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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Iris and the Giant
Iris and The Giant is a fusion of the CCG, RPG and roguelike genres. You play as Iris, who must brave her fears in her imaginary world. Dive into a melancholic and gripping adventure, filled with cute monsters and buried memories. Ready to face your inner demons?
Rhome
Rhome is a first-person dark atmospheric exploration game made by students at SMU Guildhall. Players navigate an increasingly chaotic and psychologically unnerving environment to reveal the fate of Hailey Rhome. Proceeds from your purchase on Steam go to support student development.
DreadOut 2
A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.![[Chilla's Art] The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1228520/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件
The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.
SIMULACRA 2
A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA.
The Pedestrian
I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?
The Supper
The Supper is a short adventure game about the darkest side of the human soul. Ms. Appleton was always a wellspring of kindness, until The Voice started talking to her.
Star Fetchers
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
The White Door
Enter The White Door and discover Rusty Lake’s universe in a new game with a unique style! Explore Robert Hill’s dreams and help him to find his lost memories. Can you survive the strict daily routine and bring back color to Robert's life?
My Friend is a Raven
You return to your old apartment one last time, in search of a sickened raven. You must speak to him, and discover the cause behind the calamity that has spread across the world.
The Good Time Garden
Explore a throbbing pink world full of strange naked creatures to gather food for your friend in this short, surreal experience.
Still There
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?![[Chilla's Art] Inunaki Tunnel | 犬鳴トンネル](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1185160/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] Inunaki Tunnel | 犬鳴トンネル
Inunaki tunnel (or Inunaki village) is a famous Japanese horror spot where people have been killed or burnt to death.
Discolored
Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.
Demons Never Lie
Demons Never Lie is a creepy graphic adventure made with voxel and low-poly where even your soul is at stake! An incredible and dark story with elements of the classic point&click and visual novels. An exciting interactive experience with a unique atmosphere.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Hello Neighbor Alpha 2
Welcome to Alpha 2 of Hello Neighbor. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI in what eventually became Act 1 of Hello Neighbor - the stealth horror home invasion sim.
Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
This is Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
![[Chilla's Art] Okaeri | おかえり](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1147960/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] Okaeri | おかえり
Okaeri is a VHS Japanese psychological horror game about a middle school girl and her mother who recently moved to a new house.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 16th 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 2,119 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
4,739
106
2,119
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 16,700 reviews of which 16,506 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,874 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among surreal games based on player count.
9.6
16,506
194
1,874
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. While seeing 212 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among surreal games based on player count.
7.3
265
76
212
players
4. 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. With 159 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.0
731
31
159
players
5. ESCAPE FROM BOYKISSER
ESCAPE FROM BOYKISSER is a psychological horror game that immerses the player in the sterile rooms of BACKROOMS. ESCAPE FROM BOYKISSER is a psychological horror, realistic and surreal game developed and published by akhsotoen. Released on February 10th 2024 has received 993 reviews of which 782 were positive and 211 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 140 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played surreal games.
7.5
782
211
140
players
6. 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 20,481 reviews of which 19,842 were positive and 639 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 114 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.5
19,842
639
114
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.1
9,998
683
65
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
45
players
9. The Classrooms
The Classrooms is a procedural, liminal-space, found-footage, survival horror game. Explore The Classrooms and discover the various anomalies it contains; from malicious entities, to harmless oddities. And remember, it's different every time you play, so your found footage is uniquely yours. The Classrooms is a early access, psychological horror and procedural generation game developed by Hillcrest Games Inc. and Xefier Games and published by Xefier Games. Released on October 28th 2022 has received 1,841 reviews of which 1,652 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played surreal games.
8.6
1,652
189
43
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played surreal games.
8.8
564
34
41
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 16th 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 354 reviews of which 301 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
301
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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791
104
-70%
24.99€
7.49€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.8
3,081
285
-67%
19.76€
6.52€
10. Anodyne
In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Anodyne is a atmospheric, surreal and action-adventure game developed by Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka and published by Analgesic Productions. Released on March 22nd 2013 has received 1,524 reviews of which 1,287 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.1
1,287
237
-60%
9.75€
3.90€
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 16th 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 16,700 reviews of which 16,506 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,874 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free surreal games on Steam.
9.6
16,506
194
1,874
players
2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 212, this surreal game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free surreal games on Steam.
7.3
265
76
212
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.9
1,880
130
45
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
32
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
11
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. The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier
The Walking Fish returns, this time in space, in an all-new fish comedy horror experience. Stuck on a space station, you have to solve the mystery of the Walking Fish, and escape its terror. The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier is a adventure, indie and horror game developed and published by That Fish and That Other Fish. Released on June 01st 2020 has received 334 reviews of which 295 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.2
295
39
2
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.0
373
64
2
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
9.2
4,354
195
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 3,631 reviews of which 3,389 were positive and 242 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
3,389
242
1
players