
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.
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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.

THE GAP
An abstract interactive experience about a Gap

Gamitate - Meditate, Relax, Feel Better
Gamitate is a like a gym for your mind and soul. "Work Out" your mind with carefully selected meditation techniques! Gamitate is designed to make you feel calmer, happier, and more peaceful. Enjoy the benefits of a wide variety of easy meditation techniques.
An abstract interactive experience about a Gap
Why similar: Experimental 29.4%, Philosophical 24.4%, Abstract 20.6%, Minimalist 11.9%, Emotional 11.3%
Gamitate is a like a gym for your mind and soul. "Work Out" your mind with carefully selected meditation techniques! Gamitate is designed to make you feel calmer, happier, and more peaceful. Enjoy the benefits of a wide variety of easy meditation techniques.
Why similar: Experimental 27%, Abstract 14.4%, Psychedelic 10.7%, Philosophical 10%, Emotional 8.8%
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 22.3%, Experimental 20%, Abstract 12.3%, Emotional 11.7%, Psychedelic 10.6%
You are an insect collector. Wander through old summer memories looking for colors.
Why similar: Experimental 25.6%, Philosophical 21.8%, Abstract 15.8%, Psychedelic 11.2%, Emotional 8.1%
Play as you playing as you.
Why similar: Experimental 29%, Philosophical 23.4%, Abstract 13.6%, Minimalist 9.6%, Space 8.6%
Blast your way through millions of particles as you explore someone's dreams in this narrative driven adventure.
Why similar: Experimental 21.9%, Philosophical 18.4%, Psychological 13.7%, Abstract 13.3%, Emotional 11.6%
Welcome to the Reincarnation Ethics Program "Children's Garden." This is a puzzle game where you seek eternal rest.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.3%, Experimental 16.7%, Abstract 14.1%, Psychological 12.6%, Psychedelic 11%
A short and deeply emotional game experience where life itself is presented through a unique perspective.
Why similar: Experimental 25.5%, Philosophical 21.9%, Psychological 14.2%, Abstract 13.4%, Emotional 10.5%
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: Experimental 21.1%, Philosophical 19.3%, Emotional 17.6%, Abstract 17.1%, Psychological 16%
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.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.6%, Experimental 25.9%, Psychological 19.5%, Abstract 17.6%, Stylized 5.4%
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 38.9%, Philosophical 21.8%, Abstract 16.3%, Minimalist 9.5%, Relaxing 6.5%
XOB. Kinetic. Psychedelic. Poetic. Aesthetic. 100 masterfully designed puzzles.
Why similar: Experimental 29%, Abstract 16.7%, Psychedelic 14.6%, Emotional 8.5%, Stylized 7.8%
Sfäre is like watching clouds fused with a Rorschach test. Relax and enjoy what your mind creates. Take your time.
Why similar: Experimental 24.2%, Psychological 15.2%, Psychedelic 13.4%, Abstract 13.2%, Relaxing 7.1%
INTRAQUARTZ is a multidimensional experimental maze puzzler where you control a microscopic mining rover inside extraterrestrial crystals.
Why similar: Experimental 32%, Abstract 18.6%, Psychedelic 14.7%, Minimalist 11.3%, Procedural Generation 7.8%
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 28.3%, Philosophical 19.6%, Psychological 14.6%, Emotional 12.2%, Minimalist 10%
❗ 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 30.1%, Philosophical 18.7%, Abstract 17.3%, Psychological 17%, Emotional 9.9%
Hadr is a short atmospheric game where you control a piece of flying fabric. Every single thing you can cover with your cloth, will disappear. Items, puzzles and story, they all have their place in Hadr. Are real things disappearing or just memories?
Why similar: Experimental 28%, Philosophical 18.7%, Abstract 13.9%, Emotional 9.9%, Minimalist 9.7%
Lost Voice is a story-based first-person sci-fi adventure game with strong action elements, puzzles, and unique gameplay mechanics.
Why similar: Experimental 36.4%, Philosophical 31.3%, Psychedelic 13.4%, Minimalist 9.4%, Atmospheric 5.5%
Kanso, a beautiful and hyper relaxing line following game. Avoid obstacles while you trace around circular forms and find your moment of Zen.
Why similar: Philosophical 18.4%, Abstract 17.5%, Minimalist 10.7%, Relaxing 8.7%, Psychedelic 8.7%
Chasing colors in the void. A game we made to Zen you.
Why similar: Experimental 30.4%, Philosophical 25.6%, Psychedelic 15%, Stylized 7.8%, Relaxing 6.6%
Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.
Why similar: Experimental 33.4%, Philosophical 18.9%, Abstract 18.1%, Emotional 13%, Stylized 7.1%
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 29.1%, Philosophical 21.2%, Abstract 16.5%, Psychological 16.5%, Emotional 12.5%
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.
Why similar: Experimental 24.9%, Philosophical 20.2%, Abstract 18.2%, Psychedelic 12.8%, Minimalist 8.9%
A spiritual yoga game that focuses on self-dialogue and emotional experiences. In the space of meditation, players are encouraged to engage in dialogue with their inner selves, contemplate the meaning of life, and understand the true essence of liberation and redemption.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.2%, Psychological 21.1%, Emotional 16.7%, Psychedelic 12.2%, Relaxing 7.6%
Enter Xerme, a mysterious world full of challenging puzzles and unique discoveries on a journey of evolution and exploration.
Why similar: Abstract 22.1%, Philosophical 19.2%, Psychedelic 13.4%, Minimalist 13.3%, Emotional 12.9%
Look for your car in a series of mazes and parking lots while you talk to your therapist about feeling lost. An interactive short story about trying to make sense out of the unreal. Based on real dreams!
Why similar: Experimental 37.8%, Philosophical 32.4%, Emotional 16.5%, Atmospheric 5.3%, Retro 4.5%
Featuring the ground-breaking Bridge Gun™!
Why similar: Experimental 30.9%, Abstract 18%, Philosophical 13.1%, Psychedelic 10.6%, Minimalist 8.3%
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 31.8%, Philosophical 17.2%, Abstract 13.9%, Psychological 11.3%, Emotional 10.7%
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 30.8%, Philosophical 21.7%, Abstract 16.9%, Psychological 16.5%, Emotional 12.7%
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 47.5%, Philosophical 36.5%, Abstract 14.1%, Indie 1.9%
Brainwasher™ is a relaxing, exploration-based sim where you pilot a Mindsweeper to clear clutter, restore balance, and expand. With procedurally generated landscapes, soothing soundscapes, and mindful breaks, the only challenge is embracing stillness. No enemies, no stress—just peace.
Why similar: Philosophical 30.5%, Psychological 20.2%, Psychedelic 12.1%, Retro 8.7%, Relaxing 7.4%
PULMO is a casual puzzle game where you control a lone character in a world full of faceless crowds.
Why similar: Philosophical 25.9%, Psychological 17.2%, Abstract 16.9%, Emotional 12.5%, Minimalist 10.9%
Psychological horror collection, which includes 5 games: Wrong Button, ROMASHKA, You Are Doxxed, B*tch!, LOOP and COLORFOOD Inc. These are stories about anxiety, pressure, and internal tension linked by a shared atmosphere.
Why similar: Philosophical 24.9%, Emotional 15.1%, Psychological 14.9%, Abstract 13.8%, Psychedelic 11.3%
Rediscover a familiar world by splashing it with color and find your way through the darkness in this first-person exploration game. Traverse 30+ surreal locations, solve intriguing puzzles, and face your demons. Uncover fragments of your story through a meditative journey between light and shadow.
Why similar: Experimental 23%, Abstract 16.5%, Psychological 16.2%, Emotional 13.1%, Psychedelic 12.1%
Guide thousands of glowing little creatures home by drawing paths through calm, living puzzles.
Why similar: Experimental 25.1%, Abstract 16.1%, Emotional 14.8%, Space 10%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
Linklight is a relaxing minimalist puzzle game that consists of rotation based puzzles; unplug yourself from your surroundings as you navigate your way through endless puzzles.
Why similar: Experimental 28.4%, Abstract 19.7%, Minimalist 12.6%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Stylized 8.1%
Ratio V Motus. Reason versus Emotion. You become trapped into manifestoed logic. Now face the strength of emotions. Escape the mind of emotions by fighting them with the most powerful weapon; Logic
Why similar: Philosophical 31.2%, Psychological 20.7%, Emotional 20.5%, Abstract 15.4%, Stylized 6.6%
Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Experimental 29.9%, Abstract 15.6%, Space 11.9%, Colorful 4.9%
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 36.7%, Abstract 19.6%, Philosophical 16%, Minimalist 11.5%, Psychological 9.3%
Immerse yourself into unstable reality. In order to get out you must exploit glitch in a world around you. You can be sure of one thing, any rules you known no longer exist!! Do you have a courage to dip in it?
Why similar: Experimental 35.3%, Psychological 18.8%, Psychedelic 16.4%, Abstract 15.5%, Minimalist 8.4%
A fast paced action avoidance game that will hopefully not make you barf. Spin around an endless twisting tube and slide your way past all the obstacles for as long as you can!
Why similar: Experimental 40.4%, Abstract 18.8%, Psychedelic 13.5%, Minimalist 11.7%, Stylized 6.8%
A short experimental visual novel about obsessive counting.
Why similar: Experimental 37.2%, Abstract 20.4%, Philosophical 15.2%, Emotional 12.1%, Psychedelic 9.4%
This game is about making this game.
Why similar: Experimental 25.3%, Philosophical 22.2%, Abstract 15.2%, Psychological 15%, Psychedelic 11.6%
A minimalist art-inspired game that reimagines classic mini-games with visual artistry, world-class music, and philosophical insights.
Why similar: Philosophical 26.6%, Emotional 16.7%, Abstract 14.7%, Minimalist 13.3%, Relaxing 8.8%
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 39.5%, Psychological 16%, Philosophical 12.6%, Minimalist 11.9%, Stylized 7.7%
Squingle is the ultimate Mixed Reality 3D puzzle game. Navigate glass-like mazes called ‘Squingles,’ guiding orbs while avoiding edges and collecting points. Discover why it’s a critically acclaimed 5-star masterpiece!
Why similar: Experimental 24.1%, Philosophical 20.7%, Abstract 14.8%, Psychedelic 10.9%, Space 9.1%
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: Experimental 30%, Philosophical 29%, Psychological 15.9%, Abstract 9.4%, Psychedelic 8.8%
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 33.1%, Psychological 18.9%, Abstract 18.4%, Philosophical 15.1%, Emotional 8.7%
Unwind with Triversal: An award-winning casual spatial puzzle game that mixes chill with challenge.
Why similar: Experimental 32%, Abstract 18.2%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Psychedelic 10%, Minimalist 9.5%
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 38.1%, Abstract 21.2%, Psychological 14.5%, Emotional 13.6%, Psychedelic 6.1%
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 28.3%, Philosophical 16.8%, Abstract 16.4%, Psychological 13.8%, Psychedelic 12.8%
KARMA: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem.
Why similar: Experimental 26.4%, Philosophical 24%, Psychological 16.2%, Emotional 13.5%, Psychedelic 13%
Humanity has perished. You are an AI incapable of self-termination, sailing into the void. Trapped in terminal wakefulness, chew on your own endless, redundant processing power and face the ultimate decay of the universe alone.
Why similar: Philosophical 37.7%, Psychological 20.6%, Psychedelic 19%, Stylized 8.7%, Space 6.9%
Ancient Rituals: Stonehenge is a ludic VR experience, where you will experience our interpretation of an ancient pagan ritual. A ritual that is beyond linear time and three dimensional space.You are in an exploration to find yourself
Why similar: Experimental 21.4%, Philosophical 21.1%, Psychological 14.9%, Psychedelic 13.5%, Emotional 11.1%
This game is nothing more than a black image covering the entire screen area, without the presence of any incentives.
Why similar: Experimental 29.1%, Philosophical 26.8%, Abstract 16.7%, Psychological 15.2%, Minimalist 10.3%
Three Interwoven tales ruminating on beginning and end and everything in-between.
Why similar: Experimental 56.3%, Philosophical 36.5%, Atmospheric 7.2%
TMOY is a series of interactive art installations hidden inside a first person adventure game. Explore the “museum” and the surreal void space it resides in, make choices, discover new worlds, play (or suffer through) a variety of strange minigames - it’s up to you. It is your museum, after all.
Why similar: Philosophical 27.5%, Abstract 20.6%, Experimental 18.3%, Psychedelic 10.8%, Minimalist 10.1%
Immerse yourself in a visceral experience where every bullet is a desperate attempt to reclaim the fragments of your former self. As a lost soul you must confront tormenting thoughts, traverse the yawning void of emptiness, combat the suffocating grip of apathy and lastly defeat yourself.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Psychological 19%, Emotional 14.9%, Abstract 11%, Psychedelic 10.7%
Descend into a radical new dimension of abstract minimalist arcade fury in Disastr_Blastr! Blaze your merciless path of devastation through an expansive non-linear game world with 100+ stages of cortex-shattering cubic mayhem!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.2%, Abstract 23.8%, Minimalist 17.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Indie 7.8%
A short visual novel about finding your name and a girl in the fog.
Why similar: Experimental 37.4%, Abstract 21.7%, Psychedelic 16.9%, Minimalist 10.4%, Psychological 8.4%