Rank 01Games like Scanner Sombre
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- Updated Oct 23, 2026
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The closest matches to Scanner Sombre: Narcosis, SOMA, Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Homesick. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares environmental puzzle solving with Scanner Sombre.
- $16.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Scanner Sombre.
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Homesick
Why this: Also Short and Walking Simulator, like Scanner Sombre.
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Shares environmental puzzle solving with Scanner Sombre.
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Introversion Software
- Price: $6.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 2,301 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 67
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Addictive sense of exploration
- Innovative lidar exploration mechanic
- Short but engaging gameplay
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Environmental puzzle solving
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Why this: Also Lovecraftian and VR, like Scanner Sombre.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Scanner Sombre.
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Why this: Also Lovecraftian and VR, like Scanner Sombre.
the static speaks my name
Why this: Also Short and Walking Simulator, like Scanner Sombre.
Mýrdalssandur, Iceland
Why this: Also VR and Walking Simulator, like Scanner Sombre.
VR Flush
Why this: Also Short and VR, like Scanner Sombre.
More from Introversion Software
Other recommendable Steam games by Introversion Software, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Prison Architect
Why this: Same immersive mood as Scanner Sombre.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Scanner Sombre.
About Scanner Sombre
The closest matches to Scanner Sombre: Narcosis, SOMA, Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Homesick. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Scanner Sombre is your kind of game, the closest matches are Narcosis, SOMA and Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and immersive, and single out its environmental puzzle solving and lidar exploration. 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.
Scanner Sombre is a first-person LIDAR exploration game developed by Introversion Software, released in 2017 at a price of $6.99. Players navigate dark cave environments where they use a LIDAR scanner to reveal their surroundings through light and sound design. The game combines environmental-puzzle-solving with map visualization and an upgrades system. Reviewers and players highlight the innovative LIDAR exploration mechanic and describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with a thoughtful approach to sound design. Players note the short but engaging gameplay creates an addictive sense of exploration. The game is playable on Steam Deck and holds a 91% positive rating from over 2,300 Steam reviews. It is a solo-only experience with a chill difficulty profile.
About Scanner Sombre: Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.
Is Scanner Sombre worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 2,301 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.7 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Addictive sense of exploration
- Innovative lidar exploration mechanic
- Short but engaging gameplay
- Thoughtful sound design
People who play it also play: Narcosis, SOMA, Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition
Frequently asked about Scanner Sombre
Can I run it?
Is Scanner Sombre verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Scanner Sombre is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Scanner Sombre cost?
Scanner Sombre is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Scanner Sombre?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Scanner Sombre are Narcosis, SOMA, Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition.
Who developed Scanner Sombre?
Scanner Sombre was developed by Introversion Software.