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Games like Thirty Flights of Loving

If Thirty Flights of Loving is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Appraiser, Anamorphine and Black Cycle — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its short runtime rewards replayability, atmospheric and cinematic. 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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Thirty Flights of Loving is a 2012 experimental first-person adventure that presents a non-linear heist story through fragmented, non-chronological time jumps. Players piece together the narrative from environmental details and minimal interactive moments rather than explicit exposition. Reviewers describe the experience as atmospheric and melancholic, noting that the editing style mimics film montage techniques. Players highlight that the music and visuals evoke strong emotions while the unique art style enhances immersion. The story must be pieced together from fragments, which reviewers say creates a short runtime that rewards replayability. Available for $4.99, the game is playable on Steam Deck and holds a 69% positive rating from 1061 Steam reviews.

About Thirty Flights of Loving: This surprising first-person story tells the tale of a heist gone wrong. Encounter high-flying schemers, lovelorn criminals, and more stray kittens than you can shake a stick at.

2012IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 88Windows · macOS · Linuxby Blendo Games
Thirty Flights of Loving — Steam game cover
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Players who liked Thirty Flights of Loving also play

Steam players who put hours into Thirty Flights of Loving 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. The Appraiser

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Thirty Flights of Loving fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    The Appraiser is a short, first person narrative game. As an art appraiser you will sell the art collection of a dying man. Each painting is by 4 famed artist. They have a story to tell you, but only if you choose to listen.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Anamorphine

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Thirty Flights of Loving fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Explore the past as you resolve the present in Anamorphine, a surreal adventure of rendered emotions. Journey into the mind of the main character, a young man in denial. His subconscious is pushing him to face his past - or be consumed by it.

    2018IndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Black Cycle

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Thirty Flights of Loving fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Consumers have power. A short walking simulator game that makes you think a little about how we usually consume.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. A Real Life Party

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Thirty Flights of Loving fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Henry is late, as always... Guess I should just go inside. How bad could it be?

    IndieSimulationSteam ↗
  5. Gone Home

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Ranked #5 for Thirty Flights of Loving fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

    2013IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Last Case of John Morley

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Ranked #6 for Thirty Flights of Loving fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

    2025IndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Beginner's Guide

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Ranked #7 for Thirty Flights of Loving fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

    2015IndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Ranked #8 for Thirty Flights of Loving fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.

    2013IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Thirty Flights of Loving

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. To the Moon

    WHY THIS

    Shares non linear narrative and an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Reviewers of Thirty Flights of Loving cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

    2012IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Quadrilateral Cowboy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Reviewers of Thirty Flights of Loving cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    When you have a top-of-the-line hacking deck armed with a 56.6k modem and a staggering 256k RAM, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. A Bird Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Reviewers of Thirty Flights of Loving cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    An experimental short from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise: A simple & surreal 1-hour interactive animation about a boy and an injured bird, told without dialogues.If you're looking for To the Moon-like experience, I'd suggest playing Finding Paradise first.

    2014IndieAdventureRPG3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Her Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Reviewers of Thirty Flights of Loving cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

    2015IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Virginia

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Reviewers of Thirty Flights of Loving cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Quake II

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Thirty Flights of Loving cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

    2007Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Gravity

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Thirty Flights of Loving cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Casual with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Welcome to the world of Gravity! 100 levels of physics and logic await you. Solve puzzles, place blocks, and enjoy completing each level!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Gone Home

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Reviewers of Thirty Flights of Loving cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

    2013IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Thirty Flights of Loving at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Thirty Flights of Loving on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Thirty Flights of Loving on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    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 ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Thirty Flights of Loving on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Thirty Flights of Loving on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Thirty Flights of Loving on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Thirty Flights of Loving on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Thirty Flights of Loving on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Thirty Flights of Loving on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 and Casual with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    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 Thirty Flights of Loving.

    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 Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Thirty Flights of Loving.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Thirty Flights of Loving.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 Thirty Flights of Loving.

    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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗

More from Blendo Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Blendo Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Skin Deep

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Another title from Blendo Games, the studio behind Thirty Flights of Loving. Shares Indie with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep!

    2025ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Atom Zombie Smasher

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Another title from Blendo Games, the studio behind Thirty Flights of Loving. Shares Indie with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.

    2011StrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Quadrilateral Cowboy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Another title from Blendo Games, the studio behind Thirty Flights of Loving. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    When you have a top-of-the-line hacking deck armed with a 56.6k modem and a staggering 256k RAM, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Flotilla

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Another title from Blendo Games, the studio behind Thirty Flights of Loving. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Lead your orbital battleships to victory in Flotilla! Fight, trade, and explore new planets in your journey through the galaxy. Featuring tactically rich 3D combat, flank and surprise the enemy from any direction. When the dust settles, generate another randomized universe for a brand new adventure!

    2010StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Air Forte

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Blendo Games, the studio behind Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Air Forte is a high-altitude game of math, vocabulary, and geography. Compete with friends or fly solo in the various arenas. Good luck, pilot! Play with friends: Up to four people can play Air Forte together. Find out who's the best pilot!Stage variety: Play through multiple stages that explore math, vocabulary, and geography.

    20109.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Flotilla 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Blendo Games, the studio behind Thirty Flights of Loving. Shares Indie with Thirty Flights of Loving.

    Flotilla 2 is a VR tactical game about big battleships in outer space.

    2018StrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Thirty Flights of Loving

Does Thirty Flights of Loving run on Steam Deck?
Thirty Flights of Loving 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 Thirty Flights of Loving cost?
Thirty Flights of Loving is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Thirty Flights of Loving?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Thirty Flights of Loving are The Appraiser, Anamorphine, Black Cycle.
Who developed Thirty Flights of Loving?
Thirty Flights of Loving was developed by Blendo 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 Thirty Flights of Loving.

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