# Games like Anodyne

> The closest matches to Anodyne: Angeline Era, Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, Yume Nikki, Elementallis, and Navicula Meatus. 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. [Angeline Era](https://imho.run/games/2393920/angeline-era) — Same melancholic mood as Anodyne. 553 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/)
2. [Anodyne 2: Return to Dust](https://imho.run/games/877810/anodyne-2-return-to-dust) — Also Surreal, like Anodyne. 611 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/877810/)
3. [Yume Nikki](https://imho.run/games/650700/yume-nikki) — Also Psychological and Surreal, like Anodyne. 6,195 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/650700/)
4. [Elementallis](https://imho.run/games/1304280/elementallis) — Also Dungeon Crawler, like Anodyne. 75 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1304280/)
5. [Navicula Meatus](https://imho.run/games/3203590/navicula-meatus) — Also Surreal and Dungeon Crawler, like Anodyne. 102 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3203590/)
6. [Sorry We're Closed](https://imho.run/games/1796580/sorry-we-re-closed) — Same hypnotic mood as Anodyne. 1,312 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1796580/)
7. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — A frequent pick in Anodyne players' libraries, and another Action. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
8. [Antichamber](https://imho.run/games/219890/antichamber) — A frequent pick in Anodyne players' libraries, and another Indie. 10,145 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219890/)
9. [Hyper Light Drifter](https://imho.run/games/257850/hyper-light-drifter) — A frequent pick in Anodyne players' libraries, and another RPG. 10,351 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/257850/)
10. [The Void](https://imho.run/games/37000/the-void) — Also Psychological and Surreal, like Anodyne. 576 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/37000/)
11. [MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/296070/mind-path-to-thalamus-enhanced-edition) — A frequent pick in Anodyne players' libraries, and another Strategy. 465 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/296070/)
12. [Tormenture](https://imho.run/games/2545220/tormenture) — Also Surreal, like Anodyne. 130 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545220/)
13. [LOVE ETERNAL](https://imho.run/games/3010610/love-eternal) — Also Surreal, like Anodyne. 248 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010610/)
14. [Paratopic](https://imho.run/games/897030/paratopic) — Also Surreal, like Anodyne. 1,777 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/897030/)
15. [OneShot](https://imho.run/games/420530/oneshot) — Also Surreal, like Anodyne. 31,336 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/420530/)
16. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Surreal, like Anodyne. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
17. [OFF](https://imho.run/games/3339880/off) — Also Surreal, like Anodyne. 2,016 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3339880/)
18. [Disorder](https://imho.run/games/322080/disorder) — Also Psychological, like Anodyne. 72 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322080/)
19. [Psychonauts 2](https://imho.run/games/607080/psychonauts-2) — Also Psychological and Surreal, like Anodyne. 8,228 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/607080/)
20. [DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition](https://imho.run/games/395170/distraint-deluxe-edition) — Also Psychological, like Anodyne. 1,278 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/395170/)
21. [Lorelei and the Laser Eyes](https://imho.run/games/2008920/lorelei-and-the-laser-eyes) — Also Psychological, like Anodyne. 2,015 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2008920/)
22. [Dap](https://imho.run/games/1372210/dap) — Also Surreal, like Anodyne. 103 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372210/)
23. [Afterplace](https://imho.run/games/2721530/afterplace) — Same contemplative mood as Anodyne. 113 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2721530/)
24. [Hotline Miami](https://imho.run/games/219150/hotline-miami) — Also Surreal, like Anodyne. 40,733 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219150/)

## 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=234900&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=234900&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=234900&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=234900
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/234900
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Anodyne

A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 234900
- **Developer:** Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka
- **Publisher:** Analgesic Productions
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Mar 22, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/234900/anodyne)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=234900&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234900/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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