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Games like Broken Lens

If Broken Lens is your kind of game, the closest matches are Good Hands, Hyper Treasure - Macaronic Labyrinth and Everseeker: Little Critters — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its hint system prevents frustration, atmospheric and chill. 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 Broken Lens: Broken Lens is a cozy game where you will discover the story of a little robot with a sight problem. Explore manifold cute environments at your own pace and investigate to understand what happened to them.Will you be able to uncover all the secrets? 🔍

2024IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Team RUN
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Players who liked Broken Lens also play

Steam players who put hours into Broken Lens 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. Good Hands

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Broken Lens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Broken Lens.

    In Good Hands, join Nia as she helps her neighbor Aunty Zubeida tidy up a tangled garden. Tend, sort, and restore calm in this cozy puzzle about care and connection. Unwind with over 100 uniquely crafted puzzles, made for anyone who finds joy in gardens.

    2026IndieAdventureCasualSteam ↗
  2. Hyper Treasure - Macaronic Labyrinth

    WHY THIS

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

    A Super-dimensional Adventure(?) Game. When you press something, happens something ...... Wander through a mysterious world, find your friend, and escape!! You can play calmly, without thinking so much

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Everseeker: Little Critters

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Broken Lens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Broken Lens.

    Everseeker is a Hidden Object game and a charming exploration and discovery experience where your goal is to find 100 small insects hidden in a picturesque town of cute rabbits. All the artwork is carefully hand-drawn, providing a relaxing and immersive atmosphere.

    2025IndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Find My Frogs

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Broken Lens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Broken Lens.

    Find My Frogs is a cozy hidden object game where you search for frogs and toads in a peaceful, hand-drawn village. Explore charming spots, uncover secrets, and help Uncle Froger gather everyone for a family photo.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Find Matt's Cats

    WHY THIS

    Shares hint system and a chill mood with Broken Lens.

    Ranked #5 for Broken Lens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Broken Lens.

    Go on a scavenger-hunt adventure that spans 84 hand-crafted levels, while getting to know the four friends who struggle to keep their video game studio together.

    2026IndieCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic

    WHY THIS

    Shares hint system and an atmospheric mood with Broken Lens.

    Ranked #6 for Broken Lens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Broken Lens.

    Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!

    2023Casual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Wind Peaks

    WHY THIS

    Shares hint system and a chill mood with Broken Lens.

    Ranked #7 for Broken Lens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Broken Lens.

    In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt

    2020IndieAdventureCasual17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Planet Full of Cats

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Broken Lens.

    Ranked #8 for Broken Lens fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Broken Lens.

    A Planet Full of Cats is a hidden object adventure with metroidvania-style exploration in true Devcats fashion. Explore diverse biomes, unlock new powers and uncover ancient secrets!

    2026IndieCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Broken Lens at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Broken Lens on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Broken Lens.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Broken Lens on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Broken Lens.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Broken Lens on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Broken Lens.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Broken Lens on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Broken Lens.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Broken Lens on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Broken Lens.

    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 ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Broken Lens on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Broken Lens.

    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 ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Broken Lens on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Broken Lens.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Broken Lens on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Broken Lens.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 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 Broken Lens.

    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 Broken Lens.

    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 Broken Lens.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Broken Lens.

    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 ↗
  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 Broken Lens.

    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 Broken Lens.

    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 Broken Lens.

    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. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Broken Lens.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic

    WHY THIS

    Shares hint system and an atmospheric mood with Broken Lens.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Casual with Broken Lens.

    Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!

    2023Casual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Wind Peaks

    WHY THIS

    Shares hint system and a chill mood with Broken Lens.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Broken Lens.

    In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt

    2020IndieAdventureCasual17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. A Planet Full of Cats

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Broken Lens.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Broken Lens.

    A Planet Full of Cats is a hidden object adventure with metroidvania-style exploration in true Devcats fashion. Explore diverse biomes, unlock new powers and uncover ancient secrets!

    2026IndieCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Broken Lens

Is Broken Lens verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Broken Lens is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Broken Lens cost?
Broken Lens is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Broken Lens?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Broken Lens are Good Hands, Hyper Treasure - Macaronic Labyrinth, Everseeker: Little Critters.
Who developed Broken Lens?
Broken Lens was developed by Team RUN and published by Team RUN, TyGAMES.

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 Broken Lens.

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