Games like The World Next Door
If The World Next Door is your kind of game, the closest matches are Garenburg Penitence: The Riflebird, Scarlet Wolf and Fishbowl — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, emotional and relaxing. 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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Players who liked The World Next Door also play
Steam players who put hours into The World Next Door 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.
Garenburg Penitence: The Riflebird
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The World Next Door.
Top pick for The World Next Door fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The World Next Door.
Garenburg Penitence is an action-puzzle arcade game and visual novel about matching sphere colors and exploring the collapsing psyche that destroyed the world. With over 70 unique level maps, additional game modes, and a level editor, learn the story of a fragile girl and her regretful actions.
Scarlet Wolf
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for The World Next Door fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The World Next Door.
If you're ready to run and play a deadly game of hide-and-seek, then come on in and make yourself at home. Behind the door, endless oppressive corridors, filthy walls, deadly traps, and a ravenous creature eagerly waiting to get up close and personal with you await.
Fishbowl
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The World Next Door.
Third-strongest match for The World Next Door fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The World Next Door.
Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.
Afterlove EP
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The World Next Door.
Ranked #4 for The World Next Door fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
From the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, comes a slice-of-life adventure set in modern Jakarta about love, loss and finding your own way forward. Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta.
Murder by Numbers
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for The World Next Door fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with The World Next Door.
Ranked #6 for The World Next Door fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The World Next Door.
Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)
of the Devil
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The World Next Door.
Ranked #7 for The World Next Door fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
Coffee Talk
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with The World Next Door.
Ranked #8 for The World Next Door fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The World Next Door at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under The World Next Door on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The World Next Door.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under The World Next Door on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under The World Next Door on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under The World Next Door on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The World Next Door.
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.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The World Next Door on Steam right now. Shares Action with The World Next Door.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under The World Next Door on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The World Next Door.
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!
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The World Next Door on Steam right now. Shares Action with The World Next Door.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under The World Next Door on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The World Next Door.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with The World Next Door.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The World Next Door.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The World Next Door.
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?
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 World Next Door.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The World Next Door.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with The World Next Door.
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.
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Head-to-head comparisons
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Fishbowl
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The World Next Door.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with The World Next Door.
Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.
Afterlove EP
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The World Next Door.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
From the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, comes a slice-of-life adventure set in modern Jakarta about love, loss and finding your own way forward. Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of his girlfriend, Cinta.
Murder by Numbers
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with The World Next Door.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with The World Next Door.
Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)
of the Devil
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The World Next Door.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
Coffee Talk
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with The World Next Door.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The World Next Door.
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Frequently asked about The World Next Door
- Is The World Next Door verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — The World Next Door is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does The World Next Door cost?
- The World Next Door is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does The World Next Door have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — The World Next Door supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
- What games are most similar to The World Next Door?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The World Next Door are Garenburg Penitence: The Riflebird, Scarlet Wolf, Fishbowl.
- Who developed The World Next Door?
- The World Next Door was developed by Rose City Games and published by VIZ Media.
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