Comparison guide
Games like Pathogenic: similar indie games to play next
Pathogenic 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.
Why these games fit Pathogenic fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.3Hell Maiden
Deck-building horde survival with Dantean flair.
NewJul 16, 2026
If you liked Pathogenic, Hell Maiden delivers familiar action, bullet hell and indie for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.3/10.
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8.7The Scroll of Taiwu : Beyond The Dome
Deep wuxia RPG with village sim and emergent stories
Jun 16, 2026
The Scroll of Taiwu : Beyond The Dome leans into indie, roguelike and rpg, hitting the same notes that make Pathogenic click. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.4Wireworks
Wiring, modules and addictive auto-battling.
Mar 9, 2026
Shared strengths in crafting, indie and roguelike make Wireworks an easy follow-up to Pathogenic. We scored it 8.4/10.
