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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, Dead Dungeon and Eden Genesis — 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.

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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?

2018ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby White Owls Inc.
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Steam players who put hours into The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories 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. 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.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dead Dungeon

    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.

    Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Eden Genesis

    WHY THIS

    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 Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.

    Help Leah overcome a serious illness caused by her cybernetic implants. In this a platformer from the creators of Aeterna Noctis, you will face hundreds of challenges and secrets that unravel the mystery of Eden Genesis. Live this Cyberpunk 2D adventure.

    2024ActionAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Aeon Drive

    WHY THIS

    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.

    Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. LIMBO

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.

    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.

    Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

    2011ActionIndieAdventure12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. My Memory of Us

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.

    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.

    My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Tobari 2: Dream Ocean

    WHY THIS

    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.

    Tobari is back in the latest action platformer from indie developer, desunoya. Use that staff and smack around your enemies for their magic as you traverse the Dream Ocean. Seek out the mysterious voice that calls to you from beyond the sea as you journey with Tobari into this unknown new world.

    2020ActionIndieCasual12.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Ageless

    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 Indie and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.

    Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.

    2020IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

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. 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)!

    2010Indie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. 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...

    2008ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 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

    2011ActionIndieAdventure12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 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.

    2013ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. 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.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 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.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Secret Little Haven

    WHY THIS

    Shares a poignant 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.

    2018IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. 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.

    2023IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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.

  1. 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!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. 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.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 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?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 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.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. 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.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 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.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. 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!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 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 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.

    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 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.

    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 MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.

    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 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!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. 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.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 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!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. 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.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from White Owls Inc.

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

  1. 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.

    2022ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. 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.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 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"!

    2021IndieRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. 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.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Eden Genesis

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.

    Help Leah overcome a serious illness caused by her cybernetic implants. In this a platformer from the creators of Aeterna Noctis, you will face hundreds of challenges and secrets that unravel the mystery of Eden Genesis. Live this Cyberpunk 2D adventure.

    2024ActionAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. 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

    2011ActionIndieAdventure12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. My Memory of Us

    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.

    My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Ageless

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories.

    Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.

    2020IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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, Dead Dungeon, Eden Genesis.
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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