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Games like Murder Diaries

If Murder Diaries is your kind of game, the closest matches are Murder Diaries 2, Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! and The Operator — 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 Murder Diaries: Figure out what happened, explore fascinating yet almost surreal landscapes and enjoy the thrilling storytelling. Collect pieces of the story while freely floating through related environments and immerse yourself into an intriguing story filled with blood and murder unlike you have ever seen before

2021IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDWindowsby EpiXR Games UG
Murder Diaries — Steam game cover

Players who liked Murder Diaries also play

Steam players who put hours into Murder Diaries 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. Murder Diaries 2

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Murder Diaries fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    In this game you abstractly follow the narration of a murderer and a joung detective through their lifes and thoughts. This leads you straight into the middle of an exciting murder case and a murder mystery unlike you have ever seen before unfolds.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Murder Diaries fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Murder Diaries.

    A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.

    2024AdventureSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Operator

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Murder Diaries fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Rainswept

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Murder Diaries fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.

    Rainswept takes you on an emotional adventure in a small town shaken by a double shooting. Join Detective Stone and unravel a tangled web of love, relationships, and unresolved trauma in this character-driven murder mystery game.

    2019IndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Kona II: Brume

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Murder Diaries fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.

    Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.

    2023IndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Kona

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Murder Diaries fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.

    Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

    2017IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Blake: The Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Murder Diaries fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Murder Diaries.

    Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this story-rich, choice-driven thriller. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save New Stone.

    2021IndieCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. INDIKA

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Murder Diaries fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

    2024Adventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Murder Diaries on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Murder Diaries on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Murder Diaries.

    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!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Murder Diaries on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Murder Diaries on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Murder Diaries.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Murder Diaries on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.

    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 ↗
  6. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Murder Diaries on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Murder Diaries on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Murder Diaries.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Murder Diaries on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 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 Murder Diaries.

    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.

    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 Murder Diaries.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. 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 Murder Diaries.

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from EpiXR Games UG

Other recommendable Steam games by EpiXR Games UG, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Flying Hero VR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EpiXR Games UG, the studio behind Murder Diaries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Evil unicorns conquered Meow York City! It's about time to unleash your true hero skill and get some revenge! Save all the cute kitten in this thriving city on a beautiful island and upgrade your gear to fly faster than any other hero ever!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Aery - Sky Castle

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EpiXR Games UG, the studio behind Murder Diaries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Aery - Sky Castle is a very unique flight game featuring a little bird that discovers an unknown world full of beauty and dreamy landscapes, little environmental riddles, and other surprises. It's a story-driven adventure to discover and rescue a broken world.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Aery - Little Bird Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EpiXR Games UG, the studio behind Murder Diaries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Aery is a peaceful exploration game from the perspective of a little bird who decided to discover the world. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. My Little Dog Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EpiXR Games UG, the studio behind Murder Diaries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    In My Little Dog Adventure you play as a little dog that discovers the world on its mission to find its way back home. It's a short emotional story-driven exploration game that will keep you interested with an immersive story and lovable characters.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure2.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Aery - Broken Memories

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EpiXR Games UG, the studio behind Murder Diaries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    You are a little bird that flies smoothly through thoughts, fears, and memories of an unknown person. ​Experience the feeling of flying, immerse into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes, and enjoy the unique storytelling of the game while getting attached to the lovely main character.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Life of Fly

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EpiXR Games UG, the studio behind Murder Diaries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Life of Fly features 12 short stories each revolving around the life and weird thoughts of another fly. Be prepared to experience some very unusual content, some interesting thoughts that go way beyond the normal life of a fly, and some entertaining short stories with a twist.

    2020IndieSimulationCasual3.74 USDSteam ↗
  7. Air Bounce - The Jump 'n' Run Challenge

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EpiXR Games UG, the studio behind Murder Diaries. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.

    Jump or Die! Air Bounce - The Jump 'n' Run Challenge is a fast-paced crazy difficult sometimes rage-inducing 3d first-person platformer. Are you ready for the challenge?

    2020ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Flying Hero X

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EpiXR Games UG, the studio behind Murder Diaries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Evil unicorns conquered Meow York City! It's about time to unleash your true hero skill and get some revenge! Save all the cute kitten in this thriving city on a beautiful island and upgrade your gear to fly faster than any other hero ever!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. The Operator

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.

    Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Kona II: Brume

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.

    Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.

    2023IndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Kona

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.

    Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

    2017IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. INDIKA

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.

    Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

    2024Adventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Murder Diaries

How much does Murder Diaries cost?
Murder Diaries is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Murder Diaries?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Murder Diaries are Murder Diaries 2, Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!, The Operator.
Who developed Murder Diaries?
Murder Diaries was developed by EpiXR Games UG.

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 Murder Diaries.

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