Rank 01Why this
Also Post-apocalyptic and Hack and Slash, like Return.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like Return
- 12 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Return also play
The closest matches to Return: Hyper Light Drifter, Oblivion Override, Ghost Song, AI LIMIT, and Blasphemous 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $8.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Return.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 04 
AI LIMIT
Why this: Shares boss skill checks with Return.
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Blasphemous 2
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Return.
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Eastward
Why this: Also Soundtrack and Post-apocalyptic, like Return.
Rank 08 
Golf Club Nostalgia
Why this: Also Soundtrack and Dystopian, like Return.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Return
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Dead Unicorn
- Price: $5.59−65%checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 136 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful
- Boss fights are unique and punishing
- Open world encourages backtracking and exploration
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Immersive
More games like Return, sliced differently
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Hyper Light Drifter
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Hack and Slash, like Return.
Ghost Song
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Return.
Blasphemous 2
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Return.
Golf Club Nostalgia
Why this: Also Soundtrack and Dystopian, like Return.
About Return
The closest matches to Return: Hyper Light Drifter, Oblivion Override, Ghost Song, AI LIMIT, and Blasphemous 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Return is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hyper Light Drifter, Oblivion Override and Ghost Song — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and immersive, and single out its boss skill checks and enemy respawns. 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 Return: Return to your home planet after 200 years of space travel in this atmospheric, art-driven adventure. Shoot, slash, and roll your way through dangerous enemies and ancient bosses, purchase items and unlock powerful weapons, and explore your unfamiliar home for parts to repair your ship.
Is Return worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 136 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 65% off, now $5.59 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful
- Boss fights are unique and punishing
- Open world encourages backtracking and exploration
- Pixel art and music are stunning
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Well, I was going to recommend this one, I played through the whole game and enjoyed it, and then realized the developer uses AI images for promotional material, and has been for a long time. It baffles me, since there's so much good art…”
People who play it also play: Hyper Light Drifter, Oblivion Override, Ghost Song
Frequently asked about Return
Can I run it?
Is Return verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Return is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Return cost?
Return is listed on Steam at 5.59 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Return?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Return are Hyper Light Drifter, Oblivion Override, Ghost Song.
Who developed Return?
Return was developed by Dead Unicorn.