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Games like Closer than Allowed: After the Bell

If Closer than Allowed: After the Bell is your kind of game, the closest matches are The seven days i spent with you, Forbidden Love and Отделение 38 — 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 Closer than Allowed: After the Bell: After the bell at Greenfield High School's adult transfer program, meet four heroines in a mature romantic visual novel where your origin, choices, and hidden relationship flags shape Episode 1 and the routes ahead.

2026IndieAdventureSimulationCasualEarly Access8.99 USDWindowsby EXPECTACLE
Closer than Allowed: After the Bell — Steam game cover

Players who liked Closer than Allowed: After the Bell also play

Steam players who put hours into Closer than Allowed: After the Bell 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. The seven days i spent with you

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Closer than Allowed: After the Bell fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    With the enigmatic girl who imprisoned you――seven days in an unfamiliar room.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation1.79 USDSteam ↗
  2. Forbidden Love

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Closer than Allowed: After the Bell fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    Love for forbidden dreams, Forbidden Love is a visual novel about the love between a teacher and a student, in pursuit of a forbidden dream.

    2027IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  3. Отделение 38

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Closer than Allowed: After the Bell fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    После неожиданной смерти студент Александр попадает в "Отделение 38", где бюрократия переплетается с мистикой. Раскройте тайны этого потустороннего мира и найдите ответы, которые изменят всё.

    2024SimulationRPGEarly Access0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Past Mistakes - Act I

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Closer than Allowed: After the Bell fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    See dazzling 4K images and unravel an epic story in the visual novel Past Mistakes! Experience the story of Cyrus, a regular guy with a lot to answer for in his past, as he gets a rare second chance to heal and repair his past mistakes!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Trivia About You

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Closer than Allowed: After the Bell fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    "Trivia About You" is a romance visual novel about furry characters sharing meaningful moments in Carol’s House. After moving into the shop, you become roommates with three charming furry characters. Through daily life, from spring to autumn, you slowly build deeper connections with them.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Cabernet

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Closer than Allowed: After the Bell fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Roommates, Romance, and Ringing Hearts

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Closer than Allowed: After the Bell fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    Co-produced by TV Asahi and Aiming, this “drama-level” live-action romance game lets you experience a year of love, laughter, and longing. Decode the subtle signals of affection and create your own unforgettable love story.

    2026ActionAdventureSimulation10.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Closer than Allowed: After the Bell fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    The starry sky spreads far and wide overhead... This story full of love, comedy, and excitement follows our protagonist and his stargazing friends as they grow together. "A Sky Full of Stars" is a coming-of-age astronomy tale by the same team who brought you "If My Heart Had Wings".

    2017AdventureSimulationCasual4.49 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Closer than Allowed: After the Bell at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Closer than Allowed: After the Bell on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 ~44% under Closer than Allowed: After the Bell on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 ~44% under Closer than Allowed: After the Bell on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 ~44% under Closer than Allowed: After the Bell on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

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

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~89% under Closer than Allowed: After the Bell on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 ~67% under Closer than Allowed: After the Bell on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 ~44% under Closer than Allowed: After the Bell on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 ~44% under Closer than Allowed: After the Bell on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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. Shares Adventure with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 and Adventure with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 and Simulation with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 and Adventure with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 Simulation with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 and Adventure with Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

    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 Closer than Allowed: After the Bell

How much does Closer than Allowed: After the Bell cost?
Closer than Allowed: After the Bell is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Closer than Allowed: After the Bell?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Closer than Allowed: After the Bell are The seven days i spent with you, Forbidden Love, Отделение 38.
Who developed Closer than Allowed: After the Bell?
Closer than Allowed: After the Bell was developed by EXPECTACLE.

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 Closer than Allowed: After the Bell.

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