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Games like Lily

If Lily is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rising snake:The present world, The Bad Kids and Subliminal — 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 Lily: Step into the story of a young girl tormented by her past. Discover dark mysteries and solve complicated riddles on a scary school campus. The unsettling atmosphere, important clues, and Lily's broken recollections await you. Can you help her find comfort in darkness?

2024IndieAdventure2.99 USDWindowsby Cornmeal
Lily — Steam game cover

Players who liked Lily also play

Steam players who put hours into Lily 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. Rising snake:The present world

    WHY THIS

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

    《Rising Snake》 is a semi sandbox horror decryption adventure game. A fictional university campus based on real size. A "Taoist" with special abilities. A twisted and bizarre story. Waiting for your arrival.

    2023IndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Bad Kids

    WHY THIS

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

    As an adaptation of the popular suspecse TV series, Cat's Cradle, this game combines investigation, solving puzzles and reasoning with original stories, which can build a more Immersive experience. Game will build new stories based on original setting and focus on the inner world of the character.

    2023IndieAdventure1.19 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Subliminal

    WHY THIS

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

    Subliminal is a psychological horror game inspired by the urban legend of The Backrooms. Bleeding edge lighting and rendering, handcrafted open-ended levels, light and perspective-based puzzles, nostalgic spaces, unfamiliar faces, and a rotting feeling that something is not quite right.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Luto

    WHY THIS

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

    Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

    2025IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Mundaun

    WHY THIS

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

    Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Detention

    WHY THIS

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

    Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

    2017IndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Martha Is Dead

    WHY THIS

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

    Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

    2022IndieAdventure29.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. What Remains of Edith Finch

    WHY THIS

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

    What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

    2017IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lily.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Lily on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Lily.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lily.

    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 ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lily.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lily.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lily.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Lily on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lily.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

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 Lily.

    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 Lily.

    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 Lily.

    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 Lily.

    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 Lily.

    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 with Lily.

    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 Lily.

    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. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lily.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Mundaun

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lily.

    Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Detention

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lily.

    Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

    2017IndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. What Remains of Edith Finch

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lily.

    What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

    2017IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Lily

How much does Lily cost?
Lily is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Lily?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lily are Rising snake:The present world, The Bad Kids, Subliminal.
Who developed Lily?
Lily was developed by Cornmeal and published by Yahaha Studios.

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 Lily.

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