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Games like Neoproxima

Below are 17 hand-picked alternatives to Neoproxima for fans of indie, 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 Neoproxima 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, cheaper alternatives, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Neoproxima: Investigating a time-loop during the Cold War, light years away from Earth. Neoproxima is a text-based adventure game that combines exploration and simple RPG and survival mechanics. Plan your next loop carefully, and go as far as possible before time catches up with you.

2024IndieAdventureRPG12.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Lonestone Studio
Neoproxima — Steam game cover
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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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    Machinika: Atlas — Steam game cover

    Machinika: Atlas

    Top pick for Neoproxima fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Machinika: Atlas is an indie puzzle game and is the direct sequel to Machinika: Museum, you play as a museum researcher who just land on Atlas. Will you unravel the mysteries of the alien vessel? Solve cryptic puzzles to find out what happened!

    2024IndieAdventureCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector — Steam game cover

    Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector

    Second-strongest match for Neoproxima fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    A dice-driven RPG, in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world. You are an escaped android, with a malfunctioning body, a price on your head and no memory of your past. Get a ship, find a crew, and take on contracts while you navigate across the Starward Belt.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG12.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Citizen Sleeper — Steam game cover

    Citizen Sleeper

    Third-strongest match for Neoproxima fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

    2022IndieAdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    BROK the InvestiGator — Steam game cover

    BROK the InvestiGator

    Ranked #4 for Neoproxima fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    INDUSTRIA — Steam game cover

    INDUSTRIA

    Ranked #5 for Neoproxima fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Operator — Steam game cover

    The Operator

    Ranked #6 for Neoproxima fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    TR-49 — Steam game cover

    TR-49

    Ranked #7 for Neoproxima fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Neoproxima.

    A World War II computer. An archive of lost books. A world-changing secret. Narrative deduction meets audio drama, from the creators of Overboard!, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.

    2026Adventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love — Steam game cover

    Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love

    Ranked #8 for Neoproxima fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a satirical point and click inspired by the classic adventure games. It smuggles you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the middle of a Cold War spy intrigue - where there’s an even bigger game being played …

    2019IndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Neoproxima

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.

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    Elsinore — Steam game cover

    Elsinore

    Reviewers of Neoproxima cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Elsinore is a time-looping adventure game set in the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Elsinore combines strong social simulation elements, a dynamic story that reacts immediately to player decisions, and a world full of diverse characters with secrets to uncover.

    2019IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Outer Wilds — Steam game cover

    Outer Wilds

    Reviewers of Neoproxima cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

    2020ActionAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Citizen Sleeper — Steam game cover

    Citizen Sleeper

    Reviewers of Neoproxima cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

    2022IndieAdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Neoproxima at current Steam store prices.

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    Citizen Sleeper — Steam game cover

    Citizen Sleeper

    Priced ~54% under Neoproxima on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

    2022IndieAdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    INDUSTRIA — Steam game cover

    INDUSTRIA

    Priced ~85% under Neoproxima on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    TR-49 — Steam game cover

    TR-49

    Priced ~46% under Neoproxima on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Neoproxima.

    A World War II computer. An archive of lost books. A world-changing secret. Narrative deduction meets audio drama, from the creators of Overboard!, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.

    2026Adventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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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    BROK the InvestiGator — Steam game cover

    BROK the InvestiGator

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Operator — Steam game cover

    The Operator

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neoproxima.

    Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    TR-49 — Steam game cover

    TR-49

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Neoproxima.

    A World War II computer. An archive of lost books. A world-changing secret. Narrative deduction meets audio drama, from the creators of Overboard!, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.

    2026Adventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Neoproxima

Does Neoproxima run on Steam Deck?
Neoproxima is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Neoproxima cost?
Neoproxima is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Neoproxima?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Neoproxima are Machinika: Atlas, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Citizen Sleeper.
Who developed Neoproxima?
Neoproxima was developed by Lonestone Studio.

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