Rank 01Why this
Shares environmental interaction and puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 10)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Enigma of Fear
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Enigma of Fear also play
The closest matches to Enigma of Fear: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Paradise Killer, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, and Utter a Name. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 12)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Also Detective and Investigation, like Enigma of Fear.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 11)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
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Utter a Name
Why this: Shares investigation and puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
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Blair Witch
Why this: Also Dog and Investigation, like Enigma of Fear.
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The Devourer: Hunted Souls
Why this: Also Supernatural and Investigation, like Enigma of Fear.
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Supernormal
Why this: Also Supernatural and Detective, like Enigma of Fear.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Enigma of Fear
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Shares environmental interaction and puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
- 94% of 124 reviews
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Also Supernatural and Investigation, like Enigma of Fear.
- 79% of 235 reviews
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Shares investigation and environmental interaction with Enigma of Fear.
- 96% of 247 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Dumativa, Cellbit
- Price: $29.99checked Oct 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 90% of 229 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 85
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Beautiful art and music
- Compelling story and world building
- Intricate puzzle design
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Unsettling
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Enigma of Fear
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Enigma of Fear.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Enigma of Fear at current Steam store prices.
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The Operator
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
An English Haunting
Why this: Shares investigation and environmental interaction with Enigma of Fear.
Rehaunted
Why this: Shares environmental interaction and puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
Darkwood
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Enigma of Fear.
Strange Antiquities
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like Enigma of Fear.
Bureau of Contacts
Why this: Shares investigation and puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Enigma of Fear, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
The Test: Secrets of the Soul
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like Enigma of Fear.
Pathologic 3: Quarantine
Why this: Shares investigation and puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
Blameless
Why this: Also Detective and Survival Horror, like Enigma of Fear.
Operation: Tango - Friend Pass
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
Why this: Also Investigation and Survival Horror, like Enigma of Fear.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Why this: Shares environmental interaction and puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Enigma of Fear.
Paradise Killer
Why this: Also Detective and Investigation, like Enigma of Fear.
About Enigma of Fear
The closest matches to Enigma of Fear: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Paradise Killer, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, and Utter a Name. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Enigma of Fear is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and Paradise Killer — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and unsettling, and single out its environmental interaction and investigation. 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 Enigma of Fear: Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.
Is Enigma of Fear worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 229 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 88% positive across 69 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Oct 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 21 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Beautiful art and music
- Compelling story and world building
- Intricate puzzle design
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“i do not pride myself on being good at combat, i am usually not! my friend, however, is a souls-like player through and through. the boss battles are so frustrating my friend and i had to quit when we were really enjoying the game! combat…”
“i do not recommend buying or playing this on the steam deck it is terribly unoptimized and can barely run at 30fps on low settings and it's clear the devs don't care and gave up...”
People who play it also play: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Paradise Killer
Frequently asked about Enigma of Fear
Can I run it?
Does Enigma of Fear run on Steam Deck?
Enigma of Fear 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 Enigma of Fear cost?
Enigma of Fear is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Enigma of Fear?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Enigma of Fear are The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Paradise Killer.
Who developed Enigma of Fear?
Enigma of Fear was developed by Dumativa, Cellbit and published by Dumativa, CriticalLeap.