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Games like The Anomaly Inspector

If The Anomaly Inspector is your kind of game, the closest matches are Turning Manor, Dead Faces and Jeo-seung Bus : Underworld Bus — 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 Anomaly Inspector: You're an Anomaly Inspector working the night shift at a remote facility. Walk through each area, report what's wrong at the terminal—or report that everything is clear. But as the night progresses, the anomalies become harder to ignore. Can you survive until morning?

2026IndieSimulationCasualEarly Access5.59 USDWindowsby Argaze
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Steam players who put hours into The Anomaly Inspector 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. Turning Manor

    WHY THIS

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

    All you have to do is count the differences and choose an exit. Easy right? Yet strange things start happening as soon as you sign the job contract… It's up to you to uncover what is happening at Turning Manor.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  2. Dead Faces

    WHY THIS

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

    Dead Faces is a mind bending psychological horror. Unravel Jack's disturbing mind, the faces from his past and the ultimate truth behind his actions. You must remember their faces.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Jeo-seung Bus : Underworld Bus

    WHY THIS

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

    You are trapped on a bizarre bus traveling through the afterlife. Observe everything carefully. If you notice an anomaly, ring the bell; if not, take a seat and proceed to the next stop. Can you reach your destination safely?

    2026IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Table 9

    WHY THIS

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

    Deliver coffee to 9 tables in a looping European-style specialty cafe, spot the anomalies creeping in and reach Table 9.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation1.97 USDSteam ↗
  5. What The Dog Remembers

    WHY THIS

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

    A retro style psychological horror game. Survive a week in a claustrophobic trailer, spot reality breaking anomalies, and document your findings. Every night tests your perception. Every mistake costs you. Your dog knows.

    IndieSimulationSteam ↗
  6. Corridor 13

    WHY THIS

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

    A psychological horror walking simulator set in an abandoned school corridor. Detect subtle changes, make the right decisions, and reach Corridor 13 before the corridor keeps you.

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  7. DEVIL'S WAY

    WHY THIS

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

    A horror game that tests your wits, courage and dark sense of humor. Solve puzzles to survive in a world full of dark secrets, but beware - there could be something waiting around every corner!

    2024IndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Platform 8

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Anomaly Inspector fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.

    You are trapped on a train that runs forever. Keep an eye out for anomalies and find a way out.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~82% under The Anomaly Inspector on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Anomaly Inspector.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under The Anomaly Inspector on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~64% under The Anomaly Inspector on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~73% under The Anomaly Inspector on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Anomaly Inspector.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~82% under The Anomaly Inspector on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Anomaly Inspector.

    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.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under The Anomaly Inspector on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Anomaly Inspector.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under The Anomaly Inspector on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Anomaly Inspector.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~64% under The Anomaly Inspector on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Anomaly Inspector.

    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 ↗

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 Anomaly Inspector.

    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 The Anomaly Inspector.

    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 The Anomaly Inspector.

    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 The Anomaly Inspector.

    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 The Anomaly Inspector.

    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 The Anomaly Inspector.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Anomaly Inspector

How much does The Anomaly Inspector cost?
The Anomaly Inspector is listed on Steam at 5.59 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Anomaly Inspector?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Anomaly Inspector are Turning Manor, Dead Faces, Jeo-seung Bus : Underworld Bus.
Who developed The Anomaly Inspector?
The Anomaly Inspector was developed by Argaze.

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 Anomaly Inspector.

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