Games like Answer Knot on Steam

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

Similarity 83%
Price 9.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 14 Feb 2017

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.

Similarity 83%
Price 19.50€
Rating 6.8
Release 10 Sep 2013

Gone Home

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Similarity 82%
Price 14.79€
Rating 7.6
Release 15 Aug 2013

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.

Similarity 79%
Price -79% 6.20€
Rating 7.8
Release 18 Oct 2023

Rainy Season

This is a story about an ordinary family spending time at home during the rain.

Similarity 79%
Price 3.29€
Rating 8.9
Release 19 Aug 2020

[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.

Similarity 77%
Price 2.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 17 Feb 2020

[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.

Similarity 77%
Price 2.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 19 Nov 2019

When the Darkness comes

When the Darkness comes is a walking simulator whose glitchy and dark tale tries to illustrate the hardships of depression and anxiety through a variety of imaginary digital landscapes.

Similarity 77%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 01 Mar 2019

The Star Named EOS

The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.

Similarity 76%
Price 14.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 22 Jul 2024

The Beginner's Guide

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Similarity 76%
Price 9.75€
Rating 8.6
Release 01 Oct 2015

9.03m

The media is quick to put figures to death tolls in such disasters, and 9.03m tries to remind people of the individuals behind those figures. 9.03m is set on Baker Beach in San Francisco, where debris from the tsunami has washed ashore in the years following the tsunami. To play, you must find the butterflies.

Similarity 76%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Nov 2013

Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

Similarity 74%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.3
Release 24 Sep 2021

A Place, Forbidden

A Place, Forbidden is a first-person, lo-fi horror-puzzle game set in the Library of Ouroboros, a seemingly innocuous library that, rumor has it, contains knowledge not meant for the eyes of mortal man. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Similarity 74%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 25 Jun 2020

What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Similarity 74%
Price -81% 3.45€
Rating 9.4
Release 24 Apr 2017

Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina

Similarity 74%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 04 Dec 2015

The Stanley Parable

The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.

Similarity 73%
Price 14.79€
Rating 9.1
Release 17 Oct 2013

BABBDI

Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience.

Similarity 71%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.4
Release 22 Dec 2022

[Chilla's Art] Stigmatized Property | 事故物件

Stigmatized Property, 事故物件 (Jiko bukken) is a horror game inspired by haunted apartment rooms in Japan. These properties are known to have cheap rents and you play to find out the exact reason why.

Similarity 71%
Price 2.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 25 Oct 2019

Awkward Dimensions Redux

They may be awkward dimensions, but they're my dreams...

Similarity 71%
Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 21 Oct 2016

Event[0]

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Similarity 71%
Price 19.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 14 Sep 2016

Off-Peak

You're stranded at a cathedral-like train station in the near future, searching for a ticket out of town. Explore the secret passageways, interact with strangers, dig for records, and get hypnotized by the soundtrack – a batch of original music courtesy of the band, Archie Pelago.

Similarity 71%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 21 Oct 2016

the static speaks my name

A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank.

Similarity 71%
Price Free to play
Rating 7.9
Release 10 Aug 2015

Thirty Flights of Loving

Explore the world of Thirty Flights of Loving through a first-person short story. Take a deep dive with high-flying schemers, lovelorn criminals, and more stray kittens than you can shake a stick at.

Similarity 71%
Price 4.99€
Rating 6.2
Release 20 Aug 2012

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.

Similarity 70%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 21 Feb 2020

Most played games like Answer Knot on Steam

Take a look at the top games like Answer Knot that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. The Stanley Parable

Similarity 73% The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end. The Stanley Parable is a comedy, narration and indie game developed and published by Galactic Cafe. Released on October 17th 2013 has received 44,954 reviews of which 41,555 were positive and 3,399 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
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2. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone

Similarity 67% Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone is a horror, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Rayll. Released on July 02nd 2021 has received 8,538 reviews of which 7,681 were positive and 857 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
8.7
7,681
857

47
players

3. What Remains of Edith Finch

Similarity 74% What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive. What Remains of Edith Finch is a story rich, atmospheric and walking simulator game developed by Giant Sparrow and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on April 24th 2017 has received 44,520 reviews of which 42,623 were positive and 1,897 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
9.4
42,623
1,897

29
players

4. Call of the Sea

Similarity 65% Call of the Sea is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s South Pacific. Explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition. Call of the Sea is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Raw Fury. Released on December 08th 2020 has received 5,082 reviews of which 4,490 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
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5. Serena

Similarity 65% How long has it been? A man sits in a distant getaway cabin waiting for his wife Serena. Where is she? Things in the cabin evoke memories, and the husband comes to a disturbing realization... This short point-and-click adventure is the result of a massive collaborative effort between dozens of fans and designers of adventure games. Serena is a horror, free to play and indie game developed and published by Senscape. Released on January 30th 2014 has received 6,435 reviews of which 4,952 were positive and 1,483 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
7.5
4,952
1,483

8
players

6. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Similarity 83% From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is a horror, walking simulator and atmospheric game developed by The Chinese Room and published by Frictional Games. Released on September 10th 2013 has received 11,286 reviews of which 7,844 were positive and 3,442 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
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7,844
3,442

8
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7. Bendy: Secrets of the Machine

Similarity 67% 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 1,887 reviews of which 1,587 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
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8. the static speaks my name

Similarity 71% A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank. the static speaks my name is a free to play, psychological horror and indie game developed and published by the whale husband. Released on August 10th 2015 has received 5,618 reviews of which 4,584 were positive and 1,034 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
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4,584
1,034

7
players

9. BABBDI

Similarity 71% Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience. BABBDI is a exploration, atmospheric and walking simulator game developed by Sirius Lemaitre and Leonard Lemaitre and published by Lemaitre Bros. Released on December 22nd 2022 has received 6,265 reviews of which 6,126 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
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6,126
139

6
players

10. The Beginner's Guide

Similarity 76% The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand. The Beginner's Guide is a story rich, walking simulator and narration game developed and published by Everything Unlimited Ltd.. Released on October 01st 2015 has received 21,926 reviews of which 19,302 were positive and 2,624 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like Answer Knot.
8.6
19,302
2,624

6
players

Best deals on games like Answer Knot on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Answer Knot available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like Answer Knot.

1. Call of the Sea

Similarity 65% Call of the Sea is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s South Pacific. Explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition. Call of the Sea is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Raw Fury. Released on December 08th 2020 has received 5,082 reviews of which 4,490 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like Answer Knot.
8.5
4,490
592

-93% 19.00€ 1.33€

2. What Remains of Edith Finch

Similarity 74% What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive. What Remains of Edith Finch is a story rich, atmospheric and walking simulator game developed by Giant Sparrow and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on April 24th 2017 has received 44,520 reviews of which 42,623 were positive and 1,897 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 81% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Answer Knot.
9.4
42,623
1,897

-81% 18.16€ 3.45€

3. Kona II: Brume

Similarity 79% 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 366 reviews of which 304 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 79% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Answer Knot.
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304
62

-79% 29.52€ 6.20€

4. Virginia

Similarity 70% Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver. Virginia is a adventure, female protagonist and walking simulator game developed by Variable State and published by 505 Games. Released on September 22nd 2016 has received 3,280 reviews of which 2,118 were positive and 1,162 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Answer Knot.
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-70% 10.00€ 3.00€

5. Virginia

Similarity 70% Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver. Virginia is a game developed and published by . Released on September 22nd 2016 has received 3,280 reviews of which 2,118 were positive and 1,162 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Answer Knot.
6.3
2,118
1,162

-70% 10.00€ 3.00€

6. Titan Station

Similarity 67% Far into the future, in the year 1999: David, a systems operator, runs from his troubles by taking a job on a space station. After arriving, his mundane work turns into a struggle for his very life as he makes a shocking discovery. Titan Station is a walking simulator, mystery and story rich game developed and published by Joakim Larsen. Released on November 11th 2022 has received 430 reviews of which 391 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Answer Knot.
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-60% 9.75€ 3.90€

Free games like Answer Knot on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Answer Knot you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like Answer Knot.

1. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone

Similarity 67% Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived. Fears to Fathom - Home Alone is a horror, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Rayll. Released on July 02nd 2021 has received 8,538 reviews of which 7,681 were positive and 857 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like Answer Knot.
8.7
7,681
857

47
players

2. Serena

Similarity 65% How long has it been? A man sits in a distant getaway cabin waiting for his wife Serena. Where is she? Things in the cabin evoke memories, and the husband comes to a disturbing realization... This short point-and-click adventure is the result of a massive collaborative effort between dozens of fans and designers of adventure games. Serena is a horror, free to play and indie game developed and published by Senscape. Released on January 30th 2014 has received 6,435 reviews of which 4,952 were positive and 1,483 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like Answer Knot.
7.5
4,952
1,483

8
players

3. Bendy: Secrets of the Machine

Similarity 67% 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 1,887 reviews of which 1,587 were positive and 300 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 Answer Knot.
8.1
1,587
300

7
players

4. the static speaks my name

Similarity 71% A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank. the static speaks my name is a free to play, psychological horror and indie game developed and published by the whale husband. Released on August 10th 2015 has received 5,618 reviews of which 4,584 were positive and 1,034 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like Answer Knot.
7.9
4,584
1,034

7
players

5. BABBDI

Similarity 71% Find your way out of BABBDI. A short, first person exploration experience. BABBDI is a exploration, atmospheric and walking simulator game developed by Sirius Lemaitre and Leonard Lemaitre and published by Lemaitre Bros. Released on December 22nd 2022 has received 6,265 reviews of which 6,126 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like Answer Knot.
9.4
6,126
139

6
players

6. Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft

Similarity 74% Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft. Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft is a horror, lovecraftian and atmospheric game developed and published by Bit Golem. Released on September 24th 2021 has received 11,527 reviews of which 10,976 were positive and 551 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like Answer Knot.
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7. Transmissions: Element 120

Similarity 65% TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent? Transmissions: Element 120 is a free to play, action and shooter game developed by Shokunin, Thomas M. Visser and Vincent Thiele and published by Self published. Released on June 16th 2016 has received 9,786 reviews of which 9,248 were positive and 538 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like Answer Knot.
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4
players

8. Marie's Room

Similarity 65% 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 6,445 reviews of which 6,041 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like Answer Knot.
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4
players

9. Mimic Search

Similarity 65% Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack. Mimic Search is a horror, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Gemezl. Released on May 02nd 2024 has received 796 reviews of which 701 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like Answer Knot.
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701
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4
players

10. Krypta FM

Similarity 68% Can you solve the mystery of the Beast of Gozdary? Krypta FM is a walking simulator, atmospheric and horror game developed and published by Under The Sink Studio. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 1,543 reviews of which 1,471 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like Answer Knot.
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1,471
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