Games like People of Note
If People of Note is your kind of game, the closest matches are HALF-BAKED GIRLS, Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan and 8-Colors Star Guardians + — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its genre fusion rewards experimentation, atmospheric and contemplative. 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.
Get personalized picks →About People of Note: In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where each battle is a musical performance with evolving combat conditions and genre-bending mashup attacks!

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HALF-BAKED GIRLS
WHY THIS
Top pick for People of Note fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with People of Note.
This is the tale of two girls, trapped in a dark mansion with no easy way out. They must battle evil spirits and encounter friendly ghosts to grow strong enough to uncover the truth that lurks within...
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with People of Note.
Second-strongest match for People of Note fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a wholesome, creature capture, 2.5D Adventure-Puzzle-Platformer with over 30 hours of gameplay!
8-Colors Star Guardians +
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for People of Note fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Alien monsters have invaded Earth! It's up to the Star Guardians, a dysfunctional group of heroines, to protect the planet and awkwardly save the day (yet again)! Fight evil with pixelated style, in this turn-based, choose-your-boss-path game made with just 8 colors!
Sunflowers and the Goddess of Death
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for People of Note fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with People of Note.
A retro-inspired turn-based RPG of faith, loss, and rebellion. Overcome the designs of a dread goddess, liberate your people, and shatter the chains that bind you.
Mythic Mire
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for People of Note fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with People of Note.
A surreal RPG-adventure set in a world between dreams and nightmares. Explore strange environments with your trusty digital Pixie companions.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with People of Note.
Ranked #6 for People of Note fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Tower Song
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with People of Note.
Ranked #7 for People of Note fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Tower Song is a challenging turn-based RPG that rewards clever planning and decisive tactics in unrepeatable battles. Eldritch tower-borne beasts threaten to breach reality and overrun the capital of Qadam. Lead your chosen Mana Knight in this tightly plotted quest to push back the darkness.
Zenogaias
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for People of Note fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Experience an epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG featuring four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit Medieval Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion, all linked by a powerful and intricately woven narrative.
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The Thaumaturge
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with People of Note.
Reviewers of People of Note cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with People of Note.
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
Perso
WHY THIS
Reviewers of People of Note cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Perso is an atmospheric puzzle game. Collecting relics within each level will slowly reveal what and where you are. You will be in control of at least five cubes, each with different abilities. Use them all to find your way.
FINAL FANTASY
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with People of Note.
Reviewers of People of Note cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with People of Note.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Persona 5 Royal
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with People of Note.
Reviewers of People of Note cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with People of Note.
Reviewers of People of Note cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
TOUHOU RHAPSODY OF MOON RABBIT
WHY THIS
Reviewers of People of Note cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Rhapsody of the Moon Rabbit is a second player game in Valkyrie Studio. You will operate Reisen Udongein Inaba and Youmu Konpaku,smash the plot of the scientific eccentric.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below People of Note at current Steam store prices.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under People of Note on Steam right now. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under People of Note on Steam right now. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Noita
WHY THIS
Priced ~68% under People of Note on Steam right now.
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Persona 4 Golden
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under People of Note on Steam right now. Shares RPG with People of Note.
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Gunfire Reborn
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under People of Note on Steam right now. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Persona 5 Royal
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with People of Note.
Priced ~52% under People of Note on Steam right now. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with People of Note.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Virtual Cottage
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
HALF-BAKED GIRLS
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with People of Note.
This is the tale of two girls, trapped in a dark mansion with no easy way out. They must battle evil spirits and encounter friendly ghosts to grow strong enough to uncover the truth that lurks within...
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with People of Note.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a wholesome, creature capture, 2.5D Adventure-Puzzle-Platformer with over 30 hours of gameplay!
8-Colors Star Guardians +
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Alien monsters have invaded Earth! It's up to the Star Guardians, a dysfunctional group of heroines, to protect the planet and awkwardly save the day (yet again)! Fight evil with pixelated style, in this turn-based, choose-your-boss-path game made with just 8 colors!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with People of Note.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Tower Song
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with People of Note.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with People of Note.
Tower Song is a challenging turn-based RPG that rewards clever planning and decisive tactics in unrepeatable battles. Eldritch tower-borne beasts threaten to breach reality and overrun the capital of Qadam. Lead your chosen Mana Knight in this tightly plotted quest to push back the darkness.
Frequently asked about People of Note
- Does People of Note run on Steam Deck?
- People of Note 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 People of Note cost?
- People of Note is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to People of Note?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside People of Note are HALF-BAKED GIRLS, Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan, 8-Colors Star Guardians +.
- Who developed People of Note?
- People of Note was developed by Iridium Studios and published by Annapurna Interactive.
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 People of Note.
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