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Games like Once in a Blue Moon

If Once in a Blue Moon is your kind of game, the closest matches are Loverowind, Brutalismus: Chapter 1 and DeepStates [VR] — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Once in a Blue Moon: Welcome to Once in a Blue Moon (OIABM), a beautifully hand-crafted experience that is literally out of this world. Set in a cosmic galaxy, you will have the chance to take a walk through an immersive forest with shafts of glorious light generated by the large Blue Moon in orbit.

2022Casual0.99 USDWindowsby NYX VX Ltd.
Once in a Blue Moon — Steam game cover

Players who liked Once in a Blue Moon also play

Steam players who put hours into Once in a Blue Moon 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. Loverowind

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Once in a Blue Moon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    Loverowind is a very short experience about the wind of spring.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Brutalismus: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Once in a Blue Moon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    The first chapter of Brutalismus. A short first person, walking simulator atmospheric exploration series.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. DeepStates [VR]

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Once in a Blue Moon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    DeepStates [VR] - Experiences designed to calm your mind and drift away. Wind down in compelling natural sceneries with dense atmospheres. Please note: Development for DeepStates is discontinued.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. RUSA Odyssey

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Once in a Blue Moon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    RUSA Odyssey is a third-person exploration game set in the post-apocalypse world. Alone, a deer journeys to the unknown mysterious world and finds its way to The End. Discover stories along the way.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Secrets of Antares

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Once in a Blue Moon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Explore a breathtaking alien world in VR with just your jetpack and curiosity. No combat, no goals—just peaceful walking, flying, and soaking in the beauty of Antares. From tranquil beaches to sudden storms, it’s a serene escape shaped by stunning views and shifting weather.

    2025AdventureEarly Access9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Chionophile

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Once in a Blue Moon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Chionophile is a very short experience about the mood of winter in the woods.

    2020Indie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Castle Rock Beach, West Australia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Once in a Blue Moon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Explore a realistically inspired Unreal Engine recreation of Australia's south west coast. *will be included as part of the "Lushfoil Photography Sim" compilation, coming soon.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  8. Riven

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Once in a Blue Moon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Once in a Blue Moon at current Steam store prices.

  1. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Once in a Blue Moon on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Once in a Blue Moon on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Once in a Blue Moon on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Once in a Blue Moon on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Once in a Blue Moon on Steam right now.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Barro 22

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Once in a Blue Moon on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    Jump!

    2021IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Love wish

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Once in a Blue Moon on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    Love Wish is an easy, fun and challenging jigsaw puzzle.♪(^∇^*) Put the pieces together to restore the full picture of the girls. Collect their photos and animations and remember this wonderful moment❤

    2020ActionIndieCasual0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. aMAZE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Once in a Blue Moon on Steam right now.

    aMaze is a straight-forward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze.

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure0.55 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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 ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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 ↗
  5. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Once in a Blue Moon.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Once in a Blue Moon

How much does Once in a Blue Moon cost?
Once in a Blue Moon is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Once in a Blue Moon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Once in a Blue Moon are Loverowind, Brutalismus: Chapter 1, DeepStates [VR].
Who developed Once in a Blue Moon?
Once in a Blue Moon was developed by NYX VX Ltd..

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 Once in a Blue Moon.

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