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Games like The Boogie Man

If The Boogie Man is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Hanged Man, The Crooked Man and Desolate City: The Bloody Dawn Enhanced Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, emotional 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 The Boogie Man: "You are the player, and must chase the Boogie Man. If you catch him, you win! And that's the happy ending, but if you don't..." This is the third title in the Strange Man series. Keith tours a castle with his wife, Helena. Sit back, and enjoy tonight's entertainment: A horrific display of murder.

2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Uri Games
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Character driven narrative with emotional weightClaustrophobic castle setting amplifies tensionMultiple endings reveal hidden story layersAtmosphericEmotionalMysterious

Players who liked The Boogie Man also play

Steam players who put hours into The Boogie Man 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. The Hanged Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Top pick for The Boogie Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    "You're a demon child. Someday, you'll be burning in hell for your sins.". This is the fourth and final title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Will was running away from home with his mouse buddy Pop, until the two of them wandered into an abandoned building. What secrets lie hidden within?

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Crooked Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Second-strongest match for The Boogie Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Desolate City: The Bloody Dawn Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Third-strongest match for The Boogie Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    It seemed to be a normal day at Gray Bay. While law student Lisa was doing her part-time job in a pizzeria, an experimental project had made great progress in a research facility on the other side of the city, but later it was not proceeding as the researchers were expecting...

    2019ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Angels of Death Episode.Eddie

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Ranked #4 for The Boogie Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    "The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...

    2020IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Sand Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Ranked #5 for The Boogie Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    “I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Ranked #6 for The Boogie Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.

    2020IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Mad Father

    WHY THIS

    Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Ranked #7 for The Boogie Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

    2016IndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Corpse Party: Book of Shadows

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings and an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Ranked #8 for The Boogie Man fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    An anthology series that serves as a Corpse Party sequel, prequel, midquel, and alternate universe tale all in one. Rejoin old friends for a deeper dive into the haunted halls of Heavenly Host Elementary...

    2018Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to The Boogie Man

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.

  1. The Crooked Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Reviewers of The Boogie Man cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Sand Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Reviewers of The Boogie Man cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    “I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Hanged Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Reviewers of The Boogie Man cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    "You're a demon child. Someday, you'll be burning in hell for your sins.". This is the fourth and final title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Will was running away from home with his mouse buddy Pop, until the two of them wandered into an abandoned building. What secrets lie hidden within?

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Worst Game Ever

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of The Boogie Man cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with The Boogie Man.

    Utilize just a grappling hook and wall jumping to adventure through a near-to-impossible parkour maze. With no checkpoints and lava floor, your every move counts because once you touch the lava, you restart at the beginning. Challenge yourself by making the game even worse with hardcore controls.

    2021SportsIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Reviewers of The Boogie Man cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.

    2023AdventureSimulationRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Witch's House

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of The Boogie Man cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with The Boogie Man.

    There is an old house on the edge of a small town. All the locals have always avoided it, as strange and mysterious events constantly happen there. This time, what happened in this house made the whole city shudder with fear.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Boogie Man at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Boogie Man on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Boogie Man on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    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 ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Boogie Man on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with The Boogie Man.

    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 ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Boogie Man on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Boogie Man.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Boogie Man on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Boogie Man.

    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. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Boogie Man on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Boogie Man.

    "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 ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Boogie Man on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Boogie Man.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Boogie Man on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Boogie Man.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with The Boogie Man.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    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 ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Boogie Man.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Boogie Man.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with The Boogie Man.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Uri Games

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

  1. The Crooked Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Another title from Uri Games, the studio behind The Boogie Man. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Sand Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Another title from Uri Games, the studio behind The Boogie Man. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    “I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Hanged Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Boogie Man.

    Another title from Uri Games, the studio behind The Boogie Man. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Boogie Man.

    "You're a demon child. Someday, you'll be burning in hell for your sins.". This is the fourth and final title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Will was running away from home with his mouse buddy Pop, until the two of them wandered into an abandoned building. What secrets lie hidden within?

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Boogie Man

Does The Boogie Man run on Steam Deck?
The Boogie Man is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Boogie Man cost?
The Boogie Man is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Boogie Man?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Boogie Man are The Hanged Man, The Crooked Man, Desolate City: The Bloody Dawn Enhanced Edition.
Who developed The Boogie Man?
The Boogie Man was developed by Uri Games and published by PLAYISM.

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 The Boogie Man.

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