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Games like Scary Stories: Grotesque

If Scary Stories: Grotesque is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lastbane, Beyond Silence and Evil Cartridge — 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 Scary Stories: Grotesque: Inspired by internet ghost stories and urban legends, this short horror visual novel takes you through familiar places—a late-night subway, an empty theater, a foggy mountain road, and a dark bedroom. Encounter inexplicable entities, ominous signs, and horrors that feel disturbingly real.

2026Adventure3.59 USDWindowsby Game Museum
Scary Stories: Grotesque — Steam game cover

Players who liked Scary Stories: Grotesque also play

Steam players who put hours into Scary Stories: Grotesque 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. Lastbane

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Scary Stories: Grotesque fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Lastbane is a CO-OP asymmetric horror game. Together with your friends, you must try to escape the map silently without being caught by sound-sensitive creatures that react to microphones and in-game voice chat.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Beyond Silence

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Scary Stories: Grotesque fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Beyond Silence is a first-person psychological horror where you play as James, a former surgeon who returns to the house of his past. The dark rooms, creaking floors, and forgotten notes hide the horrors he himself had a hand in. But the past won't let him go and it speaks to him through the silence

    2025ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Evil Cartridge

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Scary Stories: Grotesque fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    After finding a cursed cartridge, explore a distorted reality in this retro survival horror. Manage scarce resources, solve puzzles, and push forward through a world that grows increasingly unreal. Find a way to escape before it’s too late.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  4. Hunter: The Reckoning — Day For Night

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Scary Stories: Grotesque fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    These monsters aren’t just in the movies! Will you hunt the vampires, werewolves and others stalking Hollywood, or will you become a monster instead? An interactive, text-based game set in the World of Darkness shared story universe.

    2026ActionIndieRPGSteam ↗
  5. Clink

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Scary Stories: Grotesque fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    You are a lonely woman, secluded in a house with your cat... and the secrets of the past. What hides within your mind — illness, or something otherworldly? Nightmares and reality intertwine… everything is so foggy. Do you have the courage to remember what happened?

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. SEVERANCE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Scary Stories: Grotesque fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Severance is a 1-5 player paranormal investigation game… with a twist. Use tools and equipment to identify the correct ghost type while a dangerous, violent entity hunts you down. The twist? YOU can become the ghost. Choose Ghost AI, or an asymmetrical mode where a player takes the Ghost role.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Midnight Scenes: The Nanny

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Scary Stories: Grotesque fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    The Nanny is a short interactive horror story about the supernatural. Follow siblings Oliver and Tina in their quest to find their nanny after she disappears in the middle of the night. Welcome to a new dimension of horror. Welcome to Midnight Scenes.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. SUFFOCATE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Scary Stories: Grotesque fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    《SUFFOCATE》is a realistic 3D first-person survival horror game. The plot revolves around family relationships, cult, and the greed that permeates human nature. The game doesn't shy away from violence, gore, and faith in this one-of-a-kind survival horror experience, Taiwanese style.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Scary Stories: Grotesque at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Scary Stories: Grotesque on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Scary Stories: Grotesque on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Scary Stories: Grotesque on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Scary Stories: Grotesque on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    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 ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Scary Stories: Grotesque on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Scary Stories: Grotesque on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. TOEM: A Photo Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Scary Stories: Grotesque on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~45% under Scary Stories: Grotesque on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Pornește într-o aventură scurtă de uitat în maxim 30min după ce ai închis jocul! Ce mai aștepți? Aventura îl urmărește pe Copilul Albastru și Urât într-o lume bizară, seara. 2D Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

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.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    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 ↗
  7. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Game Museum

Other recommendable Steam games by Game Museum, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. UNI

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Game Museum, the studio behind Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    This consists of 40 mini-games that you can enjoy together. You can have a happy time with your friends and family. However, sometimes you may have to prepare for the destruction of friendship.

    2019ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Zombie's Cool

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Game Museum, the studio behind Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    The largest zombie mop-up operation this world has ever seen is about to start! Mind you heads, zombies!

    2020ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Dragon Question

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Game Museum, the studio behind Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    The best 'Edu-tainment' game which helps you improve your math skills!

    2021IndieRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. ALIEN WAR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Game Museum, the studio behind Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Defeat alien fighters with the ultimate surface-to-air weapon KPO9!

    2022ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. World Soccer Kid

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Game Museum, the studio behind Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    A difficult but addictive soccer game!

    2023ActionIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Nature

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Game Museum, the studio behind Scary Stories: Grotesque. Shares Adventure with Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Nature is a relaxing game for modern people tired of everyday life.

    2023IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. ALIEN WAR 2 DOGFIGHT

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Game Museum, the studio behind Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    The best shooting game with various perspectives

    2023ActionIndie7.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. UNI 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Game Museum, the studio behind Scary Stories: Grotesque.

    Big fun even when playing solo! Even BIGGER fun with two players! The party game UNI 2 is back!

    2025ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Scary Stories: Grotesque

How much does Scary Stories: Grotesque cost?
Scary Stories: Grotesque is listed on Steam at 3.59 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Scary Stories: Grotesque?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Scary Stories: Grotesque are Lastbane, Beyond Silence, Evil Cartridge.
Who developed Scary Stories: Grotesque?
Scary Stories: Grotesque was developed by Game Museum.

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 Scary Stories: Grotesque.

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