Rank 01Why this
Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Awakening Sarah.
- $12.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Games like Awakening Sarah
- 33 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Awakening Sarah also play
The closest matches to Awakening Sarah: Metro Gravity, OFF, Neva, Pseudoregalia, and Dead Take. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Pseudoregalia
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and non linear progression with Awakening Sarah.
Rank 05 
Dead Take
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Awakening Sarah.
Rank 06 
Dreaming Sarah
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Awakening Sarah.
Rank 07 
Saviorless
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Awakening Sarah.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Awakening Sarah
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Metro Gravity
Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Awakening Sarah.
- 93% of 592 reviews
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- 3Neva
Shares precision platforming and environmental puzzle solving with Awakening Sarah.
- 94% of 3,598 reviews
- 4Pseudoregalia
Shares metroidvania exploration and non linear progression with Awakening Sarah.
- 97% of 13,372 reviews
- 5Dead Take
Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Awakening Sarah.
- 89% of 556 reviews
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- 9What Remains of Edith Finch
Also Narration and Walking Simulator, like Awakening Sarah.
- 94% of 17,663 reviews
- 10FUNKYHEART
Shares precision platforming and hidden collectibles with Awakening Sarah.
- 91% of 164 reviews
- 11Planet of Lana II
Shares backtracking and precision platforming with Awakening Sarah.
- 91% of 268 reviews
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- 16Manny's
Shares inventory based puzzles and environmental puzzle solving with Awakening Sarah.
- 96% of 163 reviews
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- 22CLeM
Shares metroidvania style progression and environmental manipulation with Awakening Sarah.
- 91% of 110 reviews
- 23The Stanley Parable
Shares achievement hunting and exploration with Awakening Sarah.
- 92% of 28,192 reviews
- 24Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
Shares hidden object search and precision platforming with Awakening Sarah.
- 97% of 138 reviews
- Released: 2025
- Developer: Asteristic Game Studio, Anthony Septim
- Price: $8.99checked Nov 2
- 96% of 25 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Atmospheric soundtrack reminiscent of silent hill
- Charming dog companion who follows you
- Color customization for characters and objects
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Dark
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Yume Nikki
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Awakening Sarah.
Strange Telephone
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Awakening Sarah.
SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Awakening Sarah.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Awakening Sarah at current Steam store prices.
Office After Hours
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and collectible hunting with Awakening Sarah.
Neversong
Why this: Shares backtracking and upgrade system with Awakening Sarah.
The Last Campfire
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Awakening Sarah.
PAGER
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Awakening Sarah.
Owlboy
Why this: Shares exploration with Awakening Sarah.
Shady Part of Me
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Awakening Sarah.
Narita Boy
Why this: Shares non linear progression with Awakening Sarah.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Awakening Sarah, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
NaissanceE
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Awakening Sarah.
ENA: Dream BBQ
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Awakening Sarah.
Awkward Dimensions Redux
Why this: Shares non linear progression and mini games with Awakening Sarah.
Moral Dilemma: The Interview
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles and achievement hunting with Awakening Sarah.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
OFF
Why this: Shares backtracking and hidden collectibles with Awakening Sarah.
Neva
Why this: Shares precision platforming and environmental puzzle solving with Awakening Sarah.
Dead Take
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Awakening Sarah.
Dreaming Sarah
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Awakening Sarah.
Saviorless
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Awakening Sarah.
Constance
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Awakening Sarah.
More from Asteristic Game Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Asteristic Game Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Spooky Station
Why this: Shares mini games and puzzle solving with Awakening Sarah.
About Awakening Sarah
The closest matches to Awakening Sarah: Metro Gravity, OFF, Neva, Pseudoregalia, and Dead Take. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Awakening Sarah is your kind of game, the closest matches are Metro Gravity, OFF and Neva — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and dark, and single out its achievement hunting and backtracking. 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 Awakening Sarah: Awakening Sarah is a 2D platformer with emphasis on exploration. Unravel the dreams and realities of Sarah, a girl who's recovering from a coma, while helping her understand the world around her and herself.
Is Awakening Sarah worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 25 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $8.99 (checked Nov 2).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Atmospheric soundtrack reminiscent of silent hill
- Charming dog companion who follows you
- Color customization for characters and objects
- Dog companion follows you everywhere
People who play it also play: Metro Gravity, OFF, Neva
Frequently asked about Awakening Sarah
Can I run it?
How much does Awakening Sarah cost?
Awakening Sarah is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Awakening Sarah?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Awakening Sarah are Metro Gravity, OFF, Neva.
Who developed Awakening Sarah?
Awakening Sarah was developed by Asteristic Game Studio, Anthony Septim and published by Asteristic Game Studio.