Comparison guide

Games like Dead Weight: similar indie games to play next

Dead Weight works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.

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Why these games fit Dead Weight fans

Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.

7.6/10

Rina's Undercover Train Operation

Psychic, tactical roguelite on trains.

Jun 12, 2026

If you liked Dead Weight, Rina's Undercover Train Operation delivers familiar indie, roguelite and singleplayer for a seamless next pick. We scored it 7.6/10.

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7.0/10

Drifter Star: Evolution

Pretty, relaxing cosmic growth — buggy late game.

Dec 10, 2025

Drifter Star: Evolution leans into adventure, indie and roguelite, hitting the same notes that make Dead Weight click. We scored it 7.0/10.

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9.3/10

Mewgenics

Weird cat breeding meets deep turn-based tactics.

Feb 10, 2026

Shared strengths in indie, roguelite and rpg make Mewgenics an easy follow-up to Dead Weight. We scored it 9.3/10.

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9.0/10

DAVE THE DIVER - In the Jungle Content Pack

Freshwater dives, Bancho’s new menu, and village secrets.

Jun 18, 2026

DAVE THE DIVER - In the Jungle Content Pack builds on adventure, indie and pixel art, giving Dead Weight fans a comparable feel. We scored it 9.0/10.

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8.4/10

Rift Wizard 3

Hardcore roguelike magic, now with crafting and sharper tactics.

Jun 23, 2026

If you liked Dead Weight, Rift Wizard 3 delivers familiar indie, rpg and singleplayer for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.4/10.

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8.1/10

Heroes of Science and Fiction

Heroes of Might & Magic vibes… but in space.

Mar 17, 2026

Heroes of Science and Fiction leans into indie, rpg and singleplayer, hitting the same notes that make Dead Weight click. We scored it 8.1/10.

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7.8/10

Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot

Build a dwarf army, tweak formations, survive the grind.

Jan 22, 2026

Shared strengths in adventure, indie and rpg make Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot an easy follow-up to Dead Weight. We scored it 7.8/10.

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7.6/10

Stellar Tactics

Tactical space-RPG with huge scope and rough edges

Mar 30, 2026

Stellar Tactics builds on indie, rpg and strategy, giving Dead Weight fans a comparable feel. We scored it 7.6/10.

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