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Games like Hemera

If Hemera is your kind of game, the closest matches are Psychedelia: The Psychonaut, Under Iron Water and stikir — 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 Hemera: "Hemera" is a little narrative game blending exploration, symbolic combat, and impactful choices. Immersed in a mysterious forest, you will discover a world where reality and mystery intertwine.

2025ActionIndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDWindows · macOSby earendel
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Steam players who put hours into Hemera 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. Psychedelia: The Psychonaut

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Hemera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Hemera.

    Trip on psychedelics to overthrow tyranny and reclaim your freedom in this trippy action adventure game!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Under Iron Water

    WHY THIS

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

    A first person adventure game with light platforming elements. On an island, somewhere in the ocean, a powerful creature has been captured but is slowly gaining power. It sends it's minions across the island to spread it's influence, one such location being the old village crypt, where you awaken.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. stikir

    WHY THIS

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

    This game is about making this game.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Hemera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Hemera.

    Let’s the show begin! “The Last Show of Mr. Chardish: Act I” is a prologue of “The Last Show of Mr. Chardish” full game. Together with the Actress Ella, embark on a journey through the past and discover the secrets left by the brilliant Director in his magical performances.

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  5. Manifold Garden

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Hemera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hemera.

    Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

    2020IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. VR Zen Garden & ASMR Playground

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Hemera fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hemera.

    This Virtual Reality experience will take you into a beautiful garden, where you will learn about meditation and how to meditate anywhere you are in life.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Lizard Slayer

    WHY THIS

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

    A pixelated adventure RPG set in Slavic mythology.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  8. TRIP Steam Edition

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore an avant-garde cubist dream, stimulate your visual senses and immerse yourself in a surreal TRIP. A visually tantalizing open world artware that culminates the player to relax and enjoy a safe enviroment for them to explore at their own pace. There are no objectives, no rules, just art.

    2015IndieAdventureSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Hemera on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Hemera.

    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 Hemera on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hemera.

    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 Hemera on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hemera.

    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 Hemera on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Hemera.

    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 ~50% under Hemera on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hemera.

    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. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Hemera on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hemera.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Hemera on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Hemera.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hemera on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hemera.

    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 ↗

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 and Casual with Hemera.

    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 Action and Adventure with Hemera.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. 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 Hemera.

    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 ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hemera.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hemera

How much does Hemera cost?
Hemera is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hemera?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hemera are Psychedelia: The Psychonaut, Under Iron Water, stikir.
Who developed Hemera?
Hemera was developed by earendel.

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 Hemera.

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