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Games like I, the Forgotten One

If I, the Forgotten One is your kind of game, the closest matches are With Good Intentions, 30 days in red army and Dead Gods Realm: Morar — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its contemplative, dark and epic. 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 I, the Forgotten One: To defeat the rebel knights and stabilize the crown, you must journey through the most dangerous realm in the kingdom--your own wretched past.

2023IndieAdventureRPGCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Hosted Games
I, the Forgotten One — Steam game cover
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Choices have long term narrative consequencesMedieval warfare logistics are realistically portrayedMilitary tactics feel historically groundedContemplativeDarkEpic

Players who liked I, the Forgotten One also play

Steam players who put hours into I, the Forgotten One 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. With Good Intentions

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for I, the Forgotten One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    "With good intentions" is a nonlinear visual novel. Escape from a cursed monastery, win over its mighty Overlord, save your love and uncover the mysteries of time itself!

    2022IndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. 30 days in red army

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for I, the Forgotten One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with I, the Forgotten One.

    Hello guys, Eny Project Studio presents our first PC game. 30 Days in red army is a simple text RPG with pixelated graphic and randomized events and results. Game was created to reflect our attitude against war activities by you know who and his incompetent army.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Dead Gods Realm: Morar

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for I, the Forgotten One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Narrative RPG, inspired by works of H.P. Lovecraft, celtic myths, rapiers and gunpowder. World awaits the Arrival of unknown creatures. It needs a hero who would stop the menace. Or not... He may even join them. Only you shall decide who would Morar become.

    IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  4. Siege of Treboulain

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Ranked #4 for I, the Forgotten One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Defend your magical city from an enemy army in an epic fantasy game of swordfights, political maneuvering, and romance! Will you prove worthy of your crown?

    2022ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Ranked #5 for I, the Forgotten One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Decadent Heir

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for I, the Forgotten One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with I, the Forgotten One.

    Rewrite history in this narrative RPG set in the last days of Imperial Russia. Born into nobility, you will shape both your destiny and the fate of a nation.Will you preserve the old order, ignite the flames of revolution, or carve out your own path? Every decision will echo through time.

    IndieRPGSteam ↗
  7. The Sword of Rhivenia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for I, the Forgotten One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with I, the Forgotten One.

    Are you worthy of the throne? Or do your siblings deserve it more than you do? What kind of heir will you be?

    2022IndieRPGCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. A Crown of Sorcery and Steel

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Ranked #8 for I, the Forgotten One fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Swing a sword, delve dungeons, and lead a resistance against the tyrannical queen of a war-torn fantasy realm. Will you unite the realm and end the queen’s reign of terror... or join her and rule by her side?

    2022IndieAdventureRPG8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to I, the Forgotten One

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. Sabres of Infinity

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Reviewers of I, the Forgotten One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Wage a war of gunpowder and magic! As a gentleman-officer of the Royal Dragoons, will you sacrifice your fortune? Your honour? Your men? Your own life?

    2016IndieAdventureRPG5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Kiloton: Black Company

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of I, the Forgotten One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with I, the Forgotten One.

    Run a mercenary company scrounging for scraps, unearth manmade horrors, and try not to die or worse -- get fired!

    2025StrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. US Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of I, the Forgotten One cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Dive into five mysterious stories, each marked by a strange whisper from far, far away. This faint sound crosses the boundaries of sky, time, and space. Barely audible, it seems to rise from a forgotten past, disturbing every being who hears it.

    2025Adventure9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below I, the Forgotten One at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under I, the Forgotten One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten 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?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under I, the Forgotten One on Steam right now. Shares Indie with I, the Forgotten One.

    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 ~53% under I, the Forgotten One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten 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.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under I, the Forgotten One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten 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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under I, the Forgotten One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten 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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under I, the Forgotten One on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with I, the Forgotten 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.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under I, the Forgotten One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with I, the Forgotten 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!

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under I, the Forgotten One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    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 I, the Forgotten One.

    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 I, the Forgotten 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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 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 I, the Forgotten One.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. 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 I, the Forgotten 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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with I, the Forgotten One.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with I, the Forgotten One.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Hosted Games

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

  1. Fallen Hero: Rebirth

    WHY THIS

    Shares character customization and a dark mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Another title from Hosted Games, the studio behind I, the Forgotten One. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    They called you a hero; you call them fools. Use your telepathy romance old friends and fight new enemies as you become the greatest villain Los Diablos has ever known!

    2018IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Fallen Hero: Retribution

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Hosted Games, the studio behind I, the Forgotten One. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    So you're a villain now? Let's see if you survive the experience.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Another title from Hosted Games, the studio behind I, the Forgotten One. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Your first case as a detective is forcing you to open your eyes to a world bigger than you thought. Or maybe it's better to keep them closed. Seems the supernatural didn’t get the memo that nothing exciting ever happens in the little town of Wayhaven.

    2018IndieAdventureRPG7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Tin Star

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Another title from Hosted Games, the studio behind I, the Forgotten One. Shares Indie and RPG with I, the Forgotten One.

    Ride out into the Old West as a U.S. marshal in the biggest interactive novel ever made! Confront outlaws, find romance, defy the elements, and craft an enduring legend as you uncover a conspiracy whose deadly web stretches from San Francisco to New York City.

    2015IndieRPG11.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Community College Hero: Trial by Fire

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Another title from Hosted Games, the studio behind I, the Forgotten One. Shares Indie and RPG with I, the Forgotten One.

    Outwit your professors at superpower school! Ace your exams, date classmates, and bring down the nation’s most wanted villains to earn your degree.

    2015IndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven

    WHY THIS

    Shares character customization and a dark mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Another title from Hosted Games, the studio behind I, the Forgotten One. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Zombies rise again at the dawn of Apocalypse! In this companion to the smash-hit Zombie Exodus, can you survive the early days of society's collapse?

    2016IndieAdventureRPG7.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Lords of Infinity

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Another title from Hosted Games, the studio behind I, the Forgotten One. Shares Indie and RPG with I, the Forgotten One.

    Lead an ancient and crumbling noble house in a rich gunpowder fantasy setting. Lie, bribe, and conspire to secure power and prestige – or to save a doomed kingdom from itself.

    2023IndieRPGCasual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two

    WHY THIS

    Shares character customization and a contemplative mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Another title from Hosted Games, the studio behind I, the Forgotten One. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Under the lights of the carnival, will romance and adventure bloom anew? The quiet town of Wayhaven is once again the center of supernatural occurrences.

    2020IndieAdventureRPG8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Siege of Treboulain

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Defend your magical city from an enemy army in an epic fantasy game of swordfights, political maneuvering, and romance! Will you prove worthy of your crown?

    2022ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. A Crown of Sorcery and Steel

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with I, the Forgotten One.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with I, the Forgotten One.

    Swing a sword, delve dungeons, and lead a resistance against the tyrannical queen of a war-torn fantasy realm. Will you unite the realm and end the queen’s reign of terror... or join her and rule by her side?

    2022IndieAdventureRPG8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about I, the Forgotten One

Is I, the Forgotten One verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — I, the Forgotten 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 I, the Forgotten One cost?
I, the Forgotten One is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to I, the Forgotten One?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside I, the Forgotten One are With Good Intentions, 30 days in red army, Dead Gods Realm: Morar.
Who developed I, the Forgotten One?
I, the Forgotten One was developed by Hosted 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 I, the Forgotten One.

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