# Games like Everhood

> The closest matches to Everhood: Everhood 2, Rhythm Doctor, Thumper, Soundodger+, and A Chamber of Stars. 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. [Everhood 2](https://imho.run/games/1984020/everhood-2) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 1,735 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1984020/)
2. [Rhythm Doctor](https://imho.run/games/774181/rhythm-doctor) — A frequent pick in Everhood players' libraries, and another Action. 7,758 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774181/)
3. [Thumper](https://imho.run/games/356400/thumper) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 3,064 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356400/)
4. [Soundodger+](https://imho.run/games/247140/soundodger) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 404 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247140/)
5. [A Chamber of Stars](https://imho.run/games/1624190/a-chamber-of-stars) — Also Rhythm and Psychedelic, like Everhood. 59 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1624190/)
6. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
7. [Undertale](https://imho.run/games/391540/undertale) — Also Bullet Hell, like Everhood. 160,033 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/391540/)
8. [DELTARUNE](https://imho.run/games/1671210/deltarune) — Also Music and Bullet Hell, like Everhood. 63,288 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1671210/)
9. [Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://imho.run/games/247080/crypt-of-the-necrodancer) — A frequent pick in Everhood players' libraries, and another RPG. 12,463 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247080/)
10. [Picayune Dreams](https://imho.run/games/2088840/picayune-dreams) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Everhood. 3,300 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2088840/)
11. [Starstruck: Hands of Time](https://imho.run/games/1054950/starstruck-hands-of-time) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 197 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1054950/)
12. [Super Hexagon](https://imho.run/games/221640/super-hexagon) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 12,060 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/221640/)
13. [Symphony](https://imho.run/games/207750/symphony) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 605 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207750/)
14. [Hi-Fi RUSH](https://imho.run/games/1817230/hi-fi-rush) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 16,022 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817230/)
15. [Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians](https://imho.run/games/231040/beatbuddy-tale-of-the-guardians) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 216 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/231040/)
16. [Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)](https://imho.run/games/440310/afterbeat-project-arrhythmia) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 2,783 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/440310/)
17. [Astebreed: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/283680/astebreed-definitive-edition) — Also 2.5D and Surreal, like Everhood. 549 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283680/)
18. [Figment](https://imho.run/games/493540/figment) — Also Music and Surreal, like Everhood. 455 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493540/)
19. [Just Shapes & Beats](https://imho.run/games/531510/just-shapes-beats) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 13,012 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/531510/)
20. [Nientum - Op.ZERO](https://imho.run/games/2725250/nientum-op-zero) — Also Music and Rhythm, like Everhood. 372 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2725250/)
21. [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://imho.run/games/1082710/bug-fables-the-everlasting-sapling) — Also 2.5D, like Everhood. 4,407 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/)
22. [AMID EVIL](https://imho.run/games/673130/amid-evil) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Everhood. 5,399 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/)
23. [A Musical Story](https://imho.run/games/1546100/a-musical-story) — A frequent pick in Everhood players' libraries, and another Indie. 85 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546100/)
24. [The Artful Escape](https://imho.run/games/1122680/the-artful-escape) — Also Music and Psychedelic, like Everhood. 813 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122680/)

## 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=1229380&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1229380&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1229380&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1229380
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1229380
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Everhood

Everhood is a surreal action-adventure RPG set in a psychedelic world where players navigate unusual encounters and musical battles throughout an unpredictable journey. The reverse-rhythm combat system combines with bullet-hell avoidance mechanics to create a distinctive challenge that adapts to player preference through difficulty customization options. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and emotionally resonant, with reviewers highlighting how the narrative shifts unexpectedly while remaining coherent throughout. The adventure is story-driven and achievement-focused, offering a medium-length solo experience that has earned a 96% positive rating from over 8,000 Steam reviews. Available for $9.99 and verified for Steam Deck, the game is noted for its outstanding soundtrack that underscores its surreal tone, making it a compelling choice for fans of experimental indie adventures.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1229380
- **Developer:** Chris Nordgren, Jordi Roca
- **Publisher:** Foreign Gnomes, Surefire.Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Mar 4, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 83
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1229380/everhood)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1229380&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229380/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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