Games like Unknown Host
Below are 11 hand-picked alternatives to Unknown Host for fans of indie, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Unknown Host also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Redsroll. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Unknown Host: It's a short indie horror game where we step into the shoes of Alex, a student who, in search of more comfort, rents an apartment in the city that, at first glance, seems pretty decent — but upon arrival, he realizes something is not right.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Last Shift
Top pick for Unknown Host fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Unknown Host.
Mark Thompson accepts a late-night shift in a mysterious office, but what seemed like a routine night quickly turns into a nightmare.
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Soviet Village
Second-strongest match for Unknown Host fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Unknown Host.
A deadly search for a grandmother in the village. Can you escape the loop? Unpredictable horror.
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Manivore
Third-strongest match for Unknown Host fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Unknown Host.
He doesn’t just hunt to kill. Manivore is not just a murderer, he is an artist. For him, death is not an outcome but a process. Can you uncover the truth within this twisted game, or will you be the next prey?
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Clink
Ranked #5 for Unknown Host fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Unknown Host.
You are a lonely woman, secluded in a house with your cat... and the secrets of the past. What hides within your mind — illness, or something otherworldly? Nightmares and reality intertwine… everything is so foggy. Do you have the courage to remember what happened?
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Don't Play This
Ranked #6 for Unknown Host fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Unknown Host.
Five scary stories, but they all have the same ending. Can you play it? A psychological horror game from the first person, which few will pass.
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Welcome to Kowloon
Ranked #7 for Unknown Host fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Unknown Host.
This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces.
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The Last Visit: 98th
Ranked #8 for Unknown Host fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Unknown Host.
"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.
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Last Shift
Another title from Redsroll, the studio behind Unknown Host. Shares Indie and Simulation with Unknown Host.
Mark Thompson accepts a late-night shift in a mysterious office, but what seemed like a routine night quickly turns into a nightmare.
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Who am I?
Another title from Redsroll, the studio behind Unknown Host. Shares Indie and Simulation with Unknown Host.
A man named Mark, who struggles to make ends meet, receives a letter informing him that his aunt has passed away. Despite their troubled past, Mark decides to investigate what happened, hoping to uncover the truth and perhaps find a chance for a better life.
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C.U.T.S
Another title from Redsroll, the studio behind Unknown Host. Shares Indie and Simulation with Unknown Host.
It’s an indie horror game where a man named Ethan, passionate about collecting VHS tapes, receives a box full of them from a friend. But as he starts watching, he realizes he’s witnessing something deeply disturbing and unsettling.
Frequently asked about Unknown Host
- How much does Unknown Host cost?
- Unknown Host is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Unknown Host?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Unknown Host are Last Shift, Soviet Village, Manivore.
- Who developed Unknown Host?
- Unknown Host was developed by Redsroll.
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