Best Atmospheric 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 atmospheric games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Atmospheric games on Steam.

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Home Behind In Home Behind, you take on the role of a refugee cast out from your homeland by a band of rebels. Your home and the peace you enjoyed has been destroyed, and your family has disappeared. Can you survive the struggle, famine, and sickness to make it to the safety of Europe?

Price -69% 1.91€
Rating 8.2
Release 02 Jun 2016
Brigador: Up-Armored Edition Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.

Price -87% 2.62€
Rating 9.1
Release 02 Jun 2016
The NADI Project The NADI Project it is a free-to-play, first person graphic adventure, in which you will face various obstacles to escape from your destiny.

Price Free to play
Rating 6.4
Release 01 Jun 2016
Investigator Investigator is a first-person exploration game with horror elements, where the events take place in a world of extreme weather cataclysms.

Price 3.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 01 Jun 2016
Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure The Journey of an Idiot. 8 to 12 hours of fun!

Price -86% 1.43€
Rating 7.8
Release 31 May 2016
The Way of Life Free Edition The Way of Life makes the player relive the same life's experiences from the point of view of three characters of different ages: an adult, an old man and a child.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 31 May 2016
KNIGHTS KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 30 May 2016
Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.

Price 9.75€
Rating 7.6
Release 27 May 2016
Dungeon Escape Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.

Price -91% 0.37€
Rating 7.6
Release 27 May 2016
35MM Post-apocalyptic story about two travelers who set out on a long journey in the wasteland, left by people after the global epidemic.

Price -73% 2.39€
Rating 7.0
Release 27 May 2016
Aurora Nights Aurora Nights is an entertaining educational game for learning to identify the constellations.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 26 May 2016
Total War: WARHAMMER Addictive turn-based empire-building with colossal, real-time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.

Price -91% 5.82€
Rating 7.7
Release 24 May 2016
Melody's Escape Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.

Price -38% 6.20€
Rating 9.0
Release 20 May 2016
The Way Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Price -95% 0.80€
Rating 7.9
Release 20 May 2016
htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary In the depths of a labyrinthine ruin, a young girl named Mion rises from a deep sleep. Lost, alone, and with no memory of how she got here or where her parents are, she is greeted by two fireflies—one composed entirely of light, and another who lurks among the shadows.

Price -93% 0.78€
Rating 6.7
Release 18 May 2016
Duskers Pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard.

Price -90% 2.10€
Rating 8.7
Release 18 May 2016
Shadwen Shadwen is a 3rd person stealth-action game where the only rule is to remain unseen. Stay hidden - or the ruthless guards will kill you on sight!

Price -95% 0.85€
Rating 7.4
Release 17 May 2016
Salt and Sanctuary Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Price -21% 14.25€
Rating 8.8
Release 17 May 2016
Autumn More than a game, Autumn is a relaxing place for spiritual learning and growth with a soothing atmosphere. There are no time limits, no enemies to defeat, no goals to reach… except the ones you set for yourself. Relax, learn, grow… and enjoy Autumn.

Price -62% 0.38€
Rating 6.0
Release 14 May 2016
The House in Fata Morgana A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

Price 22.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 13 May 2016
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!

Price -57% 10.79€
Rating 8.8
Release 12 May 2016
DOOM Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

Price -80% 3.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 12 May 2016
Neon Drive Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired arcade game that will make your brain melt. You've been warned.From beautiful cityscapes and ocean roads to exploding enemy spaceships, Neon Drive has it all.

Price -92% 0.81€
Rating 8.0
Release 12 May 2016
The Deed: Dynasty Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...

Price -96% 0.13€
Rating 8.1
Release 10 May 2016