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Games like Manifest 99

If Manifest 99 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Red Matter, Thief Simulator VR and The Utility Room — 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.

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About Manifest 99: An eerie story set on a train rumbling through the afterlife. Accompanied by a murder of crows and four mysterious travel companions, you must uncover the reason why they – and you – are traveling into the beyond. Gaze into their eyes and discover the remnants of their souls, before they pass on.

2017Indie7.99 USDWindowsby Flight School Studio
Manifest 99 — Steam game cover

Players who liked Manifest 99 also play

Steam players who put hours into Manifest 99 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. Red Matter

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Manifest 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Red Matter is a story-driven VR puzzle adventure game set during a dystopian sci-fi Cold War. Take on the role of Agent Epsilon, an astronaut of the Atlantic Union dispatched to an abandoned Volgravian moon base on a faraway planet. Your mission: to investigate a shady top secret research project.

    2018IndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Thief Simulator VR

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Manifest 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Become a thief in VR! Feel the thrill of stealing in free roam sandbox neighborhoods. Use lockpicks and hi-tech hacking tools. Observe your target, gather information and hide from police. Or drive a car like crazy to get out of trouble!

    2020ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Utility Room

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Manifest 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    This VR Journey takes you to the 'behind the scenes' of the Universe. Beyond a door lies a barren landscape inhabited by strange rocky heads. Here, the maintenance and heavy lifting required keeps existence stable and temporal. You are a tourist. Don't do anything foolish.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Blind

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Manifest 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Navigate an unfamiliar world in virtual reality using echolocation, where sounds become images. Trapped in a mansion by the devious Warden, make your way through its many rooms, riddled with puzzles and dangers, moving ever closer to the truth—and your only chance to escape.

    2018IndieAdventure24.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ether One

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Manifest 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

    2014IndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Scanner Sombre

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Manifest 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.

    2017IndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Dream

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Manifest 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Dream is an exploration game that takes place within the subconscious mind of Howard Phillips, a young man whose waking hours are tedious and dull, but whose dreams are lucid and powerful.

    2015IndieAdventure8.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Obduction

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Manifest 99 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

    2016IndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Manifest 99 at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Manifest 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Manifest 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Manifest 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Manifest 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Manifest 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Manifest 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Manifest 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Manifest 99 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Aircar

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    A simple immersive flying game built for VR. Pilot an aircar through a futuristic cityscape.

    2019IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  3. DOGWALK

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.

    2025IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Plan

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    A fly ascends to the skies, pondering the pointlessness of its brief existence.

    2014IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Yume Nikki

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

    2018IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

    WHY THIS

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

    Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe. Contains links to Life is Strange 2

    2018AdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

    2021IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Flight School Studio

Other recommendable Steam games by Flight School Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Creature in the Well

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Flight School Studio, the studio behind Manifest 99. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    Unlock the power of an ancient facility and face the ominous, all-seeing Creature in this unique pinball-inspired hack & slash!

    2019ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Stonefly

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Flight School Studio, the studio behind Manifest 99.

    Stonefly is an action-adventure RPG in which you pilot a tiny robot mech. Hop along rocks and canopies while you upgrade your rig with an arsenal of wind abilities. Follow the journey of Annika as she attempts to recover a stolen family heirloom, strategically battling bugs across an epic story.

    2021ActionRPG16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Island Time VR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Flight School Studio, the studio behind Manifest 99. Shares Indie with Manifest 99.

    If you’ve ever wondered what being stranded on an island might be like, this VR game is for you, buddy. Using the advice of a new friend, Carl the Crab, you’ve gotta find a way to keep yourself from starving and survive as long as possible.

    2018IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. War Remains: Dan Carlin Presents an Immersive Memory

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Flight School Studio, the studio behind Manifest 99.

    This is not a game. This is history. Presented by Hardcore History® legendary podcaster Dan Carlin, War Remains is an immersive VR experience that transports viewers into the nightmarish hellscape of the Western Front of the First World War.

    2020Casual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Manifest 99

How much does Manifest 99 cost?
Manifest 99 is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Manifest 99?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Manifest 99 are Red Matter, Thief Simulator VR, The Utility Room.
Who developed Manifest 99?
Manifest 99 was developed by Flight School Studio.

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 Manifest 99.

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