Games like The Journey Down: Chapter One
If The Journey Down: Chapter One is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Journey Down: Chapter Two, Shape Shift Shawn Episode 1: Tale of the Transmogrified and The Adventures of Bluke Bifton: Chapter 1 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its logical puzzle design, memorable protagonist duo and atmospheric. 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.
Get personalized picks →About The Journey Down: Chapter One: The Journey Down is a point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Get ready to embark on a journey of exploration, mystery and grave danger - but also a journey of warmth, friendship and love.
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The Journey Down: Chapter Two
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Top pick for The Journey Down: Chapter One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!
Shape Shift Shawn Episode 1: Tale of the Transmogrified
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for The Journey Down: Chapter One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Help Shawn to survive the underworld by transforming into powerful new forms and mastering a gauntlet of bizarre platforming challenges!
The Adventures of Bluke Bifton: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for The Journey Down: Chapter One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
The Adventures of Bluke Bifton is a hand-drawn, episodic adventure game set in a world of absolute absurdity. Ally (or make enemies) with a cast of strange characters, and make choices that determine your fate.
Alexey's Winter: Night Adventure
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for The Journey Down: Chapter One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
This point-and-click game immerses you in a hand‑drawn world on a cold winter night in 1990s Ukraine. As Alexey, a young man locked out of his apartment, you embark on an unexpectedly heartfelt journey to reclaim your stolen TV. Along the way, uncover charming secrets in an atmospheric neighborhood.
A Rhapsody in Steam
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for The Journey Down: Chapter One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
The expedition against the Dark Lord is long delayed, but the railway keeps pushing north. You ride as the Hero's advisor. The carriage is your transport — and your home. People along the way come to recognize you. Marks pile up on the walls. The Dark Lord is still in the north. The road is long.
Bolt Riley, A Reggae Adventure
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Ranked #6 for The Journey Down: Chapter One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Bolt Riley is a a classic 2D point and click Jamaican Reggae adventure game where you play as Bolt Riley, a poor boy from Trenchtown, Jamaica, on his pathway to stardom. Bolt is struggling to survive and has to deal with a gang of Rude Boys.
Hotel Paraíso
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Ranked #7 for The Journey Down: Chapter One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Explore a surreal hotel overrun by otherworldly spirits in this mellow yet haunting 2.5D RPG. Master a sharp, innovative combat system that plays like a tactical puzzle, and unravel the mysteries of a dreamlike world.
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Ranked #8 for The Journey Down: Chapter One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten.
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Space Quest™ Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Reviewers of The Journey Down: Chapter One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.
Return to Monkey Island
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Reviewers of The Journey Down: Chapter One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
The Room
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Reviewers of The Journey Down: Chapter One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Grim Fandango Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Reviewers of The Journey Down: Chapter One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Reviewers of The Journey Down: Chapter One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
DIG THE GROUND
WHY THIS
Reviewers of The Journey Down: Chapter One cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Dig the Ground is a unique Match3 puzzler in which you have to match gems of the same color and use all sorts of tools to clear the ground tiles beneath you.
Sam & Max Save the World
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Reviewers of The Journey Down: Chapter One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.
Full Throttle Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Reviewers of The Journey Down: Chapter One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Journey Down: Chapter One at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under The Journey Down: Chapter One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under The Journey Down: Chapter One on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~46% under The Journey Down: Chapter One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
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.
The Test
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Priced ~72% under The Journey Down: Chapter One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~79% under The Journey Down: Chapter One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under The Journey Down: Chapter One on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under The Journey Down: Chapter One on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
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!
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under The Journey Down: Chapter One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
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Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
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 Journey Down: Chapter One.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 The Journey Down: Chapter One.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
![UNBEATABLE [white label] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1290490/header.jpg?t=1736770503)
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The Journey Down: Chapter Two
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Another title from SkyGoblin, the studio behind The Journey Down: Chapter One. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!
The Journey Down: Chapter Three
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
Another title from SkyGoblin, the studio behind The Journey Down: Chapter One. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
The final chapter of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!
HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON
WHY THIS
Another title from SkyGoblin, the studio behind The Journey Down: Chapter One. Shares Indie with The Journey Down: Chapter One.
HELLFRONT is an intense top-down shooter. Conquer ground, build a base, and command your troops in battle! Play PvP or beat the campaign co-op or solo.
Frequently asked about The Journey Down: Chapter One
- Is The Journey Down: Chapter One verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Journey Down: Chapter One 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 The Journey Down: Chapter One cost?
- The Journey Down: Chapter One is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Journey Down: Chapter One?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Journey Down: Chapter One are The Journey Down: Chapter Two, Shape Shift Shawn Episode 1: Tale of the Transmogrified, The Adventures of Bluke Bifton: Chapter 1.
- Who developed The Journey Down: Chapter One?
- The Journey Down: Chapter One was developed by SkyGoblin.
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