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Games like Inexistence Rebirth

If Inexistence Rebirth is your kind of game, the closest matches are Inexistence, La-Mulana and Aggelos — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its interconnected maps encourage exploration, atmospheric and challenging. 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 Inexistence Rebirth: Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

2020ActionIndieAdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Jonathan Brassaud
Inexistence Rebirth — Steam game cover
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Interconnected maps encourage explorationMinimalist story with a poignant endingRetro pixel art style stands outAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

Players who liked Inexistence Rebirth also play

Steam players who put hours into Inexistence Rebirth 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. Inexistence

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Top pick for Inexistence Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. La-Mulana

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Second-strongest match for Inexistence Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Aggelos

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Third-strongest match for Inexistence Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. ITORAH

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Ranked #4 for Inexistence Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Smelter

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Ranked #5 for Inexistence Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    You are Eve, fresh out of Eden and armed with a living suit of armor, Smelter. Explore a dangerous new world, battle its bizarre denizens and expand your empire in a desperate journey to find Adam.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Clunky Hero

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Ranked #6 for Inexistence Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    A crazy platformer with a touch of RPG and tons of quirky but challenging things! Lovely hand-drawn-looking graphics, for a world crowded with funny creatures and bizarre weapons. Join Rufus, the antihero with broom and bucket, on his absurd journey.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Ranked #7 for Inexistence Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!

    2014ActionAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Reventure

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Inexistence Rebirth fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Inexistence Rebirth.

    The one and only non-linear adventure with 100 different endings. Don't just wishlist me. I'm not that expensive... also, look at those reviews!

    2019IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Inexistence Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Inexistence Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Inexistence Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Inexistence Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Inexistence Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Inexistence Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Inexistence Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Inexistence Rebirth on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Action and Adventure with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 and Adventure with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    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 ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. La-Mulana

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Inexistence Rebirth.

    LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Inexistence Rebirth.

    Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!

    2014ActionAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Reventure

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Inexistence Rebirth.

    The one and only non-linear adventure with 100 different endings. Don't just wishlist me. I'm not that expensive... also, look at those reviews!

    2019IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Inexistence Rebirth

Is Inexistence Rebirth verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Inexistence Rebirth 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 Inexistence Rebirth cost?
Inexistence Rebirth is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Inexistence Rebirth?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Inexistence Rebirth are Inexistence, La-Mulana, Aggelos.
Who developed Inexistence Rebirth?
Inexistence Rebirth was developed by Jonathan Brassaud.

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 Inexistence Rebirth.

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