Free games like Controware
Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to Controware, 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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Ranked picks
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Cube Escape: Paradox
Free-to-play alternative to Controware — no purchase or trial window.
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
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Samsara Room
Free-to-play alternative to Controware — no purchase or trial window.
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
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Saihate Station
Free-to-play alternative to Controware — no purchase or trial window.
An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.
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South Scrimshaw, Part One
Free-to-play alternative to Controware — no purchase or trial window.
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
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Mizi NO!
Free-to-play alternative to Controware — no purchase or trial window.
In this free 2D puzzle game, you must reassemble broken objects that your cat has knocked over.
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Shape of Dreams: Prologue
Free-to-play alternative to Controware — no purchase or trial window.
《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
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Fallout Shelter
Free-to-play alternative to Controware — no purchase or trial window.
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
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Minion Masters
Free-to-play alternative to Controware — no purchase or trial window. Shares Strategy with Controware.
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!