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Games like The Secret Monster Society

If The Secret Monster Society is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tango: The Adventure Game, Princess Ursula and Tearstone: Thieves of the Heart — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, lighthearted and nostalgic. 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 The Secret Monster Society: A classic point-and-click comedy adventure game, set in a unique world of monsters and creatures. Embark on an epic adventure across land and sea, using time travel to stop an evil genius from destroying the world. Inspired by Saturday morning cartoons.

2016IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDWindows · macOSby Deceptive Games Ltd.
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Charming characters and cute art styleFamily friendly but layered for adultsMoral lessons woven into gameplayAtmosphericLightheartedNostalgic

Players who liked The Secret Monster Society also play

Steam players who put hours into The Secret Monster Society 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. Tango: The Adventure Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares point and click and an atmospheric mood with The Secret Monster Society.

    Top pick for The Secret Monster Society fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    A point & click adventure based on the legendary life of the greatest Tango singer, Carlos Gardel. With a strong grasp on Argentinean culture, it guides the player through a very charming story full of rich details of an early twentieth century Buenos Aires.

    2018IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Princess Ursula

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Secret Monster Society fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Secret Monster Society.

    Princess Ursula is looking for a husband but suitors do not abound! Who is this mysterious princess? And who will be courageous enough to meet her? Find out in this humor filled re-imagining of a classic folks tale!

    2025AdventureCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Tearstone: Thieves of the Heart

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Secret Monster Society fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Secret Monster Society.

    The Heart of Tearstone has gone missing! Climb aboard and hold on tight for a challenging and enchanting Puzzle Adventure game for the ages!

    2022AdventureCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Moomin: Midsummer Madness

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Secret Monster Society fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    Midsummer is right around the corner in Moominvalley, when a sudden flood sets the Moomins adrift! Join Tove Jansson’s beloved Moominfamily and friends on an adventure of mirth and mischief aboard a mysterious floating theatre.

    2026IndieAdventureCasualSteam ↗
  5. Joyfess Ep1: Martin's Secret Recipe

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Secret Monster Society fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    Joyfess Tidesman, a fearless sailor from the Caribbean, decides to take a break from his sea adventures by participating in a cooking contest, only to realize that the most exciting of his adventures is yet to come as he tries to fetch a recipe and gather its contents.

    2020IndieAdventure5.00 USDSteam ↗
  6. Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die!

    WHY THIS

    Shares point and click and a nostalgic mood with The Secret Monster Society.

    Ranked #6 for The Secret Monster Society fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    Hair metal's not dead, it just smells funny! Get your denim vest, bandana and makeup, and dive into a point-and-click adventure as a middle-aged teddy bear planning a comeback with his old glam metal band – in a world where glam metal has been dead and buried for decades.

    2022IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. CHUCHEL

    WHY THIS

    Shares point and click and a whimsical mood with The Secret Monster Society.

    Ranked #7 for The Secret Monster Society fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry!

    2018IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Simon the Sorcerer Origins

    WHY THIS

    Shares point and click and an atmospheric mood with The Secret Monster Society.

    Ranked #8 for The Secret Monster Society fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!

    2025Adventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Secret Monster Society at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under The Secret Monster Society on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    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 ~50% under The Secret Monster Society on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    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 ~63% under The Secret Monster Society on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    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 ~75% under The Secret Monster Society on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Secret Monster Society.

    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. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Secret Monster Society on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Secret Monster Society.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under The Secret Monster Society on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Secret Monster Society.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under The Secret Monster Society on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Secret Monster Society.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Secret Monster Society on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    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 ↗

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 The Secret Monster Society.

    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 The Secret Monster Society.

    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 The Secret Monster Society.

    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 The Secret Monster Society.

    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 with The Secret Monster Society.

    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 The Secret Monster Society.

    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 Casual with The Secret Monster Society.

    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 The Secret Monster Society.

    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 ↗

More from Deceptive Games Ltd.

Other recommendable Steam games by Deceptive Games Ltd., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. The Initiate

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Secret Monster Society.

    Another title from Deceptive Games Ltd., the studio behind The Secret Monster Society. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    The Initiate is a mystery puzzle game. You awake in a house full of traps and puzzles - This is your trial; complete it, or die!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Silent Descent

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Secret Monster Society.

    Another title from Deceptive Games Ltd., the studio behind The Secret Monster Society. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    Silent Decent is a highly-immersive first-person horror game with a rich and engaging atmosphere. Trapped in purgatory, you play as Samuel Harris who roams in an endless loop of anguish, pain and suffering. Can you find a way to save a tormented man's soul?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. ALONE? - VR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Deceptive Games Ltd., the studio behind The Secret Monster Society. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    Immerse yourself in a true VR Horror game. Explore and experience a fully immersive world as you embark on an ghostly adventure unlike anything you have played before. Come face-to-face with terror itself as you look for your missing sister.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Initiate 2: The First Interviews

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Secret Monster Society.

    Another title from Deceptive Games Ltd., the studio behind The Secret Monster Society. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Secret Monster Society.

    Three people awake in adjacent prison cells with no recollection of how they got there. Now, they must work together in order to escape this nightmarish captivity. But can they really trust one another?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Secret Monster Society

Does The Secret Monster Society work on Steam Deck?
The Secret Monster Society is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does The Secret Monster Society cost?
The Secret Monster Society is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Secret Monster Society?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Secret Monster Society are Tango: The Adventure Game, Princess Ursula, Tearstone: Thieves of the Heart.
Who developed The Secret Monster Society?
The Secret Monster Society was developed by Deceptive Games Ltd..

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