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Games like The reception is over... or is it?

If The reception is over... or is it? is your kind of game, the closest matches are Verdict of Desire, The Lustful Bride and Sex Queen — 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 The reception is over... or is it?: The reception is over... or is it? — a candid visual novel for adults. An ordinary evening reception at a private clinic turns into a story of forbidden passion, where professional boundaries collapse under the pressure of sudden, inexplicable attraction.

2026IndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby XLX
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Players who liked The reception is over... or is it? also play

Steam players who put hours into The reception is over... or is it? 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. Verdict of Desire

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The reception is over... or is it? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    Verdict of Desire is a candid visual novel for adults. A routine hearing on a speeding case in a small town court turns into a story of forbidden passion and a sudden explosion of desire between the judge and the defendant.

    2026IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Lustful Bride

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The reception is over... or is it? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    The Lustful Bride is an explicit adult visual novel in a cartoon style. A typical wedding ceremony turns into a story of sudden passion and forbidden desire right at the altar. Instead of kissing her groom, the bride begins to caress the naked emcee while the groom stands nearby.

    2026IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Sex Queen

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The reception is over... or is it? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    Sex Queen is a candid visual novel for adults. An ordinary audience with the queen turns into a night where duty and desire intertwine in a dangerous game. At stake is not only the salvation of the city, but also who the hero will become after this meeting.

    2026IndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Orgasm Officer

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The reception is over... or is it? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    The Orgasm Officer is a candid visual novel for adults. A routine noise complaint turns into a story where a police officer becomes not just a guardian of law and order, but a man who knows how to bring a woman to orgasm with a single touch, glance, or voice.

    2026IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. MILF SPACE ODYSSEY

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The reception is over... or is it? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    MILF Space Odyssey is an adult visual novel. After an accident aboard a research ship turns a scientific mission into a tale of loneliness, passion, and forbidden attraction between the two survivors, Anna and Captain Ryan, the two must rely on each other to survive.

    2025IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. SEX THERAPY

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The reception is over... or is it? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    Sex Therapy is a candid visual novel for adults. A routine consultation with a sex therapist turns into a story of forbidden passion and awakened desires, where professional boundaries collapse under the pressure of long-suppressed hunger.

    2026IndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Sex Treasure

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The reception is over... or is it? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The reception is over... or is it?.

    Sex Treasure is an adult visual novel. What starts as an ordinary hunt for pirate treasure turns into a tale of passion, temptation, and unexpected discoveries. The hero sets out to find the legendary captain's gold, but instead, he finds something he didn't expect.

    2025Indie8.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Data Runner

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The reception is over... or is it? fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    An 18+ visual novel about a data courier betrayed by her own people — and about a megacity's underground, where the only shelter she finds is a man with more reasons to protect her than it first seems.

    2026IndieCasualSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The reception is over... or is it? at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The reception is over... or is it? on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    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 ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The reception is over... or is it? on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The reception is over... or is it? on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The reception is over... or is it? on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under The reception is over... or is it? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The reception is over... or is it?.

    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 ↗
  6. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under The reception is over... or is it? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The reception is over... or is it?.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The reception is over... or is it? on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The reception is over... or is it?.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The reception is over... or is it? on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The reception is over... or is it?.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 The reception is over... or is it?.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The reception is over... or is it?.

    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 Indie with The reception is over... or is it?.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The reception is over... or is it?.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The reception is over... or is it?.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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 The reception is over... or is it?.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The reception is over... or is it?.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about The reception is over... or is it?

Does The reception is over... or is it? run on Steam Deck?
The reception is over... or is it? 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 reception is over... or is it? cost?
The reception is over... or is it? is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The reception is over... or is it??
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The reception is over... or is it? are Verdict of Desire, The Lustful Bride, Sex Queen.
Who developed The reception is over... or is it??
The reception is over... or is it? was developed by XLX.

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 The reception is over... or is it?.

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