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Games like Achromatic

Below are 19 hand-picked alternatives to Achromatic for fans of indie, 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 Achromatic 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 Studio Goya. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

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About Achromatic: Achromatic is a minimalist puzzle game about connecting dots in order to transform them all to one cohesive color. Along the way you will uncover unique dots with exciting properties to assist you on your puzzling adventure.

2018Indie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOSby Studio Goya
Achromatic — Steam game cover
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Bonus levels offer satisfying escalationColorblind friendly glyphs includedMinimalist design hides deep complexityAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Achromatic on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Achromatic on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Achromatic on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Achromatic on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Achromatic on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Achromatic on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Achromatic on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Achromatic on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 Achromatic.

    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 Achromatic.

    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 Achromatic.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Studio Goya

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

  1. Classic Sudoku

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Achromatic.

    Another title from Studio Goya, the studio behind Achromatic. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    Presented by Cracking The Cryptic, YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, this is the brand new “Classic Sudoku” game that their viewers have been requesting for the last two years!

    2019StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Chess Sudoku

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Achromatic.

    Another title from Studio Goya, the studio behind Achromatic. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    How does Chess Sudoku work? Well we’ve taken the classic sudoku game everyone knows and loves and created puzzles with chess-related twists! There are three different types of puzzles in the game: Knight Sudoku; King Sudoku and Queen Sudoku.

    2020StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Miracle Sudoku

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Achromatic.

    Another title from Studio Goya, the studio behind Achromatic. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    Miracle Sudoku features beautiful puzzles that at first glance look impossible to solve!! Indeed, some of our Miracle puzzles have as few as two givens digits (!) but you will find them all to be solvable with a bit of clever logic!

    2020StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Sandwich Sudoku

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Achromatic.

    Another title from Studio Goya, the studio behind Achromatic. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    Presented by Cracking The Cryptic, YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, here is the brand new "Sandwich Sudoku" game that has become an internet sensation!

    2019StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Thermo Sudoku

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Achromatic.

    Another title from Studio Goya, the studio behind Achromatic. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    How does Thermo Sudoku work? Each sudoku grid contains thermometer shapes (often drawn to create themes) and digits on thermometers must increase as one moves further from the bulb end.

    2020StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Killer Sudoku

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Achromatic.

    Another title from Studio Goya, the studio behind Achromatic. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    In Killer Sudoku, every puzzle features cages that tell you the sum of the numbers inside. This extra information leads to beautiful logic that you will master as you progress through our handmade puzzles.

    2020StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Hex

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Studio Goya, the studio behind Achromatic. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    Hex is a unique puzzle game with a simple goal, clear the tiles to win. Tiles might multiply, explode, toggle on and off, and more as you jump between them in this exciting journey through over 80 challenging levels.

    2017Indie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Hex Two

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Studio Goya, the studio behind Achromatic. Shares Indie with Achromatic.

    Journey through 80 levels in this beautiful minimalist puzzle game. Jump from tile to tile as you attempt to clear the board. In Hex Two, you'll encounter 19 different types of tiles, each of which changing the way you must approach each level. Can you clear them all?

    2018Indie3.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Achromatic

Is Achromatic verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Achromatic 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 Achromatic cost?
Achromatic is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Who developed Achromatic?
Achromatic was developed by Studio Goya.

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