Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle platforming with Nihilumbra.
- $11.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Games like Nihilumbra
- 30 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Nihilumbra also play
The closest matches to Nihilumbra: In Between, Hue, Braid, Monochroma, and LIMBO. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Monochroma
Why this: Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Nihilumbra.
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The Bridge
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Nihilumbra.
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: BeautiFun Games
- Price: $7.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 84% of 971 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Metacritic 75
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Color based physics manipulation feels fresh
- Emotionally resonant story
- Narrators voice enhances immersion
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Melancholic
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Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Nihilumbra.
The Last Campfire
Why this: Also Narration and Puzzle-Platformer, like Nihilumbra.
A Story About My Uncle
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Nihilumbra.
Shady Part of Me
Why this: Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Nihilumbra.
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The Flood
Why this: Also Narration and Short, like Nihilumbra.
There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Nihilumbra.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
In Between
Why this: Shares puzzle platforming with Nihilumbra.
LIMBO
Why this: Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Nihilumbra.
The Bridge
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Nihilumbra.
More from BeautiFun Games
Other recommendable Steam games by BeautiFun Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Megamagic: Wizards of the Neon Age
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Nihilumbra.
About Nihilumbra
The closest matches to Nihilumbra: In Between, Hue, Braid, Monochroma, and LIMBO. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Nihilumbra is your kind of game, the closest matches are In Between, Hue and Braid — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and melancholic, and single out its achievement hunting and checkpoint refill system. 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 Nihilumbra: Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.
Is Nihilumbra worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 84% of 971 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $7.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Color based physics manipulation feels fresh
- Emotionally resonant story
- Narrators voice enhances immersion
- Puzzle design is satisfying and clever
People who play it also play: In Between, Hue, Braid
Mobile version
Nihilumbra is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about Nihilumbra
Can I run it?
Does Nihilumbra run on Steam Deck?
Nihilumbra 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 Nihilumbra cost?
Nihilumbra is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Nihilumbra?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nihilumbra are In Between, Hue, Braid.
Who developed Nihilumbra?
Nihilumbra was developed by BeautiFun Games.