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Games like The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden

If The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sydney and the Cicadas in "Immanentize", IMMORTALITY and Discolored — 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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden: Daniel Morris Vastberaden first died on December 22nd, 1862. The following thirty-nine years of his life are the subject of the (pseudo)biographical point-and-click puzzle adventure The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

2025IndieAdventure3.99 USDWindowsby Master Suite
The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden 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. Sydney and the Cicadas in "Immanentize"

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    In the summer of 1992, three girls, Sydney, Ruby, and Tally, began exploring their first album in a trip to the woods. Only Sydney returned to complete it. The events of their trip are the subject of the point-and-click puzzle adventure Sydney and the Cicadas in "Immanentize".

    2025IndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. IMMORTALITY

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies were ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. An interactive trilogy from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Discolored

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. 1954 Alcatraz

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    1954: Alcatraz – The cash is out there. But who will get it?Joe's doing 40 years on Alcatraz for a heist on an armored truck. The loot is still hidden out there, but only Joe knows where it is. In the streets of San Francisco, Joe's ex-accomplices and his wife are eager to find the stolen money. Who will get their hands on the dough?

    2014IndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. We Were Here Together

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?

    2019IndieAdventureCasual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Decay: The Mare

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare…

    2015IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Fragments of Him

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    An emotional and immersive game about a man named Will and the people close to him. Experience his life through a story about love, memories and hope.

    2016IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Room

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

    2014IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 ~50% under The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 ~63% under The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 ~75% under The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 ↗
  7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    "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 ↗

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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    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. IMMORTALITY

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies were ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. An interactive trilogy from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. We Were Here Together

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?

    2019IndieAdventureCasual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Room

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

    A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

    2014IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden

How much does The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden cost?
The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden are Sydney and the Cicadas in "Immanentize", IMMORTALITY, Discolored.
Who developed The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden?
The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden was developed by Master Suite.

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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.

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