Rank 01Why this
Also Philosophical and Psychedelic, like Dreaming Sarah.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like Dreaming Sarah
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Dreaming Sarah also play
The closest matches to Dreaming Sarah: Manifold Garden, NaissanceE, ANIMAL WELL, The Swapper, and Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Dreaming Sarah.
- $17.49 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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The Swapper
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Dreaming Sarah.
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Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dreaming Sarah.
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Recursive Ruin
Why this: Also Philosophical and Abstract, like Dreaming Sarah.
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Kairo
Why this: Also Abstract and Surreal, like Dreaming Sarah.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Dreaming Sarah
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Asteristic Game Studio, Anthony Septim
- Price: $1.79−70%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 90% of 752 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Dream logic defies conventional rules
- Handcrafted surreal visuals immerse players
- Melancholic story resonates deeply
- Atmospheric
- Hypnotic
- Melancholic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Dreaming Sarah
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Starbound
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dreaming Sarah.
Yume Nikki
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Dreaming Sarah.
LIMBO
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Surreal, like Dreaming Sarah.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dreaming Sarah at current Steam store prices.
Sumire
Why this: Same poignant mood as Dreaming Sarah.
Semblance
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Dreaming Sarah.
Disoriented
Why this: Also Abstract and Puzzle-Platformer, like Dreaming Sarah.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Dreaming Sarah, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Close Your Eyes [Old Version]
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like Dreaming Sarah.
ENA: Dream BBQ
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Dreaming Sarah.
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
Why this: Also Philosophical and Psychedelic, like Dreaming Sarah.
Awkward Dimensions Redux
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Dreaming Sarah.
the static speaks my name
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Dreaming Sarah.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Manifold Garden
Why this: Also Philosophical and Psychedelic, like Dreaming Sarah.
ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Dreaming Sarah.
The Swapper
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Dreaming Sarah.
More from Asteristic Game Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Asteristic Game Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Spooky Station
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dreaming Sarah.
Awakening Sarah
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like Dreaming Sarah.
About Dreaming Sarah
The closest matches to Dreaming Sarah: Manifold Garden, NaissanceE, ANIMAL WELL, The Swapper, and Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dreaming Sarah is your kind of game, the closest matches are Manifold Garden, NaissanceE and ANIMAL WELL — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, hypnotic and melancholic, and single out its dream logic puzzles and environmental interaction. 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 Dreaming Sarah: Dreaming Sarah is an adventure platformer where you play as Sarah, a girl who is in a coma. Explore the world around her and help her wake up!
Is Dreaming Sarah worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 752 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 70% off, now $1.79 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.6 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dream logic defies conventional rules
- Handcrafted surreal visuals immerse players
- Melancholic story resonates deeply
- Moebius strip mechanics create unique navigation
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Even for a short, charming, indie title I find it hard to recommend this one. The combination of Metroidvania gameplay and dream-like inconsistency of environment leads to a very frustrating experience of feeling very lost very quickly.”
“This one feels more like some kind of an art project, less like a game. [list] [*] It is short. So short, in fact, that you finish it in an hour - faster than you get all the trading cards for it. [*] Platforming is pretty basic. [*] 90%…”
People who play it also play: Manifold Garden, NaissanceE, ANIMAL WELL
Frequently asked about Dreaming Sarah
Can I run it?
Is Dreaming Sarah verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Dreaming Sarah is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Dreaming Sarah cost?
Dreaming Sarah is listed on Steam at 1.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dreaming Sarah?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dreaming Sarah are Manifold Garden, NaissanceE, ANIMAL WELL.
Who developed Dreaming Sarah?
Dreaming Sarah was developed by Asteristic Game Studio, Anthony Septim and published by Asteristic Game Studio.