Rank 01Games like Kairo
- 18 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Players who liked Kairo also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Kairo: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02
Rank 03
Rank 04 
Manifold Garden
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Kairo.
Rank 05 
MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Kairo.
Rank 06 
Obduction
Why this: A frequent pick in Kairo players' libraries, and another Adventure.
Rank 07 
NaissanceE
Why this: Also Abstract and Surreal, like Kairo.
Rank 08 
Rememoried
Why this: Also Abstract and Surreal, like Kairo.
- Released: 2013
- Developer: Locked Door Puzzle
- Price: $4.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 74% of 1,026 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 76
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Built in hint system scales from vague to explicit
- Eerie soundtrack enhances immersion
- Minimalist brutalist architecture creates a unique visual identity
- Atmospheric
- Hypnotic
- Melancholic
More games like Kairo, sliced differently
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Kairo, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Close Your Eyes [Old Version]
Why this: Another RPG close to Kairo.
Yume Nikki
Why this: Another Indie close to Kairo.
Awkward Dimensions Redux
Why this: Another Indie close to Kairo.
Off-Peak
Why this: Another Indie close to Kairo.
The Backrooms Game FREE Edition
Why this: Another Indie close to Kairo.
the static speaks my name
Why this: Another RPG close to Kairo.
ENA: Dream BBQ
Why this: Another Indie close to Kairo.
More from Locked Door Puzzle
Other recommendable Steam games by Locked Door Puzzle, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Journal
Why this: Also Walking Simulator, like Kairo.
the white chamber
Why this: Another Adventure close to Kairo.
Cosplay Maker
Why this: Another Indie close to Kairo.
About Kairo
If Kairo is your kind of game, the closest matches are Antichamber, MirrorMoon EP and FRACT OSC — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, hypnotic and melancholic, and single out its abstract logic interpretation and built in hint system. 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.
About Kairo: Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny.Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game.
Is Kairo worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 74% of 1,026 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $4.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Built in hint system scales from vague to explicit
- Eerie soundtrack enhances immersion
- Minimalist brutalist architecture creates a unique visual identity
- Open ended narrative invites interpretation
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's unclear what to do, there's no real tutorial, I still don't understand what this game is and what it's for, at least thanks for the cards”
“[h1]Kairo should've just been a walking simulator.[/h1] [h3]Settings[/h3] [list] [*] 90 FOV [*] DoF, FSAA [*] Used hints as a last resort [/list] [h2]Pros[/h2] [list] [*] Interesting areas and settings [*] Incredible ambience and a feeling…”
People who play it also play: Antichamber, MirrorMoon EP, FRACT OSC
Frequently asked about Kairo
Can I run it?
Does Kairo run on Steam Deck?
Kairo 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 Kairo cost?
Kairo is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Kairo?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kairo are Antichamber, MirrorMoon EP, FRACT OSC.
Who developed Kairo?
Kairo was developed by Locked Door Puzzle and published by Lupus Studios Limited.