Best Psychedelic games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated psychedelic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free psychedelic games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.
The Polynomial - Space of the music
Experience the music in a new way. Feel it pulse around you. The Polynomial is a 3D space shooter with unique, fractal based scenery that animates to the music.
Samorost 2
Samorost 2 tells a surreal story of a space gnome whose dog just got kidnapped by mischievous aliens. Set out on a short expedition to rescue the pup, deal with curious strangers and relax to the soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák.
Bad Rats: the Rats' Revenge
Bad Rats is a physics puzzle game where rats finally get their bloody revenge on their new prisoners: The cats. Come up with creative solutions for each puzzle using physics, functional objects, and your specially trained Rats. Try different ways of solving each puzzle to finish faster or earn higher scores.
Multiwinia
Multiwinia is a fast-paced, retro-inspired RTS that blends arcade action with strategic depth. Command armies of Multiwinians in multiplayer battles across vibrant, nostalgic environments. With simple controls and dynamic gameplay, it offers endless fun and challenge for players of all skill levels.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.Most played psychedelic games on Steam
Take a look at the top psychedelic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Everhood 2
AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon! Everhood 2 is a psychedelic, music and indie game developed by Chris Nordgren and Jordi Roca and published by Foreign Gnomes. Released on March 04th 2025 has received 1,731 reviews of which 1,308 were positive and 423 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
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1,308
423
69
players
2. Picayune Dreams
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...] Picayune Dreams is a bullet hell, psychedelic and action roguelike game developed by Stepford, Andyland and milkypossum and published by 2 Left Thumbs. Released on December 04th 2023 has received 3,000 reviews of which 2,964 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
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2,964
36
50
players
3. Everhood
An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride. Everhood is a great soundtrack, music and story rich game developed by Chris Nordgren and Jordi Roca and published by Foreign Gnomes and Surefire.Games. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 13,251 reviews of which 12,625 were positive and 626 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
9.3
12,625
626
42
players
4. Juice Galaxy
Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff. Juice Galaxy is a early access, psychedelic and physics game developed by Fishlicka and published by J4D3D LLC. Released on November 22nd 2023 has received 8,082 reviews of which 7,958 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
9.5
7,958
124
26
players
5. Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk
A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier. Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk is a psychological horror, visual novel and psychedelic game developed and published by Nikita Kryukov. Released on December 16th 2021 has received 18,285 reviews of which 17,748 were positive and 537 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
9.5
17,748
537
18
players
6. Hylics 2
A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario. Hylics 2 is a rpg, surreal and psychedelic game developed and published by Mason Lindroth. Released on June 22nd 2020 has received 2,906 reviews of which 2,828 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
9.3
2,828
78
12
players
7. Thumper
Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future. Thumper is a rhythm, indie and action game developed and published by Drool. Released on October 10th 2016 has received 4,187 reviews of which 3,846 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
8.9
3,846
341
8
players
8. Happy Game
A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again? Happy Game is a horror, cute and psychedelic game developed and published by Amanita Design. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 2,818 reviews of which 2,536 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
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2,536
282
7
players
9. Great God Grove
THE WORLD IS ENDING AND THE GODS ARE SQUABBLING! Suck up and launch dialogue in a world of puzzles, puppets, and weird gods… or THE RIFT WILL CONSUME US ALL! Great God Grove is a puzzle, adventure and funny game developed by LimboLane and published by LimboLane and Fellow Traveller. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 1,149 reviews of which 1,142 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
9.4
1,142
7
4
players
10. HyperRogue
A truly non-Euclidean tactical puzzle/roguelike! HyperRogue is a traditional roguelike, psychedelic and turn-based tactics game developed and published by Zeno Rogue. Released on January 16th 2015 has received 450 reviews of which 433 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
8.9
433
17
3
players
Best deals on psychedelic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of psychedelic games 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 psychedelic games.
1. Californium
Taking the form of a first-person experience of a bad trip, Californium pays homage to sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick by transporting you into the life of a writer searching for his own identity. Explore, solve the riddles and conduct your investigation. Will you find what’s behind the simulacra ? Californium is a psychedelic, sci-fi and experimental game developed by Darjeeling, Nova Production and ARTE France and published by ARTE France. Released on February 17th 2016 has received 383 reviews of which 269 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 87% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for psychedelic category.
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269
114
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5.99€
0.77€
2. Happy Game
A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again? Happy Game is a horror, cute and psychedelic game developed and published by Amanita Design. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 2,818 reviews of which 2,536 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 68% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in psychedelic games.
8.6
2,536
282
-68%
13.31€
4.26€
3. The Artful Escape
A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers. The Artful Escape is a adventure, music and indie game developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on September 09th 2021 has received 1,648 reviews of which 1,522 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 67% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in psychedelic games.
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1,522
126
-67%
18.42€
6.08€
Free psychedelic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play psychedelic games 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 psychedelic games.
1. IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen
Welcome to the IKEA Virtual Reality kitchen experience, where you can make some virtual pancakes. Our IKEA kitchen specialist will guide you through some of the key aspects of a well-planned kitchen. And look out for the instructions that will help you to prepare those perfect pancakes. IKEA VR Pancake Kitchen is a psychedelic and vr game developed and published by IKEA Communications AB. Released on May 29th 2017 has received 360 reviews of which 260 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free psychedelic games on Steam.
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260
100
1
players
2. The Last Job
What seemed like an easy job, descends into something horrifying. Explore mysterious house, that holds dark secrets, in this first person horror experience. The Last Job is a horror, psychological horror and psychedelic game developed and published by DefinitelyNotScaryGames. Released on December 07th 2022 has received 381 reviews of which 256 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free psychedelic games on Steam.
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