Games like Dr. Plague
If Dr. Plague is your kind of game, the closest matches are IN SILICO, REPLACED and Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni - — 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.
Get personalized picks →About Dr. Plague: In a world ravaged by plague, a lone plague doctor embarks on a journey to stop both the disease and a sinister order of knights controlling it. Dr. Plague is a stealth-adventure game that combines puzzle-solving, platforming, and ambient soundtracks.
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REPLACED
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Dr. Plague fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
Follow Reach, an AI trapped in a human body, as you expose the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corp. Set in an alternate 1980s America, experience a cinematic 2.5D adventure - a dark cyberpunk thriller blending atmospheric exploration with immersive, high-stakes action.
Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni -
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Dr. Plague fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
It is a forbidden place that must never be entered. Strange events encountered in the decadent school building. And a Japanese doll that begins to speak. There is something here. ......This is a Japanese horror game that reveals the abominable history hidden in an abandoned school.
Deer & Boy
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Dr. Plague fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
In this poetic cinematic platformer, a runaway boy meets a fawn. As their bond grows, so do their abilities and the emotional weight of their journey, where silence speaks louder than words.
Creepy Tale
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Dr. Plague fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?
INSIDE
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Dr. Plague fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
DARQ: Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Dr. Plague fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.
Stela
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Dr. Plague fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
Stela is a cinematic, atmospheric platformer about a young woman witnessing the final days of a mysterious ancient world.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dr. Plague at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Dr. Plague on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Dr. Plague on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~46% under Dr. Plague on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under Dr. Plague on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~79% under Dr. Plague on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Dr. Plague on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Dr. Plague on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Dr. Plague on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Dr. Plague.
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.
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 Dr. Plague.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Dr. Plague.
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.
Sheepy: A Short Adventure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
REPLACED
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
Follow Reach, an AI trapped in a human body, as you expose the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corp. Set in an alternate 1980s America, experience a cinematic 2.5D adventure - a dark cyberpunk thriller blending atmospheric exploration with immersive, high-stakes action.
Creepy Tale
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dr. Plague.
Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?
INSIDE
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
DARQ: Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Dr. Plague.
DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.
Frequently asked about Dr. Plague
- How much does Dr. Plague cost?
- Dr. Plague is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Dr. Plague?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dr. Plague are IN SILICO, REPLACED, Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni -.
- Who developed Dr. Plague?
- Dr. Plague was developed by Pathiral.
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 Dr. Plague.
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