Games like Father's Day
If Father's Day is your kind of game, the closest matches are Summer of '58, Find Yourself and I'm counting to 6... — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its ambient sounds enhance immersion, environmental storytelling excels and atmospheric. 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 Father's Day: "Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.
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Summer of '58
WHY THIS
Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Top pick for Father's Day fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
Find Yourself
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Second-strongest match for Father's Day fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.
I'm counting to 6...
WHY THIS
Shares document collection, environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Third-strongest match for Father's Day fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
Turning onto an old road, the main character gets into an accident due to thick fog. Now he's trying to find someone who can help him. Forced to enter an old house, the main character finds himself trapped, from which it is not so easy to get out.
September 7th
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Ranked #4 for Father's Day fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.
C.U.T.S
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Father's Day fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
It’s an indie horror game where a man named Ethan, passionate about collecting VHS tapes, receives a box full of them from a friend. But as he starts watching, he realizes he’s witnessing something deeply disturbing and unsettling.
CALLUS
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Father's Day fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
Callus is a short psychological horror (~30 minutes) in the walking simulator genre, featuring jump scares and themes of cruelty and overprotection. It was released as a transitional project between larger releases, with an intentionally simple story and concise gameplay.
After 9:59
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Father's Day fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
You play as Clara, moving into a new apartment building on Halloween night. The landlord gives you strange rules. But one stands out above all the others “Do not open your door after 9:59 PM.”
April 24th
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Father's Day fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
The main character is an experienced journalist who always strives to uncover the truth. He manages to gain access to the house, which is guarded by the police.
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What Remains of Edith Finch
WHY THIS
Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Reviewers of Father's Day cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
Summer of '58
WHY THIS
Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Reviewers of Father's Day cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
Find Yourself
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Reviewers of Father's Day cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Father's Day at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Father's Day on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Father's Day on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~46% under Father's Day on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under Father's Day on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~79% under Father's Day on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Father's Day on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
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!
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Father's Day on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Father's Day on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
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.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Father's Day.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
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. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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More from EMIKA_GAMES
Other recommendable Steam games by EMIKA_GAMES, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Summer of '58
WHY THIS
Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind Father's Day. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
September 7th
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind Father's Day. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.
Locked Up
WHY THIS
Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind Father's Day. Shares Indie with Father's Day.
The game “Locked Up" is the first project developed in 2020 by the studio EMIKA_GAMES consisting of one person.
Find Yourself
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind Father's Day. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.
I'm counting to 6...
WHY THIS
Shares document collection, environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind Father's Day. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
Turning onto an old road, the main character gets into an accident due to thick fog. Now he's trying to find someone who can help him. Forced to enter an old house, the main character finds himself trapped, from which it is not so easy to get out.
Pieces of me
WHY THIS
Shares environmental storytelling, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Father's Day.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind Father's Day. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”
CALLUS
WHY THIS
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind Father's Day. Shares Indie and Simulation with Father's Day.
Callus is a short psychological horror (~30 minutes) in the walking simulator genre, featuring jump scares and themes of cruelty and overprotection. It was released as a transitional project between larger releases, with an intentionally simple story and concise gameplay.
Frequently asked about Father's Day
- Does Father's Day run on Steam Deck?
- Father's Day 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 Father's Day cost?
- Father's Day is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Father's Day?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Father's Day are Summer of '58, Find Yourself, I'm counting to 6....
- Who developed Father's Day?
- Father's Day was developed by EMIKA_GAMES.
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