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Games like Stella of The End

If Stella of The End is your kind of game, the closest matches are planetarian HD, Harmonia and Harmonia Full HD Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its android seeking humanity, atmospheric and contemplative. 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 Stella of The End: Jude Gray, a wandering Courier, receives a request to deliver some very special cargo. This cargo turns out to be Philia, an android girl who is unaffected by the enigmatic Singularity Machines.

2023AdventureSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby VisualArts/Key
Stella of The End — Steam game cover
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Android seeking humanityBeautiful modern visuals and strong voice actingEmotional father daughter dynamic between jude and philliaAtmosphericContemplativeDark

Players who liked Stella of The End also play

Steam players who put hours into Stella of The End 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. planetarian HD

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Top pick for Stella of The End fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.

    2017AdventureSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Harmonia

    WHY THIS

    Shares kinetic novel and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Second-strongest match for Stella of The End fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.

    2016AdventureSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Harmonia Full HD Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares kinetic novel, narrative driven, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Third-strongest match for Stella of The End fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    Set in a war-torn world in the distant future, the sci-fi kinetic novel "Harmonia" follows a mechanical boy and a human girl as they find their way to each other's hearts. Key's 15th anniversary title is back with full voice and FHD resolution, including the main character!

    2024AdventureSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. planetarian ~the reverie of a little planet~

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Ranked #4 for Stella of The End fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Stella of The End.

    In time for the 10th anniversary since its original release in Japan, planetarian is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VisualArts, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, and Angel Beats!

    2014CasualSteam ↗
  5. planetarian: Snow Globe

    WHY THIS

    Shares kinetic novel, environmental storytelling, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Ranked #5 for Stella of The End fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    "planetarian: Snow Globe," the prequel to Key's sci-fi kinetic novel "planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet," is now available with binaural audio support! Enjoy the story of a companion robot and her coworkers at a planetarium, and the simple joys they find in their everyday lives.

    2025AdventureSimulationCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Muv-Luv Alternative

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Stella of The End.

    Ranked #6 for Stella of The End fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Stella of The End.

    Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.

    2018AdventureCasual39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Red List Girls. -Andean Flamingo-

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Stella of The End fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Stella of The End.

    The first in a series of completely original bishojo novel games produced by a Japanese developer! Enjoy the attractive characters with beautiful illustrations and the touching story that unfolds in a unique atmosphere depicting a post-apocalyptic world.

    2023AdventureCasual12.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. 永眠之匣,雪上之樱

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Stella of The End fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Stella of The End.

    Funeral home visual novel about farewell and companionship. Two timelines: Xue Hao with Elsa (REMOULD girl) and Xuan Ming with Yue Hua. 250k words, linear story, 10+ EX episodes, meta story after full clear. About 10 hours.

    SimulationCasualSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Stella of The End

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. NieR:Automata™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Reviewers of Stella of The End cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

    2017ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. planetarian HD

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Reviewers of Stella of The End cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.

    2017AdventureSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. DEATH STRANDING

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Reviewers of Stella of The End cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Stella of The End.

    From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience. Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time.

    2020ActionAdventureDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Rewrite - DYH

    WHY THIS

    Shares a poignant mood with Stella of The End.

    Reviewers of Stella of The End cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Casual with Stella of The End.

    Rewrite - DYH - A game that changes every time you play!

    2020StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Last of Us™ Part I

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Reviewers of Stella of The End cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Stella of The End.

    Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

    2023ActionAdventure59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Last of them

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Stella of The End cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Stella of The End.

    You play as a detective solving gruesome murders in a haunting, desolate city. Explore dark alleys, uncover hidden clues, and solve puzzles to unravel the mystery. Can you find the killer before they strike again, or will you fall victim to the terror?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Harmonia

    WHY THIS

    Shares kinetic novel and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Reviewers of Stella of The End cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.

    2016AdventureSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Stellar Blade™

    WHY THIS

    Shares character driven and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Reviewers of Stella of The End cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Stella of The End.

    Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Stella of The End at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Stella of The End on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Stella of The End.

    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 Stella of The End on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Stella of The End.

    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 Stella of The End on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Stella of The End.

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

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Stella of The End on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Stella of The End.

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

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Stella of The End on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Stella of The End.

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

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Stella of The End on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Stella of The End.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. PEAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Stella of The End on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Stella of The End.

    PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Kerbal Space Program

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Stella of The End on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Stella of The End.

    In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

    2015IndieSimulation9.99 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 Casual with Stella of The End.

    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 Stella of The End.

    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 Adventure with Stella of The End.

    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.

    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 Simulation with Stella of The End.

    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. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with Stella of The End.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

More from VisualArts/Key

Other recommendable Steam games by VisualArts/Key, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. CLANNAD

    WHY THIS

    Shares a poignant mood with Stella of The End.

    Another title from VisualArts/Key, the studio behind Stella of The End. Shares Adventure and Casual with Stella of The End.

    From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.

    2015AdventureCasual44.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Summer Pockets

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Another title from VisualArts/Key, the studio behind Stella of The End. Shares Adventure and Casual with Stella of The End.

    From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.

    2020AdventureCasual44.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. planetarian HD

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental storytelling and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Another title from VisualArts/Key, the studio behind Stella of The End. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.

    2017AdventureSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. planetarian ~the reverie of a little planet~

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Another title from VisualArts/Key, the studio behind Stella of The End. Shares Casual with Stella of The End.

    In time for the 10th anniversary since its original release in Japan, planetarian is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VisualArts, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, and Angel Beats!

    2014CasualSteam ↗
  5. Little Busters! English Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a melancholic mood with Stella of The End.

    Another title from VisualArts/Key, the studio behind Stella of The End. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.

    2017AdventureSimulationCasual34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. LOOPERS

    WHY THIS

    Shares kinetic novel and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Another title from VisualArts/Key, the studio behind Stella of The End. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    Tyler is a high schooler on a mission. He's going to use every minute of summer vacation to go on as many GPS-assisted scavenger hunts as possible. After running into some old friends during one of these hunts, strange things start happening: The day resets and today plays out exactly like yesterday

    2023AdventureSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Harmonia

    WHY THIS

    Shares kinetic novel and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Another title from VisualArts/Key, the studio behind Stella of The End. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    From renowned visual novel studio Key, which brought you the highly rated visual novel “planetarian~the reverie of a little planet~”, this is “Harmonia”, the latest kinetic novel in the series.

    2016AdventureSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a poignant mood with Stella of The End.

    Another title from VisualArts/Key, the studio behind Stella of The End. Shares Adventure and Casual with Stella of The End.

    From renowned visual novel studio Key, this is the sequel to the highly acclaimed visual novel CLANNAD. Featuring a truly memorable continuation to Tomoya and Tomoyo's journey, Tomoyo After promises to draw you even further into CLANNAD's world.

    2016StrategyAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck 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. Harmonia Full HD Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares kinetic novel, narrative driven, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    Set in a war-torn world in the distant future, the sci-fi kinetic novel "Harmonia" follows a mechanical boy and a human girl as they find their way to each other's hearts. Key's 15th anniversary title is back with full voice and FHD resolution, including the main character!

    2024AdventureSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. planetarian: Snow Globe

    WHY THIS

    Shares kinetic novel, environmental storytelling, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with Stella of The End.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Stella of The End.

    "planetarian: Snow Globe," the prequel to Key's sci-fi kinetic novel "planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet," is now available with binaural audio support! Enjoy the story of a companion robot and her coworkers at a planetarium, and the simple joys they find in their everyday lives.

    2025AdventureSimulationCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Muv-Luv Alternative

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Stella of The End.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Casual with Stella of The End.

    Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.

    2018AdventureCasual39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Stella of The End

Does Stella of The End run on Steam Deck?
Stella of The End is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Stella of The End cost?
Stella of The End is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Stella of The End?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stella of The End are planetarian HD, Harmonia, Harmonia Full HD Edition.
Who developed Stella of The End?
Stella of The End was developed by VisualArts/Key and published by VisualArts.

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 Stella of The End.

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