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Games like Hermitage: Strange Case Files

If Hermitage: Strange Case Files is your kind of game, the closest matches are Fateful End: True Case Files, The Test: Secrets of the Soul and The Silver Case — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and dark. 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 Hermitage: Strange Case Files: This gripping paranormal horror adventure revolves around Hermitage, the sinister bookstore that attracts most unusual customers – all of whom seem to be involved in mysterious cases bordering on the paranormal.

2021IndieAdventureRPGCasual19.99 USDWindowsby Arrowiz
Hermitage: Strange Case Files — Steam game cover
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Interconnected mysteries reward attentive readingLovecraftian lore feels authentic and well researchedResearching books unlocks case solutionsAtmosphericContemplativeDark

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Steam players who put hours into Hermitage: Strange Case Files 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. Fateful End: True Case Files

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Top pick for Hermitage: Strange Case Files fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Solve your own murder in this thrilling true crime adventure game. You've come face-to-face with your fate and someone close to you is going to kill you...unless you find out who it is before the time runs out!

    2020IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Test: Secrets of the Soul

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Hermitage: Strange Case Files fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."

    2023IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Silver Case

    WHY THIS

    Shares perspective switching and an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Third-strongest match for Hermitage: Strange Case Files fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

    2016Adventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Ranked #4 for Hermitage: Strange Case Files fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.

    2021Adventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. HellSign

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Ranked #5 for Hermitage: Strange Case Files fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    HellSign is an investigative action RPG that pits you against the horrors of the afterlife, let loose on a small town. As a hunter, you’ll plan, hunt, and kill to pay the bills and piece together the fragments to your past. Just remember - a smart hunter is always prepared.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Hermitage: Strange Case Files fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Scarlet Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Ranked #7 for Hermitage: Strange Case Files fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Ranked #8 for Hermitage: Strange Case Files fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

    2014IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Hermitage: Strange Case Files

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. Perso

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Hermitage: Strange Case Files cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Casual with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Perso is an atmospheric puzzle game. Collecting relics within each level will slowly reveal what and where you are. You will be in control of at least five cubes, each with different abilities. Use them all to find your way.

    2017IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. BUSTAFELLOWS

    WHY THIS

    Shares bad endings and an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Reviewers of Hermitage: Strange Case Files cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!

    2021Adventure31.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Persona 5 Royal

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Reviewers of Hermitage: Strange Case Files cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

    2022RPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hermitage: Strange Case Files at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hermitage: Strange Case Files on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Hermitage: Strange Case Files on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hermitage: Strange Case Files on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hermitage: Strange Case Files on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hermitage: Strange Case Files on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hermitage: Strange Case Files on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hermitage: Strange Case Files on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Hermitage: Strange Case Files on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 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. Shares Indie and Casual with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    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 Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    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 Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    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 Indie with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    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 ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

More from Arrowiz

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

  1. 寄居隅怪奇事件簿 Hermitage Strange Case Files

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Another title from Arrowiz, the studio behind Hermitage: Strange Case Files. Shares Indie with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    都市的夜晚并不安宁。浮华背后,暗潮在阴影中涌动。旧书店『Hermitage』的店主不幸被卷入了种种神秘事件。越是接近答案,他见到的真相却愈发诡异。疑云之下,一切都指向了“那些”超越常理的——危机渐渐逼近,在谣言与谎言间劈开道路,追寻自己的“结局”吧!

    2018Indie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Mato Anomalies

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Another title from Arrowiz, the studio behind Hermitage: Strange Case Files. Shares RPG with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Mato Anomalies takes players on a journey through a neo-futuristic version of a bygone oriental city. Investigate strange happenings across the city and uncover secrets behind the walls. Join a cast of enigmatic unlikely heroes in this anime-inspired RPG experience.

    2023RPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Beats Fever

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Another title from Arrowiz, the studio behind Hermitage: Strange Case Files. Shares Indie and Casual with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Beats Fever is a VR rhythm game set in stylish and charming world stages, where players enjoy cool music and catch incoming notes.

    2017ActionSportsIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. The Test: Secrets of the Soul

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."

    2023IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Scarlet Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

    Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hermitage: Strange Case Files

How much does Hermitage: Strange Case Files cost?
Hermitage: Strange Case Files is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hermitage: Strange Case Files?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hermitage: Strange Case Files are Fateful End: True Case Files, The Test: Secrets of the Soul, The Silver Case.
Who developed Hermitage: Strange Case Files?
Hermitage: Strange Case Files was developed by Arrowiz and published by Giiku 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 Hermitage: Strange Case Files.

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