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Games like I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

If I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine is your kind of game, the closest matches are I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar, I Expect You To Die and Mansion Mystery — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, cinematic and funny. 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 Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine: Outwit your most cunning adversary to date in the latest installment of this popular, spy-themed VR puzzle series. Wield new gadgets, visit action-packed locales, and wear custom disguises as you dive back into the world of espionage in this escape room game.

2023ActionAdventureSimulation24.99 USDMetacritic 89Windowsby Schell Games
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine — Steam game cover
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Cinematic intro sequences are standoutClever vr escape room puzzles that expand on the previous gamesExpands on series mechanics with more complex puzzlesChallengingCinematicFunny

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Steam players who put hours into I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine 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. I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental puzzle solving and a funny mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Top pick for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Become an elite super spy ready for espionage, explosives, and gadgets galore. This popular escape-the-room VR franchise is back with more ingenious puzzles, cunning villains, and dangerous locales.

    2021Adventure24.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. I Expect You To Die

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Second-strongest match for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Test your problem-solving skills in this virtual reality escape-the-room puzzle game. Play as a secret agent armed with telekinetic abilities on a mission to stop Zoraxis, an evil corporation with plans for world domination.

    2017Adventure24.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Mansion Mystery

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Dive into 'Mansion Mystery,' an immersive VR puzzler. In a haunted mansion governed by real-world physics, ignite matches, shatter plates, solve intricate puzzles. Will you unravel the secrets and escape or be trapped forever?

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Noise

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Ranked #4 for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    The USSR era is coming to its end – it is 1988. The radio amateur catches a strange signal that emits incomprehensible noises. It is broadcast around the clock and only sometimes a human voice makes its way through the air. You will have to uncover terrifying secrets about this enigmatic signal.

    2019IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Tiani

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Virtual reality meets the world of old school role play where the powers good must fight and triumph over an evil power intent on the destruction of your lands magic and the death of your people.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Nightmare Rooms VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    How did you end up here exactly? There's something familiar about this whole place, as if you've been here in your dreams... or nightmares! So many empty rooms... You must be the only one down here, right?

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Horror Simulator VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    The First Multiplayer Horror VR game inspired by Phasmophobia. Play with friends, laugh & run! Work together to solve puzzles, explore creepy places & survive scary chases with cool power-ups & customized avatars.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Interkosmos

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Ranked #8 for I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Interkosmos is an arcady astronaut adventure in VR. Brace yourself for a rush of hectic gameplay to challenge your inner cosmonaut, and a fun story full of twists and Cold War absurdities.

    2017ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine on Steam right now. Shares Action with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine on Steam right now. Shares Action and Simulation with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine on Steam right now. Shares Action with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine on Steam right now. Shares Action with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 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.

    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 Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    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 Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    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 ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    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 ↗

More from Schell Games

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

  1. Until You Fall

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Another title from Schell Games, the studio behind I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine. Shares Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Fantasy and synthwave collide in this physically active VR sword fighting game. Grow stronger as you battle through an awesome neon environment and strike down magic-infused monstrosities in this hack-and-slash roguelite. Fight. Fall. Rise Again.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Among Us 3D

    WHY THIS

    Shares action adventure and a tense mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Another title from Schell Games, the studio behind I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    The definitive social deduction party game in three dimensions! Can the Crewmates survive, or will Impostors take over? Roles, Emergency Meetings, deception, sabotages, tasks: enjoy your favorite brand of chaos from the original Among Us with a 3D twist.

    2025Casual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Among Us 3D: VR

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Another title from Schell Games, the studio behind I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    The definitive social deduction party game in virtual reality! Can the Crewmates survive, or will Impostors take over? Roles, Emergency Meetings, deception, sabotages, tasks: enjoy your favorite brand of chaos from the original Among Us with a VR twist.

    2022Casual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. I Expect You To Die

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Another title from Schell Games, the studio behind I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine. Shares Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Test your problem-solving skills in this virtual reality escape-the-room puzzle game. Play as a secret agent armed with telekinetic abilities on a mission to stop Zoraxis, an evil corporation with plans for world domination.

    2017Adventure24.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental puzzle solving and a funny mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Another title from Schell Games, the studio behind I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine. Shares Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Become an elite super spy ready for espionage, explosives, and gadgets galore. This popular escape-the-room VR franchise is back with more ingenious puzzles, cunning villains, and dangerous locales.

    2021Adventure24.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Orion Trail

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Another title from Schell Games, the studio behind I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine. Shares Action and Adventure with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Dare to travel the absurd and dangerous Orion Trail, where only the luckiest, bravest, and most stubborn captains will make it all the way to the end. Become famously incredible or incredibly dead in this single player choose-your-own-space-adventure!

    2015ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Water Bears VR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Schell Games, the studio behind I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Free trapped water bears by rerouting, remixing, and redirecting water flows in a sunny 3D island environment. This charming VR game will have the entire family giggling as they solve puzzles and frolic with these loveable creatures.

    2016IndieCasualSteam ↗
  8. Enemy Mind

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    Another title from Schell Games, the studio behind I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine. Shares Action with I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine.

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

Does I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine work on Steam Deck?
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine cost?
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine are I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar, I Expect You To Die, Mansion Mystery.
Who developed I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine?
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine was developed by Schell Games.

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