Rank 01Games like Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Anodyne 2: Return to Dust also play
The closest matches to Anodyne 2: Return to Dust: Sephonie, Even the Ocean, Psychonauts 2, Anodyne, and Angeline Era. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
- $7.99 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Also Surreal and 3D Platformer, like Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
- $11.99 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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Anodyne
Why this: Same melancholic mood as Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
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Planet of Lana II
Why this: Shares backtracking with Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka
- Price: $8.99−55%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 611 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Art style shifts between 3d and 2d seamlessly
- Exploration feels like wandering a half remembered dream
- Handles mature themes like mortality and religious dogma
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Melancholic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Anodyne 2: Return to Dust at current Steam store prices.
Pseudoregalia
Why this: Shares backtracking with Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
Forgotton Anne
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
Arise: A Simple Story
Why this: Also Surreal and 3D Platformer, like Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
Celeste
Why this: Same emotional mood as Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
No Longer Home
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Surreal, like Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sephonie
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Surreal, like Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
Even the Ocean
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
Anodyne
Why this: Same melancholic mood as Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
Planet of Lana II
Why this: Shares backtracking with Anodyne 2: Return to Dust.
About Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
The closest matches to Anodyne 2: Return to Dust: Sephonie, Even the Ocean, Psychonauts 2, Anodyne, and Angeline Era. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sephonie, Even the Ocean and Psychonauts 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and melancholic, and single out its 2d puzzle dungeons and 3d exploration. 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.
About Anodyne 2: Return to Dust: A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.
Is Anodyne 2: Return to Dust worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 611 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 55% off, now $8.99 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Art style shifts between 3d and 2d seamlessly
- Exploration feels like wandering a half remembered dream
- Handles mature themes like mortality and religious dogma
- Music evokes deep emotions
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“not very interesting or challenging mechanically. i appreciate what they were trying to do with the story but 2 hours in, it just wasn't landing for me. certain kinds of people will really enjoy this though!”
“I didn't quite understand why I finished, but I didn't like it at all. Maybe the way is written, i couldn't get involved with the story, or the characters. The feeling of being lost most of the time is ok I guess??? I really like the…”
People who play it also play: Sephonie, Even the Ocean, Psychonauts 2
Frequently asked about Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
Can I run it?
Is Anodyne 2: Return to Dust verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Anodyne 2: Return to Dust 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 Anodyne 2: Return to Dust cost?
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Anodyne 2: Return to Dust?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Anodyne 2: Return to Dust are Sephonie, Even the Ocean, Psychonauts 2.
Who developed Anodyne 2: Return to Dust?
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust was developed by Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka and published by Analgesic Productions.