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Smelter blends real-time strategy with side-scrolling platforming in the spirit of 16-bit classics. You expand Smelter's fortifications to hold off waves of enemies, then dive into fast, punchy action sections as Eve.
The closest matches for Smelter are Regions of Ruin, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and Diplomacy is Not an Option. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Smelter special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
85 %
Best match
A 2D pixel-art platforming action RPG where you explore and fight across the land as a dwarf while building up your settlement to save your people from extinction.
82 % 29.99 €
Strong character progression
As the harvest goddess Sakuna, you fight demons in 2.5D hack-and-slash stages and then grow rice in a detailed farming sim, from planting to cooking. The quality of your harvest directly boosts your stats, tightly linking farming and combat.
80 % 28.99 €
Tactical depth
A humorous medieval real-time strategy game where you build a fortified town, manage resources, and fend off huge hordes of enemies, monsters and rebellious peasants. The appeal lies in chaotic mass battles and clever defensive planning.
79 % 22.99 €
Lavish presentation
As a possessed lamb you found your own cult, managing a village of adorable woodland followers between fast roguelike dungeon runs. Its charm comes from the clash of cute visuals and gleefully macabre humor.
79 % 12.99 €
Tactical depth
A minimalist kingdom builder and defense game: you expand your small realm by day and fight off waves of enemies as a hero by night. Its clean low-poly look and simple rules make it approachable yet tactically tricky.
78 % 4.99 €
Building and crafting
You play the villainous dungeon keeper, digging tunnels, building rooms, attracting monsters and fending off invading heroes. Its dark humor and the chance to be the bad guy make it memorable.
77 %
Building and crafting
You play an evil dungeon overlord, digging out rooms, attracting monsters and fending off invading heroes. Its dark humor and blend of base management with real-time strategy make this classic stand out.
77 % −50 %Tactical depth
You build and manage a floating city in the sky while exploring a large open world full of dangers and hidden treasures. You also defend your citizens and the kingdoms below from attacks.
77 % 39.99 €
Lavish presentation
A blend of real-time action and tower-defense strategy rooted in Japanese myth. By day you prepare villagers and defenses, by night you fight demon hordes while protecting the priestess. Its striking art style inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics carries the experience.
77 % 14.79 €
Strong character progression
As stranded delivery driver Flux, you gather resources, craft gear, tame creatures and follow a quirky, joke-filled story on an alien planet. A charming blend of action combat, crafting and base building.
