# Games like INSIDE

> The closest matches to INSIDE: LIMBO, Little Nightmares, Planet of Lana, Neva, and Somerville. 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. [LIMBO](https://imho.run/games/48000/limbo) — Shares environmental storytelling with INSIDE. 12,690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/)
2. [Little Nightmares](https://imho.run/games/424840/little-nightmares) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 2.5D, like INSIDE. 18,797 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/424840/)
3. [Planet of Lana](https://imho.run/games/1608230/planet-of-lana) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like INSIDE. 3,660 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608230/)
4. [Neva](https://imho.run/games/2420660/neva) — A frequent pick in INSIDE players' libraries, and another Action. 3,598 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420660/)
5. [Somerville](https://imho.run/games/1671410/somerville) — Also Ambient and 2.5D, like INSIDE. 871 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1671410/)
6. [FAR: Lone Sails](https://imho.run/games/609320/far-lone-sails) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 2.5D, like INSIDE. 8,777 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609320/)
7. [Black The Fall](https://imho.run/games/308060/black-the-fall) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 2.5D, like INSIDE. 333 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/308060/)
8. [Bionic Bay](https://imho.run/games/1928690/bionic-bay) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like INSIDE. 266 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1928690/)
9. [INMOST](https://imho.run/games/938560/inmost) — Shares puzzle platforming with INSIDE. 1,683 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/938560/)
10. [Stela](https://imho.run/games/1048600/stela) — A frequent pick in INSIDE players' libraries, and another Indie. 262 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1048600/)
11. [Deer & Boy](https://imho.run/games/1803140/deer-boy) — Also 2.5D and Cinematic, like INSIDE. 368 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1803140/)
12. [Braid](https://imho.run/games/26800/braid) — A frequent pick in INSIDE players' libraries, and another Strategy. 3,460 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/26800/)
13. [The Pedestrian](https://imho.run/games/466630/the-pedestrian) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 2.5D, like INSIDE. 2,546 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/466630/)
14. [Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/619390/oddworld-soulstorm-enhanced-edition) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 2.5D, like INSIDE. 284 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/619390/)
15. [Monochroma](https://imho.run/games/265830/monochroma) — Shares puzzle platforming with INSIDE. 134 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265830/)
16. [Full Void](https://imho.run/games/1859580/full-void) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and Cinematic, like INSIDE. 167 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859580/)
17. [Eternal Hope](https://imho.run/games/1162280/eternal-hope) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and Cinematic, like INSIDE. 108 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162280/)
18. [In Between](https://imho.run/games/388420/in-between) — Shares puzzle platforming with INSIDE. 81 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/388420/)
19. [DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition](https://imho.run/games/395170/distraint-deluxe-edition) — Shares environmental storytelling with INSIDE. 1,278 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/395170/)
20. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like INSIDE. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
21. [Seen](https://imho.run/games/1069740/seen) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 2.5D, like INSIDE. 3,493 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1069740/)
22. [Deadlight](https://imho.run/games/211400/deadlight) — Also 2.5D, like INSIDE. 4,035 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211400/)
23. [RATUZ](https://imho.run/games/1550840/ratuz) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like INSIDE. 64 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550840/)
24. [Hue](https://imho.run/games/383270/hue) — Shares puzzle platforming with INSIDE. 789 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383270/)

## 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=304430&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=304430&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=304430&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=304430
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/304430
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About INSIDE

INSIDE is a 2016 puzzle-platformer developed by Playdead, available for $24.99 USD. Players control a boy navigating a dark, oppressive world in what has been described as a narrative-driven experience, with gameplay centered on environmental storytelling, minimalist mechanics, and challenging puzzle-platforming. The game has received a Steam Deck Verified designation. According to player reviews, the atmosphere is frequently cited as deeply immersive, with particular attention given to its ambiguity in narrative structure, sound design quality, and visual storytelling approach. The title holds a 96% positive rating from over 23,600 Steam reviews and carries an 87 Metacritic score, positioning it among the higher-rated indie releases of its generation within the Action and Adventure categories.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 304430
- **Developer:** Playdead
- **Publisher:** Playdead
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option
- **Released:** Jul 7, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 87
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/304430/inside)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=304430&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304430/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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