Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like The Wolf Among Us (2026)
Every game below overlaps with The Wolf Among Us 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: Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series, which both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing.
- The Wolf Among Us is tagged Adventure, Detective, Story Rich, Episodic, Choose Your Own Adventure, Point & Click, Noir, Mature by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
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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Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Episodic and Choices Matter; published by the same company; released around the same time (2014).
Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series is a six part episodic game series set in the world of HBO's groundbreaking TV show. This new story tells of House Forrester, a noble family from the north of Westeros, loyal to the Starks of Winterfell.
Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series at a glance Released 2014 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 10,593 Price Not listed Story RichEpisodicChoices MatterFantasyPoint & ClickChoose Your Own AdventureMatureCasual
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Tails Noir
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Detective, Visual Novel and Story Rich.
Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.
Tails Noir at a glance Released 2021 Studio Eggnut Player sentiment 67% positive of 3,472 Price $4.99 DetectiveVisual NovelStory RichPoint & ClickCasualMysteryNoirCinematic
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both psychological, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Mystery and Detective.
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 FantasyMysteryDetectiveStory RichDarkCasual
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The Walking Dead: Season Two
Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Episodic and Point & Click; published by the same company; released around the same time (2013).
The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.
The Walking Dead: Season Two at a glance Released 2013 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 33,969 Price $14.99 Story RichEpisodicPoint & ClickChoices MatterChoose Your Own AdventureComic BookMatureCinematic
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Life Is Strange
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Episodic; 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 Story RichChoices MatterEpisodicMysteryPoint & ClickCasual
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Tales from the Borderlands
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Episodic; published by the same company; released around the same time (2014).
Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.
Tales from the Borderlands at a glance Released 2014 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,550 Price $19.99 Story RichChoices MatterEpisodicPoint & ClickChoose Your Own AdventureVisual NovelCasual
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The Test
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Choose Your Own Adventure, Story Rich and Choices Matter.
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 Choose Your Own AdventureStory RichChoices MatterVisual NovelMysteryDetectiveCasual
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The Walking Dead: A New Frontier
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Episodic; released around the same time (2016).
After society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier?
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier at a glance Released 2016 Studio Telltale Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 18,555 Price $14.99 Story RichChoices MatterEpisodicChoose Your Own AdventurePoint & ClickComic BookVisual NovelCasual
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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Story Rich; 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 DetectiveMysteryStory RichPoint & ClickChoices MatterCasual
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Steins;Gate
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2009).
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Steins;Gate at a glance Released 2009 Studio 5pb. Inc. Player sentiment 97% positive of 26,892 Price $29.99 Visual NovelStory RichChoices MatterMysteryCasual
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Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Detective; released around the same time (2016).
Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You at a glance Released 2016 Studio Osmotic Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 15,565 Price $9.99 Choices MatterStory RichDetectiveVisual NovelEpisodicMysteryPoint & Click
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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Visual Novel, 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 Visual NovelStory RichMysteryChoices MatterMaturePoint & ClickDark
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The Room
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Mystery, Point & Click and Casual; 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 MysteryPoint & ClickCasualDarkStory Rich
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Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Dark and Mystery; released around the same time (2016).
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99 Story RichDarkMysteryPoint & ClickCasual
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Visual Novel and Mystery; released around the same time (2012).
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 DetectiveVisual NovelMysteryStory RichDarkMature
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Life Is Strange: Before the Storm
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Episodic; 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 Story RichChoices MatterEpisodicChoose Your Own AdventureMysteryPoint & Click
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Puzzle Agent
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Point & Click, Casual and Detective; released around the same time (2010).
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 Point & ClickCasualDetectiveMysteryStory Rich
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Everlasting Summer
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2014).
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!
Everlasting Summer at a glance Released 2014 Studio Soviet Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 78,073 Price Free Visual NovelStory RichChoices MatterMatureMysteryCasual
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Kathy Rain
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Point & Click, Mystery and Detective; 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 & ClickMysteryDetectiveStory RichNoirChoices Matter
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Mature and Story Rich; released around the same time (2011).
A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings at a glance Released 2011 Studio CD Projekt RED Player sentiment 90% positive of 90,312 Price $19.99 FantasyMatureStory RichChoices MatterWell-WrittenDark
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Mature and Story Rich; released around the same time (2012).
A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition at a glance Released 2012 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 90% positive of 90,315 Price $19.99 FantasyMatureStory RichChoices MatterWell-WrittenDark
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Her Story
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Choose Your Own Adventure, Detective and Visual Novel; released around the same time (2015).
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.
Her Story at a glance Released 2015 Studio Sam Barlow Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,394 Price $9.99 Choose Your Own AdventureDetectiveVisual NovelPoint & ClickStory RichCasual
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L.A. Noire
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Noir and Story Rich; released around the same time (2011).
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
L.A. Noire at a glance Released 2011 Studio Team Bondi Player sentiment 86% positive of 36,822 Price $19.99 DetectiveNoirStory RichMysteryCinematicMature
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Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Story Rich; 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 DetectiveMysteryStory RichNoirDarkPoint & Click
Common questions
What game is most like The Wolf Among Us?
Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and relaxing. 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 The Wolf Among Us" 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 The Wolf Among Us. 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.