Games like Hello Cruel World
Below are 16 hand-picked alternatives to Hello Cruel World for fans of adventure, rpg, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Hello Cruel World also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Akupara Games, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Hello Cruel World: You are an urban explorer and you just hit the motherload. Hidden under the carcass of an abandoned restaurant, a deadly, decrepit laboratory teems with secrets around every corner. Solve puzzles, avoid danger, and uncover the VR mystery of the asylum-- and the voice in your earpiece.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes
Top pick for Hello Cruel World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is a dark atmospheric adventure‑puzzle game where you embody Dark Six, a mysterious figure with the shape of a little girl. Navigate in a disturbing world, solve intricate puzzles, and escape terrifying giant foes in a desperate search to become whole again.
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The Séance of Blake Manor
Second-strongest match for Hello Cruel World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.
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Riven
Third-strongest match for Hello Cruel World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
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Myst
Ranked #4 for Hello Cruel World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Ranked #5 for Hello Cruel World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Hello Cruel World.
A true, full-length open-world game for VR has arrived from Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim VR reimagines the complete epic fantasy masterpiece with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth, and immersion. Skyrim VR also includes all official add-ons.
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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
Ranked #6 for Hello Cruel World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Hello Cruel World.
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
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The Turing Test
Ranked #7 for Hello Cruel World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
The Turing Test is a challenging first-person puzzle game set on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. You are Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA) sent to discover the cause behind the disappearance of the ground crew stationed there.
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The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone
Ranked #8 for Hello Cruel World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
Embark on the sci-fi epic that started it all at the dawn of modern VR, setting standards for roomscale movement and interaction for years to come. Winner of over 30 awards including "VR Game of the Year", The Gallery is VR's premier adventure series.
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More from Akupara Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Akupara Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Cryptmaster
Another title from Akupara Games, the studio behind Hello Cruel World. Shares Adventure and RPG with Hello Cruel World.
SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles. Can you conquer the crypt and uncover the mystery at the heart of CRYPTMASTER?
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Keep in Mind: Remastered
Another title from Akupara Games, the studio behind Hello Cruel World. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
Keep in Mind follows Jonas, a man haunted by alcoholism, depression, and grief. One night, he awakens to a shadowy mirror world where beasts lurk and stars don't shine. Lost and scared, Jonas must face the twisted beasts if he ever wishes to return home and learn the truth about his darkness.
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Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim
Another title from Akupara Games, the studio behind Hello Cruel World. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
Gordy and her punk band, Dead Pets, haven't hit it big but they will any day now! Go to band practice, crush a diner shift, chat with friends and manage Gordy’s mess of a life. Unleash your inner demon in a feminist, slice-of-life, management-lite, minigame-heavy narrative rhythm game!
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Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery VR
Another title from Akupara Games, the studio behind Hello Cruel World. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
The serene, heartwrenching tale re-imagined for VR! Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece. As her painting starts to take shape, learn more about her brusque neighbor, pesky cat, and mysterious past!
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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The Séance of Blake Manor
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.
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Riven
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
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Myst
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Hello Cruel World.
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Hello Cruel World.
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Frequently asked about Hello Cruel World
- Does Hello Cruel World work on Steam Deck?
- Hello Cruel World is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Hello Cruel World cost?
- Hello Cruel World is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Hello Cruel World?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hello Cruel World are Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, The Séance of Blake Manor, Riven.
- Who developed Hello Cruel World?
- Hello Cruel World was developed by Akupara Games.
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