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Games like SICK

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to SICK for fans of indie, adventure, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in SICK also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About SICK: Sick is a mixture of intense thriller and exploration of a small surrounding world. A first-person game with a frightening atmosphere. Once in Hell, you play as Jack Willis, who roams an endless loop of suffering, pain and fear.

2022IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Michael Derek
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    A SIMPLE REQUEST — Steam game cover

    A SIMPLE REQUEST

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

    In the town of Morton, Louisiana, a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances occur the police bring in Detective Thompson, an experienced investigator known for solving complex cases. As Thompson delves deeper into the case he uncovers a dark past and sinister forces operating beyond the town.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II — Steam game cover

    Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

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

    The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

    2024ActionAdventure49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Backrooms Project — Steam game cover

    The Backrooms Project

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

    Scientists made a new discovery about the Backrooms. Noclipping out of bounds in normal reality was a myth for long, but now it can be real! Now they are looking for subjects to test it on civil people. There are already scientists inside, so you have nothing to worry about, they say. Or do you?

    2022ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Layers of Fear 2 (2019) — Steam game cover

    Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

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

    A first‑person psychological horror game set on a haunted ocean liner. As an actor summoned by an unorthodox director, you’ll confront twisted memories from your past and learn the price of achieving the perfect performance.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Still Wakes the Deep — Steam game cover

    Still Wakes the Deep

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

    1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Rise of Insanity — Steam game cover

    Rise of Insanity

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

    In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

    2018IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Husk — Steam game cover

    Husk

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

    Husk is a purebred FPP horror inspired by the most classical representatives of the genre. Discover Shivercliff - a daunting town where you uncover the ominous and tantalizing plot. Face the worst nightmares, solve mysteries and survive the devouring darkness in order to find your family.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs — Steam game cover

    Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

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

    From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SICK

How much does SICK cost?
SICK is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SICK?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SICK are A SIMPLE REQUEST, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, The Backrooms Project.
Who developed SICK?
SICK was developed by Michael Derek.

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