Rank 01Why this
Shares chase sequences and puzzle solving with Ann.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Ann
- 17 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Ann also play
The closest matches to Ann: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, OFF, Corpse Party, Coffin of Ashes, and Detention. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares multiple endings with Ann.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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Coffin of Ashes
Why this: Also RPGMaker and Thriller, like Ann.
Rank 05 
Detention
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Ann.
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BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW
Why this: Shares chase sequences and multiple endings with Ann.
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Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Why this: Also RPGMaker and JRPG, like Ann.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Ann
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- 1The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Shares chase sequences and puzzle solving with Ann.
- 94% of 124 reviews
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- 97% of 2,904 reviews
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Rong Rong
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 94% of 1,650 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Free To Play
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Free game punches above its weight
- Ghost encounters shift from fear to empathy
- Pixel art feels nostalgic yet immersive
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Melancholic
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Why this: Shares multiple endings and puzzle solving with Ann.
Corpse Party (2021)
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Ann.
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 chase sequences and puzzle solving with Ann.
OFF
Why this: Shares multiple endings and puzzle solving with Ann.
Corpse Party
Why this: Shares multiple endings with Ann.
Detention
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Ann.
About Ann
The closest matches to Ann: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, OFF, Corpse Party, Coffin of Ashes, and Detention. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ann is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, OFF and Corpse Party — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and melancholic, and single out its chase sequences and multiple endings. 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.
Ann is a side-scrolling horror adventure set in a haunted school where players guide an art student who finds herself trapped after breaking one of the institution's rules. A security guard assists Ann in her escape, revealing tragic ghost backstories that shift the experience from fear to empathy as players navigate pixel-art environments, solve puzzles, and endure chase sequences. Players describe the pixel art as nostalgic yet immersive, with tense chase sequences compelling frequent micro-saving. The game offers multiple endings and a challenging but short experience, earning 94% positive reviews from 1,650 Steam players. Reviewers highlight that this free game punches above its weight, delivering a melancholic and atmospheric story that grips players with its emotional depth. It runs Playable on Steam Deck.
About Ann: Ann, an art student finds herself trapped in the school when she accidentally broke one of the school's rules. With the help of the school's security guard, help Ann navigate her way out and uncover the secrets of the school before she becomes a permanent resident of the school.
Is Ann worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 1,650 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Free game punches above its weight
- Ghost encounters shift from fear to empathy
- Pixel art feels nostalgic yet immersive
- Story grips players with tragic ghost backstories
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game was more frustrating than fun. Almost all of the gameplay was running around and dodging, which... Ann is bad at. I had to figure out how to make micro-saves after every obstacle because if you hit anything than the game ends and…”
People who play it also play: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, OFF, Corpse Party
Frequently asked about Ann
Can I run it?
Does Ann run on Steam Deck?
Ann is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Ann free to play?
Yes — Ann is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Ann?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ann are The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, OFF, Corpse Party.
Who developed Ann?
Ann was developed by Rong Rong.