Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dreamfall Chapters (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dreamfall Chapters 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.
The short version
- Closest match: Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, which both cyberpunk, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle.
- Dreamfall Chapters is tagged Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Atmospheric, Female Protagonist, Cyberpunk, Fantasy, Singleplayer 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.
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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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Female Protagonist, Story Rich and Fantasy.
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey at a glance Released 2006 Studio Funcom Player sentiment 84% positive of 1,235 Price $19.99 Female ProtagonistStory RichFantasySci-fiThird PersonFuturisticCyberpunkPuzzle
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Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Cyberpunk, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2014).
Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut at a glance Released 2014 Studio Harebrained Schemes Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,570 Price $14.99 CyberpunkStory RichSci-fiIndieFantasyKickstarterFemale Protagonist
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Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Cyberpunk, Story Rich and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is the capstone title in Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun series - and now includes the all-new, 6+ hr Shadows of Hong Kong Bonus Campaign. Experience the most impressive Shadowrun RPG yet, hailed as one of the best cRPG / strategy games of 2015!
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Harebrained Schemes Player sentiment 87% positive of 4,839 Price $19.99 CyberpunkStory RichIndieSci-fiKickstarterFantasyFemale Protagonist
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Cloudpunk
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Cyberpunk, Sci-fi and Futuristic; released around the same time (2020).
A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.
Cloudpunk at a glance Released 2020 Studio ION LANDS Player sentiment 87% positive of 15,448 Price $19.99 CyberpunkSci-fiFuturisticStory RichFemale ProtagonistExplorationThird PersonIndie
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Detroit: Become Human
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Cinematic; released around the same time (2020).
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Detroit: Become Human at a glance Released 2020 Studio Quantic Dream Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,110 Price $39.99 Choices MatterStory RichCinematicFuturisticSci-fiThird PersonCyberpunkFemale Protagonist
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Exploration; released around the same time (2019).
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance Released 2019 Studio Criterion Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 175,096 Price $39.99 Third PersonStory RichExplorationSci-fiPuzzleFantasy
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FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Fantasy and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2016).
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster at a glance Released 2016 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 88% positive of 23,525 Price $29.99 Story RichFantasyFemale ProtagonistPuzzleSci-fi
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, Story Rich and Choices Matter.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic at a glance Released 2003 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,918 Price $9.99 Sci-fiStory RichChoices MatterThird PersonExplorationFantasyFemale Protagonist
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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, Story Rich and Choices Matter.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic at a glance Released 2009 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,917 Price $9.99 Sci-fiStory RichChoices MatterThird PersonExplorationFantasyFemale Protagonist
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Final Fantasy XIII
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Female Protagonist, Fantasy and Story Rich.
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Final Fantasy XIII at a glance Released 2009 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 75% positive of 19,914 Price $15.99 Female ProtagonistFantasyStory RichCinematicSci-fiThird PersonFuturistic
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Hacknet
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Cyberpunk; 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 Story RichChoices MatterCyberpunkSci-fiIndie
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Kathy Rain
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Point & Click, Female Protagonist and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Kathy Rain at a glance Released 2016 Studio Clifftop Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 4,003 Price $9.99 Point & ClickFemale ProtagonistIndieStory RichPuzzleThird PersonChoices MatterExploration
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CrossCode
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Female Protagonist, Puzzle and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
CrossCode at a glance Released 2018 Studio Radical Fish Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,408 Price $19.99 Female ProtagonistPuzzleIndieStory RichSci-fiCyberpunk
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ELEX
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Sci-fi, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2017).
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
ELEX at a glance Released 2017 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 74% positive of 19,605 Price $29.99 Sci-fiFantasyThird PersonStory RichChoices MatterFuturistic
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Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Point & Click and Female Protagonist.
Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capybara Player sentiment 77% positive of 2,654 Price $7.99 IndiePoint & ClickFemale ProtagonistFantasyPuzzleStory RichExploration
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Fran Bow
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Point & Click and Puzzle; 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 Story RichPoint & ClickPuzzleIndieFemale ProtagonistFantasy
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Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Sci-fi, Third Person and Puzzle; released around the same time (2016).
The No. 1 LEGO® videogame franchise triumphantly returns with a fun-filled, humorous journey based on the blockbuster film. The game will also feature brand new story content from the Star Wars Universe that explores the time between Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens at a glance Released 2016 Studio TT Fusion Player sentiment 83% positive of 7,052 Price $19.99 Sci-fiThird PersonPuzzleFemale ProtagonistStory RichFantasy
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Remember Me
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Cyberpunk, Female Protagonist and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2013).
Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.
Remember Me at a glance Released 2013 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 83% positive of 17,034 Price $5.99 CyberpunkFemale ProtagonistSci-fiThird PersonStory RichFuturistic
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Uplink
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Indie, Cyberpunk and Sci-fi.
Uplink lets you play as a freelance hacker tackling risky contracts for corporations. Break into systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and upgrade your gear. Support factions or go rogue in this immersive, strategy-driven hacking simulation game where your choices shape the outcome.
Uplink at a glance Released 2006 Studio Introversion Software Player sentiment 91% positive of 2,437 Price $11.99 IndieCyberpunkSci-fiPuzzleStory Rich
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Hogwarts Legacy
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Exploration and Story Rich.
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Hogwarts Legacy at a glance Released 2023 Studio Avalanche Software Player sentiment 90% positive of 371,874 Price $5.99 FantasyExplorationStory RichThird PersonChoices MatterPuzzle
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Biomutant
Why it matched: both science fiction, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Fantasy and Exploration; released around the same time (2021).
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Biomutant at a glance Released 2021 Studio Experiment 101 Player sentiment 66% positive of 20,181 Price $39.99 Third PersonFantasyExplorationStory RichSci-fiIndie
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Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2018).
Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales at a glance Released 2018 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 90% positive of 17,339 Price $19.99 Story RichChoices MatterFemale ProtagonistFantasyPuzzle
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Beyond: Two Souls
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2013).
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Beyond: Two Souls at a glance Released 2013 Studio Quantic Dream Player sentiment 88% positive of 42,985 Price $19.99 Choices MatterStory RichFemale ProtagonistCinematicSci-fiThird PersonDrama
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Stray
Why it matched: both cyberpunk, science fiction, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Cyberpunk, Exploration and Puzzle.
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray at a glance Released 2022 Studio BlueTwelve Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 177,458 Price $14.99 CyberpunkExplorationPuzzleThird PersonSci-fiIndie
Common questions
What game is most like Dreamfall Chapters?
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, on the evidence we have. It both cyberpunk, science fiction, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle. 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 Dreamfall Chapters" 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 Dreamfall Chapters. 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.
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.