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Games like Into the Waves

If Into the Waves is your kind of game, the closest matches are Arderico's Journey, Devil on Your Shoulder and Suzerain — 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 Into the Waves: Morin is a barkeeper with an unusual curse. All people look like shadows to him, except for one mysterious stranger... Solve the mystery of the curse, fight true darkness and mix the most unusual cocktails in the atmospheric visual novel — Into the Waves!

2021IndieAdventureFree To PlayCasualFree to playDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Flying Whale
Into the Waves — Steam game cover

Players who liked Into the Waves also play

Steam players who put hours into Into the Waves 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. Arderico's Journey

    WHY THIS

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

    Set off on an exciting swashbuckling quest in this classic Fantasy Choose Your Own Adventure! Meet charming characters, fight dangerous foes, and uncover a nefarious intrigue. Experience seamless and reactive storytelling. Prove your innocence, find your destiny, relish the journey!

    2024IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Devil on Your Shoulder

    WHY THIS

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

    See your name in lights on Broadway! Find fame, fortune, and true love! All it costs is your immortal soul.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Suzerain

    WHY THIS

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

    Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

    2020IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Enelia: Dawn of Madness

    WHY THIS

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

    Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Nauris, where enchanting landscapes hide terrifying secrets: the strange behavior of elders, sinister rituals of priests, and the disappearance of citizens. Madness lurks everywhere – will you master it or become its victim? The choice is yours.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll

    WHY THIS

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

    Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer!

    2022IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience the Myth of Frankenstein through the innocent eyes of his creature. Make decisions and change people's view that you will meet on your way. Now, the myth is in your hands, so how are you going to end it?

    2019IndieAdventureCasual15.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Band Camp Boyfriend

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Into the Waves fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Will you lead your marching band to victory as drum major? Explore band camp and attend rehearsal alongside an unforgettable cast of characters, where every choice matters. Find love or face tragedy in 7 routes with 35+ different endings in this colorful, musically-rich otome visual novel.

    2023Simulation10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

    WHY THIS

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

    You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Suzerain

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

    2020IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer!

    2022IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Into the Waves

Does Into the Waves run on Steam Deck?
Into the Waves is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Into the Waves free to play?
Yes — Into the Waves is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Into the Waves?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Into the Waves are Arderico's Journey, Devil on Your Shoulder, Suzerain.
Who developed Into the Waves?
Into the Waves was developed by Flying Whale.

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 Into the Waves.

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