Rank 01Why this
Also Nonlinear and Walking Simulator, like Taiji.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like Taiji
- 32 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Taiji also play
The closest matches to Taiji: The Witness, Lingo, Manifold Garden, The Artisan of Glimmith, and Paquerette Down the Bunburrows. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Nonlinear and Surreal, like Taiji.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
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The Artisan of Glimmith
Why this: Also Nonlinear and Hidden Object, like Taiji.
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Paquerette Down the Bunburrows
Why this: Also Nonlinear and Logic, like Taiji.
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CIPHER ZERO
Why this: Also Surreal and Logic, like Taiji.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Matthew VanDevander
- Price: $24.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 92% of 785 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Incremental deduction feels rewarding
- Pixel art and chill soundtrack enhance immersion
- Puzzles combine mechanics from different zones
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Taiji
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.
TUNIC
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Taiji.
Minesweeper Classy
Why this: Same chill mood as Taiji.
Islands of Insight
Why this: Also Nonlinear and Logic, like Taiji.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Taiji at current Steam store prices.
Altered
Why this: Also Nonlinear and Surreal, like Taiji.
Door
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Taiji.
Rita
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Taiji.
Memorrha
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Logic, like Taiji.
Chroma Zero
Why this: Shares environmental manipulation with Taiji.
Baba Is You
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Taiji.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Taiji, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
NaissanceE
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Taiji.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Manifold Garden
Why this: Also Nonlinear and Surreal, like Taiji.
The Artisan of Glimmith
Why this: Also Nonlinear and Hidden Object, like Taiji.
Paquerette Down the Bunburrows
Why this: Also Nonlinear and Logic, like Taiji.
CIPHER ZERO
Why this: Shares rule discovery with Taiji.
The Bridge
Why this: Also Surreal and Logic, like Taiji.
About Taiji
The closest matches to Taiji: The Witness, Lingo, Manifold Garden, The Artisan of Glimmith, and Paquerette Down the Bunburrows. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Taiji is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Witness, Lingo and Manifold Garden — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and contemplative, and single out its case based progression and environmental manipulation. 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.
About Taiji: Solve puzzle panels and uncover the meaning of the symbols within. Explore a dense world where secrets are hidden in plain sight.
Is Taiji worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 785 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Incremental deduction feels rewarding
- Pixel art and chill soundtrack enhance immersion
- Puzzles combine mechanics from different zones
- Rules click intuitively once understood
People who play it also play: The Witness, Lingo, Manifold Garden
Frequently asked about Taiji
Can I run it?
Is Taiji verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Taiji is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Taiji cost?
Taiji is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Taiji?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Taiji are The Witness, Lingo, Manifold Garden.
Who developed Taiji?
Taiji was developed by Matthew VanDevander.