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Games like Heart Of Altai

If Heart Of Altai is your kind of game, the closest matches are Submerged, Through the Woods and The Gardens Between — 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 Heart Of Altai: Heart of Altai is an exciting story about the adventures of blogger Arina Demidova, searching for a lost city in the Altai Republic. During the trek, she realises that her fate is closely linked to the ultimate goal of this dangerous and mysterious expedition.

2025IndieAdventureEarly Access5.19 USDWindowsby Antelus Games
Heart Of Altai — Steam game cover

Players who liked Heart Of Altai also play

Steam players who put hours into Heart Of Altai 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. Submerged

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Heart Of Altai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

    2015Adventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Through the Woods

    WHY THIS

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

    Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.

    2016IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Gardens Between

    WHY THIS

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

    The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

    2018IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Wild Eternal

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Heart Of Altai fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

    2017AdventureFreeSteam ↗
  5. NAIAD

    WHY THIS

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

    Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.

    2024IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The End of the Sun

    WHY THIS

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

    You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

    2025IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. LOST EMBER

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

    WHY THIS

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

    Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

    2017IndieAdventureFree To Play9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Heart Of Altai on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    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 ~42% under Heart Of Altai on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Heart Of Altai.

    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 ~62% under Heart Of Altai on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    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 ~71% under Heart Of Altai on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    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 ~81% under Heart Of Altai on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    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 ~42% under Heart Of Altai on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Heart Of Altai.

    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 ~42% under Heart Of Altai on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Heart Of Altai.

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

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Heart Of Altai on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Heart Of Altai.

    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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. 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 Heart Of Altai.

    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 ↗
  4. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Antelus Games

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

  1. The Black Ice

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Antelus Games, the studio behind Heart Of Altai. Shares Adventure and Early Access with Heart Of Altai.

    A survival horror game where every breath could be your last. Explore a sinister Antarctic complex, unravel its mysteries, and try to survive before the darkness consumes you.

    2025ActionAdventureEarly Access11.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Sea Walker Saga

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Antelus Games, the studio behind Heart Of Altai. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    An exciting steampunk adventure with strategy and RPG elements. Fight pirates, explore the seabed, build your own battle island and set out into the vast world ocean in search of a mythical continent!

    2026ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. True Thief

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Antelus Games, the studio behind Heart Of Altai. Shares Indie with Heart Of Altai.

    True Thief is a dark isometric stealth RPG where the shadows are your only ally. In a world mired in corruption, you must become the ultimate thief. No killing—only the mastery of stealth, unique lockpicking mechanics, and secrets that are best left undisturbed.

    IndieSimulationRPGSteam ↗
  4. The Soul

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Antelus Games, the studio behind Heart Of Altai. Shares Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    The Soul is a story about a hunter of monsters that hide among humans. This project confidently erases the line between the player and the protagonist.

    ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Nightmares Awake

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Antelus Games, the studio behind Heart Of Altai. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    A psychedelic 1st-person immersive nightmare horror game steeped in the atmosphere of the works of classic writers.

    IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. Cat's Wars

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Antelus Games, the studio behind Heart Of Altai. Shares Early Access with Heart Of Altai.

    Cat's Wars is a turn-based, third-person co-op strategy game. Choose a side: the Catounter or the CaTerror, assemble a squad of 5 unique furry fighters and unleash pure feline chaos. Hide in shelters, set ambushes and destroy your enemies in battle against a friend locally or online.

    2026ActionStrategyEarly Access0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Lethal Grace

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Antelus Games, the studio behind Heart Of Altai. Shares Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    Order received. Target identified. Proceed with elimination. Play as Grace, a killer android, in this dynamic shooter.

    2027ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  8. Might of Fate

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Antelus Games, the studio behind Heart Of Altai. Shares Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    A classic JRPG-style game about the conflict between magic and humanity in a medieval world. Experience Fate's story from his carefree childhood to becoming a powerful warrior. Assemble a party and master the combat stance system to change the fate of the world.

    2027ActionAdventureRPGSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Submerged

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

    2015Adventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Gardens Between

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

    2018IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. NAIAD

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.

    2024IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The End of the Sun

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

    2025IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. LOST EMBER

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heart Of Altai.

    Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

    2017IndieAdventureFree To Play9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Heart Of Altai

How much does Heart Of Altai cost?
Heart Of Altai is listed on Steam at 5.19 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Heart Of Altai?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Heart Of Altai are Submerged, Through the Woods, The Gardens Between.
Who developed Heart Of Altai?
Heart Of Altai was developed by Antelus Games.

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 Heart Of Altai.

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