Rank 01Why this
Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Afterdream.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Afterdream
- 32 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Afterdream also play
The closest matches to Afterdream: DISTRAINT 2, Silence of the Sleep, Dead Take, Luto, and Heal. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares stealth sequences with Afterdream.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2014
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Luto
Why this: Also Psychological and Walking Simulator, like Afterdream.
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Heal
Why this: Also Psychological and Surreal, like Afterdream.
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Decarnation
Why this: Also Surreal and Emotional, like Afterdream.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Afterdream
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Jesse Makkonen
- Price: $10.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 116 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Camera reveals hidden objects
- Light horror elements without jump scares
- Pixel art atmosphere immerses players
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Melancholic
More games like Afterdream, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Afterdream
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.
SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Afterdream.
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
Why this: Also Psychological and Side Scroller, like Afterdream.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Afterdream at current Steam store prices.
Amygdala
Why this: Also Psychological and Surreal, like Afterdream.
Last Report
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Afterdream.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Afterdream.
Husk
Why this: Also Psychological and Walking Simulator, like Afterdream.
PAGER
Why this: Shares stealth sequences and environmental puzzle solving with Afterdream.
Kairo
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Afterdream.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Afterdream, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Yume Nikki
Why this: Also Psychological and Surreal, like Afterdream.
NaissanceE
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Afterdream.
A Date in the Park
Why this: Also Psychological and Walking Simulator, like Afterdream.
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers
Why this: Also Psychological and Emotional, like Afterdream.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DISTRAINT 2
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Afterdream.
Dead Take
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Afterdream.
Heal
Why this: Also Psychological and Surreal, like Afterdream.
Decarnation
Why this: Also Surreal and Emotional, like Afterdream.
About Afterdream
The closest matches to Afterdream: DISTRAINT 2, Silence of the Sleep, Dead Take, Luto, and Heal. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Afterdream is your kind of game, the closest matches are DISTRAINT 2, Silence of the Sleep and Dead Take — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and melancholic, and single out its camera flash reveals and dialogue driven story. 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 Afterdream: Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.
Is Afterdream worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 116 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $10.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 3 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Camera reveals hidden objects
- Light horror elements without jump scares
- Pixel art atmosphere immerses players
- Short but emotionally resonant
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Am I too jaded for this game? I thought it was...overstating itself. Is it creepy? Not really. I felt what was happening was very straightforward, but the game kept trying to spook me - in situations that are not spooky. So, I'd enter a…”
“I'm a bit torn on this game. It's clearly a labor of love, but there just isn't much there. The demo is good and provides some suspense, but the rest of the game is just very lacking in that department. It's also VERY short. If the game…”
People who play it also play: DISTRAINT 2, Silence of the Sleep, Dead Take
Frequently asked about Afterdream
Can I run it?
Is Afterdream verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Afterdream is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Afterdream cost?
Afterdream is listed on Steam at 10.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Afterdream?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Afterdream are DISTRAINT 2, Silence of the Sleep, Dead Take.
Who developed Afterdream?
Afterdream was developed by Jesse Makkonen and published by Gamirror Games.