# Games like SLUDGE LIFE

> The closest matches to SLUDGE LIFE: SLUDGE LIFE 2, 0°N 0°W, Broken Reality, RiME, and Fragrance Point. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [SLUDGE LIFE 2](https://imho.run/games/2275150/sludge-life-2) — Shares environmental interaction and collectible hunting with SLUDGE LIFE. 726 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2275150/)
2. [0°N 0°W](https://imho.run/games/670750/0-n-0-w) — Shares first person exploration with SLUDGE LIFE. 247 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/670750/)
3. [Broken Reality](https://imho.run/games/757480/broken-reality) — Shares photo mode with SLUDGE LIFE. 1,626 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/757480/)
4. [RiME](https://imho.run/games/493200/rime) — Shares environmental interaction with SLUDGE LIFE. 1,451 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493200/)
5. [Fragrance Point](https://imho.run/games/2303610/fragrance-point) — Shares multiple endings with SLUDGE LIFE. 100 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303610/)
6. [SLUDGE LIFE: The BIG MUD Sessions](https://imho.run/games/2494930/sludge-life-the-big-mud-sessions) — A frequent pick in SLUDGE LIFE players' libraries, and another Indie. 226 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2494930/)
7. [Demon Tides](https://imho.run/games/2585890/demon-tides) — Shares collectible hunting with SLUDGE LIFE. 589 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585890/)
8. [Hypnagogia 無限の夢 Boundless Dreams](https://imho.run/games/1665500/hypnagogia-boundless-dreams) — Also Abstract and Walking Simulator, like SLUDGE LIFE. 587 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1665500/)
9. [Supraland](https://imho.run/games/813630/supraland) — Also 3D Platformer, like SLUDGE LIFE. 4,824 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813630/)
10. [ENA: Dream BBQ](https://imho.run/games/2134320/ena-dream-bbq) — Also Psychedelic and Walking Simulator, like SLUDGE LIFE. 23,129 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2134320/)
11. [FRACT OSC](https://imho.run/games/243220/fract-osc) — Also Abstract and Walking Simulator, like SLUDGE LIFE. 365 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/243220/)
12. [Manifold Garden](https://imho.run/games/473950/manifold-garden) — Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like SLUDGE LIFE. 4,329 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/473950/)
13. [DREAMWILD](https://imho.run/games/2168450/dreamwild) — Also Psychedelic, like SLUDGE LIFE. 269 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2168450/)
14. [POSTAL 2](https://imho.run/games/223470/postal-2) — Same dark mood as SLUDGE LIFE. 42,176 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223470/)
15. [Automaton Lung](https://imho.run/games/2158900/automaton-lung) — Also Psychedelic and 3D Platformer, like SLUDGE LIFE. 126 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2158900/)
16. [Disillusion ST](https://imho.run/games/2775370/disillusion-st) — Shares multiple endings with SLUDGE LIFE. 346 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2775370/)
17. [Grass Simulator](https://imho.run/games/331200/grass-simulator) — Also Walking Simulator, like SLUDGE LIFE. 374 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/331200/)
18. [30 Birds](https://imho.run/games/1708770/30-birds) — Also Psychedelic, like SLUDGE LIFE. 75 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1708770/)
19. [I'm counting to 6...](https://imho.run/games/2717260/i-m-counting-to-6) — Shares first person exploration with SLUDGE LIFE. 210 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2717260/)
20. [Proteus](https://imho.run/games/219680/proteus) — Also Walking Simulator, like SLUDGE LIFE. 1,160 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219680/)
21. [Anger Foot](https://imho.run/games/1978590/anger-foot) — A frequent pick in SLUDGE LIFE players' libraries, and another Action. 2,052 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1978590/)
22. [NaissanceE](https://imho.run/games/265690/naissancee) — Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like SLUDGE LIFE. 2,816 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265690/)
23. [Subway Midnight](https://imho.run/games/1750570/subway-midnight) — Shares multiple endings with SLUDGE LIFE. 773 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1750570/)
24. [Fractal Block World](https://imho.run/games/1540570/fractal-block-world) — Also Psychedelic, like SLUDGE LIFE. 1,104 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1540570/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1144770&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1144770&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1144770&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1144770
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1144770
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About SLUDGE LIFE

SLUDGE LIFE is a first-person open-world indie adventure set on a polluted island where players explore, tag graffiti, and hunt for collectibles. The game features environmental interaction, a photo mode, and multiple endings that reviewers highlight as encouraging replayability. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, dark, and hypnotic, with absurd humor woven into both dialogue and the world itself. The movement is described as weighty and tactile, and the soundtrack is frequently cited by players as enhancing immersion. Reviewers also note that the island rewards exploration with hidden stories scattered throughout. Developed by Terri Vellmann and Doseone, published by Devolver Digital, and released in 2021, the game costs $14.99 and is verified to run on Steam Deck. It holds a 96% positive rating from over 1,100 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1144770
- **Developer:** Terri Vellmann, Doseone
- **Publisher:** Devolver Digital
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 2, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 73
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1144770/sludge-life)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1144770&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1144770/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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