Games like The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden
Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden for fans of indie, adventure, 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 The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden 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, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
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.
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Sydney and the Cicadas in "Immanentize"
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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".
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Decay: The Mare
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.
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…
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We Were Here Together
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.
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?
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IMMORTALITY
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.
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.
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The Room
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.
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.
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Rusty Lake: Roots
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.
Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.
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ASYLUM
Ranked #7 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.
An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.
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Goetia
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.
Goetia is a point & click adventure where you play the ghost of a young lady. You are Abigail. Abigail Blackwood.
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We Were Here Together
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?
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IMMORTALITY
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.
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The Room
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.
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Rusty Lake: Roots
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.
Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.
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ASYLUM
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden.
An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.
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", Decay: The Mare, We Were Here Together.
- Who developed The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden?
- The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden was developed by Master Suite.
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