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Games like The Willow Man

If The Willow Man is your kind of game, the closest matches are Autumn's end (Part 1), Bard Harder! and Oh! Fuse Box — picked from the ranked list below. 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 The Willow Man: Beware The Willow Man as he lurks throughout the halls, in your dreams, and into your soul. Can you survive the night in this indie 2d horror adventure.

2023ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDWindowsby Richard Letran
The Willow Man — Steam game cover

Players who liked The Willow Man also play

Steam players who put hours into The Willow Man 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. Autumn's end (Part 1)

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Willow Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Willow Man.

    Navigate love, friendship, art, and mental horror to find meaning in a dying world. A visual novel.

    2026IndieSteam ↗
  2. Bard Harder!

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Willow Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    BARD HARDER! is a tabletop-inspired visual novel game about saving your friends from the Big Bad Evil Guy by using your strongest weapon: romance! So brush up on your pick-up lines and prepare some sexy tunes…what’s the worst that could happen?

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Oh! Fuse Box

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Willow Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Willow Man.

    This is a new remake of a puzzle game that connects pipes.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. COPPER ODYSSEY 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Willow Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    The world of Copper Odyssey returns! You play as an Angel named Celeste who must touch 30 paintings to bring color back to them. This is a JRPG that takes place in a museum. Respect the craft and yourself by fighting against the living artworks who want to make you one of their own.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure11.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Baldo: The Guardian Owls

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Willow Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Willow Man.

    The prophecy is coming true, a pure-heart child has been born. The no-heart creature sealed in the underworld by the wise owls is destined to rise again.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 精神病大王花 Flowering Abyss

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Willow Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    话题作《精神病大王花》重制作品。 追求精神病少女们的恋爱游戏,你能活到最后吗?

    2022IndieAdventureRPG7.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. IMMORTALITY

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Willow Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies were ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. An interactive trilogy from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Кукуево / Kukuevo

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Willow Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The Willow Man.

    Kukuevo is a unique experience for those who are into mystery stories and love visual novels. Get ready for an exciting adventure in a world of mysteries and mysteries where every step you take can determine the outcome of the game.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.00 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Willow Man at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under The Willow Man on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Willow Man.

    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 ~57% under The Willow Man on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Willow Man.

    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 ~46% under The Willow Man on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    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 ~72% under The Willow Man on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    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 ~79% under The Willow Man on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    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 ~86% under The Willow Man on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    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 ~57% under The Willow Man on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The Willow Man.

    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 ~43% under The Willow Man on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    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 with The Willow Man.

    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 The Willow Man.

    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 Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    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 and Indie with The Willow Man.

    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 Indie with The Willow Man.

    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. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The Willow Man.

    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 ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Willow Man.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Willow Man.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about The Willow Man

How much does The Willow Man cost?
The Willow Man is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Willow Man?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Willow Man are Autumn's end (Part 1), Bard Harder!, Oh! Fuse Box.
Who developed The Willow Man?
The Willow Man was developed by Richard Letran.

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 The Willow Man.

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