Rank 01Why this
Shares psychological horror and puzzle solving with Heliophobia.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2009
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- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Heliophobia: Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition, Pathologic 3, Out of Sight, Dead Take, and The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares puzzle solving with Heliophobia.
- $34.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Shares stealth avoidance and puzzle solving with Heliophobia.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters
Why this: Shares stealth avoidance with Heliophobia.
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The Shattering
Why this: Shares narrative fragmentation with Heliophobia.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Heliophobia
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Shares psychological horror and puzzle solving with Heliophobia.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Glass Knuckle Games
- Price: $2.49−75%checked Nov 2
- 100% of 13 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Avoids jump scares in favor of psychological tension
- Cyberpunk noir aesthetic stands out
- Story is pieced together non linearly
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Mysterious
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Out of Sight
Why this: Shares stealth avoidance and puzzle solving with Heliophobia.
Dead Take
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Heliophobia.
The Shattering
Why this: Shares narrative fragmentation with Heliophobia.
More from Glass Knuckle Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Glass Knuckle Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Noir Syndrome
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Heliophobia.
Ad Infernum
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Heliophobia.
About Heliophobia
The closest matches to Heliophobia: Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition, Pathologic 3, Out of Sight, Dead Take, and The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Heliophobia is your kind of game, the closest matches are Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition, Pathologic 3 and Out of Sight — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and mysterious, and single out its narrative fragmentation and platforming sequences. 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 Heliophobia: Heliophobia is a first-person horror/mystery adventure presented through a surreal, non-linear narrative. You awake on a vacant plane, given only a singular task: kill the one with the initials "J.R.".
Is Heliophobia worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 13 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 75% off, now $2.49 (checked Nov 2).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Avoids jump scares in favor of psychological tension
- Cyberpunk noir aesthetic stands out
- Story is pieced together non linearly
- Unique art style and sound design
People who play it also play: Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition, Pathologic 3, Out of Sight
Frequently asked about Heliophobia
Can I run it?
How much does Heliophobia cost?
Heliophobia is listed on Steam at 2.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Heliophobia?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Heliophobia are Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition, Pathologic 3, Out of Sight.
Who developed Heliophobia?
Heliophobia was developed by Glass Knuckle Games.