60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Philosophical, Surreal, Indie, Psychological.
Experience a 'painfully human', 'psychological' narrative through dreams and allegory. Live in a flat. Buy things. Use things. Tire yourself out. Sleep. Dream. Wake up. Repeat. And maybe, just maybe, find a Bear in a Pit. What could be scarier than the Bear? Find out.
P.I.G.E.O.N.
P.I.G.E.O.N. is a short surrealist visual novel RPG in which you become a pigeon, armed with a camera, sent to spy. You will have to make choices, but you won't always be able to make a choice.
Pelican Deep
You’re a grade-schooler at a religious institution where something feels off in this surreal, first-person adventure game. Do your genes make a difference in the outcome of your suffering? Will your faith be enough to shroud your fears? Perhaps you already know the answer.
P.I.G.E.O.N. is a short surrealist visual novel RPG in which you become a pigeon, armed with a camera, sent to spy. You will have to make choices, but you won't always be able to make a choice.
Why similar: Philosophical 19.9%, Experimental 19.8% ★, Abstract 14.9%, Psychological 14%, Interactive Fiction 8%
You’re a grade-schooler at a religious institution where something feels off in this surreal, first-person adventure game. Do your genes make a difference in the outcome of your suffering? Will your faith be enough to shroud your fears? Perhaps you already know the answer.
Why similar: Philosophical 31%, Psychological 25.8%, Surreal 13.1%, Abstract 11.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%
A short and deeply emotional game experience where life itself is presented through a unique perspective.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.3%, Experimental 21.6% ★, Psychological 15.3%, Abstract 14.9%, Life Sim 8.8%
After shouting "Let Me Play!" to the cast in a theatre, the fiction comes crashing down as everyone, including you, becomes aware they're only following a script. Will you let the play continue? Or will you write your own ending?
Why similar: Experimental 27.7% ★, Philosophical 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Psychological 13.8%, Surreal 12.5%
Struggle. Fall. Triumph. Hold on. A small yet grand journey across life. Simple interactions connect seemingly unrelated moments, from the microscopic to the cosmic.
Why similar: Experimental 31.7% ★, Abstract 21.8%, Philosophical 21.5%, Psychological 15.9%, Atmospheric 4.4%
You've moved to a new house where the previous owner was murdered. They never found his head. But, it has found you.
Why similar: Experimental 23.7% ★, Philosophical 20.8%, Abstract 17.7%, Psychological 17%, Interactive Fiction 10%
A short story about a parasitic sunflower and her loyal son. Eat everything you can. Enjoy the sunshine. Do whatever it takes to make her happy. This is a prequel to Siren's Call: Escape Velocity.
Why similar: Experimental 24.3% ★, Philosophical 20.6%, Abstract 17.5%, Psychological 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%
is a short, interactive experience about those endless, looping fever dreams you get when you're sick.
Why similar: Philosophical 19%, Experimental 18.9% ★, Abstract 15.5%, Psychological 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.3%
❗ EARLY ACCESS ❗ This game is an anthology of visual novels, which includes the “Deep Russian Depression” (pilot chapter) and custom stories from the game community. You can create your own stories as mods for the game and publish them in the Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Experimental 25.5% ★, Abstract 19.2%, Philosophical 19.1%, Psychological 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%
Crawl through the darkness in this psychological horror visual novel with multiple endings, where you will traverse a surreal nightmare as you choose your own path and explore strange spaces in an attempt to wake up, if you can...
Why similar: Experimental 22.5% ★, Abstract 17.1%, Philosophical 16.1%, Psychological 13.9%, Surreal 10.9%
Play as you playing as you.
Why similar: Experimental 27.7% ★, Philosophical 26.8%, Abstract 17%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Surreal 10.8%
The Memories That Shape Us is a narrative video game that lasts about two hours. Find the Memory Capsules to uncover the story of a person’s life from childhood to adulthood, all the joys, all the struggles, and all the lessons. How much can one take before they’ve had enough?
Why similar: Philosophical 22%, Abstract 21.3%, Experimental 20% ★, Psychological 19.2%, Surreal 7.4%
MaryPark St. is a short story telling indie game, set in a black and white dream-like world. Featuring two interpretations of the same story, The Dream & The Nightmare.
Why similar: Experimental 36.1% ★, Philosophical 24.4%, Abstract 19.9%, Surreal 12%, Atmospheric 3.9%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Experimental 27.2% ★, Abstract 20%, Psychological 19.9%, Philosophical 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%
Your future is vaster than the cosmos.
Why similar: Experimental 43% ★, Philosophical 40.7%, Surreal 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.3%
RAIN DOGS is a single-player, narrative experience set in a reflection of the urban sprawl you used to call home. Explore and interact with other prisoners of this throw-away society to learn more about why you were put here and what your path forward will be.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.2%, Abstract 20.6%, Psychological 19.3%, Surreal 11.3%, Immersive Sim 7.7%
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about a lost astronaut searching for a reason to keep going forward while facing the emptiness of space. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, it’s a story about positivism, friendship and our human connection with Voyager 1.
Why similar: Philosophical 36.1%, Abstract 17%, Psychological 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Surreal 9.3%
FOR GOD'S SAKE, HELP HIM! is a tiny, surreal first-person art "game" about what it's like. your goal is singular and simple: try to help him, however you can... if you can. that's a tall order considering you're both in a blank void and he's being crushed over and over.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.4%, Abstract 24.8%, Surreal 18.8%, Psychological 18%, Atmospheric 6.4%
An existential drama in handmade clay animation. Game writer Eric is replaced by AI. He loses everything, and it's the best thing that's ever happened to him.
Why similar: Psychological 24.2%, Philosophical 20.2%, Experimental 18.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, Surreal 9.4%
人类已经死去。一个在宇宙里漂流的人工智能，在无法自杀的绝对清醒中，咀嚼庞大而无处安放的算力，独自面对整个宇宙的衰亡。
Why similar: Philosophical 38.5%, Psychological 22.2%, Surreal 9.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%, Immersive Sim 8.5%
A collection of tiny experimental games (and "notgames") inspired by travel.
Why similar: Experimental 28.1% ★, Philosophical 27.7%, Abstract 16.7%, Life Sim 15.8%, Stylized 4.9%
Blast your way through millions of particles as you explore someone's dreams in this narrative driven adventure.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.3%, Experimental 22% ★, Abstract 17.6%, Psychological 17.5%, Surreal 9.7%
You're the maintenance man for an apartment complex that has mysteriously been transported to the middle of the ocean. Woodrot is a surreal adventure game about getting to know your neighbors who all seem to blame themselves for their recent relocation.
Why similar: Psychological 24.6%, Philosophical 19.1%, Abstract 17.4%, Surreal 13.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%
Take your place at the terminal. Follow the procedures, process the records, and read messages never meant for you. NOEMA is a quiet, unsettling narrative experience about work, obedience, human connection, and what routine teaches us not to see.
Why similar: Experimental 35.7% ★, Philosophical 21.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Abstract 10.1%, Surreal 7.4%
This VR Journey takes you to the 'behind the scenes' of the Universe. Beyond a door lies a barren landscape inhabited by strange rocky heads. Here, the maintenance and heavy lifting required keeps existence stable and temporal. You are a tourist. Don't do anything foolish.
Why similar: Philosophical 29.8%, Experimental 25.7% ★, Psychological 17.2%, Abstract 10.6%, Surreal 10.3%
An interactive horror story based on a reality everyone eventually faces. Make choices to confront someone trying to enter your home - and uncover who they are.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.6%, Psychological 20.8%, Experimental 19.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Atmospheric 5.7%
This game is about making this game.
Why similar: Philosophical 23.1%, Experimental 22% ★, Abstract 17.3%, Psychological 16.5%, Surreal 10%
This game is nothing more than a black image covering the entire screen area, without the presence of any incentives.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.3%, Experimental 24.6% ★, Abstract 18.6%, Psychological 16.3%, Immersive Sim 9.9%
An abstract interactive experience about a Gap
Why similar: Experimental 33.8% ★, Philosophical 33.7%, Abstract 31.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.3%
You are an insect collector. Wander through old summer memories looking for colors.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.9%, Experimental 28.3% ★, Abstract 22.9%, Surreal 10.2%, Atmospheric 5.5%
Dive into a small, dense open world with cryptic puzzles, weird interactions and interesting characters. Will you fit in? Join in divine communion? Or become something of your own!
Why similar: Philosophical 28.7%, Abstract 20.2%, Psychological 19.9%, Surreal 10.3%, Multiple Endings 5.7%
"Zen&" a idle game can take you to begin Zen meditation.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.7%, Psychological 20.1%, Life Sim 14.7%, Immersive Sim 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%
Welcome to the Reincarnation Ethics Program "Children's Garden." This is a puzzle game where you seek eternal rest.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.1%, Abstract 19%, Experimental 17.2% ★, Psychological 16.5%, Surreal 12.4%
Destiny Island is a very short computer game. You play a man who visits his memories. You can walk and talk to mannequins about 7 sins. Associate essence with anything comes to your mind.
Why similar: Experimental 40.7% ★, Philosophical 22.5%, Abstract 17.8%, Surreal 12.2%, Atmospheric 3.2%
Live through the last ten minutes of Juan Fuentes, who has been given the chance to choose his very last words. Captured by Victoriano Huerta's army after the Ten Tragic Days during the Mexican Revolution, Juan will confront his life, death, family, relationships and existence.
Why similar: Philosophical 31.2%, Psychological 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Experimental 16.5% ★, Stylized 4.4%
Forgetter is a destructive journey of pain, memory and artistry. In the future, creative minds can be inherited by clients’ newborns. You're hired to destroy unhealthy memories in the minds of deceased artists. Remember to smash everything. Don't let the artists’ remaining consciousness stop you.
Why similar: Experimental 31.4% ★, Philosophical 26.1%, Psychological 17.7%, Immersive Sim 13%, Atmospheric 4.6%
Prediction Error is a first-person psychological meta-game. Wander a void maze of geometry and synapses under a cynical narrator's gaze. Endure the dread of high free energy, break the fourth wall, and face cognitive choices. No dopamine rewards here—only an existential stress test.
Why similar: Philosophical 37.3%, Psychological 25.3%, Abstract 15.9%, Surreal 12%, Atmospheric 4.4%
808 explores the memories that define us and what happens when they're taken away. It's a surreal game about love, loss, and a difficult choice: the pain of authenticity, or the peace of self forgetfulness.
Why similar: Philosophical 28.9%, Abstract 22.5%, Psychological 17.1%, Surreal 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 6.4%
Difficulty is a short, experimental visual novel, about both the difficulty level of stories, and the difficulties of real life. The plot, themes, challenges, and morals all become greater and harder to understand and accept as the difficulty increases.
Why similar: Experimental 42.8% ★, Philosophical 39.6%, Abstract 16.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%, Indie 0.2%
A serene game where exploration leads to minigames and puzzles. Visit natural and surreal landscapes to restore the beauty of nature and the serenity the mind. Solve environmental challenges to advance. Once mind and nature are mended, gain access to meditation vistas.
Why similar: Philosophical 46.5%, Psychological 29.7%, Surreal 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Stylized 3.1%
Don't try to find achievement in this game. Don't try to make something of your life. You are very nothing. if you only know the room you can use and the duties you have, you can clear this game . . . even your ego
Why similar: Philosophical 33.1%, Abstract 20.1%, Life Sim 18.7%, Immersive Sim 11%, Psychological 10.1%
Forever Someday is a short narrative experience about dealing with depression and the end of a relationship, with a surreal and dream-like aesthetic.
Why similar: Experimental 34.3% ★, Abstract 25.1%, Psychological 16.6%, Surreal 16.5%, Atmospheric 4.9%
You find yourself in a singularity with Death itself. With few chances to speak with the living, Death proposes a little game. Do you dive deep within yourself to indulge this cosmic guide and find out when you will meet again on official business? The Ultimate Death Clock awaits!
Why similar: Philosophical 29.4%, Psychological 23%, Abstract 14.7%, Surreal 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%
" Where are we going?" You have a ticket to the exhibition. Find your favorite picture.
Why similar: Philosophical 34.4%, Abstract 24.7%, Psychological 19.1%, Immersive Sim 9.8%, Atmospheric 5.2%
There are things that often fail on nothing but themselves. Is there even a way out? Playing Kafka is a narrative adventure full of impenetrable schemes, insidious plot twists and conversations that slip out of hand. Based on Kafka’s life and his work, developed with Kafka experts.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.9%, Psychological 22%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Surreal 16.3%, Stylized 5.9%
Nebula Within is a contemplative yet challenging twin-stick shooter about exploring your emotions and finding self-acceptance. Plunge into a colorful consciousness and reveal a mysterious diary alone or with up to 8 of your friends.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.7%, Experimental 26.5% ★, Psychological 19.1%, Abstract 17.6%, Stylized 5.1%
Atuel is an award-winning surrealist documentary game in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.9%, Experimental 23% ★, Abstract 18.7%, Surreal 11.9%, Stylized 6.2%
A miniature frozen between the atmosphere of a small room and Castaneda with Lovecraft. The story of radical spiritual practices in the search for truth among panels and stacks.
Why similar: Experimental 36.6% ★, Psychological 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.2%, Philosophical 14.1%, Surreal 6.8%
Three Interwoven tales ruminating on beginning and end and everything in-between.
Why similar: Experimental 51.3% ★, Philosophical 40%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Lost Voice is a story-based first-person sci-fi adventure game with strong action elements, puzzles, and unique gameplay mechanics.
Why similar: Philosophical 38%, Experimental 36.7% ★, Surreal 13.8%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Adventure 1.4%
Change the dim world, fill it with light. Each inky struggle improves your sight. "Sometimes words alone can't paint the whole picture." A VR game about depression.
Why similar: Experimental 31.5% ★, Philosophical 20.5%, Abstract 18.2%, Psychological 14.2%, Surreal 7.4%
Spatial expectations built up and torn down. Spoken word inspired pacing. Ode to bilinguality. Interactive slam poem anthology. Concrete Spaces.
Why similar: Experimental 29.6% ★, Philosophical 27.6%, Abstract 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Stylized 4.3%
Uncover cheating optical illusions, with your brain and eyes deceiving you at every opportunity... Experience these popular eyetwisters interactively like you've never seen before! This minimalist, but surreal game will make you question all senses you have.
Why similar: Experimental 34.8% ★, Abstract 24.4%, Philosophical 18.3%, Psychological 11.2%, Surreal 10.4%
A short psychological thriller visual novel where you guide Sora through twisted interrogations, moral dilemmas, and unraveling memories...
Why similar: Philosophical 35%, Psychological 24.1%, Abstract 17%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Multiple Endings 5.3%
A writer is trying to finish his "perfect work," but things keep getting in his way. He is poor and full of anxiety. In this retro lo-fi visual novel, fix the problems with point-and-click, explore the depths of consciousness. Forgive yourself? or stare into the dark and fall deeper? It's up to you.
Why similar: Psychological 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Abstract 17.2%, Immersive Sim 11.4%, Surreal 11.4%
Help out a highschool girl as she explores the wonders of social media for the first time, as well as the dangers.
Why similar: Psychological 22.8%, Abstract 21%, Philosophical 17.2%, Surreal 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%
Eschaton is a short, experimental, surreal first-person exploration game. Explore the 'aftermath' of a cult ritual in the grounds of a manor in the remote and picturesque Scottish Highlands.
Why similar: Philosophical 31%, Experimental 25.6% ★, Surreal 13.2%, Abstract 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 7.6%
Board the Trans-Siberian railroad and travel 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok. Clash with a vibrant culture as you meet people as strange to you as you are to them. Journey into a standalone Wanderlust adventure from the makers of The Witcher.
Why similar: Experimental 29.7% ★, Philosophical 24.7%, Psychological 19.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Stylized 4.2%
Collaborate with your past self to change the present and influence the future. Only your vision affects the world.
Why similar: Philosophical 32.4%, Experimental 20.9% ★, Psychological 17.1%, Surreal 13.1%, Stylized 6.5%
Wander into the carnival of a giant magical dragon lady, where nobody ever leaves unchanged! Answer an extensive list of questions disguised as mini games as you explore the carnival grounds to discover what animal spirit lives inside you.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.6%, Psychological 22.6%, Immersive Sim 11.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Surreal 8.4%
