Rank 01Why this
Also Drama and Space, like Aphelion.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like Aphelion
- 36 games
- Updated Nov 7, 2026
Players who liked Aphelion also play
The closest matches to Aphelion: Deliver Us The Moon, ADR1FT, WILL: Follow The Light, Fort Solis, and Deer & Boy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Drama and Emotional, like Aphelion.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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Fort Solis
Why this: Shares audio logs with Aphelion.
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Deer & Boy
Why this: Also Stealth and Cinematic, like Aphelion.
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A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
Why this: Also Drama and Stealth, like Aphelion.
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A Plague Tale: Requiem
Why this: Also Drama and Cinematic, like Aphelion.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Aphelion
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: DON'T NOD
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 7
- 55% of 73 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Cinematic storytelling with emotional depth
- Comparisons to interstellar and project hail mary
- Dual protagonists offer distinct gameplay perspectives
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Aphelion
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Aphelion.
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Why this: Also Drama and Cinematic, like Aphelion.
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Why this: Also Parkour and Stealth, like Aphelion.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Aphelion at current Steam store prices.
Once Alive
Why this: Also Drama and Cinematic, like Aphelion.
Monolith
Why this: Also Emotional and Space, like Aphelion.
ROUTINE
Why this: Also Stealth and Cinematic, like Aphelion.
Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland
Why this: Shares environmental exploration with Aphelion.
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The Alters
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Aphelion.
Lifeless Moon
Why this: Also Cinematic and Space, like Aphelion.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Aphelion, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Tell Me Why
Why this: Also Drama and Cinematic, like Aphelion.
South Scrimshaw, Part One
Why this: Also Cinematic and Emotional, like Aphelion.
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers
Why this: Also Drama and Emotional, like Aphelion.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Deliver Us The Moon
Why this: Also Drama and Space, like Aphelion.
WILL: Follow The Light
Why this: Also Drama and Emotional, like Aphelion.
Fort Solis
Why this: Shares audio logs with Aphelion.
Deer & Boy
Why this: Also Stealth and Cinematic, like Aphelion.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
Why this: Also Drama and Stealth, like Aphelion.
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Why this: Also Drama and Cinematic, like Aphelion.
More from DON'T NOD
Other recommendable Steam games by DON'T NOD, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Aphelion.
Twin Mirror
Why this: Also Drama and Cinematic, like Aphelion.
About Aphelion
The closest matches to Aphelion: Deliver Us The Moon, ADR1FT, WILL: Follow The Light, Fort Solis, and Deer & Boy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Aphelion is your kind of game, the closest matches are Deliver Us The Moon, ADR1FT and WILL: Follow The Light — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its audio logs and climbing grappling. 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.
About Aphelion: Hunted on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.
Is Aphelion worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 55% of 73 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 7 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cinematic storytelling with emotional depth
- Comparisons to interstellar and project hail mary
- Dual protagonists offer distinct gameplay perspectives
- Mystery driven narrative with slow burn reveals
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“You spend 7 hours moving painstakingly slow while not knowing which way to go. The climbing is repetitive. The stealth is frustrating. Playing as the guy is just limping around listening to audio logs and reading chats between people you…”
“I expected better from DON'T NOD. Nice visuals, great music, boring/pedestrian 'gameplay'. Story may get interesting, but the beginning is so undercooked w/ so little situational setup or reason to care about these characters. Bought to…”
People who play it also play: Deliver Us The Moon, ADR1FT, WILL: Follow The Light
Frequently asked about Aphelion
Can I run it?
Does Aphelion work on Steam Deck?
Aphelion is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Aphelion cost?
Aphelion is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Aphelion?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Aphelion are Deliver Us The Moon, ADR1FT, WILL: Follow The Light.
Who developed Aphelion?
Aphelion was developed by DON'T NOD.