Rank 01Why this
Also Psychological and VR, like Ether One.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Games like Ether One
- 26 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Ether One also play
The closest matches to Ether One: MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition, Master Reboot, Empathy: Path of Whispers, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Kairo. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Psychological and Walking Simulator, like Ether One.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Shares document collection with Ether One.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2017
Rank 04 
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Why this: Shares environmental clue hunting with Ether One.
Rank 05 
Kairo
Why this: Also VR and Walking Simulator, like Ether One.
Rank 06 
Homesick
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ether One.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Ether One
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Shares document collection and inventory management with Ether One.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: White Paper Games
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- 75% of 239 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 82
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Cell shaded visuals enhance the surreal dreamlike tone
- Explore fragmented memories to uncover a touching story
- Hub system lets you teleport between memory zones
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Eerie
More games like Ether One, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Ether One
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.
Kona
Why this: Shares environmental clue hunting with Ether One.
The Occupation
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ether One.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ether One at current Steam store prices.
Gone Home
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ether One.
The Shattering
Why this: Also Psychological and Walking Simulator, like Ether One.
House of Caravan
Why this: Shares document collection and inventory management with Ether One.
Dream
Why this: Also VR and Walking Simulator, like Ether One.
To the Moon
Why this: Shares memory exploration with Ether One.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Ether One, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
When the Darkness comes
Why this: Also Psychological and Walking Simulator, like Ether One.
A Date in the Park
Why this: Shares inventory management with Ether One.
Mýrdalssandur, Iceland
Why this: Also VR and Walking Simulator, like Ether One.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also Psychological and VR, like Ether One.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Why this: Shares environmental clue hunting with Ether One.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ether One.
About Ether One
The closest matches to Ether One: MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition, Master Reboot, Empathy: Path of Whispers, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Kairo. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ether One is your kind of game, the closest matches are MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition, Master Reboot and Empathy: Path of Whispers — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and eerie, and single out its document collection and environmental clue hunting. 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 Ether One: Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.
Is Ether One worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 75% of 239 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cell shaded visuals enhance the surreal dreamlike tone
- Explore fragmented memories to uncover a touching story
- Hub system lets you teleport between memory zones
- Optional puzzles reward deep observation and logic
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“game has a good story but unfortunately was not able to finish it due to a bug that seems to be plaguing it for nine years as of the writing of this review that makes it to were the last core door appears like a regular door and dose not…”
“Story is intriguing, but pathfinding is too weak and walking is too slow for me to continue. This is a game that wants you to explore every nook and cranny (multiple times), but doesn't offer sufficient motivation to do so.”
People who play it also play: MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition, Master Reboot, Empathy: Path of Whispers
Frequently asked about Ether One
Can I run it?
Does Ether One work on Steam Deck?
Ether One is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Ether One cost?
Ether One is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ether One?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ether One are MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition, Master Reboot, Empathy: Path of Whispers.
Who developed Ether One?
Ether One was developed by White Paper Games.