Games like Red Matter on Steam

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Machinarium

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Similarity 55%
Price 19.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 16 Oct 2009

OneShot: World Machine Edition

A completely self-contained portable version of one of the highest user-rated games. Built on an entirely new engine with new UI, support for Steam Deck, & more. Features world-bending puzzles, intriguing denizens, surreal environments, and a captivating story about the truth of the game's reality.

Similarity 55%
Price 9.75€
Rating 9.4
Release 30 Sep 2024

Backrooms: Escape Together

A visually lifelike co-op horror for 1-6 people. Journey through 9 procedurally generated levels, using what's available to survive and progress deeper into the Backrooms.

Similarity 55%
Price 9.75€
Rating 8.5
Release 18 Oct 2022

Bright Lights of Svetlov

Bright Lights of Svetlov is a short, story-focused first person quest about a Soviet family facing harsh trials. Set in a fictional provincial town, it carefuly recreates the atmosphere and vibe of mid 1980s.

Similarity 55%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 14 Sep 2021

Spirit of the North

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.

Similarity 55%
Price -90% 1.61€
Rating 8.2
Release 07 May 2020

Amnesia: Rebirth

A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

Similarity 55%
Price 28.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 20 Oct 2020

Koral

Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.

Similarity 55%
Price 12.49€
Rating 7.8
Release 16 May 2019

Rumu

Rumu is an intimate, narrative-driven adventure that follows the path into sentience of a robot vacuum cleaner.

Similarity 55%
Price 8.19€
Rating 8.5
Release 12 Dec 2017

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Similarity 55%
Price 6.89€
Rating 7.6
Release 10 Nov 2017

Figment

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Similarity 55%
Price 19.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 22 Sep 2017

OneShot

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Similarity 55%
Price 9.75€
Rating 9.6
Release 08 Dec 2016

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.

Similarity 55%
Price 19.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 18 Apr 2016

Most played games like Red Matter on Steam

Take a look at the top games like Red Matter that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.

1. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

Similarity 55% From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time? DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is a story rich, open world and walking simulator game developed by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and published by 505 Games. Released on March 30th 2022 has received 37,119 reviews of which 34,476 were positive and 2,643 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like Red Matter, thanks to its 1,408 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Outer Wilds

Similarity 75% Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop. Outer Wilds is a exploration, space and mystery game developed by Mobius Digital and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 81,971 reviews of which 78,436 were positive and 3,535 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 944 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like Red Matter based on player count.
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3. Stray

Similarity 61% Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home. Stray is a cats, adventure and atmospheric game developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on July 19th 2022 has received 154,486 reviews of which 150,259 were positive and 4,227 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 514 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like Red Matter based on player count.
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4. Backrooms: Escape Together

Similarity 55% A visually lifelike co-op horror for 1-6 people. Journey through 9 procedurally generated levels, using what's available to survive and progress deeper into the Backrooms. Backrooms: Escape Together is a multiplayer, horror and psychological horror game developed and published by Triiodide Studios. Released on October 18th 2022 has received 20,524 reviews of which 17,890 were positive and 2,634 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 511 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like Red Matter.
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5. Escape Simulator

Similarity 60% First-person puzzler you can play solo or in an online co-op. Explore a set of highly interactive escape rooms. Move furniture, pick up and examine everything, smash pots and break locks! Play thousands of community-made rooms through the level editor. Escape Simulator is a puzzle, co-op and multiplayer game developed and published by Pine Studio. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 16,991 reviews of which 15,992 were positive and 999 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 503 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like Red Matter.
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6. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

Similarity 57% Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a horror, survival horror and first-person game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 23rd 2017 has received 96,101 reviews of which 91,525 were positive and 4,576 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 436 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Red Matter.
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7. Half-Life: Alyx

Similarity 55% Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival. Half-Life: Alyx is a vr, fps and horror game developed and published by Valve. Released on March 23rd 2020 has received 96,508 reviews of which 94,845 were positive and 1,663 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 233 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Red Matter.
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233
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8. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Similarity 55% Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is a anime, detective and visual novel game developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and Abstraction Games and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on April 18th 2016 has received 26,311 reviews of which 25,335 were positive and 976 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 203 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Red Matter.
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9. The Witness

Similarity 67% You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you. The Witness is a puzzle, exploration and first-person game developed and published by Thekla and Inc.. Released on January 26th 2016 has received 18,676 reviews of which 15,853 were positive and 2,823 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 148 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Red Matter.
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148
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10. We Were Here Together

Similarity 58% As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together? We Were Here Together is a puzzle, online co-op and co-op campaign game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 15,673 reviews of which 13,133 were positive and 2,540 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 140 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like Red Matter.
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Best deals on games like Red Matter on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Red Matter available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like Red Matter.

1. Observation

Similarity 62% Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M. Observation is a indie, adventure and space game developed by No Code and published by Devolver Digital. Released on May 21st 2020 has received 4,729 reviews of which 3,711 were positive and 1,018 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like Red Matter.
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3,711
1,018

-95% 26.80€ 1.34€

2. Röki

Similarity 56% Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption. Röki is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Polygon Treehouse and published by United Label and CI Games. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 2,858 reviews of which 2,570 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Red Matter.
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-94% 21.50€ 1.29€

3. Ad Infinitum

Similarity 59% When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity? Ad Infinitum is a horror, action and psychological horror game developed by Hekate and published by Nacon. Released on September 14th 2023 has received 854 reviews of which 688 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Red Matter.
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-94% 35.50€ 2.13€

4. Still There

Similarity 57% Every day is the same on the faraway Bento space-lighthouse - until a mysterious radio message breaks through. Evade the past, welcome oblivion, make the perfect Italian coffee. Still There is a psychological adventure game about grief, technical puzzles, wacky AIs and dark humour. How far is far enough? Still There is a point & click, emotional and adventure game developed by GhostShark and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on November 20th 2019 has received 1,272 reviews of which 1,100 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Red Matter.
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-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

5. Genesis Noir

Similarity 61% A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love. Genesis Noir is a noir, point & click and story rich game developed by Feral Cat Den and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on March 26th 2021 has received 1,960 reviews of which 1,541 were positive and 419 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Red Matter.
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-93% 14.29€ 1.00€

6. INDUSTRIA

Similarity 59% Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond. INDUSTRIA is a fps, action and sci-fi game developed by Bleakmill and published by Headup. Released on September 30th 2021 has received 3,171 reviews of which 2,251 were positive and 920 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Red Matter.
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-93% 20.86€ 1.46€

7. SCP: Secret Files

Similarity 66% SCP: Secret Files is a collection of paranormal cases from the SCP Foundation, an organization tasked with containing dangerous anomalies. You join as an assistant researcher for Dr. Raymond Hamm and complete a strenuous induction program that will make you question everything you know. SCP: Secret Files is a adventure, story rich and psychological horror game developed by GameZoo Studio and published by Pixmain. Released on September 13th 2022 has received 4,768 reviews of which 4,224 were positive and 544 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like Red Matter.
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-92% 12.50€ 1.00€

8. Paper Beast

Similarity 61% An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe. Paper Beast is a adventure, exploration and nature game developed by Pixel Reef and published by Pixel Reef and PID Games. Released on July 24th 2020 has received 622 reviews of which 589 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like Red Matter.
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-91% 21.00€ 1.89€

9. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel

Similarity 67% Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans. Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel is a indie, survival horror and violent game developed by Pulsatrix Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on June 28th 2022 has received 1,910 reviews of which 1,635 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like Red Matter.
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-91% 26.00€ 2.34€

10. Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive

Similarity 64% Survive through four days at the end of the world in this post-apocalyptic point-and-click thriller where your choices could keep you alive... or not. Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive is a adventure, pixel graphics and point & click game developed by scriptwelder and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on March 11th 2019 has received 2,219 reviews of which 2,176 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like Red Matter.
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-90% 14.70€ 1.47€

Free games like Red Matter on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Red Matter you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like Red Matter.

1. Garten of Banban 0

Similarity 55% Explore the origins of the mysterious Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the dark past of the establishment. Try to make some friends. Uncover the truth behind the place, and who you are… Garten of Banban 0 is a horror, singleplayer and first-person game developed and published by Euphoric Brothers. Released on February 21st 2025 has received 2,497 reviews of which 1,810 were positive and 687 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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2. Cube Escape: Paradox

Similarity 56% The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film. Cube Escape: Paradox is a puzzle, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on September 20th 2018 has received 10,266 reviews of which 9,984 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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3. Bendy: Secrets of the Machine

Similarity 65% Some things are better left forgotten. Bendy: Secrets of the Machine is a adventure, indie and horror game developed by Gent Corporation and published by Joey Drew Studios. Released on April 14th 2024 has received 1,875 reviews of which 1,576 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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4. Cloud Climber

Similarity 56% A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built. Cloud Climber is a free to play, walking simulator and adventure game developed and published by Two Star Games. Released on January 14th 2021 has received 4,061 reviews of which 3,736 were positive and 325 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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5. We Went Back

Similarity 56% We Went Back is a time-looping horror game in which you wake up in an abandoned space station utterly alone. The exit door is locked and you must find a way to escape what lurks within. Find clues, experience dynamically changing environments and confront terror in order to find a way out. We Went Back is a free to play, horror and adventure game developed and published by Dead Thread Games. Released on April 03rd 2020 has received 4,600 reviews of which 3,934 were positive and 666 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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6. The Backrooms: Unbounded

Similarity 60% The Backrooms: Unbounded is a Free Simple Linear single player first person body camera horror game based on the backrooms. You take the role of a police officer who noclips out of reality while on duty. Will you make it out alive? The Backrooms: Unbounded is a horror, psychological horror and singleplayer game developed and published by BluSkie. Released on December 25th 2023 has received 566 reviews of which 428 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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7. Phoning Home

Similarity 67% A tale of survival about two shipwrecked robots - ION and ANI - on their life-defining journey in this unique genre-mix of exploration, puzzle and survival. Phoning Home is a adventure, action and indie game developed and published by ION LANDS. Released on February 07th 2017 has received 1,044 reviews of which 718 were positive and 326 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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8. MANDAGON

Similarity 65% Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . . MANDAGON is a free to play, pixel graphics and indie game developed and published by Blind Sky Studios. Released on August 03rd 2016 has received 5,660 reviews of which 5,380 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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9. What Never Was

Similarity 60% What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems. What Never Was is a free to play, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Acke Hallgren. Released on January 11th 2019 has received 4,936 reviews of which 4,679 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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10. Marie's Room

Similarity 70% Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie? Marie's Room is a free to play, story rich and atmospheric game developed and published by like Charlie. Released on April 13th 2018 has received 6,433 reviews of which 6,029 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like Red Matter.
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