Games Like The Way of Life Free Edition

Experience a swirling of emotions in this touching adventure through the lives of three characters of different ages. 10 Experiences, 30 Levels and more than 70 choices. Can you face yourself?

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: This is the expanded and polished version of the seed game, offering a more complete experience of its unique perspective-shifting narrative.

You're stranded at a cathedral-like train station in the near future, searching for a ticket out of town. Explore the secret passageways, interact with strangers, dig for records, and get hypnotized by the soundtrack – a batch of original music courtesy of the band, Archie Pelago.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, First-Person 11.8%, Indie 7.6%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title offers a surreal and atmospheric walking simulator experience that focuses on exploration and environmental storytelling.

A fly ascends to the skies, pondering the pointlessness of its brief existence.

Why similar: Indie 25.2%, Atmospheric 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Simulation 11.7%, Walking Simulator 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and free-to-play indie experience that captures the same contemplative and minimalist tone as the seed game.

A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.7%, First-Person 17.6%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Indie 10.1%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This short, free-to-play psychological experience uses a first-person perspective to tell a deeply personal and unsettling story.

They may be awkward dimensions, but they're my dreams...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.2%, First-Person 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This free-to-play collection of surreal, dream-like environments shares the experimental walking simulator DNA of the seed game.

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.4%, First-Person 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Story Rich 7.2%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy walking simulator explores the relationship between the creator and the player, mirroring the philosophical depth found in the seed game.

Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative.

Why similar: Simulation 27.7%, Story Rich 26.3%, Indie 21.6%, Singleplayer 16.3%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the passage of time and the emotional weight of life experiences, much like the character-driven narrative of the seed game.

A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 61.2%, First-Person 14%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Adventure 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, atmospheric walking simulator that emphasizes exploration and a gentle, reflective pace.

A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina

Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.8%, First-Person 23.3%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%, Funny 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play indie gem that uses a first-person perspective to deliver a unique and meta-narrative experience.

Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .

Why similar: Indie 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Walking Simulator 17.4%, Adventure 16.6%, Atmospheric 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, atmospheric indie game that uses a distinct art style to convey a thoughtful and meditative journey.

Only If is a surreal first person adventure-puzzle game. It takes idiom into reality.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.6%, First-Person 19.5%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Adventure 7.7%, Survival 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, free-to-play adventure that emphasizes environmental interaction and puzzle-solving within a surreal world.

Can you survive 1000 rooms of cute terror? Or will you break once the cuteness starts to fade off and you're running for your life from the unspeakable hideous beings that shake and writhe in bowels of this house? They wait for you, they wait and hunger for meeting you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.4%, First-Person 26.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Indie 9.2%, Survival 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its horror elements, it is a first-person walking simulator that relies on atmospheric progression through distinct rooms.

ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.9%, Open World 10.9%, Adventure 9.3%, Simulation 7.1%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This indie walking simulator focuses on atmospheric mystery and environmental storytelling in a compact, singleplayer setting.

Lost in a weird city in the middle of the desert and surrounded by strange creatures that keep staring at you. This is a game about exploring the unknown and solving puzzles... lots of them! Don't be fooled by the looks, this isn't a point & click adventure.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.4%, Indie 27.5%, Adventure 21%, Singleplayer 7.4%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This free-to-play adventure focuses on discovery and interpretation, rewarding players who take the time to observe their surroundings.

The Old Tree is a short free-to-play cinematic puzzle game about a newborn alien baby. Witness this microscopic entity's first moments of life and help it emerge from its underground lair and ascend towards an unknown destination.

Why similar: Adventure 36%, Indie 34.9%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Singleplayer 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play point-and-click adventure that tells a visual story about life cycles and nature.

Control a pond's ecosystem; experiment with what you can do and see what happens. Among Ripples is a meditative ecosystem management simulator; you add different creatures to the pond and see how they interact.

Why similar: Simulation 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Indie 14.4%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, free-to-play simulation that encourages a slow, observant pace similar to the contemplative nature of the seed game.

How long has it been? A man sits in a distant getaway cabin waiting for his wife Serena. Where is she? Things in the cabin evoke memories, and the husband comes to a disturbing realization... This short point-and-click adventure is the result of a massive collaborative effort between dozens of fans and designers of adventure games.

Why similar: First-Person 21%, Multiplayer 20.1%, Indie 15.4%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, narrative-focused adventure that relies on point-and-click exploration to uncover a somber and intimate story.

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 51.9%, First-Person 20.8%, Indie 7.8%, Adventure 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play psychological exploration game that uses environmental cues to tell a dark and mysterious story.

Kevin is fed up with his game. Follow him in this atmospheric, dark and funny journey and fulfil his dreams. Is it even possible to escape?

Why similar: Adventure 24.1%, Multiplayer 23.3%, Indie 19.3%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Story Rich 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play indie adventure that emphasizes exploration and discovery within a contained, stylized world.

Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.2%, Open World 17.8%, Simulation 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game allows players to shift perspectives between all things in the universe, echoing the seed game's focus on changing viewpoints.

A game about never-ending problem of loading screens. We've all experienced it while playing games, while downloading something, while installing an operating system ect. And now you can experience it once again in Loading Screen Simulator: Steam edition

Why similar: Simulation 39.9%, Indie 23.6%, Singleplayer 15.1%, Funny 10.2%, Family Friendly 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical, free-to-play simulation that plays with the concept of waiting, offering a unique meta-commentary on gaming.

Passing Pineview Forest is a free mini-prequel set in the universe of Pineview Drive. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.9%, Multiplayer 18.8%, First-Person 15.9%, Survival 10.9%, Open World 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, atmospheric adventure that focuses on exploring a specific location to uncover its hidden narrative.

A game of crowds.

Why similar: Indie 58.1%, Adventure 41.9%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, short-form animation-based game that explores group dynamics and individual behavior in a surreal way.

This surprising first-person story tells the tale of a heist gone wrong. Encounter high-flying schemers, lovelorn criminals, and more stray kittens than you can shake a stick at.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.5%, First-Person 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, short-form narrative game that uses clever editing to tell a complex story without traditional dialogue.

Proteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 63%, First-Person 11.8%, Indie 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Open World 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A purely atmospheric exploration game where the environment reacts to the player's presence, emphasizing a meditative experience.

NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.3%, Multiplayer 23.7%, Simulation 14.5%, Open World 11.4%, First-Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play simulation that provides a unique, atmospheric environment to explore with others or alone.

Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back!

Why similar: Multiplayer 47.4%, Survival 16.6%, Simulation 11.2%, Indie 7.2%, Family Friendly 5.3%

Turn your entire digital life into a game. AArcade is a 3D desktop that launches shortcuts to absolutely anything you like. Join the anarchy of the persistent online metaverse, or remain in your own private reality. Casual in-game building features, plus hundreds of thousands of addons.

Why similar: Multiplayer 33.8%, Simulation 15.2%, Indie 12.3%, First-Person 10.2%, Open World 9.5%

Your blocks, your castle, your world! Build anything you can dream up and explore with other players! Cubic Castles is a mini-MMO that combines the best of block-building and 3D platform action! Create fantastic parkour challenges, explore worlds made by other players, or even make friend!

Why similar: Multiplayer 37.2%, Open World 31.3%, Survival 13.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 5.6%

Unleash the apex worm in you! Join a world where you eat to grow and aim to become the largest worm around. Dodge viruses, cut off enemy paths, and indulge in addictive multiplayer action. Custom skins, game modes, and more await!

Why similar: Multiplayer 76.5%, Funny 9.5%, Strategy 4%, Action 3.8%, Simulation 2.6%

Gunscape provides easy-to-use tools based on a block-placement interface everybody's already familiar with to create all types of maps. Don't like building stuff? Then just blast your way through hordes of monsters or duel with other players!

Why similar: Multiplayer 35.2%, First-Person 15.9%, Open World 14.2%, Indie 13.3%, Survival 10.1%

Destroy, smash and blast your way to victory! Use advanced weapons and vehicles to dominate the battlefield.

Why similar: Multiplayer 38.9%, First-Person 26.1%, Open World 13.5%, Simulation 8%, Action 4.1%

Double Action is a free stylish multiplayer game about diving, flipping, and sliding your way into action movie mayhem.

Why similar: Multiplayer 41.8%, First-Person 18.6%, Open World 15.7%, Indie 5.8%, Action 5.2%

TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent?

Why similar: First-Person 24.6%, Multiplayer 23.6%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Survival 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Load your gun and dominate the best multiplayer mobile shooter game!

Why similar: Multiplayer 77.1%, Action 16.1%, Strategy 6.8%

8BitMMO is a retro-style 2D massively multiplayer game! It's a giant construction sandbox -- you can build a home or a castle in a persistent streaming world. Found and manage your own city. Fight evil LawyerCats and engage in Player vs Player battle.

Why similar: Multiplayer 33.9%, Open World 29.5%, Adventure 12%, Indie 11.2%, Survival 7.2%

Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.

Why similar: Multiplayer 42.4%, Indie 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Singleplayer 9.5%, Action 8.1%

World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws

Genesis Online! First Person Multiplayer Adventure game in an editable procedural cubic world.

Why similar: Multiplayer 32.2%, Survival 22.5%, Open World 21.6%, First-Person 12.4%, Adventure 5.5%

Apotheon Arena is the free online-multiplayer complement to the mythic Greek action RPG, Apotheon. Pit your skills with spear and shield against other players in brutal bronze-age combat. Battle across the statuesque arenas of Olympus, depicted with beautiful black-figure pottery artwork.

Why similar: Multiplayer 64.9%, Indie 25.1%, Action 10%

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Why similar: Indie 39.8%, Singleplayer 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Open World 8.2%

Walk of Life is a competitive life simulator for up to 6 players! Choose from a cast of unique roles and duke it out with your friends, bots, or by yourself, in this wacky and ever-surprising party game!

Why similar: Multiplayer 55.7%, Simulation 14.1%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Funny 11.3%, Strategy 5.3%

Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!

Why similar: Multiplayer 55.6%, Simulation 14.4%, Indie 10.7%, Funny 6%, Action 5.3%

Color Symphony is a game program utilizing the human recognition ability and visual senses, and various colors are used to play the game by changing colors to disrupt the cognition or to strengthen the cognition. The player can control the enemy, eliminate obstacles or build new roads with different colors.

Why similar: Indie 41%, Adventure 20.6%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Singleplayer 12.8%, Action 10.7%

Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

Why similar: Survival 30.4%, Indie 22.1%, Funny 20.3%, Singleplayer 15.1%, Action 12.2%

Red Trigger is an FPS Puzzle game inspired by Portal, Antichamber and more. Use a gun that can expand or retract red blocks. The catch? You can only expand three blocks at a time - so you need to manage your energy wisely.

Why similar: First-Person 45.7%, Story Rich 15.9%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 5.1%

The world's greatest communism simulator!

Why similar: Simulation 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Indie 15.8%, Singleplayer 14.8%, Funny 7.1%

Battle other 2D stickfigures online while jumping around like a lunatic and getting blown up into smithereens. With over 70 weapons, Boring Man is the most chaotic and hilarious 2D online shooter on the internet.

Why similar: Multiplayer 44.1%, Survival 29.7%, Indie 14%, Funny 7.6%, Action 4.6%

Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.

Why similar: Simulation 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Indie 12.3%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Experience the past and get to know the story of the old diner and its struggling history in this prologue to Road Diner Simulator.

Why similar: Simulation 43.8%, First-Person 33.9%, Indie 9.4%, Family Friendly 5.7%, Funny 4.2%

In Istrolid you design your own unique spaceships from a large number of parts to fit your strategy and play style. With no set units or factions you are free to create a fleet where each ship has its own balanced strengths and weaknesses, from basic fighters and bombers to hulking battleships and speedy destroyers.

Why similar: Multiplayer 63%, Indie 20%, Strategy 9%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Floating Point is a peaceful, free game about using a grappling hook to swing yourself gracefully through randomly generated spaces. The only objective is to collect points, and the only thing that increases your points is swinging swiftly, smoothly and elegantly without hitting anything.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.1%, Indie 40.7%, Singleplayer 17.3%

Grab a weapon, demolish your enemies, level up, become more powerful, let the gore flow, let the limbs fly. BrainBread 2 introduces a zombie fps mixed with RPG / Arcade elements, the game is very action-packed and generally fast-paced.

Why similar: Multiplayer 40%, Survival 19.9%, First-Person 19.1%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 7%

Teeworlds is a free online multiplayer game, available for all major operating systems. Battle with up to 16 players in a variety of game modes, including Team Deathmatch and Capture The Flag. You can even design your own maps!

Why similar: Multiplayer 70.5%, Indie 12.4%, Action 7.2%, Funny 4.7%, Adventure 4.3%

The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

Why similar: Multiplayer 52.6%, Indie 9.8%, Adventure 9.3%, Open World 8.8%, Action 8.3%

The Longest Walk is a deeply personal biographical walking-simulator game about my father's experience of living with depression.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 64.6%, First-Person 17.9%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%