Games like Idea Fix
Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to Idea Fix 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 Idea Fix 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 Idea Fix: Incremental physics based game about pushing levers, clicking buttons and coming to terms with obsession.
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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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Rose and Cross
Top pick for Idea Fix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
Our main character, absorbed in the study of sects and the occult, made a big mistake by going to an abandoned farm.
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Silent Still 2
Second-strongest match for Idea Fix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idea Fix.
Silent Still 2 is a first-person psychological horror that traps you in the paralyzing nightmare of sleep paralysis. Helpless and unable to escape, you’ll face unspeakable entities that watch, whisper, and move when you can’t. Blurring the line between waking and something far worse
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NIGHTSLINK
Third-strongest match for Idea Fix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
You are the Nightslink. Traverse abandoned roads under cover of night. Deliver cassette tapes in a post-apocalyptic world. An atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure.
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Liminal Universe
Ranked #4 for Idea Fix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
An exploration game that delves into the depths of loneliness. Wander through empty rooms, search for signs of an abandoned world, and listen to the sounds around you. No dangerous chases, just silence and an empty world to explore.
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In My Head
Ranked #5 for Idea Fix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?!
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Lair of Torment
Ranked #6 for Idea Fix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
This is an indie horror game with first-person puzzles. Terror and fear have enveloped the city. The maniac has returned. You sneak into his lair to try and stop him before he goes too far...
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Pikabuu: STOP!
Ranked #7 for Idea Fix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
Beni, a loving husband to Nadia and father to Kaila, always ensured his family's needs were met with simple contentment. However, one day, an unwitting decision dragged his small family into a spiral that threatens everything.
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Silent Nights
Ranked #8 for Idea Fix fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Idea Fix
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Dear Esther
Reviewers of Idea Fix cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
Begin a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
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Satisfactory
Reviewers of Idea Fix cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
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Increlution
Reviewers of Idea Fix cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Idea Fix.
Survive the ever increasing pressure of time for as long as you can! A minimalistic incremental game about time management that takes inspiration from roguelite games, with a focus on meta-progression. Every generation has a better chance at survival, because previous lives influence its instincts
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Cleaning Simulator
Reviewers of Idea Fix cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idea Fix.
Cleaning Simulator offers a relaxing and satisfying experience where mess turns into order and dirt into shine. Sweep, scrub, and polish. Every corner transforms under your touch!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Idea Fix at current Steam store prices.
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Rose and Cross
Priced ~60% under Idea Fix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
Our main character, absorbed in the study of sects and the occult, made a big mistake by going to an abandoned farm.
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Silent Still 2
Priced ~50% under Idea Fix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Idea Fix.
Silent Still 2 is a first-person psychological horror that traps you in the paralyzing nightmare of sleep paralysis. Helpless and unable to escape, you’ll face unspeakable entities that watch, whisper, and move when you can’t. Blurring the line between waking and something far worse
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NIGHTSLINK
Priced ~60% under Idea Fix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
You are the Nightslink. Traverse abandoned roads under cover of night. Deliver cassette tapes in a post-apocalyptic world. An atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure.
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Liminal Universe
Priced ~52% under Idea Fix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
An exploration game that delves into the depths of loneliness. Wander through empty rooms, search for signs of an abandoned world, and listen to the sounds around you. No dangerous chases, just silence and an empty world to explore.
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In My Head
Priced ~80% under Idea Fix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?!
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Lair of Torment
Priced ~60% under Idea Fix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
This is an indie horror game with first-person puzzles. Terror and fear have enveloped the city. The maniac has returned. You sneak into his lair to try and stop him before he goes too far...
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Pikabuu: STOP!
Priced ~90% under Idea Fix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
Beni, a loving husband to Nadia and father to Kaila, always ensured his family's needs were met with simple contentment. However, one day, an unwitting decision dragged his small family into a spiral that threatens everything.
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Silent Nights
Priced ~88% under Idea Fix on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Idea Fix.
Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.
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Frequently asked about Idea Fix
- Does Idea Fix run on Steam Deck?
- Idea Fix 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 Idea Fix cost?
- Idea Fix is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Idea Fix?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Idea Fix are Rose and Cross, Silent Still 2, NIGHTSLINK.
- Who developed Idea Fix?
- Idea Fix was developed by ZuitLabs.
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