Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Beholder (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Beholder 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 2, which made by the same studio, Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games).
- Beholder is tagged Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim, Strategy, Dark, Atmospheric, Singleplayer, Simulation 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.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Beholder 2.
Why players value Beholder
The five things Steam players tag Beholder 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
- Choices Matter
- Political Sim
- Strategy
- Dark
| Reception | on Steam (92% of 31,040) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $13.99 |
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
- 1
Beholder 2
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 , Strategy and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2018).
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!
Beholder 2 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) Player sentiment 87% positive of 8,144 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (87% of 8,144)
Matches Beholder on: 5 of 5 — Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim, Strategy, Dark
Why players like it: Dystopian , Strategy, Choices Matter, Political Sim, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $17.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:Dystopian StrategyChoices MatterPolitical SimSimulationStory RichPoliticalMultiple Endings
- 2
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Point & Click, Political Sim and Dark Humor; 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 on: 4 of 5 — Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim, Strategy
Why players like it: Point & Click, Political Sim, Management, Dark Humor, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $15.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:Point & ClickPolitical SimDark HumorStrategyChoices Matter2DMultiple EndingsStory Rich
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Indie, Political and Simulation; released around the same time (2013).
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 on: 2 of 5 — Dystopian , Strategy
Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $9.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:IndiePoliticalSimulationPoint & ClickDystopian Multiple EndingsStory Rich2D
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Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Why it matched: both 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 on: 3 of 5 — Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Political Sim, Dystopian , Story Rich, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $9.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:Choices MatterPolitical SimDystopian Story RichIndieSimulationPoliticalPoint & Click
- 5
The Banner Saga
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
The Banner Saga at a glance Released 2014 Studio Stoic Player sentiment 89% positive of 15,950 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 15,950)
Matches Beholder on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Strategy
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy, Indie, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $24.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:RPGStrategyIndieStory RichGreat SoundtrackChoices Matter2D
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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.
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 on: 3 of 5 — Dystopian , Choices Matter, Political Sim
Why players like it: Adventure, 1980s, Choices Matter, Dystopian , Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $24.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:Choices MatterDystopian SimulationStory RichMultiple EndingsPolitical SimPoliticalPoint & Click
- 7
Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 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 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Dark
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:StrategyDarkIndiePoint & ClickStory RichSimulation
- 8
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Simulation and Great Soundtrack; 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 on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Management, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $24.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:Story RichSimulationGreat SoundtrackIndieStrategy2D
- 9
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Dark, Point & Click and Strategy; 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 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, First-Person, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $7.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:DarkPoint & ClickStrategyIndieStory RichSimulation
- 10
Tropico 6
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 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 on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Political Sim, Strategy
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $39.99 — $26.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Beholder:StrategySimulationPolitical SimPoliticalChoices MatterStory Rich
- 11
Octopath Traveler
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Octopath Traveler at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,150 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (86% of 17,150)
Matches Beholder on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Strategy
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $59.99 — $46.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)
Shared with Beholder:RPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackStrategyChoices MatterMultiple EndingsSimulation
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Five Nights at Freddy's 3
Why it matched: both atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Strategy and Point & Click; 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 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $7.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:IndieStrategyPoint & ClickDarkSimulationGreat Soundtrack2D
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Volcano Princess
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Multiple Endings, Choices Matter and RPG.
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Volcano Princess at a glance Released 2023 Studio 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher Player sentiment 98% positive of 49,009 Price $10.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (98% of 49,009)
Matches Beholder on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Strategy
Why players like it: Life Sim, Multiple Endings, Choices Matter, RPG, Anime — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $10.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:Multiple EndingsChoices MatterRPGSimulationStory RichStrategyIndie
- 14
60 Seconds!
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Point & Click, Strategy and 2D; released around the same time (2015).
60 Seconds! is a dark comedy atomic adventure of scavenge and survival. Collect supplies and rescue your family before the nuke hits. Stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, ration food and hunt mutant cockroaches. And maybe survive. Or not.
60 Seconds! at a glance Released 2015 Studio Robot Gentleman Player sentiment 85% positive of 11,687 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (85% of 11,687)
Matches Beholder on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Strategy
Why players like it: Turn-Based Tactics, Exploration, Choose Your Own Adventure, Outbreak Sim, Immersive Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $8.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:Point & ClickStrategy2D3DDark HumorChoices MatterStory Rich
- 15
Sultan's Game
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Simulation and Strategy.
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 on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Strategy
Why players like it: RPG, Simulation, Adventure, Tabletop, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $19.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:RPGSimulationStrategyStory RichDark HumorChoices MatterMultiple Endings
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Punch Club
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Simulation and 2D; released around the same time (2016).
Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love. Earn your place in the Punch Club ranks, and discover who brutally murdered your father, in this choose your own adventure boxing management tycoon.
Punch Club at a glance Released 2016 Studio Lazy Bear Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 15,767 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (80% of 15,767)
Matches Beholder on: 1 of 5 — Choices Matter
Why players like it: Management, Pixel Graphics, Time Management, Boxing, Beat 'em up — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $9.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:RPGSimulation2DStory RichChoices Matter
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Legend of Mortal
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Choices Matter and Multiple Endings.
The game world is set in a turbulent state and the mighty Tang-Man declines. The threats from the old enemies keep coming one after another.As a nobody, will you choose either to leave yourself out of it or to fight for Tang-Man's future and turning the tide? The journey of yours,is unpredictable.
Legend of Mortal at a glance Released 2024 Studio Obb Studio Inc. Player sentiment 76% positive of 37,783 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (76% of 37,783)
Matches Beholder on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Strategy
Why players like it: RPG, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Lore-Rich, Replay Value — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $19.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:RPGChoices MatterMultiple EndingsStrategyIndie2D
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Frostpunk 2
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 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 on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Political Sim, Strategy
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Survival, Resource Management, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $44.99 — $31.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:StrategySimulationChoices MatterPolitical SimGreat SoundtrackViolent
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OneShot
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Great Soundtrack; 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 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: $9.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:Story RichIndieGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterMultiple Endings2DRPG
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HuniePop
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Indie, RPG and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).
HuniePop is a unique sim experience for PC, Mac and Linux. It's a gameplay first approach that's part dating sim, part puzzle game, with light RPG elements, a visual novel style of presentation, an abrasive western writing style and plenty of "plot".
HuniePop at a glance Released 2015 Studio HuniePot Player sentiment 96% positive of 31,679 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 31,679)
Matches Beholder on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Nudity, Mature, Sexual Content, Anime, Dating Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $9.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:IndieRPGStory RichStrategyGreat Soundtrack2D
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Hacknet
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2015).
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports.
Hacknet at a glance Released 2015 Studio Team Fractal Alligator Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,101 Price $1.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 26,101)
Matches Beholder on: 2 of 5 — Dystopian , Choices Matter
Why players like it: Hacking, Simulation, Programming, Typing, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $1.49 — $12.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:SimulationStory RichGreat SoundtrackChoices Matter2DDystopian Indie
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Frostpunk
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2018).
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Frostpunk at a glance Released 2018 Studio 11 Bit Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 137,121 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 137,121)
Matches Beholder on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Strategy, Dark
Why players like it: City Builder, Survival, Resource Management, Strategy, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $29.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Beholder:StrategySimulationChoices MatterDarkGreat Soundtrack
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Endless Sky
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, 2D and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Endless Sky at a glance Released 2015 Studio Michael Zahniser Player sentiment 92% positive of 7,092 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 7,092)
Matches Beholder on: 1 of 5 — Strategy
Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Open World, Singleplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Beholder:Simulation2DRPGIndieStrategyStory Rich
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Child of Light
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2014).
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Child of Light at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,481 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (91% of 13,481)
Matches Beholder on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Great Soundtrack, Turn-Based, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Beholder: $14.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Beholder:RPGGreat Soundtrack2DStory RichIndie
Common questions
What game is most like Beholder?
Beholder 2, 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" 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. 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 do?
Beholder 2 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.