Rank 01Games like Ethel
- 17 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Ethel also play
The closest matches to Ethel: Claire, Pieces of me, Subliminal, Hollow Cocoon, and Baisu. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares item collection and environmental storytelling with Ethel.
- $4.04 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares memory fragmentation and environmental storytelling with Ethel.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
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Hollow Cocoon
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling and hidden collectibles with Ethel.
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Don't Be Afraid 2
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression and branching narrative with Ethel.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Ethel
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Claire
Shares environmental storytelling and checkpoint based progression with Ethel.
- 96% of 78 reviews
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- 3Subliminal
Shares memory fragmentation and environmental storytelling with Ethel.
- 71% of 2,021 reviews
- 4Hollow Cocoon
Shares environmental storytelling and hidden collectibles with Ethel.
- 92% of 181 reviews
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- 6Don't Be Afraid 2
Shares checkpoint based progression and branching narrative with Ethel.
- 62% of 72 reviews
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- 9The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Shares environmental storytelling and exploration with Ethel.
- 94% of 124 reviews
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- 12Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Shares environmental storytelling and branching narrative with Ethel.
- 89% of 356 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: TS GAMES LLC
- Price: $2.09−70%checked Oct 31
- 95% of 185 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Atmospheric setting with excellent sound design
- Deep lore hidden in notes and environmental details
- Deep twisty story with an unpredictable ending
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Dark
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Why this: Shares hidden collectibles and puzzle solving with Ethel.
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Why this: Shares environmental storytelling and multiple endings with Ethel.
Home
Why this: Shares item collection and multiple endings with Ethel.
Inside Depth 6
Why this: Shares exploration and multiple endings with Ethel.
Exit From
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ethel.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Hollow Cocoon
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling and hidden collectibles with Ethel.
Don't Be Afraid 2
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression and branching narrative with Ethel.
About Ethel
The closest matches to Ethel: Claire, Pieces of me, Subliminal, Hollow Cocoon, and Baisu. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ethel is your kind of game, the closest matches are Claire, Pieces of me and Subliminal — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and dark, and single out its branching narrative and checkpoint based progression. 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 Ethel: Welcome to my first game! Where you'll Immerse yourself in a unbelievable, story-rich mystery, packed with jaw-dropping plot twist, horror, and multiple endings.
Is Ethel worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 185 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Atmospheric setting with excellent sound design
- Deep lore hidden in notes and environmental details
- Deep twisty story with an unpredictable ending
- Environmental storytelling through notes and objects
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I really wanted to like this :( The puzzles seemed too convoluted, the lighting was awful and truly it was just a little boring to me. For this dev's first game, I dont want to talk down on it too much. The atmosphere was great and there…”
People who play it also play: Claire, Pieces of me, Subliminal
Frequently asked about Ethel
Can I run it?
How much does Ethel cost?
Ethel is listed on Steam at 2.09 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ethel?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ethel are Claire, Pieces of me, Subliminal.
Who developed Ethel?
Ethel was developed by TS GAMES LLC.