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Games like The Occluder

Below are 19 hand-picked alternatives to The Occluder for fans of indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in The Occluder also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from Softwaves. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

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About The Occluder: Investigate and film a sinister area in The Occluder! Uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearances while navigating a dangerous zone altered by a nuclear disaster. Use your camera and flashlight to document the chilling surroundings and escape the horrors that lurk within.

2018IndieCasual0.99 USDWindowsby Softwaves
The Occluder — Steam game cover

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Occluder at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Occluder on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Occluder.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Occluder on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Occluder.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Occluder on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Occluder on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Occluder on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Occluder on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Occluder.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Occluder on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Occluder.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Occluder on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Occluder.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

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 and Casual with The Occluder.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Occluder.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Occluder.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Softwaves

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

  1. The Village

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Softwaves, the studio behind The Occluder. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    There are several game modes, Horror mode, Rescue mode, Intense mode and other modes that are yet to come. There are also several difficulties, where you may face a shortage of resources or resources found more easily. The game also features some online interactions.

    2017ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Federal Rescue

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Softwaves, the studio behind The Occluder. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    Rescue your father from captivity! Use your skills to navigate dangerous situations, eliminate threats, and bring him home safely. Will you rise to the challenge?

    2021ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Warrior War

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Softwaves, the studio behind The Occluder. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    Try to survive in a chaotic war scenario! Face disguised enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and use your skills to overcome the odds. Will you make it out alive?

    2021ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Island Combat

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Softwaves, the studio behind The Occluder. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    Defend your island from invaders in The Island Combat! Use slow-motion combat skills to control time and protect your home from treasure hunters seeking the ancient pirate treasure. Will you rise to the challenge?

    2021ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Freight Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Softwaves, the studio behind The Occluder. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    Manage your transport company! Be a transportation entrepreneur, with control over everything in your business. Work, earn, invest and expand!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Mission Z

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Softwaves, the studio behind The Occluder. Shares Indie with The Occluder.

    Live an intense story by recovering a mysterious area. With survival elements, loots and collectibles.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Transporter Manager Tycoon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Softwaves, the studio behind The Occluder. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    In Transporter Manager Tycoon you will control your own carrier, you will manage freight, buy new trucks and even expand your carrier to a distributor. Start small, and with a lot of dedication and effort become one of the biggest carriers in the game.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Island Domination

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Softwaves, the studio behind The Occluder. Shares Indie and Casual with The Occluder.

    A director of a large biomedicine company offers you a great contract to recover two notebooks seized at a military base.

    2021ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Occluder

How much does The Occluder cost?
The Occluder is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Who developed The Occluder?
The Occluder was developed by Softwaves and published by SA Industry.

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