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Games like Test Of Courage

If Test Of Courage is your kind of game, the closest matches are Downware, DOGMAN and Area 19 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and tense. 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 Test Of Courage: Test of Courage is a horror game where you have to explore an abandoned school in search of your two friends. The only hint you have is the "Courage Test" in which you have to find 10 objects around the academy while maintaining your sanity.

2020IndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Just Sauce Studio
Test Of Courage — Steam game cover
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Eerie abandoned school setting feels alive with dreadEnvironmental storytelling immerses without cutscenesPsychological horror elements linger after gameplayAtmosphericDarkTense

Players who liked Test Of Courage also play

Steam players who put hours into Test Of Courage 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. Downware

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Test Of Courage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    Where is Lucy? Your girlfriend is not at home at the time of your meeting. Could the Mark-13 cyclops, who enforces martial law, have something to do with it? Find out by diving into the dark and immersive world of Downware, a first-person Cyberpunk horror game.

    2025IndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. DOGMAN

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Test Of Courage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Test Of Courage.

    A horror is stalking you. Mysteries are mounting. Will you be the one to put the legend to rest? Or will you fall victim to the Michigan Dogman?

    2020Indie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Area 19

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Test Of Courage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    A First Person Sci Fi Horror Game. Set within a confidential Underground Facility, Navigate through this Abandoned Complex, Discover Government Experiments, Alien Beings, and the haunting aftermath of the Roswell Crash.

    2024IndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Born Into Fear

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Test Of Courage.

    Ranked #4 for Test Of Courage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    Born Into Fear is a first-person horror game set in an evacuated neighborhood. You'll have to complete task and avoid enemies to destroy the evil Buffer.

    2022IndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Test Of Courage.

    Ranked #5 for Test Of Courage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…

    2024Adventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Uncanny Tales: Cold Road

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Test Of Courage.

    Ranked #6 for Test Of Courage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    Uncanny Tales is an episodic horror series where the real terror comes not from monsters or the supernatural, but from people. Each episode is a new unsettling story inspired by real fears and eerie situations from everyday life.

    2025IndieAdventureCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. Night Grove

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Test Of Courage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    This is a first-person indie horror game. A young deliveryman took an unusual order that led him to Night Grove. This place has a dubious reputation among the townspeople, because for many years it has been sent to live with people that society has long since abandoned.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Dead end Exit 8

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Test Of Courage fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    This is a thriller game based on memory puzzles that supports PC play and VR mode. The theme is inspired by people's depression and tension while waiting in the hospital.In an infinite loop space, one must carefully observe all abnormal information and strive to escape from the infinite space

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Test Of Courage at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Test Of Courage on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Test Of Courage.

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

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Test Of Courage on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Test Of Courage.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 with Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage.

    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 with Test Of Courage.

    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 Test Of Courage.

    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. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Just Sauce Studio

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

  1. Born Into Fear

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Test Of Courage.

    Another title from Just Sauce Studio, the studio behind Test Of Courage. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    Born Into Fear is a first-person horror game set in an evacuated neighborhood. You'll have to complete task and avoid enemies to destroy the evil Buffer.

    2022IndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Was It Worth It?

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Just Sauce Studio, the studio behind Test Of Courage. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    Was it Worth it? is a first person story driven walking simulator. You play as Subject 105 and you do as you're told. DO NOT explore. DO NOT get tempted to stray from the path. DO build your new reality and enjoy your new life on earth.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Pact of Joy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Test Of Courage.

    Another title from Just Sauce Studio, the studio behind Test Of Courage. Shares Indie and Adventure with Test Of Courage.

    Experience the tragedy of Pact of Joy as you explore the dark corridors of Phorcys Station in search of your girlfriend, Lila.

    2023IndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Test Of Courage

Does Test Of Courage run on Steam Deck?
Test Of Courage is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Test Of Courage cost?
Test Of Courage is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Test Of Courage?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Test Of Courage are Downware, DOGMAN, Area 19.
Who developed Test Of Courage?
Test Of Courage was developed by Just Sauce Studio.

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 Test Of Courage.

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