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Games like DreadFall

If DreadFall is your kind of game, the closest matches are INFERNIUM, Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists and The Tarnishing of Juxtia — 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 DreadFall: Embark on a chilling odyssey in Dreadfall, a horror platformer where you descend into your own nightmare. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and upgrade your abilities as you journey through a haunting dream world.

2023ActionIndie19.99 USDWindowsby CodingQuests, CB4D
DreadFall — Steam game cover

Players who liked DreadFall also play

Steam players who put hours into DreadFall 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. INFERNIUM

    WHY THIS

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

    Infernium, a survival horror approach to Pac-Man. Dive in a non-linear beautiful portrait of hell, die in a prison without bars and overcome a brutal penitence. Also available on Switch and PS4!

    2018IndieAdventure29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for DreadFall fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.34 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Tarnishing of Juxtia

    WHY THIS

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

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

    2022ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Somber Echoes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for DreadFall fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with DreadFall.

    Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.

    2025ActionAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Minoria

    WHY THIS

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

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Salt and Sanctuary

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for DreadFall fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    2016ActionIndieRPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Solateria

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for DreadFall fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. SiNiSistar Lite Version

    WHY THIS

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

    A simple 2D action game centered on themes of masochistic tendencies, yearning for death, as well as despair at being attacked by terrifying beings.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DreadFall on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under DreadFall on Steam right now. Shares Indie with DreadFall.

    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.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DreadFall on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DreadFall on Steam right now. Shares Action with DreadFall.

    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.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DreadFall on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DreadFall on Steam right now. Shares Action with DreadFall.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DreadFall on Steam right now. Shares Action with DreadFall.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DreadFall on Steam right now. Shares Indie with DreadFall.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 DreadFall.

    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 with DreadFall.

    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 with DreadFall.

    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 DreadFall.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 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 DreadFall.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 DreadFall.

    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 ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.34 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Tarnishing of Juxtia

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

    2022ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Minoria

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Salt and Sanctuary

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with DreadFall.

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    2016ActionIndieRPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about DreadFall

How much does DreadFall cost?
DreadFall is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to DreadFall?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DreadFall are INFERNIUM, Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists, The Tarnishing of Juxtia.
Who developed DreadFall?
DreadFall was developed by CodingQuests, CB4D and published by CodingQuests.

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 DreadFall.

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