# Games like Decarnation

> The closest matches to Decarnation: Lamentum, Detention, Scorn, Afterdream, and INDIKA. 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. [Lamentum](https://imho.run/games/1033950/lamentum) — Shares puzzle solving with Decarnation. 212 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1033950/)
2. [Detention](https://imho.run/games/555220/detention) — Also Surreal, like Decarnation. 2,780 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/555220/)
3. [Scorn](https://imho.run/games/698670/scorn) — Also Lovecraftian, like Decarnation. 6,512 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698670/)
4. [Afterdream](https://imho.run/games/1995880/afterdream) — Also Surreal and Emotional, like Decarnation. 116 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1995880/)
5. [INDIKA](https://imho.run/games/1373960/indika) — Shares mini games with Decarnation. 2,313 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1373960/)
6. [SOMA](https://imho.run/games/282140/soma) — Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Decarnation. 23,563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/282140/)
7. [Dead Take](https://imho.run/games/3352690/dead-take) — A frequent pick in Decarnation players' libraries, and another Indie. 556 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352690/)
8. [The Medium](https://imho.run/games/1293160/the-medium) — Also Mature, like Decarnation. 3,891 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293160/)
9. [Penumbra Overture](https://imho.run/games/22180/penumbra-overture) — A frequent pick in Decarnation players' libraries, and another Action. 1,939 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/22180/)
10. [DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition](https://imho.run/games/395170/distraint-deluxe-edition) — Same atmospheric mood as Decarnation. 1,278 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/395170/)
11. [Tormenture](https://imho.run/games/2545220/tormenture) — Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Decarnation. 130 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545220/)
12. [Rusty Lake Hotel](https://imho.run/games/435120/rusty-lake-hotel) — Shares puzzle solving with Decarnation. 2,019 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/435120/)
13. [Chorus of Carcosa](https://imho.run/games/2987750/chorus-of-carcosa) — Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Decarnation. 85 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2987750/)
14. [Luto](https://imho.run/games/1729740/luto) — Also Emotional, like Decarnation. 558 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1729740/)
15. [SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION](https://imho.run/games/1096570/song-of-horror-complete-edition) — A frequent pick in Decarnation players' libraries, and another Adventure. 1,032 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1096570/)
16. [Narcosis](https://imho.run/games/366870/narcosis) — Also Lovecraftian and Surreal, like Decarnation. 640 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/366870/)
17. [ASYLUM](https://imho.run/games/230210/asylum) — Also Lovecraftian, like Decarnation. 254 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230210/)
18. [Layers of Fear 2 (2019)](https://imho.run/games/1029890/layers-of-fear-2-2019) — Also Surreal, like Decarnation. 771 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029890/)
19. [Mouthwashing](https://imho.run/games/2475490/mouthwashing) — Shares puzzle solving with Decarnation. 23,705 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2475490/)
20. [REANIMAL](https://imho.run/games/2129530/reanimal) — Shares puzzle solving with Decarnation. 4,631 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129530/)
21. [Ib](https://imho.run/games/1901370/ib) — Shares puzzle solving with Decarnation. 1,505 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1901370/)
22. [Still Wakes the Deep](https://imho.run/games/1622910/still-wakes-the-deep) — Also Lovecraftian, like Decarnation. 6,408 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1622910/)
23. [Necrophosis](https://imho.run/games/2019760/necrophosis) — Also Lovecraftian and Surreal, like Decarnation. 397 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2019760/)
24. [The Cat Lady](https://imho.run/games/253110/the-cat-lady) — Also Mature and Emotional, like Decarnation. 2,612 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253110/)

## 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=1672310&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1672310&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1672310&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1672310
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1672310
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Decarnation

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1672310
- **Developer:** Atelier QDB
- **Publisher:** Shiro Unlimited, East2West Games(Greater China)
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 31, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1672310/decarnation)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1672310&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672310/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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