Games like Close To The Sun
If Close To The Sun is your kind of game, the closest matches are Gray Dawn, Apsulov: End of Gods and Scorn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its mystery deliberately left unresolved, steampunk aesthetics are breathtaking and atmospheric. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Close To The Sun: Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!
Players who liked Close To The Sun also play
Steam players who put hours into Close To The Sun also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Gray Dawn
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration and an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Top pick for Close To The Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.
Apsulov: End of Gods
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Second-strongest match for Close To The Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
In this future viking horror you awake in a sanctuary of steel and concrete, built to research and exploit the worlds of Yggdrasil, and to house an artifact, buried in the earth aeons ago.First person with a futuristic Norse mythology story. Horror adventure in the realms of Yggdrasil.
Scorn
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Third-strongest match for Close To The Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.
The Beast Inside
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Ranked #4 for Close To The Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.
SOMA
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Ranked #5 for Close To The Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
Unholy
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Ranked #6 for Close To The Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Close To The Sun.
Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.
Still Wakes the Deep
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration and an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Ranked #7 for Close To The Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.
>observer_
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Ranked #8 for Close To The Sun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Close To The Sun at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Close To The Sun on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Close To The Sun.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Close To The Sun on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Close To The Sun on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Close To The Sun.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Close To The Sun on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Close To The Sun.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
PEAK
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Close To The Sun on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Close To The Sun.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Close To The Sun.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Close To The Sun.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Close To The Sun.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Close To The Sun.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from Storm in a Teacup
Other recommendable Steam games by Storm in a Teacup, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Steel Seed
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Another title from Storm in a Teacup, the studio behind Close To The Sun. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
Steel Seed is a stealth-action adventure set in a dark sci-fi world on the brink of extinction. Play as Zoe and her drone Koby as they explore a hostile underground facility. Uncover secrets, survive dangers, search for answers, and humanity’s last hope.
N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Another title from Storm in a Teacup, the studio behind Close To The Sun. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
N.E.R.O. is a wonderful journey in a world of incredible beauty, a story driven first-person game with puzzles and intuitive controls where the environment is connected to the characters and their past. The world of N.E.R.O. is magical and varied, making exploring an ongoing challenge.
ENKI
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Another title from Storm in a Teacup, the studio behind Close To The Sun. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
ENKI is a repeatable horror experience about escaping, featuring multiple endings that will ensure you that every playthrough will be a bit different from the previous one. In only 30 minutes find your way to freedom through occult symbolism, mysteries and discoverable secrets... Survive or die!
Lantern
WHY THIS
Another title from Storm in a Teacup, the studio behind Close To The Sun. Shares Indie with Close To The Sun.
Be the wind and guide a beautiful lantern that spreads the powerful message of everlasting love, by bringing life and color back to the world around you. Lantern is a relaxing game experience full of positive emotions.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Gray Dawn
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration and an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.
Apsulov: End of Gods
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
In this future viking horror you awake in a sanctuary of steel and concrete, built to research and exploit the worlds of Yggdrasil, and to house an artifact, buried in the earth aeons ago.First person with a futuristic Norse mythology story. Horror adventure in the realms of Yggdrasil.
Scorn
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.
SOMA
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Close To The Sun.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Close To The Sun.
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
Frequently asked about Close To The Sun
- Does Close To The Sun work on Steam Deck?
- Close To The Sun is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Close To The Sun cost?
- Close To The Sun is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Close To The Sun?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Close To The Sun are Gray Dawn, Apsulov: End of Gods, Scorn.
- Who developed Close To The Sun?
- Close To The Sun was developed by Storm in a Teacup and published by Wired Productions.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Close To The Sun.
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