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Games like CALLUS

If CALLUS is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pieces of me, Father's Day and Summer of '58 — picked from the ranked list below. 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 CALLUS: Callus is a short psychological horror (~30 minutes) in the walking simulator genre, featuring jump scares and themes of cruelty and overprotection. It was released as a transitional project between larger releases, with an intentionally simple story and concise gameplay.

2026IndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby EMIKA_GAMES
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Steam players who put hours into CALLUS 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. Pieces of me

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for CALLUS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    “Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Father's Day

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for CALLUS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    "Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.

    2022IndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Summer of '58

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for CALLUS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.

    2021IndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Find Yourself

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for CALLUS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.

    2021IndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. September 7th

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for CALLUS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    "September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.

    2023IndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. April 24th

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for CALLUS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    The main character is an experienced journalist who always strives to uncover the truth. He manages to gain access to the house, which is guarded by the police.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Silent Nights

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for CALLUS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation1.19 USDSteam ↗
  8. Locked Up

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for CALLUS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with CALLUS.

    The game “Locked Up" is the first project developed in 2020 by the studio EMIKA_GAMES consisting of one person.

    2020Indie12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under CALLUS on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CALLUS.

    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 ~60% under CALLUS on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    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 ~70% under CALLUS on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CALLUS.

    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. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under CALLUS on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with CALLUS.

    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 ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under CALLUS on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    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 ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under CALLUS on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    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 ↗
  7. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under CALLUS on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with CALLUS.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under CALLUS on Steam right now. Shares Indie with CALLUS.

    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".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 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 with CALLUS.

    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.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. 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 Simulation with CALLUS.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from EMIKA_GAMES

Other recommendable Steam games by EMIKA_GAMES, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Summer of '58

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind CALLUS. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.

    2021IndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. September 7th

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind CALLUS. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    "September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.

    2023IndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Locked Up

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind CALLUS. Shares Indie with CALLUS.

    The game “Locked Up" is the first project developed in 2020 by the studio EMIKA_GAMES consisting of one person.

    2020Indie12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Find Yourself

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind CALLUS. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.

    2021IndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Father's Day

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind CALLUS. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    "Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.

    2022IndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. I'm counting to 6...

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind CALLUS. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    Turning onto an old road, the main character gets into an accident due to thick fog. Now he's trying to find someone who can help him. Forced to enter an old house, the main character finds himself trapped, from which it is not so easy to get out.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Pieces of me

    WHY THIS

    Another title from EMIKA_GAMES, the studio behind CALLUS. Shares Indie and Simulation with CALLUS.

    “Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about CALLUS

Does CALLUS run on Steam Deck?
CALLUS is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does CALLUS cost?
CALLUS is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to CALLUS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CALLUS are Pieces of me, Father's Day, Summer of '58.
Who developed CALLUS?
CALLUS was developed by EMIKA_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 CALLUS.

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