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Games like Void Memory

If Void Memory is your kind of game, the closest matches are Unworthy, Minoria and THE DARK DWELLERS — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, bleak and challenging. 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 Void Memory: You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

2017ActionIndieAdventureRPGFree to playDeck PlayableWindowsby Gustav
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Boss fights feel fair despite high difficultyDeep weapon variety encourages experimentationLore is cryptic but rewarding to piece togetherAtmosphericBleakChallenging

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Steam players who put hours into Void Memory 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. Unworthy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Top pick for Void Memory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Minoria

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Second-strongest match for Void Memory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. THE DARK DWELLERS

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Third-strongest match for Void Memory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Ranked #4 for Void Memory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. GRIME

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Void Memory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

    2021ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Salt and Sanctuary

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Ranked #6 for Void Memory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    2016ActionIndieRPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Immortal Planet

    WHY THIS

    Shares stamina management and an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Ranked #7 for Void Memory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dark Devotion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Ranked #8 for Void Memory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Gustav

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

  1. Cat in the Box

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Void Memory. Shares Indie and Adventure with Void Memory.

    Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.

    2020IndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Tide Up

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Void Memory. Shares Indie and Adventure with Void Memory.

    Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!

    2022IndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Potato Survival

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Void Memory. Shares Indie and Adventure with Void Memory.

    Potato Survival is a short story game about a character who lives alone on the open sea. Collect potatoes and try to survive for 21 days with the knowledge you gain daily. Unlock new skills to create a more meaningful day to day life!

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Dusk of the Cage

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Void Memory. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    더스크 오브 더 케이지는 좀비들만 남은 세계 속에 살고 있는 자매가 기차를 타고 지역을 돌아가며 방송국들을 고치는 내용의 짧은 단편 게임입니다.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Death of Marionette

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Void Memory. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Strange things start to happen at a ruined factory where Sawyer and her friends arrive to prepare an event. Can they leave the place safely?

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Stray Savior

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Gustav, the studio behind Void Memory. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Unworthy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Minoria

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. GRIME

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

    2021ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Salt and Sanctuary

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    2016ActionIndieRPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Immortal Planet

    WHY THIS

    Shares stamina management and an atmospheric mood with Void Memory.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Void Memory.

    Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Void Memory

Does Void Memory run on Steam Deck?
Void Memory is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Void Memory free to play?
Yes — Void Memory is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Void Memory?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Void Memory are Unworthy, Minoria, THE DARK DWELLERS.
Who developed Void Memory?
Void Memory was developed by Gustav.

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 Void Memory.

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