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Games like In the Raven Shadow

If In the Raven Shadow is your kind of game, the closest matches are Detective Hayseed - Hollywood, Detective Hayseed - The Cloning Madness and Polda — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and mysterious. 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 In the Raven Shadow: In the Raven Shadow is in the best sense an old-fashioned adventure game for all sense-seeking people.

2017IndieAdventure3.99 USDWindowsby Rainbow Rhino, CINEMAX GAMES
In the Raven Shadow — Steam game cover
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Deliberately cryptic story refuses to explain itselfMoody shadow lit art creates immersive atmospherePuzzles encourage critical thinking and attention to detailAtmosphericDarkMysterious

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Steam players who put hours into In the Raven Shadow 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. Detective Hayseed - Hollywood

    WHY THIS

    Shares point and click exploration and a nostalgic mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Top pick for In the Raven Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    The list of Oscar winners has been stolen as part of a nefarious plot to overturn the established Hollywood order. Our hero has to struggle through a series of tests and tasks in order to uncover the clues as to who has done it. And, of course, to stop him carrying out his threat.

    2016IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Detective Hayseed - The Cloning Madness

    WHY THIS

    Shares inventory based puzzle solving and a dark mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Second-strongest match for In the Raven Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.

    2023IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Polda

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Third-strongest match for In the Raven Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    Pancras is a neurotic cop investigating a case of mysterious kidnapping in the town of Lupany. Help him find out, who’s behind the abduction of two orderly citizens!

    2024IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Ranked #4 for In the Raven Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee. This case with contradictory facts could only be solved by the amazing Detective Case and his sidekick, Clown Bot.

    2014IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Ranked #5 for In the Raven Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    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 ↗
  6. Lost in Play

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Ranked #6 for In the Raven Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

    2022IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Thimbleweed Park™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Ranked #7 for In the Raven Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

    2017IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. City Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares a mysterious mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Ranked #8 for In the Raven Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    Look, touch, lick, eat, grope, lie, and die your way through a mighty pixel city in this retro-style point-and-click adventure game!

    2015IndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under In the Raven Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    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 In the Raven Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    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 In the Raven Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    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 In the Raven Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    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. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under In the Raven Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with In the Raven Shadow.

    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 ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under In the Raven Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    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 ↗
  7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under In the Raven Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    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 ~75% under In the Raven Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with In the Raven Shadow.

    "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. There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So DON'T INSTALL IT!

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Mitoza

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza.

    2021IndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Soda Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

    2017RPGFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Voices from the Sea

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    Follow the story of a young boy, Cantus as he meets Maris, the mysterious girl by the sea - an experience that will change his life forever.

    2015IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    Captain Gail Pilgrim has been flying starships since she was a kid, ferrying passengers between planets and space stations across the galaxy. She has no reason to expect that this latest trip to Alpha Centauri will be anything special, even if her passengers are a little more diverse than usual....

    2015IndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bear With Me - Episode One

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear.

    2016IndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  7. Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    Delores is back home and working as a photographer for the Nickel News. Thimbleweed Park hasn’t changed at all in the year she’s been away… or has it? Sample Ron Gilbert’s new adventure game engine in this free prototype that uses “found art” from the award-winning Thimbleweed Park.

    2020IndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  8. Kitten Adventures in City Park

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    It's hard to be a kitten when you have such a clumsy owner! Yesterday she lost a lot of things in the park and now it's up to you to find them! Memories of that day can be helpful - you should remember where you've seen these things last and search there.

    2017IndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee. This case with contradictory facts could only be solved by the amazing Detective Case and his sidekick, Clown Bot.

    2014IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    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 ↗
  3. Lost in Play

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

    2022IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Thimbleweed Park™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with In the Raven Shadow.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with In the Raven Shadow.

    In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

    2017IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about In the Raven Shadow

How much does In the Raven Shadow cost?
In the Raven Shadow is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to In the Raven Shadow?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside In the Raven Shadow are Detective Hayseed - Hollywood, Detective Hayseed - The Cloning Madness, Polda.
Who developed In the Raven Shadow?
In the Raven Shadow was developed by Rainbow Rhino, CINEMAX GAMES and published by CINEMAX GAMES.

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 In the Raven Shadow.

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