Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Atomic Heart.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
The closest matches to Atomic Heart: Cyberpunk 2077, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Metro Exodus, and Atomfall. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Atomic Heart.
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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.

Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Atomic Heart.


Why this: Same dark mood as Atomic Heart.





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

Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Atomic Heart.





Why this: Also Alternate History and Robots, like Atomic Heart.


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

Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Atomic Heart.



The closest matches to Atomic Heart: Cyberpunk 2077, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Metro Exodus, and Atomfall. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Atomic Heart is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cyberpunk 2077, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Ghostwire: Tokyo — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and retro, and single out its ability vending machines and dlc segmented progression. 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.
Atomic Heart is a 2023 action-adventure RPG set in an alternate Soviet retro-futuristic world, where players navigate a utopian setting that blends 1950s aesthetics with advanced robotics and technology. The gameplay combines first-person combat with RPG progression, featuring ability-vending machines that let players experiment with different upgrades freely, puzzle-doors requiring specific solutions, and enemy encounters that demand strategic adaptation. Players describe the atmosphere as dark and atmospheric, with dark humor landing hard throughout the experience. Reviewers highlight how the music blends retro and modern elements seamlessly, while the Soviet retro-futurism setting feels fresh compared to typical science fiction environments. The game runs verified on Steam Deck, offering a substantial long campaign for solo players with around 78% positive reviews from over 12,000 Steam users.
About Atomic Heart: In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Refunded. What a horribly slow and boring opening sequence, marred further by a deeply unlikable player character and a worse-than-borderlands attempt at humor.”
People who play it also play: Cyberpunk 2077, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Ghostwire: Tokyo
Yes — Atomic Heart is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Atomic Heart is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Atomic Heart are Cyberpunk 2077, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Ghostwire: Tokyo.
Atomic Heart was developed by Mundfish and published by Focus Entertainment, 4Divinity.