Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Return of the Obra Dinn (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Return of the Obra Dinn 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 games like Return of the Obra Dinn on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: What Remains of Edith Finch, which both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle.
- Return of the Obra Dinn is tagged Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Singleplayer, Indie, Great Soundtrack 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.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Papers, Please.
Why players value Return of the Obra Dinn
The five things Steam players tag Return of the Obra Dinn 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.
- Detective
- Mystery
- Puzzle
- Story Rich
- Atmospheric
| Reception | on Steam (97% of 35,093) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Walking Simulator and First-Person; 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 Return of the Obra Dinn on: 4 of 5 — Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Story Rich, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:Story RichWalking SimulatorFirst-PersonMysteryIndieGreat SoundtrackPuzzleHorror
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, historical, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Difficult and First-Person; released around the same time (2014).
Welcome back to the new and improved Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! As always, Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,115 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (94% of 26,115)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 3 of 5 — Mystery, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $7.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:HorrorDifficultFirst-PersonIndieStory RichMysteryHistorical
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Bendy and the Ink Machine
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Puzzle; released around the same time (2017).
Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons.
Bendy and the Ink Machine at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 89% positive of 36,934 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (89% of 36,934)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 4 of 5 — Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Puzzle, Cartoony — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $5.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report softlocks and broken quests, performance and stutter, lost progress or broken saves, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:HorrorFirst-PersonPuzzleMysteryIndieStory RichGreat SoundtrackViolent
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Layers of Fear (2016)
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Walking Simulator and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Layers of Fear (2016) at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bloober Team SA Player sentiment 88% positive of 27,676 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 27,676)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 4 of 5 — Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $1.99 — $18.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:HorrorWalking SimulatorFirst-PersonStory RichIndiePuzzleGreat SoundtrackMystery
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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Horror, First-Person 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: (96% of 13,118)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:HorrorFirst-PersonDifficultPuzzleStory RichIndie
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The Witness
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, First-Person and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
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: (84% of 21,324)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 4 of 5 — Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Puzzle, Exploration, First-Person, Open World, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:PuzzleFirst-PersonIndieDifficultWalking SimulatorMysteryGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Mystery and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox at a glance Released 2018 Studio Rusty Lake Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,197 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 12,197)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 5 of 5 — Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Puzzle, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Point & Click, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:PuzzleMysteryIndieHorrorStory RichDetectiveGreat Soundtrack
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A Plague Tale: Innocence
Why it matched: both horror, historical, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2019).
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
A Plague Tale: Innocence at a glance Released 2019 Studio Asobo Studio Player sentiment 93% positive of 71,473 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 71,473)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Story Rich, Adventure, Stealth, Female Protagonist, Medieval — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:Story RichHorrorGreat SoundtrackHistoricalViolentPuzzleWalking Simulator
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Kathy Rain
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Mystery, Detective 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (92% of 4,003)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 5 of 5 — Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Point & Click, Adventure, Pixel Graphics, Female Protagonist, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:MysteryDetectiveIndieStory RichPuzzleNoirRetro
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Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Horror; 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 Return of the Obra Dinn on: 5 of 5 — Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:DetectiveMysteryHorrorStory RichNoirPuzzleWalking Simulator
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Lucius
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Indie.
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: (81% of 10,912)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Villain Protagonist, Gore, Nudity — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $1.99 — $18.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:HorrorPuzzleIndieViolentStory RichDifficult
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Lucas Pope; both story-rich, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Multiple Endings and Puzzle.
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 Return of the Obra Dinn on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:IndieMultiple EndingsPuzzleStory RichRetroGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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Outer Wilds
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Mystery, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack.
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: (96% of 107,214)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 4 of 5 — Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Exploration, Space, Mystery, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:MysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackPuzzleIndieHorrorFirst-Person
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.
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 Return of the Obra Dinn on: 5 of 5 — Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Anime, Detective, Visual Novel, Mystery, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:DetectiveMysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackPuzzleHorrorWalking Simulator
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Catherine
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Multiple Endings.
Catherine: a tale of love, betrayal, and the terror of commitment. Experience the mature action-adventure-puzzle game unlike any other from the makers of the Persona series, now enhanced for PC in all its Classic glory. Is love over? Climb to the top or die trying.
Catherine at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 87% positive of 11,244 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (87% of 11,244)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Story Rich
Why players like it: Sexual Content, Anime, Mature, Nudity, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:PuzzleStory RichMultiple EndingsHorrorDifficultViolentGreat Soundtrack
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Kholat
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, historical, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Walking Simulator and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
The most terrifying journey of your life set in the beautiful winter scenery of the Ural Mountains. Uncover the horrific mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Narrated by the famous Sean Bean.
Kholat at a glance Released 2015 Studio IMGN.PRO Player sentiment 66% positive of 6,913 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (66% of 6,913)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 3 of 5 — Mystery, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:HorrorWalking SimulatorIndieFirst-PersonHistoricalMysteryStory Rich
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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Walking Simulator and Story Rich.
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs at a glance Released 2013 Studio The Chinese Room Player sentiment 70% positive of 12,114 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (70% of 12,114)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 4 of 5 — Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Walking Simulator, Atmospheric, Story Rich, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:HorrorWalking SimulatorStory RichFirst-PersonMysteryIndiePuzzle
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The Room
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Mystery and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
The Room at a glance Released 2014 Studio Fireproof Games Player sentiment 98% positive of 31,750 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (98% of 31,750)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 4 of 5 — Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Puzzle, Mystery, Point & Click, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:PuzzleMysteryIndieHorrorFirst-PersonStory Rich
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Undertale
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and Multiple Endings; released around the same time (2015).
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale at a glance Released 2015 Studio 8-4 Player sentiment 96% positive of 338,731 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 338,731)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 1 of 5 — Story Rich
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:Great SoundtrackStory RichMultiple EndingsIndieRetroHorror
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Unheard - Voices of Crime
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Puzzle and Mystery; released around the same time (2019).
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Unheard - Voices of Crime at a glance Released 2019 Studio NEXT Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 33,900 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 33,900)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 5 of 5 — Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Detective, Puzzle, Mystery, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $6.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:DetectivePuzzleMysteryIndieStory RichHorror
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Little Nightmares II
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Story Rich; released around the same time (2021).
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Little Nightmares II at a glance Released 2021 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,455 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (93% of 58,455)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:HorrorPuzzleStory RichIndieGreat SoundtrackViolent
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Mystery and Detective; 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: (91% of 18,807)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 5 of 5 — Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Escape Room, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $17.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:PuzzleMysteryDetectiveStory RichFirst-PersonHorror
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DEVOUR
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Indie; released around the same time (2021).
DEVOUR is a co-op horror survival game for 1-4 players. Stop possessed cultists before they drag you to hell. Run. Scream. Hide. Just don't get caught.
DEVOUR at a glance Released 2021 Studio Straight Back Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 88,093 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 88,093)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:HorrorFirst-PersonIndieDifficultPuzzleViolent
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Changed
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Difficult, Puzzle and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
You are trapped in an experiment, trying to find ways to make you still "yourself" , persevere, and survive.
Changed at a glance Released 2018 Studio DragonSnow Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,545 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 18,545)
Matches Return of the Obra Dinn on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Story Rich
Why players like it: Cute, Difficult, Sexual Content, Psychological Horror, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Return of the Obra Dinn: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Return of the Obra Dinn:DifficultPuzzleIndieStory RichGreat SoundtrackHorror
Common questions
What game is most like Return of the Obra Dinn?
What Remains of Edith Finch, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological, 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 Return of the Obra Dinn" 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 Return of the Obra Dinn. 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 Return of the Obra Dinn do?
Papers, Please is also from Lucas Pope, 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.