Rank 01Why this
Also Abstract and Surreal, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
- $2.24 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2013
Games like Control, I'm Not Coming Back
- 11 games
- Updated May 29, 2026
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The closest matches to Control, I'm Not Coming Back: MirrorMoon EP, Before Your Eyes, Antichamber, Manifold Garden, and Viewfinder. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Philosophical and Psychological, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
- $1.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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Also Abstract and Psychological, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
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Manifold Garden
Why this: Also Philosophical and Abstract, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
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Dead Take
Why this: Also Psychological and Surreal, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
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Also Philosophical and Psychological, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
- 98% of 14,908 reviews
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Also Philosophical and Abstract, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
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Also Psychological and Walking Simulator, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
- 94% of 188 reviews
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- 69% of 409 reviews
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- 95% of 8,242 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Desborde Games
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 98% of 3,652 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Free To Play
- Platforms: Windows
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Manifold Garden
Why this: Also Philosophical and Abstract, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
Viewfinder
Why this: Also Abstract and Psychological, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
Dead Take
Why this: Also Psychological and Surreal, like Control, I'm Not Coming Back.
About Control, I'm Not Coming Back
The closest matches to Control, I'm Not Coming Back: MirrorMoon EP, Before Your Eyes, Antichamber, Manifold Garden, and Viewfinder. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Control, I'm Not Coming Back is your kind of game, the closest matches are MirrorMoon EP, Before Your Eyes and Antichamber — 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.
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a free-to-play first-person adventure game developed by Desborde Games. An interactive fiction walking simulator set in the isolation of space, it combines psychological and philosophical themes with abstract storytelling. Players describe it as an emotional short experience about a lost astronaut grappling with the emptiness of space while searching for meaning and motivation to continue. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, reviewers highlight its story of positivism and human connection, drawing thematic influence from Voyager 1. The game holds a 99% positive rating from over 1,600 Steam reviews.
About Control, I'm Not Coming Back: Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about a lost astronaut searching for a reason to keep going forward while facing the emptiness of space. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, it’s a story about positivism, friendship and our human connection with Voyager 1.
Is Control, I'm Not Coming Back worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 98% of 3,652 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 96% positive across 402 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Free to play.
- Steam Deck Verified.
People who play it also play: MirrorMoon EP, Before Your Eyes, Antichamber
Frequently asked about Control, I'm Not Coming Back
Can I run it?
Is Control, I'm Not Coming Back verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Control, I'm Not Coming Back is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Is Control, I'm Not Coming Back free to play?
Yes — Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Control, I'm Not Coming Back?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Control, I'm Not Coming Back are MirrorMoon EP, Before Your Eyes, Antichamber.
Who developed Control, I'm Not Coming Back?
Control, I'm Not Coming Back was developed by Desborde Games.