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Games like Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows

If Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows is your kind of game, the closest matches are 1917 : The Prologue, Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches and DEVIL'S WAY — 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 Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows: The year is 2014 and you are a reporter with The Maire Weekly News. In search of a new article, you have dug up all you can find, until you stumble across a promising headline from 1962. Will you find the truth about The Greer Property or will you die alone wandering in the forest?

2022StrategyIndieAdventure5.00 USDWindowsby Cycloid Games Studios
Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows — Steam game cover

Players who liked Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows also play

Steam players who put hours into Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows 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. 1917 : The Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    1917 : The Prologue is a psychological horror game with elements of an escape room. All events in the game are occuring during the October Revolution in 1917 in Russia. The game is based on memories of those who survived in this dark time.

    2020IndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches is a first-person point-and-click adventure inspired by Welsh mythology, focused on investigation, puzzles, and a dark, atmospheric mystery.

    2014IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. DEVIL'S WAY

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    A horror game that tests your wits, courage and dark sense of humor. Solve puzzles to survive in a world full of dark secrets, but beware - there could be something waiting around every corner!

    2024IndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Unable to Exit 8

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    You receive an invitation on a "special" dating app, get excited and then get involved in an endless cycle of couples' hotels. You have to watch carefully for any unusual information. Can you solve these puzzles?

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Haven Moon

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Panelak

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Panelak is an old socialist-era building where strange things happen. Can you make it to the roof and help the helpless man?

    2024IndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    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 ↗
  8. Breakout 13

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Breakout 13 is a thrilling narrative game with interactive cinematic experience. Based on true stories. Embark on a revealing journey as you attempt to break free from a negligent correctional institute and carve out your own path to justice. Each decision you make shapes the story.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG6.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    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?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~40% under Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~40% under Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    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!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~40% under Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~40% under Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows

How much does Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows cost?
Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows is listed on Steam at 5.00 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows are 1917 : The Prologue, Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches, DEVIL'S WAY.
Who developed Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows?
Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows was developed by Cycloid Games Studios.

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 Sciophobia: The Fear of Shadows.

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