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Steam Deck games like The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden

Below are 5 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden (5 Verified, the rest Playable), ranked by player overlap. Every pick has Valve's compat stamp — Verified means full controller support and default settings just work; Playable means a small first-launch tweak (control remap or text size) gets you there. imho.run pulls compat status straight from Valve's own endpoint, refreshed daily.

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Ranked picks

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    We Were Here Together — Steam game cover

    We Were Here Together

    Deck Verified alternative to The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden — 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 DeckSimilar games →
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    IMMORTALITY — Steam game cover

    IMMORTALITY

    Deck Verified alternative to The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden — 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 DeckSimilar games →
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    The Room — Steam game cover

    The Room

    Deck Verified alternative to The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden — 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 DeckSimilar games →
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    Rusty Lake: Roots — Steam game cover

    Rusty Lake: Roots

    Deck Verified alternative to The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden — 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.

    2016IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam DeckSimilar games →
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    ASYLUM — Steam game cover

    ASYLUM

    Deck Verified alternative to The Life and Times of Daniel Vastberaden — 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.

    2025IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam DeckSimilar games →