Games like The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
If The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is your kind of game, the closest matches are Celeste, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Iconoclasts — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its bleak, dark and emotional. 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.
Get personalized picks →About The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories: J.J. scours Memoria Island to find her best friend, who has gone missing during a camping trip. In order to save her best friend, she puts her own body and life on the line, reviving infinitely, as she presses forward. Why did she go missing? What is going on in this world?
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Celeste
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Top pick for The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!
Iconoclasts
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Third-strongest match for The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Planet of Lana
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Ranked #4 for The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Bladed fury
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.
Another Sight - Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
A teenager who has lost her sight and a mysterious cat team up in a surreal fantasy adventure into the unexpected, weaving a tale that brings together some of the world’s greatest minds: Monet, Tesla, Edison and other historical cultural icons.
LIMBO
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Ranked #7 for The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
ECHO
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.
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Super Meat Boy
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Reviewers of The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Prince of Persia®
WHY THIS
Reviewers of The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...
LIMBO
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Reviewers of The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition
WHY THIS
Reviewers of The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.
INSIDE
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Reviewers of The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
Celeste
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Reviewers of The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Secret Little Haven
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Reviewers of The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
An adventure game about old computers, community, creativity, fandom, gender, and the internet. Alex Cole is a teenage trans girl in 1999 who has yet to figure herself out. She spends much of her free time on the internet, browsing a fan forum for her favorite magical girl show, and chatting with her friends.
COCOON
WHY THIS
Reviewers of The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories at current Steam store prices.
Terraria
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories on Steam right now. Shares Action with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Portal 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
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 MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
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 MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
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 MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
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 MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
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 MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
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 MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
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.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
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Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise
WHY THIS
Another title from White Owls Inc., the studio behind The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories. Shares Action and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise is an open-world survival horror video game serving as both a sequel and prequel to the original Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut.
HOTEL BARCELONA
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Another title from White Owls Inc., the studio behind The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
A marshal possessed by a murderer, a hotel full of killers, and a time-bending witch? From the legendary creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES comes a 2D Action Roguelike unlike any other. Under New Management update is free for everyone now! CHECK IN, WIPE ‘EM OUT.
The Good Life
WHY THIS
Another title from White Owls Inc., the studio behind The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories. Shares Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Enjoy everyday life while solving a murder mystery in Rainy Woods - known as the "happiest town in the world" - in this all-new "Debt Repayment RPG"!
Death Game Hotel, a White Owls® game
WHY THIS
Another title from White Owls Inc., the studio behind The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories. Shares Indie and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Death Game Hotel is an intense VR poker battle, blending high-risk gambling with survival. Face off in Death Poker, where you bet more than chips—you risk your body parts! Death Game Hotel, a White Owls® game
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Celeste
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!
Iconoclasts
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Planet of Lana
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
LIMBO
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Frequently asked about The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
- Is The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories 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 MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories cost?
- The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories are Celeste, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Iconoclasts.
- Who developed The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories?
- The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories was developed by White Owls Inc. and published by Arc System Works.
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