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24 games like Life is Strange 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Life is Strange 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: Life Is Strange: Before the Storm, which both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Life is Strange 2 is tagged Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Episodic, Drama 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.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit.
Why players value Life is Strange 2
The five things Steam players tag Life is Strange 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.
- Choices Matter
- Story Rich
- Adventure
- Singleplayer
- Great Soundtrack
| Reception | on Steam (87% of 40,943) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
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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Life Is Strange: Before the Storm
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; published by the same company; 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 Life is Strange 2 on: 5 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Story Rich, Choices Matter, Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $16.99 — $16.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackEpisodicChoose Your Own AdventureThird PersonDramaMystery
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Life Is Strange
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; published by the same company; released around the same time (2015).
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life Is Strange at a glance Released 2015 Studio Don’t Nod Player sentiment 96% positive of 175,705 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 175,705)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 5 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Story Rich, Choices Matter, Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist, Time Travel — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackEpisodicMysteryThird PersonPoint & ClickWalking Simulator
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Mystery and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2019).
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy at a glance Released 2019 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 98% positive of 44,855 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (98% of 44,855)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Detective, Visual Novel, Story Rich, Mystery, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Story RichMysteryGreat SoundtrackPuzzlePoint & ClickFunnyClassicComedy
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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Mystery and Story Rich.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective at a glance Released 2010 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 97% positive of 8,549 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 8,549)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Puzzle, Adventure, Mystery, Story Rich, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Life is Strange 2:PuzzleMysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackPoint & ClickFunnyClassicComedy
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Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Mystery, Story Rich and Third Person; published by the same company; released around the same time (2014).
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance Released 2014 Studio Airtight Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,391 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (86% of 17,391)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 3 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:MysteryStory RichThird PersonPuzzleWalking SimulatorPoint & Click
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Twelve Minutes
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Mystery, Puzzle and Story Rich; released around the same time (2021).
An interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. Featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.
Twelve Minutes at a glance Released 2021 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 73% positive of 8,079 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (73% of 8,079)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Indie, Adventure, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $7.49 — $7.49 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:MysteryPuzzleStory RichPoint & ClickDramaSexual ContentGreat Soundtrack
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Mystery, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack.
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair at a glance Released 2012 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,628 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 32,628)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Anime, Detective, Visual Novel, Mystery, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:MysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackPuzzleComedyFunnyWalking Simulator
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Syberia
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Point & Click, Puzzle and Story Rich.
Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.
Syberia at a glance Released 2002 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 88% positive of 6,824 Price $12.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 6,824)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Adventure, Point & Click, Puzzle, Female Protagonist, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $12.99 — $12.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Point & ClickPuzzleStory RichMysteryClassicGreat SoundtrackThird Person
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Walking Simulator and Mystery; released around the same time (2017).
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance Released 2017 Studio Giant Sparrow Player sentiment 96% positive of 52,603 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 52,603)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Story Rich, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Story RichWalking SimulatorMysteryGreat SoundtrackDramaPuzzle
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Kathy Rain
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Mystery and Story Rich; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (92% of 4,003)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Point & Click, Adventure, Pixel Graphics, Female Protagonist, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Point & ClickMysteryStory RichPuzzleThird PersonChoices Matter
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Life Is Strange: True Colors
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and LGBTQ+; published by the same company; released around the same time (2021).
Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.
Life Is Strange: True Colors at a glance Released 2021 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 89% positive of 16,851 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 16,851)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Story Rich, LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist, Multiple Endings — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $59.99 — $59.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Choices MatterStory RichLGBTQ+Choose Your Own AdventureThird PersonDramaMystery
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House Party
Why it matched: both story-rich and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Nudity, Choices Matter and Story Rich; released around the same time (2022).
House Party is an edgy comedy adventure game inspired by classic comedies of the '90s. Every decision changes your story and every character has something to reveal. There’s also a button to take your pants off.
House Party at a glance Released 2022 Studio Eek! Games, LLC Player sentiment 86% positive of 15,417 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (86% of 15,417)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Nudity, Mature, NSFW, Simulation, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:NudityChoices MatterStory RichComedySexual ContentPuzzleDramaChoose Your Own Adventure
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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Mystery and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony at a glance Released 2017 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,187 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (83% of 23,187)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Detective, Female Protagonist, Anime, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Story RichMysteryGreat SoundtrackPuzzleFunnyComedy
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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Mystery; released around the same time (2016).
Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma at a glance Released 2016 Studio Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,898 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 4,898)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 5 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Puzzle, Visual Novel, Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:PuzzleStory RichMysteryChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackPoint & Click
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Grim Fandango
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Point & Click, Classic and Story Rich.
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Grim Fandango at a glance Released 1998 Studio Lucasfilm Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 8,905 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 8,905)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Adventure, Point & Click, Classic, Story Rich, Comedy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests (details)
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Point & ClickClassicStory RichComedyGreat SoundtrackPuzzleFunnyThird Person
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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Mystery, Story Rich and Puzzle; released around the same time (2016).
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Frogwares Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,479 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (80% of 14,479)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Detective, Mystery, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $2.99 — $2.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:MysteryStory RichPuzzleThird PersonPoint & ClickChoices Matter
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The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Why it matched: made by the same studio, DONTNOD Entertainment; both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe. Contains links to Life is Strange 2
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 93% positive of 15,089 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 15,089)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 5 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Free to Play, Story Rich, Adventure, Choices Matter, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackDramaPoint & ClickWalking SimulatorThird Person
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The Stanley Parable
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Comedy, Walking Simulator and Funny.
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
The Stanley Parable at a glance Released 2013 Studio Galactic Cafe Player sentiment 92% positive of 45,775 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 45,775)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Comedy, Narration, Indie, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:ComedyWalking SimulatorFunnyChoices MatterStory RichPuzzle
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Dreamfall Chapters
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Point & Click; released around the same time (2017).
The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.
Dreamfall Chapters at a glance Released 2017 Studio Red Thread Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,525 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (82% of 4,525)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Atmospheric, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Story RichChoices MatterPoint & ClickThird PersonPuzzleChoose Your Own AdventureDrama
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Puzzle Agent
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Point & Click and Mystery.
Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!
Puzzle Agent at a glance Released 2010 Studio Telltale Player sentiment 89% positive of 2,838 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 2,838)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 3 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Puzzle, Adventure, Point & Click, Casual, Detective — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:PuzzlePoint & ClickMysteryComedyFunnyStory Rich
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Return of the Obra Dinn
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Mystery, Puzzle and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn at a glance Released 2018 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 35,093 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 35,093)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:MysteryPuzzleStory RichGreat SoundtrackWalking Simulator
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Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Point & Click and Mystery; 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 Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Puzzle, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Point & Click, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:PuzzlePoint & ClickMysteryStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Comedy, Walking Simulator and Funny; released around the same time (2015).
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
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist at a glance Released 2015 Studio Crows Crows Crows Player sentiment 93% positive of 10,175 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (93% of 10,175)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 3 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Comedy, First-Person, Narration, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:ComedyWalking SimulatorFunnyStory RichPuzzle
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Firewatch
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Walking Simulator and Mystery; released around the same time (2016).
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Firewatch at a glance Released 2016 Studio Campo Santo Player sentiment 91% positive of 99,328 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (91% of 99,328)
Matches Life is Strange 2 on: 4 of 5 — Story Rich, Adventure, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Walking Simulator, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Life is Strange 2: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Life is Strange 2:Story RichWalking SimulatorMysteryGreat SoundtrackComedyDramaFunny
Common questions
What game is most like Life is Strange 2?
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm, on the evidence we have. It both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric. 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 Life is Strange 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 Life is Strange 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 Life is Strange 2 do?
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is also from DONTNOD Entertainment, 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.