Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as The Gateway Trilogy.
- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2012
Games like The Gateway Trilogy
- 15 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked The Gateway Trilogy also play
The closest matches to The Gateway Trilogy: The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2, Machinarium, The Bridge, Oneiros, and Antichamber. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Robots and Surreal, like The Gateway Trilogy.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2009
Rank 03Why this
Also Surreal and Logic, like The Gateway Trilogy.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Rank 04 
Oneiros
Why this: Shares inventory management with The Gateway Trilogy.
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Antichamber
Why this: Also Abstract and Surreal, like The Gateway Trilogy.
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Rusty Lake: Roots
Why this: Shares time manipulation with The Gateway Trilogy.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Cockroach Inc.
- Price: $2.49−75%checked Nov 2
- 63% of 38 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- First two games blend puzzles and narrative seamlessly
- Humor and creativity shine in dialogue
- Minimalist storytelling creates dread
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Eerie
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Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Gateway Trilogy, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
NaissanceE
Why this: Also Abstract and Surreal, like The Gateway Trilogy.
The Desolate Hope
Why this: Also Robots and Surreal, like The Gateway Trilogy.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Machinarium
Why this: Also Robots and Surreal, like The Gateway Trilogy.
The Bridge
Why this: Also Surreal and Logic, like The Gateway Trilogy.
Rusty Lake: Roots
Why this: Shares time manipulation with The Gateway Trilogy.
Samorost 3
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Gateway Trilogy.
About The Gateway Trilogy
The closest matches to The Gateway Trilogy: The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2, Machinarium, The Bridge, Oneiros, and Antichamber. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Gateway Trilogy is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2, Machinarium and The Bridge — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and eerie, and single out its inventory management and item based puzzles. 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.
About The Gateway Trilogy: Gateway is an award-winning minimalist point & click puzzle adventure set in a desolate black void. The Gateway Trilogy includes remastered versions of the first two games – plus a never-before-seen third installment.
Is The Gateway Trilogy worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 38 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 75% off, now $2.49 (checked Nov 2).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- First two games blend puzzles and narrative seamlessly
- Humor and creativity shine in dialogue
- Minimalist storytelling creates dread
- Surreal atmosphere lingers after playing
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I'm not in the minority when I say it was disappointing. I came here primarily to play Gateway 3, as most people would, but instead of creative and clever puzzles like in the first two games, I instead encountered a series of repetitive…”
People who play it also play: The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2, Machinarium, The Bridge
Frequently asked about The Gateway Trilogy
Can I run it?
How much does The Gateway Trilogy cost?
The Gateway Trilogy is listed on Steam at 2.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Gateway Trilogy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Gateway Trilogy are The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2, Machinarium, The Bridge.
Who developed The Gateway Trilogy?
The Gateway Trilogy was developed by Cockroach Inc. and published by The Sleeping Machine.