Games like The Book of Desires
Below are 15 hand-picked alternatives to The Book of Desires for fans of adventure, casual, 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 The Book of Desires 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, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from Meridian'93. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About The Book of Desires: Explore an intriguing world in The Book of Desires, a thrilling Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! Ashley had a horrible dream where she traveled to a strange world. When she awoke she realized it was just a nightmare, but her reality turns out to be just as scary...
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Book of Desires at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under The Book of Desires on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Book of Desires.
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?
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~46% under The Book of Desires on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Book of Desires.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under The Book of Desires on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Book of Desires.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~79% under The Book of Desires on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Book of Desires.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under The Book of Desires on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Book of Desires.
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.
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under The Book of Desires on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with The Book of Desires.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under The Book of Desires on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Book of Desires.
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.
Nodebuster
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under The Book of Desires on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Book of Desires.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with The Book of Desires.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Book of Desires.
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.
More from Meridian'93
Other recommendable Steam games by Meridian'93, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Mystery Castle: The Mirror's Secret
WHY THIS
Another title from Meridian'93, the studio behind The Book of Desires. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Book of Desires.
Groth, the Soul Reaver, has kidnapped your daughter Jessica! Explore the dangerous world of the ancient castle and help release the captive souls whom you meet along the way. Can you solve the ingenious traps of the mysterious castle? Defeat Grot's magic and save Jessica!
Twilight City: Love as a Cure
WHY THIS
Another title from Meridian'93, the studio behind The Book of Desires. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Book of Desires.
In Twilight City: Love as a Cure, you're a young vampire passionately in love with a human. However, the curse of being immortal comes at a high price. Your burning desire for blood can destroy your love. It's up to you to search for a cure in the mysterious city of Skylight.
Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster
WHY THIS
Another title from Meridian'93, the studio behind The Book of Desires. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Book of Desires.
Make your way past the ingenious traps of the Castle and overcome the beasts to restore the Unicorn for a victory over the forces of evil! Can you solve the Mystery of Unicorn Castle - The Beastmaster?
Magic Farm 3: The Ice Danger
WHY THIS
Another title from Meridian'93, the studio behind The Book of Desires. Shares Casual with The Book of Desires.
"Magic Farm 3: The Ice Danger" is a farming simulator game, with a simple-RPG system and quests. This is a continuation of the Magic Farm series for PC and Mac. You'll play as an Iris, a girl with an ability to grow magical plants who need to take care of her new farms.
Frequently asked about The Book of Desires
- Does The Book of Desires run on Steam Deck?
- The Book of Desires 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 The Book of Desires cost?
- The Book of Desires is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed The Book of Desires?
- The Book of Desires was developed by Meridian'93 and published by Fulqrum Publishing.
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