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Games like Nephise: Ascension

If Nephise: Ascension is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nephise, Nephise Begins and Drizzlepath: Deja Vu — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, mysterious and peaceful. 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 Nephise: Ascension: Nephise returns, in her deadliest and most expansive adventure yet! Will she escape from Dragons Valley? Find out in this highly immersive first-person “walking simulator” with extensive exploration, as well as light puzzle and platforming elements.

2018AdventureCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Tonguç Bodur
Nephise: Ascension — Steam game cover
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Atmosphere is immersive and uniqueExploring all four seasons feels freshMusic and voice acting are exceptionalAtmosphericMysteriousPeaceful

Players who liked Nephise: Ascension also play

Steam players who put hours into Nephise: Ascension 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. Nephise

    WHY THIS

    Shares orb collection and an atmospheric mood with Nephise: Ascension.

    Top pick for Nephise: Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    Nephise is a short and atmospheric puzzle game with narration. It is a relaxing and mysterious experience especially with the help of its music.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Nephise Begins

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Nephise: Ascension.

    Second-strongest match for Nephise: Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    Nephise Begins tells the player what happened at the time before Nephise was an orb collector. The main setting is forest again, but this time without snow, instead a more sunny and foggy weather.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Drizzlepath: Deja Vu

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Nephise: Ascension.

    Third-strongest match for Nephise: Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    A man embarks on a journey toward the top of a mountain, to discover the truth of his existence. Along the way, he ponders the nature of life itself. Drizzlepath: Deja Vu is a spiritual revisitation of Tonguç Bodur's very first game, Drizzlepath.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Hunting God

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Nephise: Ascension.

    Ranked #4 for Nephise: Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    The Hunting God is a short walking simulator in which you play as Nodens the hunting god and listen to what he has been through accompanied by a white wolf named Draiochta.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Drizzlepath: Glass

    WHY THIS

    Shares chapter based saves and an atmospheric mood with Nephise: Ascension.

    Ranked #5 for Nephise: Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    Your husband is dead and you want to visit his grave. There is an abondoned house in a village, and in that house you will find a red rose. You don't want to go to your husband's grave empty handed.

    2017IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Drizzlepath: Genie

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Nephise: Ascension.

    Ranked #6 for Nephise: Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    Walk as Lula, on the path you choose, as she journeys to discover the meaning of the Genie and fulfill her destiny.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Dear Esther

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Nephise: Ascension.

    Ranked #7 for Nephise: Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    Begin a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

    2012IndieAdventureCasualDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. What Remains of Edith Finch

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Nephise: Ascension.

    Ranked #8 for Nephise: Ascension fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Nephise: Ascension.

    What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

    2017IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Nephise: Ascension at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Nephise: Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Nephise: Ascension.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Nephise: Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Nephise: Ascension.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Nephise: Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Nephise: Ascension.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Nephise: Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Nephise: Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Nephise: Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    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 ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Nephise: Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Nephise: Ascension on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Nephise: Ascension.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    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 Nephise: Ascension.

    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 Adventure with Nephise: Ascension.

    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.

    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.

    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 Adventure with Nephise: Ascension.

    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 Casual with Nephise: Ascension.

    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 Adventure with Nephise: Ascension.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Nephise: Ascension

How much does Nephise: Ascension cost?
Nephise: Ascension is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Nephise: Ascension?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nephise: Ascension are Nephise, Nephise Begins, Drizzlepath: Deja Vu.
Who developed Nephise: Ascension?
Nephise: Ascension was developed by Tonguç Bodur.

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 Nephise: Ascension.

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