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Games like Datascape

Below are 12 hand-picked alternatives to Datascape for fans of indie, adventure, free to play, 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 Datascape 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. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Datascape: Traverse the Datascape, hack ICE to explore their programs and make a run on the SimulaCom corp! If that's not your thing just explore a section of the Datascape. A compact experience with a message to discover.

2022IndieAdventureFree To PlayFree to playWindows · Linuxby Aava Fertsman, Nicholas Gard
Datascape — Steam game cover

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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    0°N 0°W — Steam game cover

    0°N 0°W

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

    Ready for a wild trip of psychedelic sights and sounds? 0°N 0°W is a chill, first-person walking sim for everyone, where each run is a fresh adventure!

    2018IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Cybernetic Fault — Steam game cover

    Cybernetic Fault

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

    Prove your ability to read names next to the big red buttons! Show your ability to fight for life in a science center that is falling apart from the consequences of an insane scientific experiment!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Watch Dogs®: Legion — Steam game cover

    Watch Dogs®: Legion

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

    Build a resistance as you fight to take back a near-future London facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance.

    2023ActionAdventure59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Observer: System Redux — Steam game cover

    Observer: System Redux

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

    A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

    2020IndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Void Sols — Steam game cover

    Void Sols

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

    Abstract ruins. Hostile shapes. No escape but forward... Death isn’t the end as you know it. Here, it’s how you grow! Each defeat teaches you more as you rise again to defeat foes with stolen blades and bows. Pushing through a broken world warped by cruelty and shadows. Welcome. This is Void Sols.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Else Heart.Break() — Steam game cover

    Else Heart.Break()

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

    A game about friendship, love and technology in a place where bits have replaced atoms.

    2015IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Gamedec - Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

    Gamedec - Definitive Edition

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

    Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] — Steam game cover

    The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]

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

    The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is a remake of the original "ETERNAL CASTLE" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure14.99 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.

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    Observer: System Redux — Steam game cover

    Observer: System Redux

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

    A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

    2020IndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Void Sols — Steam game cover

    Void Sols

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

    Abstract ruins. Hostile shapes. No escape but forward... Death isn’t the end as you know it. Here, it’s how you grow! Each defeat teaches you more as you rise again to defeat foes with stolen blades and bows. Pushing through a broken world warped by cruelty and shadows. Welcome. This is Void Sols.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Gamedec - Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

    Gamedec - Definitive Edition

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

    Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] — Steam game cover

    The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]

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

    The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is a remake of the original "ETERNAL CASTLE" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Datascape

Is Datascape free to play?
Yes — Datascape 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 Datascape?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Datascape are 0°N 0°W, Cybernetic Fault, Watch Dogs®: Legion.
Who developed Datascape?
Datascape was developed by Aava Fertsman, Nicholas Gard and published by Aava Fertsman.

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