Rank 01Why this
Shares point and click navigation and hint system with Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2021
Games like Meridian 157: Chapter 1
- 23 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Meridian 157: Chapter 1 also play
The closest matches to Meridian 157: Chapter 1: Meridian 157: Chapter 3, Meridian 157: Chapter 2, Aurora Hills: Chapter 2, The Room, and The House of Da Vinci 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Thriller and Investigation, like Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Shares hint system with Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
- $7.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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The House of Da Vinci 3
Why this: Shares inventory based puzzle solving with Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
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Mysteries of the Undead
Why this: Also Thriller and Hidden Object, like Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Meridian 157: Chapter 1
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Meridian 157: Chapter 3
Shares point and click navigation and hint system with Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
- 98% of 198 reviews
- 2Meridian 157: Chapter 2
Also Thriller and Investigation, like Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
- 96% of 113 reviews
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- 5The House of Da Vinci 3
Shares inventory based puzzle solving with Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
- 88% of 574 reviews
- 6Mysteries of the Undead
Also Thriller and Hidden Object, like Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
- 66% of 73 reviews
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- 9Machinika: Atlas
Also Investigation and Hidden Object, like Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
- 73% of 212 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
- Price: $3.99checked Oct 31
- 93% of 161 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Free prologue hooks players
- Narrative unfolds through exploration
- No time pressure or combat
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Immersive
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
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Why this: Shares hint system with Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Shares inventory based puzzle solving with Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
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Why this: Shares hint system with Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Aurora Hills: Chapter 2
Why this: Shares hint system with Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1
Why this: Also Thriller and Hidden Object, like Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
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Why this: Also Thriller and Investigation, like Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
About Meridian 157: Chapter 1
The closest matches to Meridian 157: Chapter 1: Meridian 157: Chapter 3, Meridian 157: Chapter 2, Aurora Hills: Chapter 2, The Room, and The House of Da Vinci 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Meridian 157: Chapter 1 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Meridian 157: Chapter 3, Meridian 157: Chapter 2 and Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and immersive, and single out its environmental clue observation and hint system. 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.
About Meridian 157: Chapter 1: While searching for the anomaly, you find yourself trapped inside a facility on a remote sub-Arctic island. What is this place? Who built it? Why was it left abandoned? Explore the uninhabited complex you now find yourself trapped in, but be warned: you might not be as alone as you think...
Is Meridian 157: Chapter 1 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 161 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $3.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Free prologue hooks players
- Narrative unfolds through exploration
- No time pressure or combat
- Puzzles reward careful observation
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Unfortunately I can't recommend this chapter of the Meridian series, as some of the puzzles required a lot of trial and error. The trial and error and frequent red herrings then made me not want too bother trying to solve things, as it…”
People who play it also play: Meridian 157: Chapter 3, Meridian 157: Chapter 2, Aurora Hills: Chapter 2
Frequently asked about Meridian 157: Chapter 1
Can I run it?
How much does Meridian 157: Chapter 1 cost?
Meridian 157: Chapter 1 is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Meridian 157: Chapter 1?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Meridian 157: Chapter 1 are Meridian 157: Chapter 3, Meridian 157: Chapter 2, Aurora Hills: Chapter 2.
Who developed Meridian 157: Chapter 1?
Meridian 157: Chapter 1 was developed by NovaSoft Interactive Ltd..