Games like Chains of Judgment
If Chains of Judgment is your kind of game, the closest matches are Trials of Innocence, Her Story and Subsurface Circular — picked from the ranked list below. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Chains of Judgment: Homicide detective Ralph is distraught when his trusted, reliable partner goes missing around the same time strange killings begin to take place. While solving the case, Ralph is paired up with an impish rookie he can't get along with.
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Steam players who put hours into Chains of Judgment 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.
Trials of Innocence
WHY THIS
Top pick for Chains of Judgment fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
Her Story
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Chains of Judgment fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.
Subsurface Circular
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Chains of Judgment fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Chains of Judgment.
When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.
The Posthumous Investigation
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Chains of Judgment fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Chains of Judgment.
A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.
Expelled!
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Chains of Judgment fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
Murder by Numbers
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Chains of Judgment fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Blake: The Visual Novel
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Chains of Judgment fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Chains of Judgment.
Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this story-rich, choice-driven thriller. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save New Stone.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Chains of Judgment at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Chains of Judgment on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Chains of Judgment on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~46% under Chains of Judgment on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under Chains of Judgment on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~79% under Chains of Judgment on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Chains of Judgment on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Chains of Judgment.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Chains of Judgment on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Chains of Judgment on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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 Chains of Judgment.
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.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
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.
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Other recommendable Steam games by ChaniMK, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
My Nemesis and Hero - Slice of Life Boys Love (BL) Visual Novel
WHY THIS
Another title from ChaniMK, the studio behind Chains of Judgment. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
Join Kai in his daily life as he fails to realize that the two guys he's known since childhood have huge crushes on him. One is his best friend, and the other is his rival. So they can't possibly have romantic feelings for him... right?
Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away - Boys Love (BL) Visual Novel
WHY THIS
Another title from ChaniMK, the studio behind Chains of Judgment. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
Gale and Arthur are in a long-distance relationship, but Gale found himself feeling lonely without his partner. When he applies to work at a cafe, he meets his charismatic co-worker, Brycen. Brycen is so different from Arthur, yet he finds himself falling for him. Will he choose his new or old love?
Our Fate Forsaken - Boys Love (BL) Visual Novel
WHY THIS
Another title from ChaniMK, the studio behind Chains of Judgment. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
Zeph passed away and became an angel. He first meets Archangel Gabriel, who is very possessive of him. And on Earth, he meets Asa, with who he feels a connection. Gabriel used to be his guardian angel, and Asa is still his soulmate. It's no wonder the two are fond of him. Maybe too fond of him..
A Pact With Me - Boys Love (BL) Visual Novel
WHY THIS
Another title from ChaniMK, the studio behind Chains of Judgment. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
Three humans summon Belial, a mischievous demon, to form a pact with. In exchange for granting their wishes, he would take their souls after 20 years. While assisting them, will Belial grow fond of these humans or corrupt them instead?
Odd Guy Meets Odd Farmers - Comedy Boys Love (BL) Visual Novel
WHY THIS
Another title from ChaniMK, the studio behind Chains of Judgment. Shares Indie with Chains of Judgment.
Torin arrives at a rural community and meets three eccentric farmers. He finds them odd at first, but little does he know that they will become his best friends! Maybe even more if romance were to develop?! In the meanwhile, what kind of wacky adventures will these four get into?
Be My Loyal Subject - Historical Boys Love (BL) Visual Novel
WHY THIS
Another title from ChaniMK, the studio behind Chains of Judgment. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
The reign of King Ulric begins. Help him decide how he will rule his kingdom. Between the clergy, the army, the merchants, and the common people, will he treat them fairly? Maybe he will find love in one of his followers...
Rapscallions On Deck - Friendship Otome
WHY THIS
Another title from ChaniMK, the studio behind Chains of Judgment. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
Mistaking Larsa for a boy, four pirates kidnap her because they’re in desperate need of a swabbie. And that’s how Larsa finds herself on board a pirate ship in the middle of the ocean... Will she be able to bond with these pirates as she sails the seas and goes on adventures with them?
Every Summer Holiday - BL (Boys Love) Visual Novel
WHY THIS
Another title from ChaniMK, the studio behind Chains of Judgment. Shares Indie and Simulation with Chains of Judgment.
While visiting a small town during the summer holiday, Henry meets two older boys named Jason and Eddie. The three hang out daily, and Henry starts seeing them as his older brothers. Henry has to say goodbye to his friends when the holiday ends, but they will reunite another summer.
Frequently asked about Chains of Judgment
- How much does Chains of Judgment cost?
- Chains of Judgment is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Chains of Judgment?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Chains of Judgment are Trials of Innocence, Her Story, Subsurface Circular.
- Who developed Chains of Judgment?
- Chains of Judgment was developed by ChaniMK.
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