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24 games like Only Up (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Only Up 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: CONTROL Ultimate Edition, which both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult.
Only Up is tagged Parkour, 3D Platformer, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Casual, Adventure, Third Person, Bullet Time 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.

Why players value Only Up

The five things Steam players tag Only Up 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.

Parkour
3D Platformer
Difficult
Psychological Horror
Casual

Only Up at a glance
Reception	Mostly Positive on Steam (73% of 14,972)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	Not listed

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
CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2020).
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Remedy Entertainment
Player sentiment 86% positive of 63,191 Price $3.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 63,191)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Action, Supernatural, Female Protagonist, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:Story RichThird PersonPsychological HorrorDifficult
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2
The Evil Within
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, Third Person and Difficult.
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
The Evil Within at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,579 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 33,579)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Only Up:Psychological HorrorThird PersonDifficultCinematicStory Rich
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3
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric, relaxing and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Psychological Horror, Casual and Difficult; 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: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 13,118)
Matches Only Up on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Psychological Horror, Casual
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:Psychological HorrorCasualDifficultStory Rich
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4
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Difficult, Psychological Horror and Story Rich.
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: Very Positive (94% of 56,811)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Management, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:DifficultPsychological HorrorStory RichSimulationRogue-like
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Lucius
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Third Person, Psychological Horror and Story Rich.
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.
Lucius at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Shiver Games
Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,912 Price $1.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 10,912)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Villain Protagonist, Gore, Nudity — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:Third PersonPsychological HorrorStory RichDifficult
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6
DREDGE
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Psychological Horror and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Black Salt Games
Player sentiment 96% positive of 56,620 Price $10.79
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 56,620)
Matches Only Up on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Exploration, Fishing, Lovecraftian, Adventure, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:ExplorationPsychological HorrorSimulationStory Rich
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7
The Witness
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric, relaxing and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Difficult and Casual.
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
The Witness at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Thekla, Inc.
Player sentiment 84% positive of 21,324 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 21,324)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Casual
Why players like it: Puzzle, Exploration, First-Person, Open World, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:ExplorationDifficultCasualStory Rich
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The Test
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Story Rich and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2020).
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios
Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 20,122)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Casual
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:SimulationStory RichPsychological HorrorCasual
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9
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Why it matched: both open world, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and Cinematic; released around the same time (2022).
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT at a glance
Released 2022 Studio KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Player sentiment 92% positive of 67,641 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 67,641)
Matches Only Up on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Story Rich, Open World, Walking Simulator, Atmospheric, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:Story RichExplorationCinematicThird Person
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10
Crab Game
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Parkour and Platformer; released around the same time (2021).
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Dani
Player sentiment 91% positive of 151,093 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 151,093)
Matches Only Up on: 4 of 5 — Parkour, 3D Platformer, Psychological Horror, Casual
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Battle Royale, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:Psychological HorrorParkourPlatformerPhysicsArcadeCasual3D Platformer
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11
Chained Together
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Platformer and Simulation; released around the same time (2024).
Climb up from the depths of Hell. Scale various worlds solo or chained together with your friends in the 1-4 player platforming sensation.
Chained Together at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Anegar Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 63,719 Price $3.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 63,719)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — 3D Platformer, Casual
Why players like it: Co-op, Adventure, Casual, Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:CasualPlatformerSimulation3D PlatformerThird PersonExplorationPhysics
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12
A Game About Digging A Hole
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2025).
A minimalist game about digging a hole in the garden of a newly purchased house. Collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment and discover a mysterious secret. Costs you only one coffee!
A Game About Digging A Hole at a glance
Released 2025 Studio DoubleBee
Player sentiment 89% positive of 20,050 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 20,050)
Matches Only Up on: 1 of 5 — Casual
Why players like it: Exploration, Voxel, Sandbox, Mining, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:ExplorationSimulationCasualPhysics
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13
OneShot
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and Replay Value.
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: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 64,849)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Casual
Why players like it: Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:Story RichExplorationReplay ValuePsychological HorrorCasual
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14
Outer Wilds
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Story Rich and Psychological Horror.
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds at a glance
Released http Studio Mobius Digital
Player sentiment 96% positive of 107,214 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 107,214)
Matches Only Up on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Exploration, Space, Mystery, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:ExplorationStory RichPsychological HorrorSimulation
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15
Firewatch
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and Casual.
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: Very Positive (91% of 99,328)
Matches Only Up on: 1 of 5 — Casual
Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Walking Simulator, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:Story RichExplorationCasual
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16
Professional Fishing
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Exploration.
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Professional Fishing at a glance
Released 2018 Studio MasterCode
Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,260 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 4,260)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Casual
Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Simulation, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:SimulationCasualExplorationPsychological Horror
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17
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Psychological Horror, Exploration and Story Rich; released around the same time (2022).
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Crows Crows Crows
Player sentiment 94% positive of 36,046 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 36,046)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Casual
Why players like it: Multiple Endings, Comedy, Choices Matter, Walking Simulator, Narration — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:Psychological HorrorExplorationStory RichCasual
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18
We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Psychological Horror and Story Rich; released around the same time (2022).
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
We Were Here Forever at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,807 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 18,807)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Casual
Why players like it: Escape Room, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:ExplorationPsychological HorrorStory RichCasual
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19
Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Difficult, Psychological Horror and Story Rich.
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: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 62,777)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:DifficultPsychological HorrorStory RichSimulation
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20
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Difficult and Story Rich.
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: Very Positive (94% of 33,261)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:SimulationDifficultStory RichPsychological Horror
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21
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Difficult, Psychological Horror and Story Rich.
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: Very Positive (93% of 16,924)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, First-Person, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:DifficultPsychological HorrorStory RichSimulation
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22
We Were Here Together
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2019).
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?
We Were Here Together at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment 82% positive of 17,696 Price $4.93
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 17,696)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Casual
Why players like it: Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Co-op Campaign, Story Rich, Escape Room — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:Story RichExplorationPsychological HorrorCasual
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23
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Difficult, Story Rich and Psychological Horror.
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: Very Positive (90% of 12,642)
Matches Only Up on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Only Up:DifficultStory RichPsychological HorrorSimulation
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Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Difficult and 3D Platformer.
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 86% positive of 32,548 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 32,548)
Matches Only Up on: 3 of 5 — 3D Platformer, Difficult, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Sandbox, Stealth, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Only Up:Story RichDifficult3D PlatformerPsychological Horror
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CONTROL Ultimate Edition at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Remedy Entertainment
Player sentiment	86% positive of 63,191	Price	$3.99

The Evil Within at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment	85% positive of 33,579	Price	$19.99

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

Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	ProjectMoon
Player sentiment	94% positive of 56,811	Price	$24.99

Lucius at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Shiver Games
Player sentiment	81% positive of 10,912	Price	$1.99

DREDGE at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Black Salt Games
Player sentiment	96% positive of 56,620	Price	$10.79

The Witness at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Thekla, Inc.
Player sentiment	84% positive of 21,324	Price	$39.99

The Test at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Randumb Studios
Player sentiment	97% positive of 20,122	Price	$1.19

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Player sentiment	92% positive of 67,641	Price	$39.99

Crab Game at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Dani
Player sentiment	91% positive of 151,093	Price	Free

Chained Together at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Anegar Games
Player sentiment	90% positive of 63,719	Price	$3.99

A Game About Digging A Hole at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	DoubleBee
Player sentiment	89% positive of 20,050	Price	$4.99

OneShot at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Future Cat LLC
Player sentiment	98% positive of 64,849	Price	$9.99

Outer Wilds at a glance
Released	http	Studio	Mobius Digital
Player sentiment	96% positive of 107,214	Price	$14.99

Firewatch at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Campo Santo
Player sentiment	91% positive of 99,328	Price	$19.99

Professional Fishing at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	MasterCode
Player sentiment	76% positive of 4,260	Price	Free

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Crows Crows Crows
Player sentiment	94% positive of 36,046	Price	$24.99

We Were Here Forever at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment	91% positive of 18,807	Price	$17.99

Ultimate Custom Night at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	95% positive of 62,777	Price	Free

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	94% positive of 33,261	Price	Free

Five Nights at Freddy's 4 at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	93% positive of 16,924	Price	$7.99

We Were Here Together at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment	82% positive of 17,696	Price	$4.93

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

Hello Neighbor at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	86% positive of 32,548	Price	$29.99

Common questions

What game is most like Only Up?

CONTROL Ultimate Edition, on the evidence we have. It both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult. 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 Only Up" 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 Only Up. 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.

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