Rank 01Why this
Shares rotoscoped animation with Flashback.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Games like Flashback
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Flashback also play
The closest matches to Flashback: Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, LUNARK, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED], VirtuaVerse, and The Way. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Cyberpunk and Cinematic, like Flashback.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 04 
VirtuaVerse
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and 1990's, like Flashback.
Rank 05 
The Way
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Flashback.
Rank 06 
Chronicles of the Wolf
Why this: Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Flashback.
Rank 07 
Berserk Boy
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Old School, like Flashback.
Rank 08 
Hard Reset Extended Edition
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Old School, like Flashback.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Flashback
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition
Shares rotoscoped animation with Flashback.
- 83% of 907 reviews
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Paul Cuisset
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 77% of 233 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Cyberpunk narrative influenced by classic films
- Expert mode preserves original difficulty
- Grid based combat requires tactical positioning
- Atmospheric
- Cinematic
- Nostalgic
More games like Flashback, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Flashback
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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Flashback.
Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Cinematic, like Flashback.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Flashback at current Steam store prices.
CrushBorgs
Why this: Also 1990's and Futuristic, like Flashback.
Bionic Commando: Rearmed
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Old School, like Flashback.
SiN Episodes: Emergence
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Futuristic, like Flashback.
Commander Keen
Why this: Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Flashback.
Aeon Drive
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Flashback.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition
Why this: Shares rotoscoped animation with Flashback.
LUNARK
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Side Scroller, like Flashback.
The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Cinematic, like Flashback.
Berserk Boy
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Old School, like Flashback.
More from Paul Cuisset
Other recommendable Steam games by Paul Cuisset, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Subject 13
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Flashback.
Flashback 2
Why this: Also 1990's and Futuristic, like Flashback.
About Flashback
The closest matches to Flashback: Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, LUNARK, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED], VirtuaVerse, and The Way. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Flashback is your kind of game, the closest matches are Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, LUNARK and The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cinematic and nostalgic, and single out its expert mode and grid based combat. 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 Flashback: FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Is Flashback worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 233 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cyberpunk narrative influenced by classic films
- Expert mode preserves original difficulty
- Grid based combat requires tactical positioning
- Rewind tool saves progress after deaths
People who play it also play: Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, LUNARK, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]
Frequently asked about Flashback
Can I run it?
Does Flashback run on Steam Deck?
Flashback is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Flashback cost?
Flashback is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Flashback?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Flashback are Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, LUNARK, The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED].
Who developed Flashback?
Flashback was developed by Paul Cuisset and published by Microids.