Games like Stranger Things 3: The Game
Below are 15 hand-picked alternatives to Stranger Things 3: The Game for fans of action, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Stranger Things 3: The Game also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from BonusXP, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Stranger Things 3: The Game: Stranger Things 3: The Game is the official companion game to Season 3 of the hit original series! Play through familiar events from the series while also uncovering never-before-seen quests, character interactions, and secrets!
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons
Top pick for Stranger Things 3: The Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.
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Outer Terror
Second-strongest match for Stranger Things 3: The Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
DON’T DIE as you assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and desperately hold out against massive hordes of creatures pulled from a variety of classic horror genres reminiscent of 80s and 90s Golden Age comics and B-movies in this stylish action-packed arcade roguelite.
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The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]
Third-strongest match for Stranger Things 3: The Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is a remake of the original "ETERNAL CASTLE" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design.
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Unravel Two
Ranked #4 for Stranger Things 3: The Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
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It Takes Two
Ranked #5 for Stranger Things 3: The Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
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UFO 50
Ranked #6 for Stranger Things 3: The Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
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HUNTDOWN
Ranked #7 for Stranger Things 3: The Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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The Deadly Tower of Monsters
Ranked #8 for Stranger Things 3: The Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
Fire up your ray guns, crystal swords, and laser whips, and get ready for thrills and chills! With three incredible movie stars playing out decidedly B-level sci-fi exploits, Dick Starspeed, Scarlet Nova, and Robot will have you ready to jump off the side of the tower—right into adventure!
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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
Another title from BonusXP, the studio behind Stranger Things 3: The Game.
In The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, you will lead a fledgling resistance of Gelfling against their oppressive overlords, the Skeksis, across more than 50 unique turn-based tactics RPG battles.
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Servo
Another title from BonusXP, the studio behind Stranger Things 3: The Game. Shares Action with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
Servo is a sci-fi RTS from some of the key creative talent behind the beloved Age of Empires series. Design your team of giant war machines with parts earned in battle, deploy them into white-knuckle RTS combat, and destroy the opposition in PvP or cooperative scenarios.
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Hero Academy 2
Another title from BonusXP, the studio behind Stranger Things 3: The Game.
Sequel to the original tactical strategy game, Hero Academy 2 adds card collection, deck building, and real-time matches!
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is a remake of the original "ETERNAL CASTLE" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design.
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It Takes Two
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
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UFO 50
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
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HUNTDOWN
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Stranger Things 3: The Game.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Frequently asked about Stranger Things 3: The Game
- Is Stranger Things 3: The Game verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stranger Things 3: The Game is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- Does Stranger Things 3: The Game have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Stranger Things 3: The Game supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Stranger Things 3: The Game?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stranger Things 3: The Game are Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons, Outer Terror, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED].
- Who developed Stranger Things 3: The Game?
- Stranger Things 3: The Game was developed by BonusXP.
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