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Games like Noctem

If Noctem is your kind of game, the closest matches are Delusion Out of Space, They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror and The Echo Paradox — 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 Noctem: Noctem is a first-person psychological horror game with an element of some real life experiences. Dive in an immersive experience, with atmospheric, realistic environments and unravel the horrifying long-covered secrets and the mystery that spreads all over the Alaska Triangle.

2022ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDWindowsby Dreamtale Studio
Noctem — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Noctem 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. Delusion Out of Space

    WHY THIS

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

    Delusion Out of Space is a Lovecraftian sci-fi horror shooter where you find yourself trapped after audacious experiments conducted by an alien race. As you explore a spaceship, you make choices at critical moments, decisions that will determine your fate and the lives of those around you.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror

    WHY THIS

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

    A first-person alien horror that magnifies the intensity of 2000s psychological sci-fi thrillers. In this cinematic, story-driven experience, play as local journalist Taylor Fox, sent to investigate reports of terrifying events unfolding at a remote family farm.

    2026IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. The Echo Paradox

    WHY THIS

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

    The Echo Paradox is a first-person psychological horror game. Humanity stands on the brink of an unsettling revelation – alternate dimensions are real, but eerily without signs of life.

    2025Adventure8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Amnesia: The Dark Descent

    WHY THIS

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

    Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

    2010ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Never Again

    WHY THIS

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

    Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma.

    2019IndieAdventure13.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. SOMA

    WHY THIS

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

    From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. ASYLUM

    WHY THIS

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

    An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

    2025IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Whisperer

    WHY THIS

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

    Investigate an abandoned trading post, explore its surroundings and solve the terrible mystery it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century.

    2021IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Noctem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Noctem.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Noctem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Noctem.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

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

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Noctem on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Noctem.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Noctem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Noctem.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Noctem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Noctem.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Noctem on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Noctem.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Noctem on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Noctem.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 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 with Noctem.

    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 Action and Adventure with Noctem.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  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 Noctem.

    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 with Noctem.

    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 Action and Indie with Noctem.

    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. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Noctem

How much does Noctem cost?
Noctem is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Noctem?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Noctem are Delusion Out of Space, They Are Here: Alien Abduction Horror, The Echo Paradox.
Who developed Noctem?
Noctem was developed by Dreamtale Studio.

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 Noctem.

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