Games like Sethian
Below are 18 hand-picked alternatives to Sethian for fans of indie, 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 Sethian 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. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About Sethian: Sethian is a sci-fi puzzle game in which you master a fictitious language. The only surviving speaker is an ancient computer. Does it hold the answers behind the disappearance of the Sethianese people?
Reviewers mention these as similar to Sethian
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Zork Nemesis: The Forbidden Lands
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sethian.
Reviewers of Sethian cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Travel through five mind-bending worlds to discover the ancient secret of Alchemy that will free the trapped souls from evil’s grip…Do you dare enter the Forbidden Lands?
Outer Wilds
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sethian.
Reviewers of Sethian cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Heaven's Vault
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sethian.
Reviewers of Sethian cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Sethian.
An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.
Your Story
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sethian.
Reviewers of Sethian cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Sethian.
In Your Story, a visual novel with point’n’click elements, you leave the safe quiet of your family’s inn and embark on a fantasy adventure. It’s a wholesome growing of age tale. The mystery awaits just beyond the horizon…
Chants of Sennaar
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sethian.
Reviewers of Sethian cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Sethian.
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Homicipher
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sethian.
Reviewers of Sethian cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Sethian.
Homicipher is a language deciphering and exploration ADV based on the concept of "romance with horror men." The protagonist, who has wandered into another world, interacts with non-human beings to decipher their language while striving to escape.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sethian at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Sethian on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sethian.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Sethian on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sethian.
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 ~70% under Sethian on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sethian.
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.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Sethian on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sethian.
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!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Sethian on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sethian.
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?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Sethian on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sethian.
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".
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Sethian on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sethian.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
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 Indie with Sethian.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sethian.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Frequently asked about Sethian
- How much does Sethian cost?
- Sethian is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Sethian?
- Sethian was developed by Duang! Games, LLC.
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