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Games like Obey the Insect God

If Obey the Insect God is your kind of game, the closest matches are Vínculo, Aestik and Fallen Tear: The Ascension — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging 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 Obey the Insect God: Step foot into the lair of the Insect God...if you dare. Face brutal enemies in pulse-pounding combat with digitized sprites that harken back to your favorite controversial fighting game from the ’90s that your mom’s hairdresser’s kid let you play that one time. The castle awaits…

2026ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · Linuxby Chunkle Freaky's Movies Games, Charles Davis
Obey the Insect God — Steam game cover
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90s era fmv sprite visuals tied to loreFinnish mythology narrative with charming dialogueMinimal death punishment encourages experimentationAtmosphericChallengingFunny

Players who liked Obey the Insect God also play

Steam players who put hours into Obey the Insect God 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. Vínculo

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Obey the Insect God fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Aestik

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Second-strongest match for Obey the Insect God fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure8.09 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Fallen Tear: The Ascension

    WHY THIS

    Shares exploration based progression and an atmospheric mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Third-strongest match for Obey the Insect God fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Ranked #4 for Obey the Insect God fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.34 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Devil Within: Satgat

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Ranked #5 for Obey the Insect God fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Haiku, the Robot

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Obey the Insect God fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Tarnishing of Juxtia

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Ranked #7 for Obey the Insect God fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

    2022ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nine Sols

    WHY THIS

    Shares metroidvania exploration, boss fights and a tense mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Ranked #8 for Obey the Insect God fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Obey the Insect God at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Obey the Insect God on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Obey the Insect God on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Obey the Insect God on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Obey the Insect God on Steam right now. Shares Action with Obey the Insect God.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Obey the Insect God on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Obey the Insect God on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Obey the Insect God.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Obey the Insect God on Steam right now. Shares Action with Obey the Insect God.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Obey the Insect God on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. 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 Obey the Insect God.

    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 ↗
  2. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. 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 Obey the Insect God.

    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 ↗
  4. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck 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. Aestik

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure8.09 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.34 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Devil Within: Satgat

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Haiku, the Robot

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Tarnishing of Juxtia

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

    2022ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Nine Sols

    WHY THIS

    Shares metroidvania exploration, boss fights and a tense mood with Obey the Insect God.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Obey the Insect God.

    Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Obey the Insect God

Is Obey the Insect God verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Obey the Insect God 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 Obey the Insect God cost?
Obey the Insect God is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Obey the Insect God?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Obey the Insect God are Vínculo, Aestik, Fallen Tear: The Ascension.
Who developed Obey the Insect God?
Obey the Insect God was developed by Chunkle Freaky's Movies Games, Charles Davis and published by Chunkle Freaky's Movies 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 Obey the Insect God.

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