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Games like Unlocked

If Unlocked is your kind of game, the closest matches are Island of the Lost, Lost Valley of the Frog King and 5番線おじさん救出編 Platform 5 Dungeons — 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 Unlocked: Time is locked. As an interstellar being, you must visit the four seasons of earth and get time running again. Collect items, uncover secrets and right the wrongs in the universe! Includes a second bonus game, 'Blue Sky on Mars'. Journey to the red planet and enjoy a cosmic Sci-Fi adventure!

2021IndieAdventureSimulationCasual2.99 USDWindowsby James Smart
Unlocked — Steam game cover

Players who liked Unlocked also play

Steam players who put hours into Unlocked 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. Island of the Lost

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing first-person exploration game. Journey through eight unique environments as you collect treasures, unlock secrets and search for a way off the island.

    2021IndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Lost Valley of the Frog King

    WHY THIS

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

    You are the captain of an arctic expedition. Months into the voyage, you discover an uncharted island, encased in a wall of ice. You decide to take a closer look and meet with your boat on the far side of the island. What will you discover?

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. 5番線おじさん救出編 Platform 5 Dungeons

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Unlocked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unlocked.

    The long-awaited sequel to Japan’s hit “Nibansen” is here! This new rescue-horror in the “Bansen Series” goes beyond anomaly hunting. Enter massive Senjuku Station (千宿), full of oddities, and save the stranded old man. Now the truth of “Nibansen,” “Sanbansen,” and “Platform 4” is revealed…

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. MALYSA

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Unlocked fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unlocked.

    "Awakening in the sewers, control a protagonist with amnesia, escape from the lurking 'something' in the darkness, and aim to survive and escape in this 3D horror adventure."

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Purry & Panther: Lost in Helsinki

    WHY THIS

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

    Purry and Panther have gone missing in Helsinki. Investigate the sights around the city and talk to the locals to help you on the case. Try to catch Purry and Panther before they get into even more trouble.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  6. 高度標高林間臨海臨界活動限界公園

    WHY THIS

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

    ★このゲームについて★「[高度標高林間臨海臨界活動限界公園」(通称8K)は8番出口やリミナルスペース、その他都市伝説やSCPなどにインスパイアされた短編ウォーキングシミュレーターです。異変探し要素や簡単なアクション等があります。★ゲーム内容★新人警備員のあなたの仕事は山の最奥から海底まで続く公園の見回りです。異変を見過ごせないこと。異変から逃げてはいけません。異変がない場合は進んでください。異変を見つけた場合は適切な対処をしてください。なぜならあなたはこの公園の警備をしているからです。異変から逃げ回る者は業務放棄とみなし処分されます。

    2024ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. HIKE: Beyond the Trails

    WHY THIS

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

    A world where the trails tell stories. Set out and write your own!

    IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  8. HOLEHOLE

    WHY THIS

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

    "HOLEHOLE" is a relaxed adventure game where players freely explore a map, collect objects, and assist residents through conversations. The game features a visual novel-style storytelling experience and allows players to progress at their own pace.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual2.00 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Unlocked on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unlocked.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Unlocked on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unlocked.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Unlocked on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Unlocked.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Unlocked on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Unlocked.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Unlocked on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Unlocked.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Unlocked on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Unlocked.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Unlocked on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Unlocked.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Unlocked on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Unlocked.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    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 and Simulation with Unlocked.

    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. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Unlocked

How much does Unlocked cost?
Unlocked is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Unlocked?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Unlocked are Island of the Lost, Lost Valley of the Frog King, 5番線おじさん救出編 Platform 5 Dungeons.
Who developed Unlocked?
Unlocked was developed by James Smart.

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 Unlocked.

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