Games like Derange
If Derange is your kind of game, the closest matches are Evil Nightmares, LOCIS and H.A.D.E.S Zero — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its combat is purely defensive, cosmic horror narrative and atmospheric. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Derange: Lured to a rural property in Massachusetts, college students Jessica King and Nathan Romero are thrust into a terrifying battle for survival against an otherworldly evil. Test your instincts and your will to survive in this retro-style survival horror adventure, inspired by the classics of the '90s.
Players who liked Derange also play
Steam players who put hours into Derange 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.
Evil Nightmares
WHY THIS
Top pick for Derange fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Derange.
The Bell is ringing and there is no escape. The world is quickly shrouded in darkness and horrifying creatures lurk for Marv. He must face his fears and find a way out of this nightmare or he will be trapped in hellfire forever.
LOCIS
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Second-strongest match for Derange fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Derange.
LOCIS is a procedural horror adventure set in a dark world where anything is possible. You are an entity that for unknown reasons finds itself in this place, will you be able to survive the trials Ubel has in store for you?
H.A.D.E.S Zero
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Derange fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Derange.
Survival horror where you explore collapsed facilities, face biotechnological horrors, and survive with limited resources.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Ranked #4 for Derange fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Derange.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
[Chilla's Art] Yuki Onna | 雪女
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Ranked #5 for Derange fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Derange.
Yuki Onna | 雪女 is a PS1 inspired survival horror game. Some children went missing out of the blue. You receive a letter that says, "Come alone or I'll freeze them to death." Out of desperation, you decide to embark on a daunting rescue mission to an abandoned inn up the piercing cold mountains.
Rabbit Hole
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Ranked #6 for Derange fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Derange.
An ancient evil has descended upon the rural town of Rabbit Hole. Now Shaun Turner not only has to untangle a twisted web of supernatural events and mysteries to save his family but also escape from the hellish remains of his hometown.
WORLD OF HORROR
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Ranked #7 for Derange fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...
CARRION
WHY THIS
Shares an unsettling mood with Derange.
Ranked #8 for Derange fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Derange.
CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Derange at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Derange on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Derange.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Derange on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Derange.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Derange on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Derange.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Derange on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Derange.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Derange on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Derange.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Derange on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Derange.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
TOEM: A Photo Adventure
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Derange on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Derange.
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Derange on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Derange.
Pornește într-o aventură scurtă de uitat în maxim 30min după ce ai închis jocul! Ce mai aștepți? Aventura îl urmărește pe Copilul Albastru și Urât într-o lume bizară, seara. 2D Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Derange.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
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!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Derange.
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.
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from Dark Gaia Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Dark Gaia Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Heroes of Legionwood
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Another title from Dark Gaia Studios, the studio behind Derange.
An episodic post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG set in a world on the brink of annihilation with non-linear gameplay and far reaching choices. Will you be able to save your people, or will your legacy be a dark age from which the world can never recover?
Legionwood 2: Rise of the Eternal's Realm - Director's Cut
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Derange.
Another title from Dark Gaia Studios, the studio behind Derange.
Legionwood 2: Rise of the Eternal's Realm is an epic fantasy role playing game in the style of 16 bit classics like Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger. Featuring non-linear gameplay, choices that define the story and exciting turn based gameplay, Legionwood 2 is a love letter to yesteryear.
Mythos: The Beginning - Director's Cut
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Another title from Dark Gaia Studios, the studio behind Derange. Shares Adventure with Derange.
Mythos: The Beginning is a survival horror/adventure rpg based on the pulp-horror and monster movies of the 1930s. Set in London in 1934, Mythos tasks you with creating your own paranormal investigator from scratch and guiding them through an exploration of the infamous Harborough Asylum.
Legionwood 1: Tale of the Two Swords
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Another title from Dark Gaia Studios, the studio behind Derange.
An epic free-to-play RPG that captures the spirit of the classics of the SNES era.
One Night
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Another title from Dark Gaia Studios, the studio behind Derange. Shares Adventure with Derange.
A free-to-play retro style survival horror game that resembles classics from the Playstation 1 era.
One Night 2: The Beyond
WHY THIS
Another title from Dark Gaia Studios, the studio behind Derange. Shares Adventure with Derange.
A Lovecraftian survival horror adventure game inspired by the classics of the 90s.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
[Chilla's Art] Yuki Onna | 雪女
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Derange.
Yuki Onna | 雪女 is a PS1 inspired survival horror game. Some children went missing out of the blue. You receive a letter that says, "Come alone or I'll freeze them to death." Out of desperation, you decide to embark on a daunting rescue mission to an abandoned inn up the piercing cold mountains.
WORLD OF HORROR
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Derange.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.
Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...
CARRION
WHY THIS
Shares an unsettling mood with Derange.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Derange.
CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.
Frequently asked about Derange
- How much does Derange cost?
- Derange is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Derange?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Derange are Evil Nightmares, LOCIS, H.A.D.E.S Zero.
- Who developed Derange?
- Derange was developed by Dark Gaia Studios and published by GrabTheGames.
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