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Games like Class of '09: The Flip Side

If Class of '09: The Flip Side is your kind of game, the closest matches are Class of '09, How to Win: Season One and WTF Is Wrong With You? — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its bleak, comedic and contemplative. 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.

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The final installment in SBN3's Class of '09 trilogy, Class of '09: The Flip Side (2024) shifts perspective from Nicole to her best friend Jecka, following her struggles navigating post-grad life. This dark comedy visual novel features a branching narrative driven by dialogue choices that lead to five distinct endings. Players and reviewers describe the experience as bleak and comedic, with dark humor tackling difficult real-world topics through character-driven storytelling. Priced at $9.99, the roughly four-hour experience is solo-only and does not support Steam Deck play. The game received mixed reviews on Steam with a 55% positive rating from nearly 3000 reviews.

About Class of '09: The Flip Side: The final chapter of the Class of '09 VN series... this time from a different perspective! Join Nicole's best friend Jecka as you help her navigate the pitfalls of post-grad life! See what 2009 was truly like in this fully voiced interactive sitcom!

2024IndieCasual9.99 USDWindows · macOSby SBN3
Class of '09: The Flip Side — Steam game cover
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Branching story with multiple endingsCharacter relationships nicole jecka and othersConclusion to the class of 09 trilogyBleakComedicContemplative

Players who liked Class of '09: The Flip Side also play

Steam players who put hours into Class of '09: The Flip Side also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Class of '09

    WHY THIS

    Shares branching narrative and a melancholic mood with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Top pick for Class of '09: The Flip Side fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    This is the anti-visual novel. Instead of playing as some guy magically able to score with beautiful anime girls, YOU play the anime girl and create mass chaos in the lives of your potential "suitors". Earnest comedy, social accuracy, and late 2000's aesthetic await you in Class of '09!

    2021IndieSimulationRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. How to Win: Season One

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Class of '09: The Flip Side fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    How to Win is an anarchic adventure/gaming experiment where players decide the rules. Whatever you decide, that’s what happens next in our story. No matter what chaos it creates. Play through all 5 chapters of Season 1, then send us your ideas for Season 2!

    2021IndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  3. WTF Is Wrong With You?

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Class of '09: The Flip Side fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Have you ever wondered WTF Is Wrong With You? Well, so have we... Let's find out together, shall we?

    2021AdventureSimulationCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Trapped with Jester

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Ranked #4 for Class of '09: The Flip Side fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong?

    2022IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Chief Emoji Officer

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Class of '09: The Flip Side fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Chief Emoji Officer is a text adventure that recreates the absurdities of the tech world by letting you become CEO using only emojis. Climb your way through corporate America by getting promoted, making allies, avoiding layoffs, and turning Redify into the most successful company in the world.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Class of '09: The Re-Up

    WHY THIS

    Shares dialogue choices, multiple endings, psychological and a dark mood with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Ranked #6 for Class of '09: The Flip Side fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    The REJECTION SIM returns! Explore a slice of chaotic life in late 2000's American high school as you assume the role of Nicole once again. A 100% fully voiced VN presenting as the most culturally accurate period piece in the history of gaming.

    2023IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Please Leave Me Alone, I Need to Poop

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Class of '09: The Flip Side fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Part visual novel, part WarioWare-inspired minigame collection, Please Leave Me Alone, I Need to Poop is a modern workplace comedy that you can beat within a short session in your office bathroom stall. Multiple stories, multiple minigames, and multiple endings provide replayability.

    2024IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Top Villain: Total Domination

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Class of '09: The Flip Side fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    How would you conquer the world? In this text-based supervillain rpg, you can vanquish your nemesis, fight heroes and villains, and find yourself!

    2023IndieRPGCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Class of '09: The Flip Side at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Class of '09: The Flip Side on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Class of '09: The Flip Side on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Class of '09: The Flip Side on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Class of '09: The Flip Side on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Class of '09: The Flip Side on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    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?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Class of '09: The Flip Side on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Class of '09: The Flip Side on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Class of '09: The Flip Side on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. 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 Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. 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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Class of '09: The Flip Side.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Class of '09: The Flip Side

Does Class of '09: The Flip Side work on Steam Deck?
Class of '09: The Flip Side is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Class of '09: The Flip Side cost?
Class of '09: The Flip Side is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Class of '09: The Flip Side?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Class of '09: The Flip Side are Class of '09, How to Win: Season One, WTF Is Wrong With You?.
Who developed Class of '09: The Flip Side?
Class of '09: The Flip Side was developed by SBN3 and published by Wrath Club.

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 Class of '09: The Flip Side.

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