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Games like ICEY

If ICEY is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bayonetta, Initial 2 : New Stage and ENENRA: DΔEMON CORE — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its anime inspired animations, high replayability with secrets and atmospheric. 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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ICEY is a 2016 action-adventure-RPG developed by FantaBlade Network, available on Steam for $3.84 and verified for Steam Deck. The game features combo-based combat, difficulty adjustment, and a meta fourth-wall-breaking mechanic where a persistent narrator guides the player through the experience. Players describe the atmosphere as hypnotic and immersive, while reviewers highlight its anime-inspired animations, reactive voice acting, and high replayability tied to multiple secret endings. The game received an 80% positive rating from over 3000 Steam reviews. Players note the narrative interaction lets them defy the narrator's directions, creating a reactive experience with no padding.

About ICEY: ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

2016ActionAdventureRPG3.84 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 84Windows · macOSby FantaBlade Network
ICEY — Steam game cover
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Anime inspired animationsDefy the narrators orders for funHigh replayability with secretsAtmosphericHypnoticImmersive

Players who liked ICEY also play

Steam players who put hours into ICEY 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. Bayonetta

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for ICEY fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

    2017ActionAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Initial 2 : New Stage

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with ICEY.

    Second-strongest match for ICEY fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    “Initial Ⅱ” is a fast-paced hack & slash featured Action RPG. It tells a tale of both the super-power war and the friendship. Our Heroine wields 4 types of weapons and can dynamically switch between them at will. Hope you like it!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ENENRA: DΔEMON CORE

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for ICEY fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    ENENRA is a third person, character action game with an emphasis on abilities, set in a cyberpunk world.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  4. X-Blades

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for ICEY fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.

    2009ActionAdventureRPG12.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Dark Maidens

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for ICEY fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    Dark Maidens is a side scrolling action game where you fight through hordes of enemies to test your metal against the strongest of foes. It has an advanced combat system in which you can light attack, heavy attack, block, fake out, and dodge. Don't expect an easy win as the enemies fight back!

    2022ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  6. Mahou Arms

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with ICEY.

    Ranked #6 for ICEY fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.

    2020ActionAdventureEarly Access39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with ICEY.

    Ranked #7 for ICEY fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ICEY.

    The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

    2015Action24.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Blades of Time

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with ICEY.

    Ranked #8 for ICEY fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

    2012ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to ICEY

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. The Stanley Parable

    WHY THIS

    Shares fourth wall breaking and an atmospheric mood with ICEY.

    Reviewers of ICEY cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with ICEY.

    The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.

    2013IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. NieR:Automata™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with ICEY.

    Reviewers of ICEY cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with ICEY.

    NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

    2017ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

    WHY THIS

    Shares fourth wall breaking and an atmospheric mood with ICEY.

    Reviewers of ICEY cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with ICEY.

    There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don’t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not!

    2020IndieAdventureCasual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with ICEY.

    Reviewers of ICEY cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with ICEY.

    You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Fera: The Sundered Tribes

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with ICEY.

    Reviewers of ICEY cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with ICEY.

    Fera: The Sundered Tribes is an enthralling mixture of monster hunting survival action RPG with village building and tribe management with groundbreaking aerial traversal and combat mechanics.

    2024ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Bladed fury

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with ICEY.

    Reviewers of ICEY cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ICEY at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~74% under ICEY on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    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 ~48% under ICEY on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with ICEY.

    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 ~61% under ICEY on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with ICEY.

    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 ~74% under ICEY on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    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 ~48% under ICEY on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with ICEY.

    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 Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under ICEY on Steam right now. Shares RPG with ICEY.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under ICEY on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with ICEY.

    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 ↗
  8. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~74% under ICEY on Steam right now. Shares Action with ICEY.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 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.

    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 Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    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 Adventure with ICEY.

    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 Action with ICEY.

    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.

    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 Adventure with ICEY.

    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.

    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 Action and Adventure with ICEY.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about ICEY

Is ICEY verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — ICEY 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 ICEY cost?
ICEY is listed on Steam at 3.84 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to ICEY?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ICEY are Bayonetta, Initial 2 : New Stage, ENENRA: DΔEMON CORE.
Who developed ICEY?
ICEY was developed by FantaBlade Network and published by XD.

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 ICEY.

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