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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Shadow Man Remastered
He is coming, stalking criminals in the spirit world and the real world. A possessed man is coming, a voodoo mask in his chest and lines of power in his back. Shadow Man is coming, trailing evil from Liveside to Deadside. To stop an apocalypse. To save your soul.
Rain on Your Parade
Travel the world as a cute cardboard cloud and ruin everybody's day! Unlock new methods of mischief in over 50 levels, each with unique setting and objectives. This is an adorable schadenfreude simulator!
Dread X Collection 4: The Hunt
A horror anthology shooter in the Dread X Collection series. Co-produced by DUSK creator David Szymanski. Featuring 7 new short games, a robust launcher world set in an abandoned arctic base.
Before Your Eyes
Embark on an emotional first-person narrative adventure where you control the story—and affect its outcomes—with your real-life blinks. With this innovative technique you will fully immerse yourself in a world of memories, both joyous and heartbreaking, as your whole life flashes before your eyes.
Cozy Grove
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.
Genesis Noir
A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.
Landlord of the Woods
You're 25, you feel like all of your peers are ahead of you in life so you apply for a new job to try to find some sort of meaning. Your new career is filled with physics-based puzzles, hand drawn art & a cute little story.
Mundaun
Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.
100 hidden snails 2
Hidden object game in a surreal style. Extremely hard!
Titan Chaser
Car. Foggy night. Mystical landscapes. And if you want to work - titans. Titan Chaser is a surreal driving and walking experience, where your job is to scout giant creatures and use the light to drive them off without fighting or killing.
Enter The Backrooms
An indie psychological horror experience about surviving infinity. Navigate an endless expanse of rooms, ascend through various levels, gather items and artifacts, avoid going insane, evade corrupted entities, and see just how deep the realm known as The Backrooms goes.
Blue Fire
Embark on an extraordinary adventure through the perished world of Penumbra to explore unique temples filled with increasingly difficult 3D platforming challenges, diverse enemies, quests, collectibles, and more. Slash daunting adversaries, leap through deadly traps and master the art of movement.
Frame of Mind
In Frame of Mind, you are placed in a world where logic is escaping you. Each area of the game defies reason, requiring you to think outside the box in order to solve the illogical and escape madness.
100 hidden eternals
Hidden object game in a surreal style. Black and white hand-drawn style. Animated puzzles. Mind blown.
Call of the Sea
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.
THE CORRIDOR
THE CORRIDOR is a 20-30 minute experience about the relationship between player and game.
Arise: A Simple Story
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.
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 June 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 9,433 reviews of which 9,206 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played surreal game, thanks to its 631 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
9,206
227
631
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 24,838 reviews of which 24,498 were positive and 340 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 267 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among surreal games based on player count.
9.6
24,498
340
267
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, multiplayer and surreal game developed and published by Jasozz Games. Released on October 30th 2024 has received 794 reviews of which 566 were positive and 228 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played surreal games.
6.8
566
228
78
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 20,791 reviews of which 20,136 were positive and 655 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.5
20,136
655
58
players
5. 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 30,151 reviews of which 28,522 were positive and 1,629 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.3
28,522
1,629
56
players
6. 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 rpgmaker game developed by kikiyama and published by PLAYISM. Released on January 09th 2018 has received 8,629 reviews of which 8,120 were positive and 509 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.1
8,120
509
43
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 10,783 reviews of which 10,089 were positive and 694 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
10,089
694
42
players
8. 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 633 reviews of which 596 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played surreal games.
8.8
596
37
42
players
9. 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 6,021 reviews of which 5,615 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.0
5,615
406
40
players
10. 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 2,199 reviews of which 2,056 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played surreal games.
8.9
2,056
143
34
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted surreal games.
1. Albino Lullaby: Episode 1
Albino Lullaby is a horror adventure game that doesn't rely on jump scares or gore. Escape from a surreal psychological nightmare as the world dynamically twists and contorts around you. Albino Lullaby: Episode 1 is a indie, adventure and horror game developed and published by Ape Law. Released on September 14th 2015 has received 379 reviews of which 266 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for surreal category.
6.7
266
113
-98%
24.50€
0.52€
2. 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 7,229 reviews of which 6,901 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in surreal games.
9.2
6,901
328
-97%
19.50€
0.59€
3. 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. Creaks is a puzzle, hand-drawn and atmospheric game developed and published by Amanita Design. Released on July 22nd 2020 has received 4,855 reviews of which 4,607 were positive and 248 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in surreal games.
9.1
4,607
248
-96%
19.99€
0.95€
4. Paradigm
Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy. Paradigm is a adventure, indie and point & click game developed and published by Jacob Janerka. Released on April 05th 2017 has received 1,580 reviews of which 1,491 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for surreal games.
9.0
1,491
89
-96%
14.99€
0.74€
5. The Bridge
The Bridge is a logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures. The Bridge is a puzzle-platformer, hand-drawn and surreal game developed by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and Ty Taylor and Vega Castañeda and published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild. Released on February 22nd 2013 has received 4,304 reviews of which 3,747 were positive and 557 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.4
3,747
557
-96%
9.99€
0.44€
6. 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 837 reviews of which 540 were positive and 297 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for surreal games.
6.3
540
297
-96%
6.99€
0.33€
7. Zeno Clash
Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world. Zeno Clash is a action, surreal and indie game developed and published by ACE Team. Released on April 21st 2009 has received 3,045 reviews of which 2,621 were positive and 424 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.3
2,621
424
-95%
9.99€
0.50€
8. The Norwood Suite
Explore the mysterious Hotel Norwood in this surreal first-person adventure. Curious characters, forgotten secrets, and head-nodding music await your arrival. The Norwood Suite is a first-person, exploration and surreal game developed by Cosmo D and published by Alliance. Released on October 02nd 2017 has received 1,205 reviews of which 1,058 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.3
1,058
147
-93%
9.99€
0.76€
9. 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, female protagonist and puzzle-platformer game developed by Wondernaut Studio and published by Untold Tales. Released on December 17th 2021 has received 365 reviews of which 309 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.9
309
56
-93%
12.79€
0.99€
10. Shape of the World
A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress. Shape of the World is a casual, indie and nature game developed by Hollow Tree Games and published by Plug In Digital and Dear Villagers. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 389 reviews of which 307 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.4
307
82
-93%
10.79€
0.85€
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 June 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 24,838 reviews of which 24,498 were positive and 340 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 267 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free surreal games on Steam.
9.6
24,498
340
267
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, multiplayer and surreal game developed and published by Jasozz Games. Released on October 30th 2024 has received 794 reviews of which 566 were positive and 228 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
6.8
566
228
78
players
3. 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 rpgmaker game developed by kikiyama and published by PLAYISM. Released on January 09th 2018 has received 8,629 reviews of which 8,120 were positive and 509 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
9.1
8,120
509
43
players
4. 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 2,199 reviews of which 2,056 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.9
2,056
143
34
players
5. The New Flesh
Explore the strange world within the screen in this ambient exploration experience featuring the music of Red Vox. The New Flesh is a music, casual and surreal game developed by Freshly Baked Games LLC and Red Vox and published by Freshly Baked Games LLC. Released on June 01st 2025 has received 646 reviews of which 638 were positive and 8 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
638
8
15
players
6. 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 4,784 reviews of which 4,566 were positive and 218 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
4,566
218
8
players
7. 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 3,423 reviews of which 3,299 were positive and 124 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 surreal games on Steam.
9.2
3,299
124
3
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 4,661 reviews of which 4,458 were positive and 203 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
4,458
203
2
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 1,118 reviews of which 1,072 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
1,072
46
2
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 surreal game developed by Talia bob Mair and Angad Matharoo and published by ItsTheTalia. Released on November 06th 2020 has received 3,665 reviews of which 3,419 were positive and 246 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
3,419
246
1
players