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Games like Yoko no Hanashi

If Yoko no Hanashi is your kind of game, the closest matches are HELLSEED: All Chapters, Maid of Sker and Resident Evil 7 Biohazard — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and funny. 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 Yoko no Hanashi: Yoko no Hanashi is a first-person survival horror game where you need to survive in an abandoned college with one of your chosen yandere: Yoto (male version) and Yoko (female version)

2026ActionIndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby MerendaTeam
Yoko no Hanashi — Steam game cover
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Atmospheric school setting with environmental storytellingCollecting cassette tapes which reviewers praise as excellentMultiple endings to discover and unlockAtmosphericDarkFunny

Players who liked Yoko no Hanashi also play

Steam players who put hours into Yoko no Hanashi 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. HELLSEED: All Chapters

    WHY THIS

    Shares boss fights, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Top pick for Yoko no Hanashi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

    HELLSEED is a first-person horror adventure that combines puzzles, action, and a chilling narrative. In a dark world full of supernatural threats, you’ll need to solve complex puzzles and manage your sanity. This isn’t just a fight for survival—it's a journey into the depths of terror.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Maid of Sker

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Yoko no Hanashi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.74 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

    WHY THIS

    Shares puzzle solving and a tense mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Third-strongest match for Yoko no Hanashi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.

    2017ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Evil Within 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Ranked #4 for Yoko no Hanashi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

    2017ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Beast Inside

    WHY THIS

    Shares exploration, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Ranked #5 for Yoko no Hanashi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

    The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. SOMA

    WHY THIS

    Shares exploration, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Ranked #6 for Yoko no Hanashi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

    From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Don't Knock Twice

    WHY THIS

    Shares item collection and an atmospheric mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Ranked #7 for Yoko no Hanashi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Supports VR on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift for the ultimate horror experience!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. MADiSON

    WHY THIS

    Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Ranked #8 for Yoko no Hanashi fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

    MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Yoko no Hanashi at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Yoko no Hanashi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Yoko no Hanashi on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yoko no Hanashi.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Yoko no Hanashi on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yoko no Hanashi.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Yoko no Hanashi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Yoko no Hanashi.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Yoko no Hanashi on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Yoko no Hanashi.

    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 ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Yoko no Hanashi on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Yoko no Hanashi on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Yoko no Hanashi.

    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!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Yoko no Hanashi on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Yoko no Hanashi.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 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 Yoko no Hanashi.

    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 Action and Adventure with Yoko no Hanashi.

    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 Yoko no Hanashi.

    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 Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 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 Yoko no Hanashi.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 Yoko no Hanashi.

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Yoko no Hanashi.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

    WHY THIS

    Shares puzzle solving and a tense mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.

    2017ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Evil Within 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

    2017ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. SOMA

    WHY THIS

    Shares exploration, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

    From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. MADiSON

    WHY THIS

    Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Yoko no Hanashi.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Yoko no Hanashi.

    MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Yoko no Hanashi

Is Yoko no Hanashi verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Yoko no Hanashi 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 Yoko no Hanashi cost?
Yoko no Hanashi is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Yoko no Hanashi?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Yoko no Hanashi are HELLSEED: All Chapters, Maid of Sker, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard.
Who developed Yoko no Hanashi?
Yoko no Hanashi was developed by MerendaTeam.

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 Yoko no Hanashi.

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