Best Surreal 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 surreal games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free surreal games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Liquidators
Chernobyl, USSR, 1986. Three nuclear plant workers go on a daring mission to prevent a radioactive fallout that would affect half of Europe. Every moment is permanent, and all is at stake.
When The Past Was Around
When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.
A Monster's Expedition
An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!
The Unfinished Swan
From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.
Paradise Killer
Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.
DEEMO -Reborn-
DEEMO -Reborn- is Rayark's classic game DEEMO, reborn in a whole new way on Steam. The fully 3D immersive journey will intoxicate you with the elegant sounds produced by you on the piano, as well as with the adventures you discover in this fairytale world.
Control Ultimate Edition
Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
My Exercise
Let's do sit-ups! Let a chubby boy do his exercise and sink into a dog's body. Maybe animals will come to cheer him up.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
Progress Game
Experience Progress in its purest form as an Idle-Game!
Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade Edition
The classic web game, reborn! Enjoy this remaster in glorious 4k resolution! Follow this frog on its arcade action adventure through swarm of bugs and beyond! Purchase the hat DLC for the ultimate experience, if you want to eat bugs while wearing a hat!
Fight Crab
Welcome to Fight Crab.A new 3D action game where you take control of a crab, and fight off other giant enemy crabs.Physics allows for crabs to move powerfully and quickly in this hardcore battle arena.Freely control your pincers to use weapons and develop your own crab fighting style.
Paper Beast
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.![[Chilla's Art] The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1349960/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車
The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車 is a psychological train horror game.
Creaks
The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break
Competitive tower defense meets arcade action and gets rolled up with ACE Team's quirky, Monty Python-esque humor into one giant, creative game for the ages. This time around, you can even make your own levels!
Into the Radius VR
Into the Radius is a single-player survival shooter in VR. Explore the Pechorsk zone filled with surreal landscapes and dangerous anomalies. Defend yourself with realistic firearms, recover strange artifacts, scavenge for loot, and uncover the mysteries of this unforgiving dystopian environment.
Chair F*cking Simulator
Use our innovative patented funky fresh ChairF*cker simulation tech to meet the chair of your wildest dreams.
tomorrow won't come for those without ██████
That day, we told a lie.
Most played surreal games on Steam
Take a look at the top surreal games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Nubby's Number Factory
A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode. Nubby's Number Factory is a strategy, rogue-like and arcade game developed and published by MogDogBlog Productions. Released on March 07th 2025 has received 4,845 reviews of which 4,739 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played surreal game, thanks to its 2,212 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
4,739
106
2,212
players
2. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world. ENA: Dream BBQ is a surreal, adventure and singleplayer game developed by ENA Team and published by Joel G. Released on March 26th 2025 has received 16,386 reviews of which 16,199 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,131 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among surreal games based on player count.
9.6
16,199
187
2,131
players
3. HOLE
Casual & Hard FPS. Be careful with jam. HOLE is a fps, extraction shooter and indie game developed and published by NEGAFISH. Released on November 28th 2024 has received 762 reviews of which 731 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 158 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among surreal games based on player count.
9.0
731
31
158
players
4. Cruelty Squad
An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world Cruelty Squad is a capitalism, surreal and immersive sim game developed and published by Consumer Softproducts. Released on June 15th 2021 has received 20,402 reviews of which 19,767 were positive and 635 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 102 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.5
19,767
635
102
players
5. Into the Radius VR
Into the Radius is a single-player survival shooter in VR. Explore the Pechorsk zone filled with surreal landscapes and dangerous anomalies. Defend yourself with realistic firearms, recover strange artifacts, scavenge for loot, and uncover the mysteries of this unforgiving dystopian environment. Into the Radius VR is a vr, extraction shooter and fps game developed and published by CM Games. Released on July 20th 2020 has received 10,681 reviews of which 9,998 were positive and 683 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.1
9,998
683
99
players
6. Superliminal
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective. Superliminal is a puzzle, first-person and surreal game developed and published by Pillow Castle. Released on November 05th 2020 has received 29,823 reviews of which 28,214 were positive and 1,609 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.3
28,214
1,609
90
players
7. Lingo
Lingo is a first person word puzzle game with a large, abstract world to explore. With its epiphany-driven gameplay and impossible geometry, Lingo provides a unique and nonlinear experience. Lingo is a indie, puzzle and first-person game developed and published by Brenton Wildes. Released on December 12th 2021 has received 598 reviews of which 564 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played surreal games.
8.8
564
34
56
players
8. vivid/stasis
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the dark truth about a mysterious organization. Everything happens for a reason. However, the truth behind that reason is left obstructed. vivid/stasis is a rhythm, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed by Team Vividstasis and published by Hajimeli and SKY HOUR WORKS. Released on March 07th 2023 has received 2,010 reviews of which 1,880 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played surreal games.
8.9
1,880
130
54
players
9. Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition
KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it. Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition is a adventure, atmospheric and indie game developed and published by Cardboard Computer. Released on February 22nd 2013 has received 4,072 reviews of which 3,276 were positive and 796 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played surreal games.
7.8
3,276
796
52
players
10. The Bonerooms
The Bonerooms is a goofy horror-themed multiplayer game about surviving in a living maze. What will be your downfall? The spooky inhabitants of the maze, or your fellow players? The Bonerooms is a horror, surreal and multiplayer game developed and published by Jasozz Games. Released on October 30th 2024 has received 341 reviews of which 265 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played surreal games.
7.3
265
76
42
players
Best deals on surreal games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of surreal games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted surreal games.
1. Manifold Garden
Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits. Manifold Garden is a puzzle, surreal and abstract game developed and published by William Chyr Studio. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,094 reviews of which 6,772 were positive and 322 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 86% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for surreal category.
9.2
6,772
322
-86%
18.86€
2.64€
2. Aspire: Ina's Tale
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom. Aspire: Ina's Tale is a surreal, puzzle-platformer and female protagonist game developed by Wondernaut Studio and published by Untold Tales. Released on December 17th 2021 has received 350 reviews of which 297 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in surreal games.
7.9
297
53
-86%
12.79€
1.79€
3. Katamari Damacy REROLL
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD! Katamari Damacy REROLL is a great soundtrack, casual and colorful game developed by MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2018 has received 5,989 reviews of which 5,585 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in surreal games.
9.0
5,585
404
-85%
19.87€
2.98€
4. LEAVES - The Journey
Travel to the mystic lands of Mononino and help the Treefruities to recover the lost leaves of their home tree. Search for clues to master the many puzzles and challenges on your journey. LEAVES - The Journey is a adventure, indie and puzzle game developed by ZAR 21 and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on March 07th 2017 has received 653 reviews of which 520 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.5
520
133
-85%
4.99€
0.74€
5. The Franz Kafka Videogame
An original puzzle/adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka. The Franz Kafka Videogame is a adventure, surreal and indie game developed by Denis Galanin (mif2000) and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on April 06th 2017 has received 831 reviews of which 538 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for surreal games.
6.3
538
293
-85%
6.99€
1.04€
6. Back to Bed
Guide Bob the sleepwalker to the safety of his bed by taking control of his subconscious guardian, Subob. Explore a surreal and hand-painted dream world, avoid dangers and get Bob safely back to bed. Back to Bed is a puzzle, indie and casual game developed and published by Bedtime Digital Games. Released on August 06th 2014 has received 2,818 reviews of which 2,284 were positive and 534 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.8
2,284
534
-82%
5.56€
1.00€
7. Kona II: Brume
Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival. Kona II: Brume is a adventure, exploration and investigation game developed by Parabole and published by Ravenscourt. Released on October 18th 2023 has received 361 reviews of which 300 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.8
300
61
-79%
29.52€
6.20€
8. The Eternal Cylinder
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet. The Eternal Cylinder is a story rich, open world and exploration game developed by ACE Team and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 895 reviews of which 791 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.3
791
104
-70%
24.99€
7.49€
9. Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition
KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it. Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition is a adventure, atmospheric and indie game developed and published by Cardboard Computer. Released on February 22nd 2013 has received 4,072 reviews of which 3,276 were positive and 796 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.8
3,276
796
-70%
22.99€
6.89€
10. killer7
Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance. killer7 is a cult classic, surreal and violent game developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. and Engine Software BV and published by NIS America and Inc.. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 3,366 reviews of which 3,081 were positive and 285 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.8
3,081
285
-67%
19.76€
6.52€
Free surreal games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play surreal games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play surreal games.
1. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world. ENA: Dream BBQ is a surreal, adventure and singleplayer game developed by ENA Team and published by Joel G. Released on March 26th 2025 has received 16,386 reviews of which 16,199 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,131 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free surreal games on Steam.
9.6
16,199
187
2,131
players
2. vivid/stasis
Rhythm-mystery hybrid game about uncovering the dark truth about a mysterious organization. Everything happens for a reason. However, the truth behind that reason is left obstructed. vivid/stasis is a rhythm, visual novel and lgbtq+ game developed by Team Vividstasis and published by Hajimeli and SKY HOUR WORKS. Released on March 07th 2023 has received 2,010 reviews of which 1,880 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.9
1,880
130
54
players
3. The Bonerooms
The Bonerooms is a goofy horror-themed multiplayer game about surviving in a living maze. What will be your downfall? The spooky inhabitants of the maze, or your fellow players? The Bonerooms is a horror, surreal and multiplayer game developed and published by Jasozz Games. Released on October 30th 2024 has received 341 reviews of which 265 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
7.3
265
76
42
players
4. Yume Nikki
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream. Yume Nikki is a indie, free to play and psychological horror game developed by kikiyama and published by PLAYISM. Released on January 09th 2018 has received 8,414 reviews of which 7,910 were positive and 504 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
9.1
7,910
504
41
players
5. How Fish Is Made
Are sardines trustworthy? Are you? Do you want to be? How Fish is Made is a janky little jaunt through the world of surrealist storytelling. Now featuring a Katamari-like DLC! How Fish Is Made is a surreal, short and horror game developed by Wrong Organ, Johanna Kasurinen, Jeffrey Tomec and Martin Halldin and published by Wrong Organ and CRITICAL REFLEX. Released on January 14th 2022 has received 4,658 reviews of which 4,450 were positive and 208 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
9.2
4,450
208
5
players
6. Mitoza
It's not a game, it's a toy. Explore all cycles and prepare yourself to accept the inevitable effects of Mitoza. Mitoza is a free to play, surreal and choices matter game developed by Gal Mamalya and published by Second Maze. Released on March 05th 2021 has received 3,300 reviews of which 3,182 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
9.2
3,182
118
3
players
7. Animyst
Explore a strange and dark afterlife as the Undead. Inhabit the body of a Skeleton or Fleshy Corpse and build a new life in The Droughts, a giant desert of ancient ruins and occult monsters. Craft powerful spells and befriend or battle other players in a single open online world... Animyst is a dark fantasy, demons and horror game developed and published by Animyst Games. Released on July 02nd 2018 has received 437 reviews of which 373 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.0
373
64
2
players
8. Samorost 1
Explore the beginnings of the Samorost series in the space gnome’s original bite-sized adventure, formerly released in 2003. Now with remastered sounds, enhanced graphics, and new music by Floex. Samorost 1 is a point & click, surreal and casual game developed and published by Amanita Design. Released on May 20th 2021 has received 4,549 reviews of which 4,354 were positive and 195 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 surreal games on Steam.
9.2
4,354
195
1
players
9. Liquidators
Chernobyl, USSR, 1986. Three nuclear plant workers go on a daring mission to prevent a radioactive fallout that would affect half of Europe. Every moment is permanent, and all is at stake. Liquidators is a stylized, surreal and atmospheric game developed by Gray Unit and published by Gray Unit and Juggernaut Entertainment. Released on September 30th 2020 has received 1,096 reviews of which 1,050 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
9.0
1,050
46
1
players
10. Perfect Vermin
Your task is simple, exterminate all vermin. The sledge hammer you have been provided is capable of destroying almost all office appliances and furniture that may be uncooperative. Your time is running out. Perfect Vermin is a free to play, indie and horror game developed by Talia bob Mair and Angad Matharoo and published by ItsTheTalia. Released on November 06th 2020 has received 3,626 reviews of which 3,383 were positive and 243 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
9.0
3,383
243
1
players