Games like Alter World
If Alter World is your kind of game, the closest matches are BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, In Between and LIMBO — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and hypnotic. 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 Alter World: Inspired by Stephen King’s book - “The Dark Tower”, Alter World is a 2D platformer with interesting gameplay mechanics. Player can pass on an alternative universe anytime and use an alternative realms to move to another level. Levels are unique, with puzzles. player will have to react quickly and assess when to move between the Worlds.
Players who liked Alter World also play
Steam players who put hours into Alter World 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.
BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Top pick for Alter World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Alter World.
With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.
In Between
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Second-strongest match for Alter World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Alter World.
In Between is set inside the mind of a man hit by a cruel twist of fate. Together you are on a journey through the protagonist's head, a world that doesn’t obey the laws of physics.
LIMBO
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Third-strongest match for Alter World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Alter World.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Braid
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Ranked #4 for Alter World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Alter World.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
ibb & obb
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Ranked #5 for Alter World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Alter World.
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
La-Mulana
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and a challenging mood with Alter World.
Ranked #6 for Alter World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Alter World.
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Toki Tori
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and a challenging mood with Alter World.
Ranked #7 for Alter World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Alter World.
The gameplay in Toki Tori is a blend of two genres. While it looks like a platform game, it's a puzzle game at heart. To progress through the game, the player must pick up each egg in a level using a set number of tools.
The Bridge
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Ranked #8 for Alter World fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Alter World.
The Bridge is a logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Alter World at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Alter World on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Alter World.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Alter World on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Alter World.
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 ~70% under Alter World on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Alter World.
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.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Alter World on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Alter World.
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!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Alter World on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Alter World.
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?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Alter World on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Alter World.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Alter World on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Alter World.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Floating Point
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Alter World.
Floating Point is a peaceful, free game about using a grappling hook to swing yourself gracefully through randomly generated spaces. The only objective is to collect points, and the only thing that increases your points is swinging swiftly, smoothly and elegantly without hitting anything.
Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Alter World.
Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!
Transformice
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Alter World.
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!
Super Crate Box
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Alter World.
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
MANDAGON
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Alter World.
Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .
You Have to Win the Game
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Alter World.
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
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More from Giorgi Abelashvili
Other recommendable Steam games by Giorgi Abelashvili, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Drift King
WHY THIS
Another title from Giorgi Abelashvili, the studio behind Alter World.
Grab your favorite car, tune it, challenge players in Online Drift battles and become a DRIFT KING!
Circularity
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Alter World.
Another title from Giorgi Abelashvili, the studio behind Alter World. Shares Indie with Alter World.
Relaxing puzzle with interesting game mechanics - bring your character to the final portal which will transit you to the next level. You will need to move straight, avoid obstacles, jump through portals, ricochet from walls and a lot more.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Alter World.
With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.
In Between
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Alter World.
In Between is set inside the mind of a man hit by a cruel twist of fate. Together you are on a journey through the protagonist's head, a world that doesn’t obey the laws of physics.
Braid
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Alter World.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
ibb & obb
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Alter World.
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
La-Mulana
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and a challenging mood with Alter World.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Alter World.
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
The Bridge
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Alter World.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Alter World.
The Bridge is a logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures.
Frequently asked about Alter World
- How much does Alter World cost?
- Alter World is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Alter World?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Alter World are BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, In Between, LIMBO.
- Who developed Alter World?
- Alter World was developed by Giorgi Abelashvili and published by SA Industry.
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