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Games like V.L.A.D.i.K

If V.L.A.D.i.K is your kind of game, the closest matches are Old School FOTD, Tetripank and Outlast 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and inventory management. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About V.L.A.D.i.K: Explore the open world, go through different tasks, ride a car, hire people to your gang. All this adventure takes place in the beautiful distant expanses of Russia. Play as an ordinary guy named Vlad.

2019ActionAdventureRPGEarly Access0.99 USDWindowsby Narko Games
V.L.A.D.i.K — Steam game cover
Players highlight
Absurd npc interactions feel unpredictableMemorable soundtrack and cultural referencesSatirical take on post soviet russia resonatesAtmosphericDarkInventory management

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Steam players who put hours into V.L.A.D.i.K also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Old School FOTD

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for V.L.A.D.i.K fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    You play as a schizophrenic and must find an outlet at any cost...

    2017ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Tetripank

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for V.L.A.D.i.K fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Tetripank brings one of the most famous puzzle games of all time into the world of Unreal graphics! Your task is to avoid filling the game space, evenly placing the blocks at the bottom of the screen.

    2018ActionSportsIndieSteam ↗
  3. Outlast 2

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for V.L.A.D.i.K fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. 03.04

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Ranked #4 for V.L.A.D.i.K fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    04/03/2017How much does this date tell you? For the main character, it became very significant, because this is the day of his death. The protagonist was precisely in the train that arrived at the metro station "Technological Institute" with the bodies of innocent, already dead, people ...

    2019ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Friday the 13th: The Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Ranked #5 for V.L.A.D.i.K fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Jason is back! Jason Voorhees is unleashed and stalking the grounds of Camp Crystal Lake! Take on the role as Jason Voorhees and Camp Crystal Lake counselors. This is the game you’ve been waiting for; the chance to kill or be killed on Friday the 13th!

    2017ActionSteam ↗
  6. The Beast Inside

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Ranked #6 for V.L.A.D.i.K fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Resident Evil Village

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Ranked #7 for V.L.A.D.i.K fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

    2021Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Anthology of Fear

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Ranked #8 for V.L.A.D.i.K fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Take part in a one-man investigation and solve the mystery of your brother’s disappearance. Find out the truth by exploring unsettling liminal locations. Discover the story chapter by chapter, with each one unveiling their common tragedy.

    2023IndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to V.L.A.D.i.K

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Reviewers of V.L.A.D.i.K cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.

    2007ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Half-Life

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Reviewers of V.L.A.D.i.K cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

    1998Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Far Cry®

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Reviewers of V.L.A.D.i.K cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

    2008Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration and a dark mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Reviewers of V.L.A.D.i.K cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Reviewers of V.L.A.D.i.K cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.

    1997ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Metro Exodus

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration and an atmospheric mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Reviewers of V.L.A.D.i.K cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

    2020Action29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below V.L.A.D.i.K at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under V.L.A.D.i.K on Steam right now. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under V.L.A.D.i.K on Steam right now. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under V.L.A.D.i.K on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under V.L.A.D.i.K on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under V.L.A.D.i.K on Steam right now. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under V.L.A.D.i.K on Steam right now. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗
  7. Shotgun Legend

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under V.L.A.D.i.K on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Eugene must battle aliens and the undead in search of a truck rim, as it seems to be his ticket home.

    2018ActionIndieRPG0.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. Love wish

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under V.L.A.D.i.K on Steam right now. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Love Wish is an easy, fun and challenging jigsaw puzzle.♪(^∇^*) Put the pieces together to restore the full picture of the girls. Collect their photos and animations and remember this wonderful moment❤

    2020ActionIndieCasual0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Narko Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Narko Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Dark SASI

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Another title from Narko Games, the studio behind V.L.A.D.i.K. Shares Action with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    As you progress through the game level of difficulty will increase, so that Dark SASI will be for you the most serious game test. Can you survive thousands of deaths? Dark SASI is an adventure in the style of an RPG, with its own characteristics.

    2018ActionSportsStrategy0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Kama Bullet Heritage

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Narko Games, the studio behind V.L.A.D.i.K. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    You play for Kama the younger, the son of Kama Bullet. Your father was killed by the Magician Lezgin, you must find and take revenge on Lezgin, your awaits an incredible journey.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Hardcore ZBoy

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Narko Games, the studio behind V.L.A.D.i.K. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    You play as a zombie that runs from people, you have to run as far as possible

    2017ActionSportsIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. AI Dummy

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Narko Games, the studio behind V.L.A.D.i.K. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Try to get out with all your strength and tell the whole of humanity that you have the same rights as a person and that you have consciousness!

    2018ActionSportsStrategy0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Sad City 42

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Narko Games, the studio behind V.L.A.D.i.K. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Learn the story of a simple Russian Vlad, who is trying to survive in Russia.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Tetripank

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Narko Games, the studio behind V.L.A.D.i.K. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Tetripank brings one of the most famous puzzle games of all time into the world of Unreal graphics! Your task is to avoid filling the game space, evenly placing the blocks at the bottom of the screen.

    2018ActionSportsIndieSteam ↗
  7. Kama Bullet Heritage 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Narko Games, the studio behind V.L.A.D.i.K. Shares Action and Adventure with V.L.A.D.i.K.

    Help the main character Kame Poole to figure this out. Take on the role of fighter equipment "TAA-SHAA." But note that one wrong blow or step will lead to irreversible death.

    2018ActionSportsIndieSteam ↗

Frequently asked about V.L.A.D.i.K

How much does V.L.A.D.i.K cost?
V.L.A.D.i.K is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to V.L.A.D.i.K?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside V.L.A.D.i.K are Old School FOTD, Tetripank, Outlast 2.
Who developed V.L.A.D.i.K?
V.L.A.D.i.K was developed by Narko Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on V.L.A.D.i.K.

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