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Games like Terminal 81R

If Terminal 81R is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mandated Fate, The Wickie : Journey of a Lighthouse Keeper and 振り子が止まった夜に-ThePendulumLies- — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and eerie. 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 Terminal 81R: In 2016, a young Uruguayan travels to the neighborhood of 'Terminal 81' a place marked by violence, inequality, and vice, where a dangerous human trafficking network operates. Determined to find his sister, the young man ventures into the perilous and dark world of Terminal 81.

2025ActionIndieAdventureSimulation3.49 USDWindows · Linuxby David Pateti
Terminal 81R — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Terminal 81R 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. Mandated Fate

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Terminal 81R fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terminal 81R.

    A dystopian future-noir social thriller. As an Imperial Inspector, navigate a towering technocratic empire where loyalty is survival. Investigate secrets, manipulate factions, and make brutal moral choices. In this alternate history, will you uphold the regime or subvert the truth?

    IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  2. The Wickie : Journey of a Lighthouse Keeper

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Terminal 81R fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    The Wickie is a first-person thriller set in the 1930s Outer Hebrides. Explore handcrafted islands, uncover cosmic horrors, and survive deadly dangers. With no weapons or maps, rely on wit and courage to solve mysteries. Rich in story,art, and Lovecraftian dread, Will you uncover the truth?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure18.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. 振り子が止まった夜に-ThePendulumLies-

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Terminal 81R fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    “A full-fledged 3D mystery adventure that blends exploration and deduction” Use your own deductive skills to uncover the truth hidden within the mansion!

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  4. Aswang Detective: The Case of New York

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Terminal 81R fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Terminal 81R.

    You are a detective being hunted by others. Gather allies. Survive against your foes to get stronger and to gather more clues. Explore and do the plentiful side quests to find the puzzle pieces you need to get a full picture. Solve the case if you want to survive.

    2022ActionStrategyAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. DOOMED Detective Game

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Terminal 81R fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    Doomed Detective Game is a game in which you will play the role of a detective who has arrived in the city of Redrock to figure out a very mysterious crime. Your task is to explore the city, find clues, talk to the residents of the city and find the killer! P.S: Every city resident is an AI...

    2025ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Mirror Of Life

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Terminal 81R fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    Episode 1: A murder has been committed and it is unknown who committed it. Will he be able to solve this murder with Detective Oliver and a person he doesn't know? In this process, you can choose not to trust anyone...

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. One Way Mirror: AI

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Terminal 81R fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    Neon lights. Cold coffee. One case at a time. In One Way Mirror: AI, each investigation is AI generated and every suspect can talk back. Interrogate, connect the clues, break alibis, and expose the killer before the truth slips away into the night. Every question matters. Every lie has a tell.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Staffer Reborn

    WHY THIS

    Shares exploration, dark and an atmospheric mood with Terminal 81R.

    Ranked #8 for Terminal 81R fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terminal 81R.

    Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Terminal 81R at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Terminal 81R on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Terminal 81R on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terminal 81R.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Terminal 81R on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terminal 81R.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Terminal 81R on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Terminal 81R.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Terminal 81R on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Terminal 81R.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Terminal 81R on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Terminal 81R.

    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 ↗
  7. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Terminal 81R on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terminal 81R.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Terminal 81R on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Terminal 81R.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Terminal 81R.

    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 ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Terminal 81R.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    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 ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Terminal 81R.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Terminal 81R.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Terminal 81R.

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

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from David Pateti

Other recommendable Steam games by David Pateti, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Terminal 81

    WHY THIS

    Shares branching narrative, inventory management and atmospheric with Terminal 81R.

    Another title from David Pateti, the studio behind Terminal 81R. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    Thanks to the financial crisis of 2008, Lorena migrated to Terminal 81 to work, but what seemed like a simple Latin American neighborhood, it was a dangerous region dominated by a mysterious criminal organization that carries out murders, kidnappings and human trafficking.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure3.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Chacara

    WHY THIS

    Another title from David Pateti, the studio behind Terminal 81R. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    Hitting the highway immediately after finishing a crazy party was definitely not a good idea... Now you are stranded on the road, luckily, there is a cozy country house nearby, what could go wrong?

    2022ActionIndieCasual2.09 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Crime Passional

    WHY THIS

    Another title from David Pateti, the studio behind Terminal 81R. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    You thought that after leaving that abusive relationship, your life would slowly start to improve, but a cold night in early 2006, the nightmare returned. Your ex-boyfriend came back and wants to take you with him, by force if necessary.

    2023ActionIndieSimulation2.09 USDSteam ↗
  4. Mortisomem

    WHY THIS

    Another title from David Pateti, the studio behind Terminal 81R. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    Donald Barnes is a successful merchant who one day on his way home, starts being stalked by a dangerous demon from the Colonial Times. Now he has to find a way back home or finally defeat Mortisomem.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure2.79 USDSteam ↗
  5. Acre Crisis

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration, environmental storytelling and atmospheric with Terminal 81R.

    Another title from David Pateti, the studio behind Terminal 81R. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    In 1992, a brigade of the Brazilian Military Police ventured into the remote Acre region to investigate mysterious deaths caused by wild animals. Upon arrival, the soldiers found themselves cornered and must now escape from a group of hungry dinosaurs

    2024ActionIndieAdventure3.49 USDSteam ↗
  6. Fatimopolis

    WHY THIS

    Another title from David Pateti, the studio behind Terminal 81R. Shares Action and Indie with Terminal 81R.

    Just after the start of the new year in 2005, Lucas receives a call from his boss asking him to make a few deliveries in Fatimopolis, a mysterious small town that, overnight, lost all of its inhabitants.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure2.69 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Terminal 81R

How much does Terminal 81R cost?
Terminal 81R is listed on Steam at 3.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Terminal 81R?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Terminal 81R are Mandated Fate, The Wickie : Journey of a Lighthouse Keeper, 振り子が止まった夜に-ThePendulumLies-.
Who developed Terminal 81R?
Terminal 81R was developed by David Pateti.

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 Terminal 81R.

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