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Games like The Tale of Onogoro

If The Tale of Onogoro is your kind of game, the closest matches are Magitek VR, Rinlo and Reflection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and immersive. 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 The Tale of Onogoro: An action adventure game that can only be experienced in VR. Haru has summoned you to Onogoro Island in a parallel world.Together, You must solve sprawling puzzles and defeat giant beasts called "Kami" that are blocking your path. It is up to you to save the world!

2022ActionIndieAdventure22.74 USDWindowsby AMATA Games
The Tale of Onogoro — Steam game cover
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Companion haru provides lore and guidanceScoring tied to speed and secretsTimed puzzles require juggling multiple tasksAtmosphericContemplativeImmersive

Players who liked The Tale of Onogoro also play

Steam players who put hours into The Tale of Onogoro 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. Magitek VR

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Tale of Onogoro fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Magitek is a journey into the realm of elemental magic. With over 30 unique spells in 4 elements, your skills grow by practicing each class. Each class of magic operates by technique, flowing movement for water magic or strong stiff movements for earth.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Rinlo

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Second-strongest match for The Tale of Onogoro fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Rinlo​ is an immersive third person puzzle adventure game designed for VR. Follow Agatha in her epic quest. Guide her through dioramas of this steam-powered city, and unlock the truth hiding behind its familiar, winding streets.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Reflection

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Third-strongest match for The Tale of Onogoro fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Reflection is a Chinese VR puzzle game. The puzzle is innovative and unique. Players will challenge a multi-dimensional space created by the mirror, and use mirrors to solve puzzles by manipulating the world in mirror and enter it. Puzzles including Logic, Physics, Space, Time and so on.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Eye of the Temple

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Ranked #4 for The Tale of Onogoro fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Embark on a VR adventure to explore a vast and treacherous temple and uncover the ancient legend of the Eye. Keep your balance as you step between moving blocks, dodging hazardous traps and solving environmental puzzles with just your torch and whip in hand.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Timeless Paradox VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Tale of Onogoro fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Our champion failed in her mission two years ago. Everything about this battle remains mysterious. Now you have the chance to go back. Will you change the history? Will you defy this fate with her?​ Your hearty VR journey Starts here!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Water Bears VR

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Ranked #6 for The Tale of Onogoro fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Free trapped water bears by rerouting, remixing, and redirecting water flows in a sunny 3D island environment. This charming VR game will have the entire family giggling as they solve puzzles and frolic with these loveable creatures.

    2016IndieCasualSteam ↗
  7. Carly and the Reaperman - Escape from the Underworld

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

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

    Join the adventure of Carly and the Reaperman in the Underworld! Master platforming to avoid dangers, solve puzzles and build your way to through dozens of fun and challenging obstacles to the finish line - play alone or with a friend!

    2018IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Moss: Book II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Ranked #8 for The Tale of Onogoro fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Quill is back—and she’s being hunted. To stand a chance, Quill will need a true partner by her side—and we hope that partner is you. Moss: Book II is an action-adventure puzzle game and award-winning sequel (The Game Awards "Best VR/AR Game") to Moss.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to The Tale of Onogoro

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.

  1. Portal

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Reviewers of The Tale of Onogoro cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

    2007Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Half-Life: Alyx

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Reviewers of The Tale of Onogoro cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.

    2020ActionAdventure59.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Beat Saber

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Reviewers of The Tale of Onogoro cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.

    2019Indie29.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. BONEWORKS

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Reviewers of The Tale of Onogoro cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    BONEWORKS is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure. Use found physics weapons, tools, and objects to fight across dangerous playscapes and mysterious architecture.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Tale of Onogoro at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under The Tale of Onogoro on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~78% under The Tale of Onogoro on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under The Tale of Onogoro on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under The Tale of Onogoro on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under The Tale of Onogoro on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under The Tale of Onogoro on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The Tale of Onogoro.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under The Tale of Onogoro on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under The Tale of Onogoro on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 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 The Tale of Onogoro.

    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 Action and Adventure with The Tale of Onogoro.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  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 The Tale of Onogoro.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    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 ↗
  6. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Tale of Onogoro.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Tale of Onogoro

Does The Tale of Onogoro work on Steam Deck?
The Tale of Onogoro is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does The Tale of Onogoro cost?
The Tale of Onogoro is listed on Steam at 22.74 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Tale of Onogoro?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Tale of Onogoro are Magitek VR, Rinlo, Reflection.
Who developed The Tale of Onogoro?
The Tale of Onogoro was developed by AMATA Games.

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 The Tale of Onogoro.

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