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24 games like Beholder 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Beholder 2 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
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The short version
- Closest match: Beholder, which made by the same studio, Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games).
- Beholder 2 is tagged Dystopian , Strategy, Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Atmospheric by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Beholder.
Why players value Beholder 2
The five things Steam players tag Beholder 2 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Dystopian
- Strategy
- Choices Matter
- Political Sim
- Simulation
| Reception | on Steam (87% of 8,144) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $17.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Beholder
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games); both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 13 player tags including Dystopian , Choices Matter and Political Sim; released around the same time (2016).
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?
Beholder at a glance Released 2016 Studio Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) Player sentiment 92% positive of 31,040 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 31,040)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 5 of 5 — Dystopian , Strategy, Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation
Why players like it: Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim, Strategy, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $13.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Dystopian Choices MatterPolitical SimStrategyDarkSimulationStory RichMultiple Endings
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Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Dark and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Ultimate Custom Night at a glance Released 2018 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,777 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 62,777)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:StrategyDarkIndiePoint & ClickPsychological HorrorStory RichSimulation
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Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Dark, Point & Click and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2015).
In this last chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's original story, you must once again defend yourself against Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and even worse things that lurk in the shadows.
Five Nights at Freddy's 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,924 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,924)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, First-Person, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $7.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:DarkPoint & ClickPsychological HorrorStrategyIndieStory RichSimulation
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Dark, Strategy and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at a glance Released 2016 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 90% positive of 12,642 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 12,642)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $7.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:DarkStrategyIndieStory RichPsychological HorrorSimulationLore-Rich
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Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Point & Click, Political Sim and Strategy; published by the same company; released around the same time (2018).
A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!
Do Not Feed the Monkeys at a glance Released 2018 Studio Fictiorama Studios Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,706 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (94% of 12,706)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 5 of 5 — Dystopian , Strategy, Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation
Why players like it: Point & Click, Political Sim, Management, Dark Humor, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $15.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Point & ClickPolitical SimStrategyChoices Matter2DMultiple EndingsStory RichSimulation
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Frostpunk 2
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Choices Matter.
Develop, expand, and advance your city in a society survival game set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard ravaged Earth. In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall.
Frostpunk 2 at a glance Released 2024 Studio 11 bit studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 26,953 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (75% of 26,953)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Survival, Resource Management, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $44.99 — $27.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:StrategySimulationChoices MatterPolitical SimViolentPoliticsPsychological Horror
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Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).
A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance Released 2018 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 56,811 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 56,811)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation
Why players like it: Management, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $24.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Psychological HorrorStory RichSimulationIndieStrategy2D
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Indie, Political and Simulation.
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please at a glance Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 80,337)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 3 of 5 — Dystopian , Strategy, Simulation
Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $9.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:IndiePoliticalSimulationPoint & ClickDystopian Multiple EndingsStory Rich2D
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Indie and Dark; released around the same time (2014).
Welcome back to the new and improved Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! As always, Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,115 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (94% of 26,115)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $7.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Psychological HorrorIndieDarkPoint & ClickStrategyStory Rich
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Five Nights at Freddy's 3
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Indie and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Thirty years after Freddy Fazbear's Pizza closed it's doors, the events that took place there have become nothing more than a rumor and a childhood memory, but the owners of "Fazbear's Fright: The Horror Attraction" are determined to revive the legend and make the experience as authentic as possible for patrons, going to great l
Five Nights at Freddy's 3 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 90% positive of 11,334 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (90% of 11,334)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $7.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Psychological HorrorIndieStrategyPoint & ClickDarkSimulation2D
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Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Indie and Strategy; released around the same time (2017).
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 33,261 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 33,261)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:SimulationIndieStrategyStory RichPsychological Horror
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Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Choices Matter, Political Sim and Dystopian ; released around the same time (2016).
Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You at a glance Released 2016 Studio Osmotic Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 15,565 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (90% of 15,565)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 4 of 5 — Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Political Sim, Dystopian , Story Rich, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $9.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Choices MatterPolitical SimDystopian Story RichIndieSimulationPoliticsPolitical
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Sultan's Game
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Story Rich.
Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?
Sultan's Game at a glance Released 2025 Studio Double Cross Player sentiment 94% positive of 35,014 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 35,014)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, Choices Matter, Simulation
Why players like it: RPG, Simulation, Adventure, Tabletop, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $19.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:SimulationStrategyStory RichPsychological HorrorLore-RichChoices MatterMultiple Endings
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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, Dark and Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 13,118)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $29.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Psychological HorrorDarkStory RichIndieStrategy
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Dark, Indie and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Little Nightmares at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 116,529)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $19.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:DarkIndieStory RichPsychological HorrorStrategy
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My Beautiful Paper Smile
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Dystopian ; released around the same time (2021).
Welcome, child, to your new home. Here you shall learn the art of perfection. Here you shall learn to smile. Be sure that smile doesn’t fade into sadness, or you will need to run and hide…
My Beautiful Paper Smile at a glance Released 2021 Studio Two Star Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 424 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (84% of 424)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 1 of 5 — Dystopian
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Hand-drawn, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $14.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Psychological HorrorStory RichDystopian Point & Click2DIndieDark
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OneShot
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2016).
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot at a glance Released 2016 Studio Future Cat LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 64,849 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 64,849)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 1 of 5 — Choices Matter
Why players like it: Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $9.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Story RichIndieChoices MatterMultiple Endings2DPsychological Horror
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Fran Bow
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Point & Click; released around the same time (2015).
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow at a glance Released 2015 Studio Killmonday Games AB Player sentiment 97% positive of 22,936 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 22,936)
Matches Beholder 2 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Point & Click, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $14.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Psychological HorrorStory RichPoint & ClickIndieDark2D
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Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Psychological Horror and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 29,068)
Matches Beholder 2 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Indie, Horror, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $2.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Story RichPsychological HorrorIndieDarkPoint & Click2D
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Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Point & Click and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox at a glance Released 2018 Studio Rusty Lake Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,197 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 12,197)
Matches Beholder 2 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Puzzle, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Point & Click, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Psychological HorrorPoint & ClickIndieStory Rich2DDark
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Not For Broadcast
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Choices Matter, Dystopian and Simulation; released around the same time (2022).
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?
Not For Broadcast at a glance Released 2022 Studio NotGames Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,666 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 12,666)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 4 of 5 — Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation
Why players like it: Adventure, 1980s, Choices Matter, Dystopian , Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $24.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Choices MatterDystopian SimulationStory RichMultiple EndingsPolitical SimPoliticalPoint & Click
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Life Is Strange: Before the Storm
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Multiple Endings; released around the same time (2017).
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 93% positive of 37,879 Price $16.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 37,879)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 1 of 5 — Choices Matter
Why players like it: Story Rich, Choices Matter, Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $16.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:Story RichChoices MatterMultiple EndingsIndiePoint & ClickPsychological Horror
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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Psychological Horror and 2D; released around the same time (2015).
DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Jesse Makkonen Player sentiment 93% positive of 12,901 Price $0.69 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (93% of 12,901)
Matches Beholder 2 on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Indie, Psychological Horror, Horror, Pixel Graphics, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $0.69 — $17.30 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder 2:IndiePsychological Horror2DStory RichDarkPoint & Click
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Tropico 6
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Political Sim; released around the same time (2019).
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Tropico 6 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Limbic Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 29,431 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (88% of 29,431)
Matches Beholder 2 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder 2: $39.99 — $22.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Beholder 2:StrategySimulationPolitical SimPoliticsPoliticalChoices MatterStory Rich
Common questions
What game is most like Beholder 2?
Beholder, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games). That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Beholder 2" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Beholder 2. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Beholder 2 do?
Beholder is also from Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games), and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.