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Games like Why don't they laugh?

If Why don't they laugh? is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lonely Christmas, What Happened to Lily? and Exorcist 2: Crow Magic — 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 Why don't they laugh?: A first-person narrative horror game where you will get dangerously close to the secrets of the Kensington circus dynasty and discover what lies behind their famous shows' scenes.

2024IndieSimulation7.99 USDWindowsby Cornfield Games
Why don't they laugh? — Steam game cover

Players who liked Why don't they laugh? also play

Steam players who put hours into Why don't they laugh? 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. Lonely Christmas

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Why don't they laugh? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Why don't they laugh?.

    It’s a story about an 8-year-old boy Kevin who was left alone at home at Christmas. Protect your house from a crazy robber and wait for your parents. Can you handle with it? We’ll find out.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation3.49 USDSteam ↗
  2. What Happened to Lily?

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Why don't they laugh? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    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 ↗
  3. Exorcist 2: Crow Magic

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Why don't they laugh? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    Are you ready to witness the adventure of the Exorcist, a master of magic and exorcism, and exorcise the most powerful dark being, the crow demon?

    2023Indie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. VOW

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Why don't they laugh? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Why don't they laugh?.

    Vow is a mystical game about a cursed village frozen between sunset and night. Explore abandoned houses, read birch bark letters, and observe ancient rituals to uncover the mystery of the disappearance of its inhabitants — and your own fate.

    2026SimulationSteam ↗
  5. System Malfunction

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Why don't they laugh? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Why don't they laugh?.

    "System Malfunction" is a first-person horror game set in a mysterious building. The player takes on the role of a security guard who witnesses strange occurrences during the night shift. In a fear-inducing environment, the player explores the building to uncover hidden truths.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Refuted Wind

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Why don't they laugh? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    Mysterious murders are happening in the area where Dave lives. In an attempt to draw attention to these horrific events, he decides to make a short film. As his project becomes known, frightening events begin to happen around him.

    2024IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Route8

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Why don't they laugh? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Why don't they laugh?.

    "You're lost on Route 8. You must find a way to escape. This eerie road is terrifying.""Night falls, the phone rings. Who are you? You find yourself driving along Route 8, repeating endlessly."

    2024IndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Unable to Exit 8

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Why don't they laugh? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Why don't they laugh?.

    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 ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Why don't they laugh? at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Why don't they laugh? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Why don't they laugh? on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Why don't they laugh?.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Why don't they laugh? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    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.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Why don't they laugh? on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Why don't they laugh?.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Why don't they laugh? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Why don't they laugh? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    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!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Why don't they laugh? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Why don't they laugh? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 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 Why don't they laugh?.

    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.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. 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 Why don't they laugh?.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    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 ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Why don't they laugh?.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Why don't they laugh?.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Why don't they laugh?

How much does Why don't they laugh? cost?
Why don't they laugh? is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Why don't they laugh??
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Why don't they laugh? are Lonely Christmas, What Happened to Lily?, Exorcist 2: Crow Magic.
Who developed Why don't they laugh??
Why don't they laugh? was developed by Cornfield 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 Why don't they laugh?.

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