Rank 01Games like Pact of Joy
- 22 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Pact of Joy also play
The closest matches to Pact of Joy: Born Into Fear, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, Narcosis, SOMA, and Dreamcore. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares exploration with Pact of Joy.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Dreamcore
Why this: Also Underwater and Investigation, like Pact of Joy.
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ROUTINE
Why this: Also Stealth and Walking Simulator, like Pact of Joy.
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Tacoma
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Futuristic, like Pact of Joy.
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The Alien Cube
Why this: Also Investigation and Walking Simulator, like Pact of Joy.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pact of Joy
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Also Walking Simulator and Emotional, like Pact of Joy.
- 95% of 1,245 reviews
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- 24Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
Also Investigation and Futuristic, like Pact of Joy.
- 89% of 247 reviews
- Released: 2023
- Developer: Just Sauce Studio
- Price: $2.79−60%checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 97% of 30 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Buffers mythos feels fresh
- Disjointed humor clashes with horror
- Every room is accessible
- Atmospheric
- Mysterious
- Unsettling
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Pact of Joy at current Steam store prices.
Stories Untold
Why this: Shares narrative branching with Pact of Joy.
Never Again
Why this: Also Stealth and Walking Simulator, like Pact of Joy.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Pact of Joy.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Pact of Joy, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
Why this: Also Stealth and Investigation, like Pact of Joy.
No Results Found
Why this: Also Lore-Rich and Investigation, like Pact of Joy.
South Scrimshaw, Part One
Why this: Shares exploration with Pact of Joy.
A Date in the Park
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Emotional, like Pact of Joy.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Why this: Shares exploration with Pact of Joy.
Dreamcore
Why this: Also Underwater and Investigation, like Pact of Joy.
Tacoma
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Futuristic, like Pact of Joy.
About Pact of Joy
The closest matches to Pact of Joy: Born Into Fear, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, Narcosis, SOMA, and Dreamcore. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pact of Joy is your kind of game, the closest matches are Born Into Fear, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication and Narcosis — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, mysterious and unsettling, and single out its exploration and jump scares. 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 Pact of Joy: Experience the tragedy of Pact of Joy as you explore the dark corridors of Phorcys Station in search of your girlfriend, Lila.
Is Pact of Joy worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 30 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 60% off, now $2.79 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Buffers mythos feels fresh
- Disjointed humor clashes with horror
- Every room is accessible
- Light up doormats add charm
People who play it also play: Born Into Fear, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, Narcosis
Frequently asked about Pact of Joy
Can I run it?
Does Pact of Joy run on Steam Deck?
Pact of Joy is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Pact of Joy cost?
Pact of Joy is listed on Steam at 2.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Pact of Joy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pact of Joy are Born Into Fear, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, Narcosis.
Who developed Pact of Joy?
Pact of Joy was developed by Just Sauce Studio.