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Games like Past Mistakes - Act I

Below are 24 hand-picked alternatives to Past Mistakes - Act I for fans of indie, simulation, 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 Past Mistakes - Act I 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, free-to-play picks. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Past Mistakes - Act I: See dazzling 4K images and unravel an epic story in the visual novel Past Mistakes! Experience the story of Cyrus, a regular guy with a lot to answer for in his past, as he gets a rare second chance to heal and repair his past mistakes!

2025IndieSimulationCasualEarly Access8.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Cock-N-Tiel Studios
Past Mistakes -  Act I — Steam game cover

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    Continuum - Season 1 — Steam game cover

    Continuum - Season 1

    Top pick for Past Mistakes - Act I fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Early Access with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    A visual novel about love, creativity, and tough choices — where the fates of dozens of unique heroines lie in your hands. Dive into deep emotions, difficult decisions, and the sweet taste of forbidden desires.

    2026IndieAdventureEarly AccessSteam ↗
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    MARBLE MIRAGE — Steam game cover

    MARBLE MIRAGE

    Second-strongest match for Past Mistakes - Act I fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    A homoerotic thriller visual novel set in a luxurious men’s spa. Investigate a murder, pursue romance, solve puzzles, and uncover dangerous secrets.

    2026IndieAdventureSteam ↗
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    Oni Onsen — Steam game cover

    Oni Onsen

    Third-strongest match for Past Mistakes - Act I fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    A gorgeous gay dating sim where you date hunky oni in feudal era Japan! The only way the cursed oni can get free from the onsen is by seducing the sexy samurai Asano! A yaoi, bara, bl, lgbtq+, queer visual novel!

    2025Simulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Living with Temptation 2: French Confessions — Steam game cover

    Living with Temptation 2: French Confessions

    Ranked #4 for Past Mistakes - Act I fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    Join your wife Tracy and nanny Lisa on a trip to your cousin's lavish estate in France and embark on a sensual journey like no other. Encounter new acquaintances, challenge your loyalty, and explore the depths of temptation in all its hues.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual8.24 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Monster Ops 23 — Steam game cover

    Monster Ops 23

    Ranked #5 for Past Mistakes - Act I fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    Season 2 of Monster Ops! Black Ops soldiers Wraith and Tide know the world is against them, and they can only rely on each other. Two soldiers, forced to go rogue, with a desperate mission. There's no one left they can trust. A NSFW Gay Visual Novel Dating Sim put out in Monthly Episodes!

    2026CasualSteam ↗
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    Life of Guy - Chapter 1 — Steam game cover

    Life of Guy - Chapter 1

    Ranked #6 for Past Mistakes - Act I fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    Life of Guy is a light-hearted sandbox adult visual novel about a man and his monster. Explore the world at your own pace, take part in hilarious sidequests, and make impactful choices as you unlock and build relationships with over 40 different human and demonic characters known as "Specials."

    2026IndieSimulationRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Made Marion — Steam game cover

    Made Marion

    Ranked #7 for Past Mistakes - Act I fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    A romantic action-adventure visual novel based on Robin Hood lore. Play as Lady Marion and choose what kind of leader and lover you want to become. Join Robin's rowdy rebels in Sherwood or tackle the political pitfalls of the Sheriff's Nottingham. Fight for freedom and fall in love!

    2023IndieAdventureCasual25.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Office Perks — Steam game cover

    Office Perks

    Ranked #8 for Past Mistakes - Act I fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    A game dev's job is never easy, but it's a whole lot better when there are perks everywhere you look! Office Perks is a lighthearted slice-of-life adult visual novel loaded with playful dialog and lots of opportunities for the more intimate moments in the lives of 20-somethings.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Past Mistakes - Act I at current Steam store prices.

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    Garry's Mod — Steam game cover

    Garry's Mod

    Priced ~44% under Past Mistakes - Act I on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Vampire Survivors — Steam game cover

    Vampire Survivors

    Priced ~44% under Past Mistakes - Act I on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Cookie Clicker — Steam game cover

    Cookie Clicker

    Priced ~44% under Past Mistakes - Act I on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    WEBFISHING — Steam game cover

    WEBFISHING

    Priced ~44% under Past Mistakes - Act I on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    POSTAL 2 — Steam game cover

    POSTAL 2

    Priced ~89% under Past Mistakes - Act I on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    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 ↗
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    Buckshot Roulette — Steam game cover

    Buckshot Roulette

    Priced ~67% under Past Mistakes - Act I on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Past Mistakes - Act I.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Brotato — Steam game cover

    Brotato

    Priced ~44% under Past Mistakes - Act I on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Your Only Move Is HUSTLE — Steam game cover

    Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    Priced ~44% under Past Mistakes - Act I on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

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    Doki Doki Literature Club! — Steam game cover

    Doki Doki Literature Club!

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    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 ↗
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    Helltaker — Steam game cover

    Helltaker

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Ultimate Custom Night — Steam game cover

    Ultimate Custom Night

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Past Mistakes - Act I.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
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    Bongo Cat — Steam game cover

    Bongo Cat

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    ENA: Dream BBQ — Steam game cover

    ENA: Dream BBQ

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Past Mistakes - Act I.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog — Steam game cover

    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Past Mistakes - Act I.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Indigo Park: Chapter 1 — Steam game cover

    Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Past Mistakes - Act I.

    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 ↗
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    The Looker — Steam game cover

    The Looker

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Past Mistakes - Act I.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Past Mistakes - Act I

Does Past Mistakes - Act I run on Steam Deck?
Past Mistakes - Act I 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 Past Mistakes - Act I cost?
Past Mistakes - Act I is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Past Mistakes - Act I?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Past Mistakes - Act I are Continuum - Season 1, MARBLE MIRAGE, Oni Onsen.
Who developed Past Mistakes - Act I?
Past Mistakes - Act I was developed by Cock-N-Tiel Studios and published by Gloomy-N-Tiel.

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