# Games like E-Files

> The closest matches to E-Files: Psychonauts 2, Manifold Garden, Antichamber, A Chamber of Stars, and Out Of Hands. 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. [Psychonauts 2](https://imho.run/games/607080/psychonauts-2) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like E-Files. 8,228 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/607080/)
2. [Manifold Garden](https://imho.run/games/473950/manifold-garden) — Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like E-Files. 4,329 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/473950/)
3. [Antichamber](https://imho.run/games/219890/antichamber) — A frequent pick in E-Files players' libraries, and another Indie. 10,145 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219890/)
4. [A Chamber of Stars](https://imho.run/games/1624190/a-chamber-of-stars) — A frequent pick in E-Files players' libraries, and another RPG. 59 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1624190/)
5. [Out Of Hands](https://imho.run/games/1839810/out-of-hands) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like E-Files. 256 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1839810/)
6. [SLUDGE LIFE](https://imho.run/games/1144770/sludge-life) — Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like E-Files. 1,104 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1144770/)
7. [Hotline Miami](https://imho.run/games/219150/hotline-miami) — A frequent pick in E-Files players' libraries, and another Action. 40,733 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219150/)
8. [Viewfinder](https://imho.run/games/1382070/viewfinder) — Also Abstract and Surreal, like E-Files. 5,844 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1382070/)
9. [Deer & Boy](https://imho.run/games/1803140/deer-boy) — Also Cinematic, like E-Files. 368 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1803140/)
10. [Skate Story](https://imho.run/games/1263240/skate-story) — Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like E-Files. 1,754 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263240/)
11. [CONTROL Resonant](https://imho.run/games/3669870/control-resonant) — Also Cinematic and Surreal, like E-Files. 19,072 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3669870/)
12. [The Classrooms](https://imho.run/games/2099110/the-classrooms) — Also Mystery Dungeon and Cinematic, like E-Files. 1,559 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2099110/)
13. [DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT](https://imho.run/games/1850570/death-stranding-director-s-cut) — Also Cinematic, like E-Files. 19,229 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1850570/)
14. [Burden Street Station](https://imho.run/games/3126340/burden-street-station) — A frequent pick in E-Files players' libraries, and another Adventure. 188 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3126340/)
15. [AMID EVIL](https://imho.run/games/673130/amid-evil) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like E-Files. 5,399 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/)
16. [INSIDE](https://imho.run/games/304430/inside) — Also Cinematic, like E-Files. 23,692 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304430/)
17. [LIMBO](https://imho.run/games/48000/limbo) — Also Surreal, like E-Files. 12,690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/)
18. [Everhood](https://imho.run/games/1229380/everhood) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like E-Files. 8,159 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229380/)
19. [Portal 2](https://imho.run/games/620/portal-2) — Also 3D Platformer, like E-Files. 169,764 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/620/)
20. [Hypnospace Outlaw](https://imho.run/games/844590/hypnospace-outlaw) — A frequent pick in E-Files players' libraries, and another Simulation. 4,245 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844590/)
21. [Hollow Knight: Silksong](https://imho.run/games/1030300/hollow-knight-silksong) — A frequent pick in E-Files players' libraries, and another Action. 139,225 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030300/)
22. [Samorost 3](https://imho.run/games/421120/samorost-3) — Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like E-Files. 1,553 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/421120/)
23. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Surreal, like E-Files. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
24. [Dreaming Sarah](https://imho.run/games/296870/dreaming-sarah) — Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like E-Files. 752 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/296870/)

## 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=5100880&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=5100880&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=5100880&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=5100880
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/5100880
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About E-Files

E-FILES — a psychological horror game in the style of the PS1 era, centered around a secret investigation, rituals, and the mysterious “Lists.” Explore dark locations, search for clues, solve puzzles, and avoid deadly traps. Fixed camera angles, retro graphics, and limited saves.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 5100880
- **Developer:** ACID TERROR STUDIO
- **Publisher:** SQRT Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, #category_contrast_controls
- **Released:** Oct 29, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/5100880/e-files)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=5100880&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/5100880/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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