Games like LOST EMBER
If LOST EMBER is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dragon Bobby - The Story of a Life, LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition and Go North — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its beautiful story, gorgeous visuals and relaxing gameplay. 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.
Get personalized picks →LOST EMBER is an indie adventure game released in 2019 by Mooneye Studios that centers on exploration and storytelling through spirit-walking mechanics. Players navigate the ruins of a fallen world by possessing various animals, each offering unique traversal abilities to discover collectibles and piece together an ancient narrative. Reviewers highlight its beautiful story and relaxing gameplay, with players describing the experience as atmospheric, emotional, and peaceful. The game supports third-person perspective, solo-only play, and has been verified for Steam Deck compatibility. Priced at $29.99, it holds an 87% positive rating from over 2,100 Steam reviews and a 78 Metacritic score. The difficulty is intentionally chill, designed for short play sessions that invite players to sit down and absorb the environment at their own pace.
About LOST EMBER: Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
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Steam players who put hours into LOST EMBER 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.
Dragon Bobby - The Story of a Life
WHY THIS
Top pick for LOST EMBER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
A uniquely beautiful game with third-person exploration and puzzles that tells the story of a man's life from birth. You control a dragon who is an analogy of this man in the story. A true reflection on life.
LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
WHY THIS
Shares exploration and an atmospheric mood with LOST EMBER.
Second-strongest match for LOST EMBER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Go North
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for LOST EMBER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Wander a world filled with cleverly-crafted mazes. Whoever can solve them all gets their wish granted by the Maze God. Explore beautiful mazes, discover unique items and help other maze explorers complete unusual side quests in this cozy and immersive maze adventure!
Dreaming Worlds
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for LOST EMBER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Dive into the dreaming worlds of the four dream keepers and find out why they don't answer anymore. Rescue the trapped inhabitants of the dream worlds, change the dreams back to good and discover mysterious places and puzzles. But something dark will stand in your way.
LOST EMBER - VR Edition
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for LOST EMBER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!
Recollection
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for LOST EMBER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
A calm and atmospheric "walking'n'watching simulator" about the beauty of nature. Use your gaze and attention in diverse gameplay experiences: Connect the stars, watch the grass grow, fly with the birds and remember many more of the wonders surrounding us each day.
The Majestic
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for LOST EMBER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
An intimate tale of two sisters & their tenuous bond. Soar above the clouds and rally against Darkness. Experience beauty, mystery and triumph in this cozy narrative woven with love, friendship, and family.
Hubert
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for LOST EMBER fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
Play as a working shepherd dog protecting his flock and the only human who trusts him. As wolves draw closer, you must face the growing divide between the world you serve and the wild that calls to you. Herd sheep, track scents, and guard the farm across rugged northern lands.
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Shelter
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Shares an atmospheric mood with LOST EMBER.
Reviewers of LOST EMBER cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?
Shelter 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with LOST EMBER.
Reviewers of LOST EMBER cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with LOST EMBER.
Reviewers of LOST EMBER cross-mention this title as a similar play.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Spirit of the North
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Shares an atmospheric mood with LOST EMBER.
Reviewers of LOST EMBER cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Rekindled Trails
WHY THIS
Shares collectibles, exploration and an atmospheric mood with LOST EMBER.
Reviewers of LOST EMBER cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below LOST EMBER at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under LOST EMBER on Steam right now. Shares Indie with LOST EMBER.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under LOST EMBER on Steam right now. Shares Indie with LOST EMBER.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under LOST EMBER on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under LOST EMBER on Steam right now. Shares Action with LOST EMBER.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under LOST EMBER on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under LOST EMBER on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with LOST EMBER.
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.
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 LOST EMBER.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with LOST EMBER.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with LOST EMBER.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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Frequently asked about LOST EMBER
- Is LOST EMBER verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — LOST EMBER 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 LOST EMBER cost?
- LOST EMBER is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to LOST EMBER?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside LOST EMBER are Dragon Bobby - The Story of a Life, LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition, Go North.
- Who developed LOST EMBER?
- LOST EMBER was developed by Mooneye Studios.
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 LOST EMBER.
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