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Games like Endless Dark

If Endless Dark is your kind of game, the closest matches are Astronaut: The Best, Rock Star Manager and Landmine Princess — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its anxious, atmospheric and dark. 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 Endless Dark: An existential horror game in which you are tasked with keeping a sleeper colony ship intact. No enemies or NPCs share the ship with you - only creaking metal echoes and endless dark. Overcome random events, system failures, and the downward spiral of your sanity to see your mission through.

2024StrategyIndieSimulation6.39 USDDeck PlayableWindows · Linuxby Little Light Studios, LLC
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Deeply emotional and poignant story that wraps up satisfyinglyEach custodian has distinct playstylesExcellent writing and atmospheric psychological horror without jump scaresAnxiousAtmosphericDark

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Steam players who put hours into Endless Dark 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. Astronaut: The Best

    WHY THIS

    Shares meta progression with Endless Dark.

    Top pick for Endless Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    Astronaut: The Best is an occult management adventure where people aren't just numbers: they're screwups. You must run a proper space academy using lies, witchcraft, and/or hard work. Guide cadets through a roguelite web of scandals and challenges, or the government will have you killed.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Rock Star Manager

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Endless Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    Manage your own music studio, hire bands, schedule shows and pay your bills.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Landmine Princess

    WHY THIS

    Shares decision making, roguelite progression and an atmospheric mood with Endless Dark.

    Third-strongest match for Endless Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Endless Dark.

    Meet Mina! She's a landmine girl! That means she's cute on the outside, but dangerous on the inside! But maybe she's the kind of danger you've always been looking for. This is a rogue fast-love dating sim. And the only sim that teaches you to be nice to girls. Or else.

    2025SimulationCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Endless Dark.

    Ranked #4 for Endless Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    CHANGE is an award nominated homeless survival experience set in a randomly created city with rogue-like elements. Explore, survive, earn perks, find items & kindness to develop your character & escape to a new life. Over 7 years of development & over 200 updates so far!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Love, Internet, and Murder Magic

    WHY THIS

    Shares roguelite progression, multiple endings and atmospheric with Endless Dark.

    Ranked #5 for Endless Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Endless Dark.

    Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is a Roguelike game. You will role-play an agent of a streamer who died because of a murder. You are trying to "bring her back" through AI technology on the Internet, making her the unique creation of the Internet.

    2025Indie1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Curious Expedition 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Endless Dark.

    Ranked #6 for Endless Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Heading Out

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Endless Dark.

    Ranked #7 for Endless Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    Flee your fear and carve your story. Blaze a trail across mythic American highways, where choices twist your tale and danger’s always in the rearview mirror. With roguelike routes, limited resources, and breakneck chases, this isn’t just a drive—it’s your legend in the making.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Star Renegades

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Endless Dark.

    Ranked #8 for Endless Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    Star Renegades is a dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG. Outsmart uniquely generated adversaries, forge bonds between heroes and end the cycle!

    2020ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Endless Dark

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. Papers, Please

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Endless Dark.

    Reviewers of Endless Dark cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Endless Dark.

    Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

    2013IndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. SOMA

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Endless Dark.

    Reviewers of Endless Dark cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Endless Dark.

    From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Space Station 14

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Endless Dark cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Endless Dark.

    Disasters, enemies, and incompetence conspire to make each shift aboard the station a unique and hellish experience. Sign up today to explore intricate game mechanics and enjoy limitless player interaction! (Nanotrasen Inc. is not responsible for injury, death, or worse).

    ActionIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  4. Disney•Pixar WALL-E

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Endless Dark.

    Reviewers of Endless Dark cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Based on the 2008 computer animated film from Pixar Animation Studios, the video game version of WALL-E involves playing as the lonely robot as he navigates a trash-tainted world and begins an unlikely trek across the cosmos.

    2015Adventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Wall

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Endless Dark cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Endless Dark.

    A short narrative adventure about friendship, loneliness, and staring at surfaces for meaning. Join your personal upright companion through an exploration into what it means to be Human, and what it means to be Wall.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~85% under Endless Dark on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Endless Dark.

    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 ~53% under Endless Dark on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Endless Dark.

    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 ~41% under Endless Dark on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Endless Dark.

    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 ~69% under Endless Dark on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Endless Dark.

    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 ~77% under Endless Dark on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Endless Dark.

    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. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Endless Dark on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Endless Dark.

    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 ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Endless Dark on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Endless Dark.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~69% under Endless Dark on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Endless Dark.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Endless Dark.

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

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Endless Dark.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck 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. Astronaut: The Best

    WHY THIS

    Shares meta progression with Endless Dark.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    Astronaut: The Best is an occult management adventure where people aren't just numbers: they're screwups. You must run a proper space academy using lies, witchcraft, and/or hard work. Guide cadets through a roguelite web of scandals and challenges, or the government will have you killed.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Curious Expedition 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Endless Dark.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Heading Out

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Endless Dark.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    Flee your fear and carve your story. Blaze a trail across mythic American highways, where choices twist your tale and danger’s always in the rearview mirror. With roguelike routes, limited resources, and breakneck chases, this isn’t just a drive—it’s your legend in the making.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Star Renegades

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Endless Dark.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Endless Dark.

    Star Renegades is a dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG. Outsmart uniquely generated adversaries, forge bonds between heroes and end the cycle!

    2020ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Endless Dark

Does Endless Dark run on Steam Deck?
Endless Dark 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 Endless Dark cost?
Endless Dark is listed on Steam at 6.39 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Endless Dark?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Endless Dark are Astronaut: The Best, Rock Star Manager, Landmine Princess.
Who developed Endless Dark?
Endless Dark was developed by Little Light Studios, LLC.

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 Endless Dark.

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