Rank 01Games like Journey
- 28 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked Journey also play
The closest matches to Journey: ABZU, The Pathless, GRIS, A Short Hike, and Eastshade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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Eastshade
Why this: Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Journey.
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The Artful Escape
Why this: Also Music and Walking Simulator, like Journey.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: thatgamecompany
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 92% of 12,363 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
More games like Journey, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Journey
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.
Spirit of the North
Why this: Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Journey.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Journey at current Steam store prices.
Aporia: Beyond The Valley
Why this: Also Beautiful and Walking Simulator, like Journey.
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Why this: Also Beautiful and Music, like Journey.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
About Journey
The closest matches to Journey: ABZU, The Pathless, GRIS, A Short Hike, and Eastshade. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Journey is your kind of game, the closest matches are ABZU, The Pathless and GRIS — 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.
In Journey, two players traverse an expansive desert landscape together, moving from sunlit dunes toward a distant mountain peak. Developed by thatgamecompany and published by Annapurna Interactive, this brief indie adventure emphasizes atmospheric exploration and quiet interaction over dialogue or combat. The online co-op mode means players encounter a stranger on the same path, creating moments of unspoken collaboration. Reviewers highlight the memorable musical score that accompanies players throughout their journey. Verified for Steam Deck, the game offers a chill, sit-down experience that runs to completion in a short session. The title holds an approval rating of 92% positive across more than 12,000 Steam reviews.
About Journey: Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Is Journey worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 12,363 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 91% positive across 226 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
People who play it also play: ABZU, The Pathless, GRIS
Mobile version
Journey is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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What Remains of Edith Finch$4.99 · 94% positive on Steam (17,663 reviews)
The Pathless$9.99 · Recommended in 40 Reddit threads
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Frequently asked about Journey
Can I run it?
Is Journey verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Journey 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 Journey cost?
Journey is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Journey have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Journey supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Journey?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Journey are ABZU, The Pathless, GRIS.
Who developed Journey?
Journey was developed by thatgamecompany and published by Annapurna Interactive.