Rank 01Games like The Bad Kids
- 15 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Bad Kids also play
The closest matches to The Bad Kids: Detention, Breakout 13, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, The Scourge | Tai Ương, and Firework. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares quick time events and puzzle solving with The Bad Kids.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Also Drama and Thriller, like The Bad Kids.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol
Why this: Shares multiple endings and puzzle solving with The Bad Kids.
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Paper Bride
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Drama, like The Bad Kids.
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Shares multiple endings and puzzle solving with The Bad Kids.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Aluba Van+
- Price: $1.19−85%checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 36 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Atmosphere is oppressively realistic
- Psychological tension builds gradually
- Puzzles feel rewarding to solve
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Melancholic
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Bad Kids.
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Why this: Also Drama and Thriller, like The Bad Kids.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Bad Kids.
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About The Bad Kids
The closest matches to The Bad Kids: Detention, Breakout 13, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, The Scourge | Tai Ương, and Firework. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Bad Kids is your kind of game, the closest matches are Detention, Breakout 13 and The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and melancholic, and single out its dialogue driven choices and multiple endings. 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 The Bad Kids: As an adaptation of the popular suspecse TV series, Cat's Cradle, this game combines investigation, solving puzzles and reasoning with original stories, which can build a more Immersive experience. Game will build new stories based on original setting and focus on the inner world of the character.
Is The Bad Kids 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 36 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 85% off, now $1.19 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Atmosphere is oppressively realistic
- Psychological tension builds gradually
- Puzzles feel rewarding to solve
- Story explores childhood trauma and guilt
People who play it also play: Detention, Breakout 13, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Frequently asked about The Bad Kids
Can I run it?
Does The Bad Kids run on Steam Deck?
The Bad Kids 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 The Bad Kids cost?
The Bad Kids is listed on Steam at 1.19 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Bad Kids?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Bad Kids are Detention, Breakout 13, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication.
Who developed The Bad Kids?
The Bad Kids was developed by Aluba Van+ and published by LightOn Game.