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Also Experimental and Short, like Trauma.
- $1.04 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Games like Trauma
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Trauma also play
The closest matches to Trauma: The Franz Kafka Videogame, FRACT OSC, Journal, Dear Esther, and Manifold Garden. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Dear Esther
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Trauma.
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Manifold Garden
Why this: Also Experimental and Abstract, like Trauma.
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- Released: 2011
- Developer: Krystian Majewski
- Price: $2.99checked Oct 3
- 68% of 513 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Metacritic 62
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Alternate endings reshape the story
- Dreamlike atmosphere feels immersive
- Gestures unlock interactions
- Contemplative
- Hypnotic
- Mysterious
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The Void
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Trauma.
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Retention
Why this: Same unsettling mood as Trauma.
Make it indie!
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Trauma.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Trauma at current Steam store prices.
The Room
Why this: Same mysterious mood as Trauma.
Californium
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Trauma.
Dreaming Sarah
Why this: Shares non linear exploration with Trauma.
Awareness Rooms
Why this: Also Experimental and Short, like Trauma.
Decay: The Mare
Why this: Same unsettling mood as Trauma.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Trauma, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Port of Call
Why this: Also Experimental and Short, like Trauma.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Franz Kafka Videogame
Why this: Also Experimental and Short, like Trauma.
Dear Esther
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Trauma.
Manifold Garden
Why this: Also Experimental and Abstract, like Trauma.
About Trauma
The closest matches to Trauma: The Franz Kafka Videogame, FRACT OSC, Journal, Dear Esther, and Manifold Garden. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Trauma is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Franz Kafka Videogame, FRACT OSC and Journal — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, hypnotic and mysterious, and single out its alternate endings and dream state navigation. 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 Trauma: An elaborate puzzle challenge combined with an unconventional story.
Is Trauma worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 68% of 513 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $2.99 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.9 h played before their negative review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Alternate endings reshape the story
- Dreamlike atmosphere feels immersive
- Gestures unlock interactions
- Photographs reveal hidden narrative
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Interesting concept the way they used actual photographs and had you manipulate angles/shots with directional clicks. Unfortunately, the 'puzzles' were pointless, the story was vague, and I really didn't care about the main character's…”
“Honestly, (sorry) but I really didn't like this. As the other reviews are saying it's not really a game..the idea was alright but the way it's been put into the "game" isn't what I'd hoped. It's a really hard to describe thing..it's weird…”
People who play it also play: The Franz Kafka Videogame, FRACT OSC, Journal
Frequently asked about Trauma
Can I run it?
How much does Trauma cost?
Trauma is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Trauma?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Trauma are The Franz Kafka Videogame, FRACT OSC, Journal.
Who developed Trauma?
Trauma was developed by Krystian Majewski.