Games like Thing-in-Itself
If Thing-in-Itself is your kind of game, the closest matches are Memories of East Coast, The End of You and Black Cycle — 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.
Get personalized picks →About Thing-in-Itself: “Thing-in-Itself” is a short interactive story about the struggles of understanding another human being. Using Immanuel Kant’s concept as a framework, it leads the player through stages of a relationship, exploring how perceptions may clash and surroundings can alter.
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Memories of East Coast
WHY THIS
Top pick for Thing-in-Itself fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Thing-in-Itself.
An immersive visual novel experience that brings you on a journey through memory, nostalgia, and guilt.
The End of You
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Thing-in-Itself fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thing-in-Itself.
The End of You is a short, emotional narrative game about love lost, the ghosts of the past, and the painful crawl towards closure.
Black Cycle
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Thing-in-Itself fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thing-in-Itself.
Consumers have power. A short walking simulator game that makes you think a little about how we usually consume.
Forgotten Fields
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Thing-in-Itself fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thing-in-Itself.
Forgotten Fields is a game about yearning and nostalgia. Play as Sid - a struggling writer who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories and play through sections of Sid's book in this warm game about the passage of time.
Far from Noise
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Thing-in-Itself fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Thing-in-Itself.
Far from Noise is a narrative set on the edge of a cliff, where two characters discuss what it means to balance between life and death.
Every Hue of You
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Thing-in-Itself fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thing-in-Itself.
Every Hue of You follows the deeply personal and thoughtful journey of Twyla: A jeweller battling grief who awakens the power to enchant her creations with the energy of emotions.
Good Mourning
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Thing-in-Itself fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thing-in-Itself.
Run-based story game. Which mistakes would you repeat if you could?
Carry Onward
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Thing-in-Itself fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thing-in-Itself.
Carry Onward is a narrative gameplay short that follows a grieving man as he packs up his home. Immerse yourself in his thoughts and emotions by interacting with items, which shape his internal state. Experience the transformative power of memories and the hope that arises from embracing change.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Thing-in-Itself at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Thing-in-Itself on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thing-in-Itself.
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?
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Thing-in-Itself on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Thing-in-Itself.
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.
Peggle Deluxe
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Thing-in-Itself on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Thing-in-Itself.
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.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Thing-in-Itself on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Thing-in-Itself.
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!
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Thing-in-Itself on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Thing-in-Itself.
"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!
Insaniquarium Deluxe
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Thing-in-Itself on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Thing-in-Itself.
The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.
Bejeweled® 3
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Thing-in-Itself on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Thing-in-Itself.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
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 and Casual with Thing-in-Itself.
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 Adventure with Thing-in-Itself.
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 Indie with Thing-in-Itself.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Thing-in-Itself.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thing-in-Itself.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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 Simulation with Thing-in-Itself.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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 Thing-in-Itself.
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.
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Frequently asked about Thing-in-Itself
- How much does Thing-in-Itself cost?
- Thing-in-Itself is listed on Steam at 2.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Thing-in-Itself?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Thing-in-Itself are Memories of East Coast, The End of You, Black Cycle.
- Who developed Thing-in-Itself?
- Thing-in-Itself was developed by Party for Introverts.
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