Games like Dead Detention (Rescribbled)
Below are 12 hand-picked alternatives to Dead Detention (Rescribbled) for fans of adventure, casual, 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 Dead Detention (Rescribbled) 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, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Dead Detention (Rescribbled): DEAD DETENTION is a scribbly interactive story about a nerdy teen turned dooms day survivor! Play as 14 year old Max as he tries to escape his high school during a deadly zombie pandemic! Will he and his new friends get to safety?!
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Firebird
Top pick for Dead Detention (Rescribbled) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
Firebird is a narrative road trip that takes place in Slavic folklore, in an adventure that ressembles a traditional tale. Aboard your truck, travel to the far north, meet colorful characters, and face the creatures inhabiting these sacred lands.
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Blackthorn Witch
Second-strongest match for Dead Detention (Rescribbled) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
A psychological horror story set in the town of Blackthorn; a place that lives in constant fear of a witch. The two main suspects? Levi’s mom and sister! His only lifelines to the outside world. Can they live a peaceful life? Or will they be dragged down by the dying town?
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The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
Third-strongest match for Dead Detention (Rescribbled) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.
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Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines
Ranked #4 for Dead Detention (Rescribbled) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.
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Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator
Ranked #5 for Dead Detention (Rescribbled) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
From the creators that brought you The Test Trilogy & many other experiences, comes Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator. Will you survive in the new world? Or will you become just another victim to looters, bandits, or worst of all... The Voracious Dead. There's only one way to find out...
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Road 96: Mile 0
Ranked #6 for Dead Detention (Rescribbled) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
The prequel to Road 96. Play Zoe and Kaito where it all started. Change their destinies!
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Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Ranked #7 for Dead Detention (Rescribbled) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death.
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Astronaut: The Best
Ranked #8 for Dead Detention (Rescribbled) fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
Astronaut: The Best is an occult management adventure where people aren't just numbers: they're screwups. You must run a proper space academy using lies, witchcraft, and/or hard work. Guide cadets through a roguelite web of scandals and challenges, or the government will have you killed.
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The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.
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Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
"Endless Monday: Dreams and Deadlines" - In this short story from the Endless Monday, Penny, a mild-mannered corporate grunt, spends a weekend at the office in an effort to finish her project on time while overcoming distractions from coworkers, space aliens, imaginary friends, and herself.
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Road 96: Mile 0
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Casual with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
The prequel to Road 96. Play Zoe and Kaito where it all started. Change their destinies!
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Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Dead Detention (Rescribbled).
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death.
Frequently asked about Dead Detention (Rescribbled)
- How much does Dead Detention (Rescribbled) cost?
- Dead Detention (Rescribbled) is listed on Steam at 1.59 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Dead Detention (Rescribbled)?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dead Detention (Rescribbled) are Firebird, Blackthorn Witch, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series.
- Who developed Dead Detention (Rescribbled)?
- Dead Detention (Rescribbled) was developed by Jack Astral.
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