Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Camera Obscura.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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Players who liked Camera Obscura also play
The closest matches to Camera Obscura: Out There Somewhere, Offspring Fling!, Octahedron: Transfixed Edition, The Bridge, and LIMBO. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares level editor with Camera Obscura.
- $7.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2012
Rank 03- $12.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Stealth Bastard Deluxe
Why this: Also Level Editor and Puzzle-Platformer, like Camera Obscura.
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Anteater Games
- Price: $1.99checked Oct 31
- 61% of 432 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Camera freezes the world into platforms
- Level editor extends longevity
- Mementos uncover a subtle story
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Camera Obscura.
About Camera Obscura
The closest matches to Camera Obscura: Out There Somewhere, Offspring Fling!, Octahedron: Transfixed Edition, The Bridge, and LIMBO. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Camera Obscura is your kind of game, the closest matches are Out There Somewhere, Offspring Fling! and Octahedron: Transfixed Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its environmental photography and level editor. 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.
About Camera Obscura: An ancient tower in a forgotten land. A lone photographer on a desperate search. Facing dangerous animals, crumbling architecture, and perilous pitfalls, can you reach the summit of the Tower, and perhaps, redemption?
Is Camera Obscura worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 61% of 432 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $1.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 3 h before their negative review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Camera freezes the world into platforms
- Level editor extends longevity
- Mementos uncover a subtle story
- Puzzles reward creative problem solving
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Innovative, but just not fun. While the signature mechanic has potential, it's surrounded by a world built on poor design choices. One slip-up, and you'll find yourself having to do some serious backtracking from a long fall down, or back…”
“Interesting mechanic with some potential. The game is trying to be a platformer, but the jumping is janky and the hit box is the worst. Add to that some horrible level design and I finally gave up in frustration with my inability to…”
People who play it also play: Out There Somewhere, Offspring Fling!, Octahedron: Transfixed Edition
Frequently asked about Camera Obscura
Can I run it?
How much does Camera Obscura cost?
Camera Obscura is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Camera Obscura?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Camera Obscura are Out There Somewhere, Offspring Fling!, Octahedron: Transfixed Edition.
Who developed Camera Obscura?
Camera Obscura was developed by Anteater Games and published by Anteater Games, BindleBot.