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Games like The Frozen Garden

If The Frozen Garden is your kind of game, the closest matches are Karakuru, Never Ending Nightmare and Luto — 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 Frozen Garden: The Frozen Garden is a short third-person horror game inspired by classic survival horror that will immerse you in an intriguing and unsettling world.

2023Adventure4.99 USDWindowsby Distorted Production
The Frozen Garden — Steam game cover

Players who liked The Frozen Garden also play

Steam players who put hours into The Frozen Garden 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. Karakuru

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Frozen Garden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    Algı sınırlarını zorlayan bu yapımda gerçekliğin bizzat kendisi ol ve hayale karışmanı izle. Gerçeklikle düşün, yaşamla ölümün ayırt edilemediği bu yapımda Barlas, gelecekte yaşarken geçmişini yeniden yaratmak zorundadır. Peki ya, geçmiş geleceğin ta kendisiyse?

    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Never Ending Nightmare

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Frozen Garden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    Life has been tough for you after the tragic incident with your parents. Your way of coping has been through reliving all the good memories with them, but all the memories had a dark turn this time... will you be able to figure out why?

    2023IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Luto

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Frozen Garden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

    2025IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. What Happened to Lily?

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Frozen Garden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Cat Lady

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Frozen Garden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

    2013IndieAdventure8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Frozen Garden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness puts your sanity to the test, challenging you to escape a labyrinth of nightmares and torment. Test your mind against a slow burn of puzzles, light survival mechanics, and methodical action.

    2023IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Detention

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Frozen Garden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

    2017IndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Pikabuu: STOP!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Frozen Garden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    Beni, a loving husband to Nadia and father to Kaila, always ensured his family's needs were met with simple contentment. However, one day, an unwitting decision dragged his small family into a spiral that threatens everything.

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Frozen Garden on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Frozen Garden on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    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 ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under The Frozen Garden on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Frozen Garden on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    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 ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Frozen Garden on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Frozen Garden on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. TOEM: A Photo Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Frozen Garden on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Frozen Garden on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    Pornește într-o aventură scurtă de uitat în maxim 30min după ce ai închis jocul! Ce mai aștepți? Aventura îl urmărește pe Copilul Albastru și Urât într-o lume bizară, seara. 2D Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

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 Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    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 ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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 Adventure with The Frozen Garden.

    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 Frozen Garden

How much does The Frozen Garden cost?
The Frozen Garden is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Frozen Garden?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Frozen Garden are Karakuru, Never Ending Nightmare, Luto.
Who developed The Frozen Garden?
The Frozen Garden was developed by Distorted Production.

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 Frozen Garden.

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