Games like Neva
If Neva is your kind of game, the closest matches are Solo Fox, GRIS and The Gardener and the Wild Vines — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its companionship is central, cooperative combat mechanics and atmospheric. 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.
Get personalized picks →Neva is a side-scrolling action-adventure from Nomada Studio and Devolver Digital. Set in a rapidly darkening world, the game follows a young woman forging a lifelong bond with a wolf companion as they explore a beautifully atmospheric environment together. The gameplay blends cooperative combat with environmental puzzle-solving, using a checkpoint-based progression system alongside character upgrades to structure the journey. Reviewers highlight the emotional narrative that resonates deeply through the story of companionship, with an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the storytelling throughout. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and currently holds a 94% positive rating from over 3500 Steam reviews.
About Neva: Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Players who liked Neva also play
Steam players who put hours into Neva 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.
Solo Fox
WHY THIS
Top pick for Neva fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
🌧️ Solo Fox is a heartfelt story of courage and the search for home. Guide Solo, a brave little fox, through flooded forests, crumbling cliffs, and forgotten lands. A vibrant pixel world, mysterious locations, and a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere will make this journey truly unforgettable!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Neva fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
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.
The Gardener and the Wild Vines
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Neva.
Third-strongest match for Neva fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Leap, slash, and climb your way to the top of magical towers in this wholesome platformer about a gay Gardener on a quest to rescue his love.
Unmasked: An Inner Journey
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Neva fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Unmasked: An Inner Journey is an emotion-driven adventure platformer told without dialogues. Become a manifestation of a restless mind, and go on a journey to find closure.
Even the Ocean
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Ranked #5 for Neva fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Areia: Pathway to Dawn
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Ranked #6 for Neva fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Create your own paths combining the different elements available in this uniquely crafted world. Immerse yourself in a relaxing experience where your actions shape not only your surroundings but also your fate.
Planet of Lana
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Ranked #7 for Neva fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Trine 2: Complete Story
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Ranked #8 for Neva fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Neva
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COCOON
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Reviewers of Neva cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.
Sky: Children of the Light
WHY THIS
Shares environmental puzzle solving, character progression, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Reviewers of Neva cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
Child of Light
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Reviewers of Neva cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Monument Valley
WHY THIS
Shares environmental puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Reviewers of Neva cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
NAIAD
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Reviewers of Neva cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
Planet of Lana
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Reviewers of Neva cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Sable
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Reviewers of Neva cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Sword of the Sea
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration, checkpoint based progression, exploration and an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Reviewers of Neva cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Neva at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Neva on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Neva.
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.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Neva on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Neva on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neva.
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.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Neva on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Neva on Steam right now. Shares Action with Neva.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Neva.
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.
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 Neva.
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.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Neva.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Neva.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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 Neva.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Neva.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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Head-to-head comparisons
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
GRIS
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
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.
Even the Ocean
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Planet of Lana
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Neva.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Frequently asked about Neva
- Is Neva verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Neva 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 Neva cost?
- Neva is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Neva?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Neva are Solo Fox, GRIS, The Gardener and the Wild Vines.
- Who developed Neva?
- Neva was developed by Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital.
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 Neva.
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