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Games like The Son of Art

If The Son of Art is your kind of game, the closest matches are Gustav Mlha: Záhada Krkonoš, Hidden Cats and Van Gogh and Little Adventurer Treasure Hunt — 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 The Son of Art: Step into an art sanctuary woven from colors, shapes, and puzzles, and embark on an unprecedented journey of the soul. You will become an art seeker, traversing the inner worlds of four 20th-century art masters, unlocking the secrets hidden deep within their works.

2025IndieAdventureCasual5.59 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOSby Cotton Game
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Players who liked The Son of Art also play

Steam players who put hours into The Son of Art 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. Gustav Mlha: Záhada Krkonoš

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Son of Art fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    The elite mountain guard has vanished, and Gustav Mlha is the only detective available. Explore the Giant Mountains in this classic point-and-click adventure full of humor and mystery. Notice: This title is currently available in the Czech language only.

    2026IndieAdventureCasualSteam ↗
  2. Hidden Cats and Van Gogh

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Son of Art fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Son of Art.

    Welcome to the world of Van Gogh! Find hidden cats among his starry nights and sunflower fields. Follow the clues of his mysterious journey: collect tasty snacks, light up celebratory fireworks, and complete the final puzzle to unveil the truth.

    IndieCasualSteam ↗
  3. Little Adventurer Treasure Hunt

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Son of Art fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    "Little Adventurer Treasure Hunt" is a game focused on object-finding. The main storyline revolves around helping alien friends who have been forced to land on Earth due to an "accident", assisting them in searching for scattered items, parts, and their lost crew members across various locations.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Havsala: Into the Soul Palace

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Son of Art fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    Havsala is an investigative puzzle game with rich storytelling full of historical references and mysticism. Search the room for the clues left behind by the previous reincarnations of a single soul, solve the puzzles and unravel the mystery.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure2.39 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo

    WHY THIS

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

    The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a whimsical point’n’click adventure with a surrealist story, astounding hand-drawn animations and hilarious puzzles. Mr. Coo is trapped and broken into pieces. But most of all, he has no idea of what’s going on. Is that a giant chicken over there?

    2023IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience the Myth of Frankenstein through the innocent eyes of his creature. Make decisions and change people's view that you will meet on your way. Now, the myth is in your hands, so how are you going to end it?

    2019IndieAdventureCasual15.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Pentiment

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Son of Art fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Son of Art.

    Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

    2022AdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Attentat 1942

    WHY THIS

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

    Attentat 1942 is a historically-accurate adventure about World War 2. Face moral dilemmas and existential struggles as you uncover the troubled past of your family.

    2017IndieAdventure10.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Son of Art at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~82% under The Son of Art on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under The Son of Art on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Son of Art.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~64% under The Son of Art on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~73% under The Son of Art on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~82% under The Son of Art on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Son of Art.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under The Son of Art on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Son of Art.

    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!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under The Son of Art on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Son of Art.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~64% under The Son of Art on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Son of Art.

    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 ↗

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 The Son of Art.

    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 Adventure with The Son of Art.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Son of Art.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Son of Art.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

More from Cotton Game

Other recommendable Steam games by Cotton Game, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon walled city

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind The Son of Art. Shares Indie and Casual with The Son of Art.

    Mr. Pumpkin 2: Kowloon Walled City is a sequel to the Mr. Pumpkin franchise. Our protagonist, an insignificant guy with a pumpkin head, will explore the Kowloon Walled City of Hong Kong, and witness the stories happening within these walls.

    2019IndieCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Sunset Hills

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind The Son of Art. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    After being discharged from the army and starting to write novels, Nico embarks on a trip to the world with the roar of a train, encountering all kinds of people and events on the way, and experiencing the new world after the war, and the real purpose of Nico's trip gradually emerges ......

    2024IndieAdventureRPG17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. One Way: The Elevator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind The Son of Art. Shares Indie and Casual with The Son of Art.

    One Way: The Elevator is a creative point-and-click game developed by CottonGame. You need to find a blue sphere in each scene to power an elevator to travel upward.

    2020IndieRPGCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Little Triangle

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind The Son of Art. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    Little Triangle has the most complete platformer experience among many others. All three game modes including single player mode, local co-op mode and local mini Battle Royale mode are all well polished and hilarious!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Mr. Pumpkin Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind The Son of Art. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    Mr. Pumpkin's Adventure is a point-and-click puzzle game. The main character of this game is Mr. Pumpkin who lost his memories. During the adventure, you will help him solve all the puzzles, which will eventually unveil an evil plot.

    2016IndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Isoland

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind The Son of Art. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    The objective of the game is to explore a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, and uncover its secrets

    2018IndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Dad's Monster House

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind The Son of Art. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    Dad's Monster House is a hand-drawn puzzle game featuring horror and fantasy. It tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Isoland 2 - Ashes of Time

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Cotton Game, the studio behind The Son of Art. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Son of Art.

    Isoland 2: Ashes of Time is a puzzle game with a fascinating non-linear story, charming 2D hand-drawn art, numerous challenging puzzles, and unique twists. Besides numerous sci-fi references and easter-eggs hidden throughout the game, you’ll find things aren’t quite the same second time you play through the story.

    2018IndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Son of Art

Is The Son of Art verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Son of Art is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Son of Art cost?
The Son of Art is listed on Steam at 5.59 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Son of Art?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Son of Art are Gustav Mlha: Záhada Krkonoš, Hidden Cats and Van Gogh, Little Adventurer Treasure Hunt.
Who developed The Son of Art?
The Son of Art was developed by Cotton Game.

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 The Son of Art.

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