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Games like Imagine Lifetimes

If Imagine Lifetimes is your kind of game, the closest matches are Capsule Hotel Simulator, Gravity VR and Super Real AI — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its dark humor lands perfectly, endings feel uniquely absurd and references reward observant players. 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 Imagine Lifetimes: Satirical, short and simple point-and-click "simulation" game about the meaninglessness of life.

2020IndieSimulationCasual5.99 USDWindowsby Frycandle
Imagine Lifetimes — Steam game cover
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Dark humor lands perfectlyEndings feel uniquely absurdReferences reward observant playersContemplativeMelancholicWhimsical

Players who liked Imagine Lifetimes also play

Steam players who put hours into Imagine Lifetimes 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. Capsule Hotel Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Imagine Lifetimes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Atmospheric experience for those wishing to get in a capsule hotel to catch the vibes of cyberpunky low level of life bordering with coziness

    2021Simulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Gravity VR

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Imagine Lifetimes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Gravity VR is a unique short interactive experience in a surreal world with no ground beneath your feet, where everything is forever falling. You'll meet two old brothers living a surprisingly ordinary life... But nothing lasts forever.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Super Real AI

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Imagine Lifetimes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Welcome to Super Real AI, the ultimate AI Simulator where you are the intelligence. Judge, classify, and share your advice—but be careful, your answers for simple requests have super real consequences. Log in today and bring back the intelligence where it belongs: to humans.

    IndieSimulationSteam ↗
  4. Life of Fly

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Imagine Lifetimes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Life of Fly features 12 short stories each revolving around the life and weird thoughts of another fly. Be prepared to experience some very unusual content, some interesting thoughts that go way beyond the normal life of a fly, and some entertaining short stories with a twist.

    2020IndieSimulationCasual3.74 USDSteam ↗
  5. Everything

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Ranked #5 for Imagine Lifetimes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.

    2017IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Closer the Distance

    WHY THIS

    Shares a melancholic mood with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Ranked #6 for Imagine Lifetimes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Black Cycle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Imagine Lifetimes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Consumers have power. A short walking simulator game that makes you think a little about how we usually consume.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Симулятор Сидения на Крыше

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Imagine Lifetimes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Верни мне мои 2000ые

    2021Simulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Imagine Lifetimes at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Imagine Lifetimes on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Imagine Lifetimes.

    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 ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imagine Lifetimes on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Imagine Lifetimes on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Imagine Lifetimes on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Imagine Lifetimes.

    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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Imagine Lifetimes on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Imagine Lifetimes.

    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.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imagine Lifetimes on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Imagine Lifetimes on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Imagine Lifetimes on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Imagine Lifetimes.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 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 Imagine Lifetimes.

    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.

    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 with Imagine Lifetimes.

    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 Imagine Lifetimes.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Imagine Lifetimes.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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 Simulation with Imagine Lifetimes.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Imagine Lifetimes.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Imagine Lifetimes

Does Imagine Lifetimes work on Steam Deck?
Imagine Lifetimes is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Imagine Lifetimes cost?
Imagine Lifetimes is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Imagine Lifetimes?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Imagine Lifetimes are Capsule Hotel Simulator, Gravity VR, Super Real AI.
Who developed Imagine Lifetimes?
Imagine Lifetimes was developed by Frycandle.

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 Imagine Lifetimes.

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