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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Hamlet or the Last Game without MMORPG Features, Shaders and Product Placement

The original puzzle adventure game based on twisted William Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Price 4.99€
Rating 6.1
Release 22 Oct 2012

The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2

The Dream Machine is an award-winning point & click adventure game about exploring other people's dreams. It's built by hand using materials such as clay, cardboard and broccoli.

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 May 2012

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet

In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

Price -75% 3.49€
Rating 8.2
Release 17 Apr 2012

Waves

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 16 Nov 2011

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.

Price 5.49€
Rating 6.9
Release 15 Oct 2010

Shatter

Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.

Price 1.59€
Rating 8.9
Release 15 Mar 2010

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.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 10 Dec 2009

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.

Price 1.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 20 Jul 2009

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.

Price -60% 7.80€
Rating 7.7
Release 19 Sep 2008

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.

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 18 Jun 2007

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 30th 2025.

1. 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 3,059 reviews of which 3,022 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
9.4
3,022
37

50
players

2. 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 1,818 reviews of which 1,367 were positive and 451 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
7.3
1,367
451

36
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 13,312 reviews of which 12,682 were positive and 630 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
12,682
630

28
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 8,165 reviews of which 8,037 were positive and 128 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
8,037
128

24
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 18,456 reviews of which 17,912 were positive and 544 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
17,912
544

21
players

6. 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 4,196 reviews of which 3,854 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
8.9
3,854
342

10
players

7. Post Void

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again. Post Void is a fps, psychedelic and fast-paced game developed and published by YCJY Games. Released on August 06th 2020 has received 10,792 reviews of which 10,485 were positive and 307 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
9.4
10,485
307

9
players

8. 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 1,151 reviews of which 1,144 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
9.4
1,144
7

7
players

9. 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 451 reviews of which 434 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
8.9
434
17

6
players

10. Angel at Dusk

Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires! Angel at Dusk is a action, bullet hell and shooter game developed by Akiragoya and published by Henteko Doujin and Sanuk Inc.. Released on January 12th 2024 has received 1,346 reviews of which 1,333 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played psychedelic games.
9.3
1,333
13

4
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 30th 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 83% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for psychedelic category.
6.7
269
114

-83% 5.88€ 1.00€

2. Subway Midnight

Board the train! Run away from a weirdo! Solve some puzzles! Make friends with some ghosts! Try not to become a ghost yourself! Subway Midnight is a psychological horror, colorful and psychedelic game developed by Bubby Darkstar and published by Aggro Crab. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 1,090 reviews of which 886 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 70% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in psychedelic games.
7.8
886
204

-70% 9.49€ 2.84€

3. 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 2,834 reviews of which 2,551 were positive and 283 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 68% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in psychedelic games.
8.6
2,551
283

-68% 13.31€ 4.26€

4. 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 1,663 reviews of which 1,536 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for psychedelic games.
8.8
1,536
127

-67% 18.42€ 6.08€

5. 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 4,196 reviews of which 3,854 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 55% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for psychedelic games.
8.9
3,854
342

-55% 19.99€ 8.99€

6. Angel at Dusk

Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires! Angel at Dusk is a action, bullet hell and shooter game developed by Akiragoya and published by Henteko Doujin and Sanuk Inc.. Released on January 12th 2024 has received 1,346 reviews of which 1,333 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 35% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for psychedelic games.
9.3
1,333
13

-35% 14.79€ 9.61€

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 30th 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 361 reviews of which 261 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free psychedelic games on Steam.
6.9
261
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.
6.4
256
125