# Games like Step Lightly

> The closest matches to Step Lightly: Deer & Boy, YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-, Stela, GRIME, and Neighbours back From Hell. 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. [Deer & Boy](https://imho.run/games/1803140/deer-boy) — Also Stealth and 2.5D, like Step Lightly. 368 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1803140/)
2. [YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-](https://imho.run/games/774811/yumenikki-dream-diary-) — A frequent pick in Step Lightly players' libraries, and another Action. 631 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774811/)
3. [Stela](https://imho.run/games/1048600/stela) — A frequent pick in Step Lightly players' libraries, and another Adventure. 262 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1048600/)
4. [GRIME](https://imho.run/games/1123050/grime) — Also 2.5D and Surreal, like Step Lightly. 2,198 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1123050/)
5. [Neighbours back From Hell](https://imho.run/games/1283190/neighbours-back-from-hell) — Also Stealth and 2.5D, like Step Lightly. 754 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1283190/)
6. [LIMBO](https://imho.run/games/48000/limbo) — Also Surreal and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 12,690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/)
7. [Little Nightmares](https://imho.run/games/424840/little-nightmares) — Also Stealth and 2.5D, like Step Lightly. 18,797 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/424840/)
8. [Deadlight](https://imho.run/games/211400/deadlight) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 4,035 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211400/)
9. [Out of Sight](https://imho.run/games/2526310/out-of-sight) — Also Stealth, like Step Lightly. 350 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2526310/)
10. [The Pedestrian](https://imho.run/games/466630/the-pedestrian) — A frequent pick in Step Lightly players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,546 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/466630/)
11. [Mark of the Ninja](https://imho.run/games/214560/mark-of-the-ninja) — Also Stealth and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 6,989 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214560/)
12. [Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair](https://imho.run/games/846870/yooka-laylee-and-the-impossible-lair) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 595 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/846870/)
13. [Black The Fall](https://imho.run/games/308060/black-the-fall) — Also Stealth and 2.5D, like Step Lightly. 333 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/308060/)
14. [Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty](https://imho.run/games/314660/oddworld-new-n-tasty) — Also Stealth and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 1,591 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314660/)
15. [F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch](https://imho.run/games/1330470/f-i-s-t-forged-in-shadow-torch) — Also 2.5D, like Step Lightly. 721 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/)
16. [Ninja Pizza Girl](https://imho.run/games/319470/ninja-pizza-girl) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 83 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/319470/)
17. [Shantae: Half-Genie Hero](https://imho.run/games/253840/shantae-half-genie-hero) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 1,126 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253840/)
18. [Creaks](https://imho.run/games/956030/creaks) — Also Surreal, like Step Lightly. 1,902 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/956030/)
19. [Another Sight - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/888630/another-sight-definitive-edition) — Also Stealth and 2.5D, like Step Lightly. 67 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/888630/)
20. [Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Rise of the Owlverlord](https://imho.run/games/246960/giana-sisters-twisted-dreams-rise-of-the-owlverlord) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 127 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/246960/)
21. [DARQ: Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/433550/darq-complete-edition) — Also Stealth and 2.5D, like Step Lightly. 1,704 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433550/)
22. [Albert and Otto](https://imho.run/games/368590/albert-and-otto) — Also Surreal and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 165 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368590/)
23. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Surreal, like Step Lightly. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
24. [A Juggler's Tale](https://imho.run/games/1252830/a-juggler-s-tale) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Step Lightly. 380 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252830/)

## 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=4764810&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4764810&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4764810&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4764810
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4764810
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Step Lightly

There’s no place like home - and yours is no home at all. Play as Rosa, a neglected child trying to escape her abusive family. Sneak out, but be ever so quiet. Mom is listening, dad is angry, and your big sister is always watching…

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4764810
- **Developer:** Water Leaks Studio
- **Publisher:** Water Leaks Studio
- **Genres:** Indie, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input
- **Released:** Jul 10, 2026
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4764810/step-lightly)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4764810&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4764810/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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