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Games like Anomaly Hotel

If Anomaly Hotel is your kind of game, the closest matches are Liminal Department, VHScape and Paranormal Snap Shot — 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.

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About Anomaly Hotel: You start from the 10th floor in a hotel and must make your way to the exit. However, you must look for any potential anomalies on each floor to safely make it out.

2024IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Pinholic Games
Anomaly Hotel — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Anomaly Hotel 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. Liminal Department

    WHY THIS

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

    Trapped in what seems to be an endless hospital department. Carefully observe your surroundings in each loop to escape the Liminal Department

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. VHScape

    WHY THIS

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

    You find yourself trapped in a haunted VHS rental store, can you survive their twisted games and escape?

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Paranormal Snap Shot

    WHY THIS

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

    Trapped in an endless looping school, can you find your way out by photographing all of the anomalies?

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. What Happened to Lily?

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Unable to Exit 8

    WHY THIS

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

    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?

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Dead end Exit 8

    WHY THIS

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

    This is a thriller game based on memory puzzles that supports PC play and VR mode. The theme is inspired by people's depression and tension while waiting in the hospital.In an infinite loop space, one must carefully observe all abnormal information and strive to escape from the infinite space

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Exit 8

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Anomaly Hotel fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Ethel

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Anomaly Hotel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    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 ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Anomaly Hotel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Anomaly Hotel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Anomaly Hotel on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    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.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Anomaly Hotel on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Anomaly Hotel.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Anomaly Hotel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anomaly Hotel.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Anomaly Hotel on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Anomaly Hotel on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Anomaly Hotel.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 with Anomaly Hotel.

    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. Shares Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    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 and Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    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 Anomaly Hotel.

    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 and Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    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 Simulation with Anomaly Hotel.

    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 and Adventure with Anomaly Hotel.

    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 Anomaly Hotel

Does Anomaly Hotel run on Steam Deck?
Anomaly Hotel 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 Anomaly Hotel cost?
Anomaly Hotel is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Anomaly Hotel?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Anomaly Hotel are Liminal Department, VHScape, Paranormal Snap Shot.
Who developed Anomaly Hotel?
Anomaly Hotel was developed by Pinholic Games.

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 Anomaly Hotel.

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