Games like Shadows of the past
If Shadows of the past is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Island, 3001: A MILF Odyssey - NSFW Sci-Fi Porn and Sex Dorm🔞 — 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.
Get personalized picks →About Shadows of the past: Shadows of the past is a visual novel for adults only. In a small town, private detective Josh Wilson leads a quiet and measured life, solving small problems for the locals. But everything changes when Ellie shows up on his office doorstep....
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The Island
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Top pick for Shadows of the past fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
The Island is a visual novel for adults only. This story is about two strangers who find themselves in extreme circumstances. After going on a dream cruise, they suddenly get caught in a terrible storm that takes them to a deserted island.
3001: A MILF Odyssey - NSFW Sci-Fi Porn
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Shadows of the past fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Shadows of the past.
MILF Odyssey is an Adult Visual Novel focusing on exploring the final frontier. The game is packed with sex, romance, sexy aliens, and multiple references to popular sci-fi culture. Play as a young male ensign and build up your career and harem.
Sex Dorm🔞
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Shadows of the past fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Shadows of the past.
Sex Dorm🔞 – A visual novel where you play as a student from Japan who moves to the U.S. to experience college life. Explore new cultures, build relationships, work part-time, and dive into your hidden desires in the world of university life.
Sex College 🔞
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Ranked #4 for Shadows of the past fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Shadows of the past.
Welcome to the world of Sex College🔞, an exciting adult only visual novel that will unravel the secrets of college life and love!
Orgasm Academy 💦
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Ranked #5 for Shadows of the past fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Shadows of the past.
Welcome to Orgasm Academy💦, an exhilarating adult only visual novel that transforms your studies into the most thrilling game of your life!
My MILF Stepmom 2: Family Party💋
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Shadows of the past fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Shadows of the past.
As the stepson of this big family, your relationships include stepmother, stepaunt, stepsisters and family friends. You will live and enjoy life with them. Most importantly - you'll have a great time partying! This game focuses on step-family fantasies and the goal is to unlock all the sex scenes.
My Furry Dictator 🐾
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Ranked #7 for Shadows of the past fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Shadows of the past.
Wake up, comrade, you've arrived in the best country in the world! We have socialism, paws, and most importantly - a hot dictator. Experience the story of a young billionaire and his relationship with the most insane woman in his life!
Bright Lord
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Ranked #8 for Shadows of the past fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Shadows of the past.
Your mundane life is upended when an ancient demon possesses your body. Forced to work as its servant, you’re thrust into a world of sexual desire and murderous wrath. When your loved ones fall prey to the demon’s hunger, will you protect those you care for or succumb to lust of the Bright Lord?
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shadows of the past at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~80% under Shadows of the past on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shadows of the past.
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?
The Test
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Priced ~60% under Shadows of the past on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shadows of the past.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~70% under Shadows of the past on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shadows of the past.
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.
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~80% under Shadows of the past on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Shadows of the past.
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.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
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Priced ~60% under Shadows of the past on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Shadows of the past.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Peggle Deluxe
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Priced ~80% under Shadows of the past on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Shadows of the past.
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
shapez
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Priced ~80% under Shadows of the past on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Shadows of the past.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~60% under Shadows of the past on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shadows of the past.
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?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Shadows of the past.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shadows of the past.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shadows of the past.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shadows of the past.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Shadows of the past.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shadows of the past.
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.
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Frequently asked about Shadows of the past
- Does Shadows of the past work on Steam Deck?
- Shadows of the past is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Shadows of the past cost?
- Shadows of the past is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Shadows of the past?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadows of the past are The Island, 3001: A MILF Odyssey - NSFW Sci-Fi Porn, Sex Dorm🔞.
- Who developed Shadows of the past?
- Shadows of the past was developed by Heartstrings Interactive.
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 Shadows of the past.
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