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Games like Selenon Rising

If Selenon Rising is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Falconers: Moonlight, Season of 12 Colors and Starlight Vega — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and emotional. 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 Selenon Rising: An all-powerful alien race has conquered the Earth, and you work for them. As Violet, a psychic agent who can read emotions, you must solve crimes in order to discover the truth that could potentially save, or destroy, the human race.

2016IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Fastermind Games
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Alignment choices shape character moralityEmotion reading mechanic feels freshInvestigation scenes feel like detective workAtmosphericContemplativeEmotional

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Steam players who put hours into Selenon Rising 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. The Falconers: Moonlight

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Selenon Rising.

    Top pick for Selenon Rising fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    The Falconers: Moonlight is a supernatural thriller visual novel set in the 19th Century West Coast of New Zealand. Falconer, Cassandra Winter, is on her first solo mission. Can she save the people of Moonlight from their plight? Or will she disappear into the mist like so many others before her?

    2017IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Season of 12 Colors

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Selenon Rising.

    Second-strongest match for Selenon Rising fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    --The way it was, Just like it is now, On a bright, bright summer day. "That's a promise, right?" The girl in a white dress said. Sunny sky. A paper plane slid across it, riding on blue winds.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual1.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. Starlight Vega

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Selenon Rising.

    Third-strongest match for Selenon Rising fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Selenon Rising.

    Play as Aria and romance the two sultry demon girls, Lyria and Scherza, or your best friend Melody in this yuri (girl x girl) visual novel where your choices will ultimately decide the fate of this spellbound girl.

    2016IndieCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. An Octave Higher

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Selenon Rising.

    Ranked #4 for Selenon Rising fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?

    2015IndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Tales of Aravorn: Seasons Of The Wolf

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Selenon Rising.

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

    Set in same world of Loren The Amazon Princess. Classic VN/RPG gameplay with romances plus isometric maps, randomized loot, many skills and clever AI.

    2015IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bionic Heart 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Selenon Rising.

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

    Sequel to the sci-fi visual novel Bionic Heart. The game is told from four different points of view: each character choice will change the outcome of the story.

    2014IndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Memory's Dogma CODE:01

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Selenon Rising.

    Ranked #7 for Selenon Rising fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?

    2016IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Fort Defense

    WHY THIS

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

    All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Selenon Rising

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Mass Effect (2007)

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with Selenon Rising.

    Reviewers of Selenon Rising cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.

    2008ActionRPG5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. L.A. Noire

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Selenon Rising.

    Reviewers of Selenon Rising cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

    2011StrategyAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Danganronpa 2x2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Selenon Rising cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    While on a school trip to Jabberwock Island, students are ensnared in Monokuma’s deadly game, forced into mutual killing and Class Trials to expose the culprit. Break through contradictions with high-speed detective action. Includes both a brand-new scenario and the enhanced original!

    2027AdventureSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Selenon Rising on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    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 ~50% under Selenon Rising on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Selenon Rising.

    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 ~67% under Selenon Rising on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    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 ~75% under Selenon Rising on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    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 ~83% under Selenon Rising on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Selenon Rising.

    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 ~50% under Selenon Rising on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Selenon Rising.

    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 ~50% under Selenon Rising on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Selenon Rising.

    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 ~67% under Selenon Rising on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Selenon Rising.

    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 Selenon Rising.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 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 Selenon Rising.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It

    WHY THIS

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

    USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.

    2025IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Selenon Rising.

    Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

    2015AdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

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

    The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Selenon Rising

How much does Selenon Rising cost?
Selenon Rising is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Selenon Rising?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Selenon Rising are The Falconers: Moonlight, Season of 12 Colors, Starlight Vega.
Who developed Selenon Rising?
Selenon Rising was developed by Fastermind Games.

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 Selenon Rising.

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