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Games like BACK*SPACE

If BACK*SPACE is your kind of game, the closest matches are TAPE GLITCH, FLOORS and No Visitors Allowed — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, eerie and immersive. 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 BACK*SPACE: You have found yourself in a space that reminds you of nothing, and everything. A space of rooms, that are both comfortingly familiar, yet strangely unknown. A space of quiet and loneliness. You have found the BACK*SPACE. You aren't sure if you are alone. You aren't sure if you want to leave.

2026IndieSimulationCasual7.50 USDWindowsby Mostly Farmless Games
BACK*SPACE — Steam game cover
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Finding hidden vhs tapes in each of 16 unique levelsHub based world connecting diverse level themesMassive hand crafted liminal environments to exploreAtmosphericEerieImmersive

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Steam players who put hours into BACK*SPACE 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. TAPE GLITCH

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for BACK*SPACE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

    A first-person psychological horror game where VHS tapes pull you into corrupted memories inside a flooded liminal complex.

    IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  2. FLOORS

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for BACK*SPACE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

    Embark on a procedural liminal journey filled with eerie, unfriendly faces. Walk, explore, and descend to the first floor to escape. No monsters will chase you, but they can watch and appear when you aren't looking. This can evoke a fear of an endless labyrinth and create a sense of anxiety.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. No Visitors Allowed

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for BACK*SPACE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

    A minimalist psychological horror game inspired by The Exit 8, where players must escape a looping post-Soviet-era abandoned hospital corridor by detecting anomalies.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  4. Madness Starts Young

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for BACK*SPACE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

    You have stumbled upon a museum you might have not intended to find. But it called to you. And you realized you ended up someplace…roiling…alive. If you interact with the art, some speak while others hold bygone echoes. You’ve heeded the call. It’s up to you now to explore.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. What Happened to Lily?

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for BACK*SPACE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with BACK*SPACE.

    What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Ten Bells

    WHY THIS

    Shares hidden collectibles and an atmospheric mood with BACK*SPACE.

    Ranked #6 for BACK*SPACE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

    You're trapped in an old English pub. Unravel a chilling tale by identifying anomalies while trying to escape. Confront the horror as you survive the endless loop of Ten Bells.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. LIMINAL SHIFT

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental exploration, backtracking, liminal spaces and an atmospheric mood with BACK*SPACE.

    Ranked #7 for BACK*SPACE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

    Liminal Shift is a unique atmospheric suspense game developed using the latest Unreal Engine 5 technologies such as Lumen and Nanite. With every step you take, Liminal Shift pushes you deeper into an eerie, unsettling experience like no other.

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Exit 8

    WHY THIS

    Shares exploration and an atmospheric mood with BACK*SPACE.

    Ranked #8 for BACK*SPACE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

    You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below BACK*SPACE at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under BACK*SPACE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with BACK*SPACE.

    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 ~60% under BACK*SPACE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

    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. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under BACK*SPACE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with BACK*SPACE.

    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.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~73% under BACK*SPACE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under BACK*SPACE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with BACK*SPACE.

    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 ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~87% under BACK*SPACE on Steam right now. Shares Casual with BACK*SPACE.

    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 ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under BACK*SPACE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with BACK*SPACE.

    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 ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under BACK*SPACE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with BACK*SPACE.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 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 BACK*SPACE.

    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 BACK*SPACE.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with BACK*SPACE.

    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 ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with BACK*SPACE.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 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 BACK*SPACE.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with BACK*SPACE.

    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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗

Frequently asked about BACK*SPACE

How much does BACK*SPACE cost?
BACK*SPACE is listed on Steam at 7.50 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to BACK*SPACE?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BACK*SPACE are TAPE GLITCH, FLOORS, No Visitors Allowed.
Who developed BACK*SPACE?
BACK*SPACE was developed by Mostly Farmless Games.

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 BACK*SPACE.

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