

    Why players like it: Nudity, Sexual Content, Female Protagonist, Action RPG, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:Martial ArtsRPGIndie

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  21. 21

    VVVVVV

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and difficult; shares 2 player tags including Indie and Puzzle.

    VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

    VVVVVV at a glance
    Released2010StudioTerry Cavanagh
    Player sentiment96% positive of 10,540Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 10,540)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Indie

    Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Precision Platformer, Platformer, Indie, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:IndiePuzzle

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  22. 22

    Changed

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and RPG; released around the same time (2018).

    You are trapped in an experiment, trying to find ways to make you still "yourself" , persevere, and survive.

    Changed at a glance
    Released2018StudioDragonSnow
    Player sentiment86% positive of 18,545Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 18,545)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure, Indie

    Why players like it: Cute, Difficult, Sexual Content, Psychological Horror, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:PuzzleIndieRPG

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  23. 23

    Dreamspring

    Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Souls-like and Indie.

    Dreamspring is a dark fantasy styled, open world dungeon crawler inspired by games like Morrowind and King's Field. Explore a dying kingdom and it's different realms in first person action combat, styled in a mix of retro and vaporwave aesthetics.

    Dreamspring at a glance
    Released2026StudioBillyfighter
    Player sentiment93% positive of 56Price$12.59

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 56)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, Indie

    Why players like it: Early Access, RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $12.59 — $17.40 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:RPGSouls-likeIndie

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  24. 24

    The Legend of Bum-Bo

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and RPG; 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
    Released2019StudioEdmund McMillen
    Player sentiment81% positive of 5,934Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 5,934)

    Matches The Wind Road on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Adventure, Indie

    Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Indie, Strategy, Adventure, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs The Wind Road: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with The Wind Road:IndiePuzzleRPG

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Common questions

What game is most like The Wind Road?

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, on the evidence we have. It both open world, puzzle 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 The Wind Road" 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 The Wind Road. 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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