Games like Island of the Lost
If Island of the Lost is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lost Valley of the Frog King, 5番線おじさん救出編 Platform 5 Dungeons and Unlocked — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and relaxing. 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 Island of the Lost: A relaxing first-person exploration game. Journey through eight unique environments as you collect treasures, unlock secrets and search for a way off the island.
Players who liked Island of the Lost also play
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Lost Valley of the Frog King
WHY THIS
Top pick for Island of the Lost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
You are the captain of an arctic expedition. Months into the voyage, you discover an uncharted island, encased in a wall of ice. You decide to take a closer look and meet with your boat on the far side of the island. What will you discover?
5番線おじさん救出編 Platform 5 Dungeons
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Island of the Lost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
The long-awaited sequel to Japan’s hit “Nibansen” is here! This new rescue-horror in the “Bansen Series” goes beyond anomaly hunting. Enter massive Senjuku Station (千宿), full of oddities, and save the stranded old man. Now the truth of “Nibansen,” “Sanbansen,” and “Platform 4” is revealed…
Unlocked
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Island of the Lost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
Time is locked. As an interstellar being, you must visit the four seasons of earth and get time running again. Collect items, uncover secrets and right the wrongs in the universe! Includes a second bonus game, 'Blue Sky on Mars'. Journey to the red planet and enjoy a cosmic Sci-Fi adventure!
Bumblebee - Little Bee Adventure
WHY THIS
Shares a relaxing mood with Island of the Lost.
Ranked #4 for Island of the Lost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
Bumblebee – Little Bee Adventure is a story-driven, narrative 3D flight exploration game in which you control a little bee on its journey to find a new home. On its quest to find a beautiful and fitting it discovers distant places, friendly and calm animals, and amazing and dangerously habitats.
Morels: The Hunt
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Island of the Lost.
Ranked #5 for Island of the Lost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
Morels is a simulation game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Explore a diverse range of regions spanning across the United States. Increase your hunter and photographer levels by collecting a variety of mushrooms, photographing animals, and completing weekly tasks.
Arbor Island
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Island of the Lost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
A short, relaxing game about exploring different areas on an island. There is also a scavenger hunt for each area.
Poseidon
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Island of the Lost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Island of the Lost.
Poseidon wants to return his beloved golden sharks back to the Greek seas, go to a small island and help God find his subjects!)
Berry People
WHY THIS
Shares collectible hunting and a relaxing mood with Island of the Lost.
Ranked #8 for Island of the Lost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Island of the Lost.
The forest is full of little berries that have come to life! Explore the forest and discover its secrets! Take pictures with your camera to fill out your photo album with all the berries you can find!
Reviewers mention these as similar to Island of the Lost
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The Witness
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Island of the Lost.
Reviewers of Island of the Lost cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
The Long Dark
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Island of the Lost.
Reviewers of Island of the Lost cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
Unlocked
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Island of the Lost cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
Time is locked. As an interstellar being, you must visit the four seasons of earth and get time running again. Collect items, uncover secrets and right the wrongs in the universe! Includes a second bonus game, 'Blue Sky on Mars'. Journey to the red planet and enjoy a cosmic Sci-Fi adventure!
Far Cry®
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Island of the Lost cross-mention this title as a similar play.
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Lifeless
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Island of the Lost.
Reviewers of Island of the Lost cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Island of the Lost.
Immerse yourself in the post-apocalyptic co-op world of Lifeless, where base building and crafting are key. Collect weapons, gear, and food as you embark on thrilling missions to level up in a vast open world. But stay alert—relentless zombies lurk around every corner!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Island of the Lost at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Island of the Lost on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Island of the Lost on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Island of the Lost.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under Island of the Lost on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Island of the Lost on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
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 ~81% under Island of the Lost on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
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 ~88% under Island of the Lost on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Island of the Lost.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Island of the Lost on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Island of the Lost.
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!
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Island of the Lost on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
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. Shares Indie and Casual with Island of the Lost.
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 Island of the Lost.
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. Shares Indie with Island of the Lost.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Island of the Lost.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Island of the Lost.
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 Indie and Adventure with Island of the Lost.
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.
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Frequently asked about Island of the Lost
- How much does Island of the Lost cost?
- Island of the Lost is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Island of the Lost?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Island of the Lost are Lost Valley of the Frog King, 5番線おじさん救出編 Platform 5 Dungeons, Unlocked.
- Who developed Island of the Lost?
- Island of the Lost was developed by James Smart.
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 Island of the Lost.
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