Games like September 7th
If September 7th is your kind of game, the closest matches are I'm counting to 6..., Summer of '58 and Find Yourself — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its short but impactful experience, atmospheric and eerie. 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 September 7th: "September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.
Players who liked September 7th also play
Steam players who put hours into September 7th 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.
I'm counting to 6...
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration and an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Top pick for September 7th fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
Turning onto an old road, the main character gets into an accident due to thick fog. Now he's trying to find someone who can help him. Forced to enter an old house, the main character finds himself trapped, from which it is not so easy to get out.
Summer of '58
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Second-strongest match for September 7th fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
Find Yourself
WHY THIS
Shares item collection and an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Third-strongest match for September 7th fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.
Silent: Abandoned
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for September 7th fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
Michael and John are vloggers exploring a notorious abandoned house. John disappears without a trace, and Michael gets trapped inside. Now Michael has to find out what’s really going on to make it out alive.
Father's Day
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Ranked #5 for September 7th fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
"Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.
April 24th
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for September 7th fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
The main character is an experienced journalist who always strives to uncover the truth. He manages to gain access to the house, which is guarded by the police.
Who am I?
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for September 7th fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
A man named Mark, who struggles to make ends meet, receives a letter informing him that his aunt has passed away. Despite their troubled past, Mark decides to investigate what happened, hoping to uncover the truth and perhaps find a chance for a better life.
Paranormal place
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for September 7th fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
Alex is a blogger who explores places with paranormal phenomena. At the request of his subscribers, he goes to an abandoned place where, according to rumors, some creepy things were noticed. What is happening there? You have to find it out.
Reviewers mention these as similar to September 7th
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Summer of '58
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Reviewers of September 7th cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
Pieces of me
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration, item collection and an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Reviewers of September 7th cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”
The Night of Joe
WHY THIS
Reviewers of September 7th cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with September 7th.
The Night of Joe is an action-horror game set in a supermarket at night. Joe is trying to exit, to do so he has to find and activate some escalators while a monster is chasing him. He has a special flashlight to help him see through the dark but also to transform and stop the Night for a few seconds
Please, Forgive Me
WHY THIS
Reviewers of September 7th cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with September 7th.
"Please, Forgive Me" - is a psychological horror game that tells the creepy story of an overconfident realtor named Pavel. He needs to check the old apartment and rent it to a certain woman. This night will turn into a real nightmare for him.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below September 7th at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under September 7th on Steam right now. Shares Indie with September 7th.
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 September 7th on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
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 September 7th on Steam right now. Shares Indie with September 7th.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under September 7th on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~79% under September 7th on Steam right now. Shares Indie with September 7th.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under September 7th on Steam right now. Shares Indie with September 7th.
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 September 7th on Steam right now. Shares Indie with September 7th.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under September 7th on Steam right now. Shares Indie with September 7th.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with September 7th.
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.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with September 7th.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with September 7th.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Simulation with September 7th.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with September 7th.
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.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from EMIKA_GAMES
Other recommendable Steam games by EMIKA_GAMES, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Summer of '58
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind September 7th. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
Locked Up
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind September 7th. Shares Indie with September 7th.
The game “Locked Up" is the first project developed in 2020 by the studio EMIKA_GAMES consisting of one person.
Find Yourself
WHY THIS
Shares item collection and an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind September 7th. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.
Father's Day
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind September 7th. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
"Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.
I'm counting to 6...
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration and an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind September 7th. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
Turning onto an old road, the main character gets into an accident due to thick fog. Now he's trying to find someone who can help him. Forced to enter an old house, the main character finds himself trapped, from which it is not so easy to get out.
Pieces of me
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration, item collection and an atmospheric mood with September 7th.
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind September 7th. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”
CALLUS
WHY THIS
Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind September 7th. Shares Indie and Simulation with September 7th.
Callus is a short psychological horror (~30 minutes) in the walking simulator genre, featuring jump scares and themes of cruelty and overprotection. It was released as a transitional project between larger releases, with an intentionally simple story and concise gameplay.
Frequently asked about September 7th
- Does September 7th run on Steam Deck?
- September 7th 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 September 7th cost?
- September 7th is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to September 7th?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside September 7th are I'm counting to 6..., Summer of '58, Find Yourself.
- Who developed September 7th?
- September 7th was developed by EMIKA_GAMES.
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