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Games like Afterthought

If Afterthought is your kind of game, the closest matches are The True Slime King, Enso and Speedonauts — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Afterthought: Learn to finish and speedrun the levels with ease, while experimenting with different playstyles and abilities. Explore the movement system of Afterthought to navigate your way through a visually stunning world with a diverse soundtrack.

2022ActionIndie16.99 USDWindowsby Studio Moondowner
Afterthought — Steam game cover

Players who liked Afterthought also play

Steam players who put hours into Afterthought 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. The True Slime King

    WHY THIS

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

    An evil presence has emerged in the kingdom… but is it you or is it them? Play as a fallen king and somewhat immortal slime to conquer an onslaught of obstacles and puzzles in a quest to reclaim your fallen kingdoms. Smooth and simple controls for the ultimate experience in 2D precision platforming!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Enso

    WHY THIS

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

    Slingshot your way to the top of a beautiful minimalist landscape. A deceptively tricky platformer where a single slip could lead to a long fall back down!

    2025ActionIndie8.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Speedonauts

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Afterthought fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Afterthought.

    Compete against the galaxy in this fast-paced speedrunning game. Create and share levels. Break records. Be the best.

    2023ActionSportsRacing7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Aerial Platforms

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Afterthought fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Afterthought.

    Embark on an exhilarating adventure through dynamic levels, where speed and precision are supreme. Leap across diverse platforms, overcome challenging obstacles, and reach the goal before you run out of time.

    2023ActionAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Rhythm Quest

    WHY THIS

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

    Rhythm Quest is a 2-button rhythm platformer game. Jump, attack, and fly to the beat through upbeat songs that are hand-crafted to highlight complex rhythms!

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  6. Midnight of Despair

    WHY THIS

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

    Get ready for an endless challenge as you climb to the top. Speed is key to setting records, but staying calm is just as important. The journey ahead won't be easy, so brace yourself for a test of skill and determination!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Air Bounce - The Jump 'n' Run Challenge

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Afterthought fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Afterthought.

    Jump or Die! Air Bounce - The Jump 'n' Run Challenge is a fast-paced crazy difficult sometimes rage-inducing 3d first-person platformer. Are you ready for the challenge?

    2020ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Crazy Dude

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Afterthought fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Afterthought.

    A hardcore multiplayer 3D survival platformer. You only have one shot to reach the end. The character is always running forward - there’s no stopping him. Simple controls: just jump and crouch to avoid traps. Play community-made worlds, compete with friends, and create your own maps in the editor!

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~41% under Afterthought on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Afterthought.

    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 ~71% under Afterthought on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Afterthought.

    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 ~41% under Afterthought on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Afterthought.

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

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~41% under Afterthought on Steam right now. Shares Action with Afterthought.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~41% under Afterthought on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Afterthought.

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

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~41% under Afterthought on Steam right now. Shares Action with Afterthought.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~41% under Afterthought on Steam right now. Shares Action with Afterthought.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~41% under Afterthought on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Afterthought.

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

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. 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 Afterthought.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. 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 Afterthought.

    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 ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Afterthought

How much does Afterthought cost?
Afterthought is listed on Steam at 16.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Afterthought?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Afterthought are The True Slime King, Enso, Speedonauts.
Who developed Afterthought?
Afterthought was developed by Studio Moondowner.

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 Afterthought.

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