Steam Deck games like Unwanted Experiment
Below are 8 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to Unwanted Experiment (8 Verified, the rest Playable), ranked by player overlap. Every pick has Valve's compat stamp — Verified means full controller support and default settings just work; Playable means a small first-launch tweak (control remap or text size) gets you there. imho.run pulls compat status straight from Valve's own endpoint, refreshed daily.
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Ranked picks
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Chants of Sennaar
Deck Verified alternative to Unwanted Experiment — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unwanted Experiment.
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Deck Verified alternative to Unwanted Experiment — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unwanted Experiment.
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
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The White Door
Deck Verified alternative to Unwanted Experiment — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unwanted Experiment.
Enter The White Door and discover Rusty Lake’s universe in a new game with a unique style! Explore Robert Hill’s dreams and help him to find his lost memories. Can you survive the strict daily routine and bring back color to Robert's life?
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Old Man's Journey
Deck Verified alternative to Unwanted Experiment — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unwanted Experiment.
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
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Slender Threads
Deck Verified alternative to Unwanted Experiment — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unwanted Experiment.
In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.
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Strange Antiquities
Deck Verified alternative to Unwanted Experiment — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unwanted Experiment.
Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!
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Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
Deck Verified alternative to Unwanted Experiment — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Unwanted Experiment.
Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
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Is This Seat Taken?
Deck Verified alternative to Unwanted Experiment — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Unwanted Experiment.
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.