Free games like The August Before
Below are 9 free-to-play Steam games similar to The August Before, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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An Arcade Full of Cats
Free-to-play alternative to The August Before — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with The August Before.
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
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Travellin Cats in Paris
Free-to-play alternative to The August Before — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with The August Before.
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
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A Park Full of Cats
Free-to-play alternative to The August Before — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with The August Before.
Welcome to 'A Park Full of Cats,' a hidden object game that invites you to revel in the enchanting world of amusement parks! Experience the thrill and excitement of the rides and give those cats the fun they truly deserve!
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Lots of Cats in Every Moment
Free-to-play alternative to The August Before — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with The August Before.
“Lots of Cats in Every Moment” is a game where you find hidden cats while romance unfolds!
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Sky: Children of the Light
Free-to-play alternative to The August Before — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with The August Before.
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
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100 Ninja Cats
Free-to-play alternative to The August Before — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with The August Before.
🐱🥋100 Ninja Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Ninja themed 🗡️ locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the Ninja places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
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First Snow
Free-to-play alternative to The August Before — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Casual with The August Before.
Having moved away from her friends and family to attend community college, Allison Merlo is a fresh student struggling with the day to day challenges of life.
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100 Capitalist Cats
Free-to-play alternative to The August Before — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie with The August Before.
🐱💼 100 Capitalist Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Wall Street! 😻💰💵 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of New York, heart of Capitalism, as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
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The August Before: Chapter One
Free-to-play alternative to The August Before — no purchase or trial window. Shares Indie and Simulation with The August Before.
The August Before: Chapter One is the first chapter in a meditative narrative 3D puzzle about cleaning up, sorting out and packing up your life before moving on. Clean up and don’t forget your old belongings on your way to the new life!