Rank 01Why this
Also VR and Survival Horror, like SMS Returns.
- $7.99 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Games like SMS Returns
- 21 games
- Updated Sep 28, 2026
Players who liked SMS Returns also play
The closest matches to SMS Returns: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Don't Starve Together, Dead Space, Ragnarock, and Narcosis. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $5.09 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Rank 03- $11.99 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Rank 04 
Ragnarock
Why this: Also 4 Player Local and VR, like SMS Returns.
Rank 05 
Narcosis
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and VR, like SMS Returns.
Rank 06 
SOMA
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like SMS Returns.
Rank 07 
HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed
Why this: Also Split Screen and 4 Player Local, like SMS Returns.
Rank 08 
Contagion
Why this: Also Level Editor and Survival Horror, like SMS Returns.
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Marc Steene
- Price: $8.99−10%checked Oct 5
- 92% of 52 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
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Why this: Also Split Screen and Level Editor, like SMS Returns.
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Why this: Also Lovecraftian and VR, like SMS Returns.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why this: Also VR and Survival Horror, like SMS Returns.
SOMA
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like SMS Returns.
HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed
Why this: Also Split Screen and 4 Player Local, like SMS Returns.
Contagion
Why this: Also Level Editor and Survival Horror, like SMS Returns.
About SMS Returns
The closest matches to SMS Returns: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Don't Starve Together, Dead Space, Ragnarock, and Narcosis. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SMS Returns is your kind of game, the closest matches are Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Don't Starve Together and Dead Space — 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.
About SMS Returns: The 2012 viral phenomenon returns. A slender, faceless figure hunts you in your favourite maps rebuilt from the ground up, including the all-new Forest. Survive with friends in multiplayer, immerse yourself in VR, and build your own terrifying maps with the in-game editor. Will you survive?
Is SMS Returns worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 63 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 10% off, now $8.99 (checked Oct 5).
People who play it also play: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Don't Starve Together, Dead Space
Frequently asked about SMS Returns
Can I run it?
How much does SMS Returns cost?
SMS Returns is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does SMS Returns have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — SMS Returns supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to SMS Returns?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SMS Returns are Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Don't Starve Together, Dead Space.
Who developed SMS Returns?
SMS Returns was developed by Marc Steene and published by Dark Pathogen Studios.