Games like Ethel
Below are 11 hand-picked alternatives to Ethel for fans of indie, adventure, simulation, 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 Ethel 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. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
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.
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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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Blue Maiden
Top pick for Ethel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ethel.
A slow-burning, psychological horror walking sim set in a haunted Japanese neighborhood.
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Horror School Story
Second-strongest match for Ethel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
Immerse yourself in the foreboding atmosphere of Enspire School of Digital Art, brought to life with realistic graphics. Solve intricate puzzles and face psychological challenges to progress through the nightmarish school environment. FACE YOUR FEAR and ESCAPE THE NIGHT.
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Insanias
Third-strongest match for Ethel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
Insanias is a psychological horror game where you will have to explore what happened to find a hidden truth. To do this, you will have to be able to control your sanity to avoid falling into the madness that lurks in every corner. Are you ready to face your fears and discover the truth?
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Unable to Exit 8
Ranked #4 for Ethel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
You receive an invitation on a "special" dating app, get excited and then get involved in an endless cycle of couples' hotels. You have to watch carefully for any unusual information. Can you solve these puzzles?
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What Happened to Lily?
Ranked #5 for Ethel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.
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Pieces of me
Ranked #6 for Ethel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”
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Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly
Ranked #7 for Ethel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and control. Featuring voice acting, this atmospheric and grounded experience is deeply unsettling.
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Dollmare
Ranked #8 for Ethel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
You've accepted a shady job offer at a doll factory. Inspect dolls for defects and anomalies. Follow strange protocols. Don't get fired and stay alive.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ethel at current Steam store prices.
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Horror School Story
Priced ~86% under Ethel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
Immerse yourself in the foreboding atmosphere of Enspire School of Digital Art, brought to life with realistic graphics. Solve intricate puzzles and face psychological challenges to progress through the nightmarish school environment. FACE YOUR FEAR and ESCAPE THE NIGHT.
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What Happened to Lily?
Priced ~43% under Ethel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.
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Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly
Priced ~43% under Ethel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and control. Featuring voice acting, this atmospheric and grounded experience is deeply unsettling.
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Frequently asked about Ethel
- How much does Ethel cost?
- Ethel is listed on Steam at 6.99 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 Blue Maiden, Horror School Story, Insanias.
- Who developed Ethel?
- Ethel was developed by TS GAMES LLC.
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 Ethel.
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