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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Penko Park
Snap pictures of spooky creatures & explore an abandoned wildlife park.
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.
Cube Escape Collection
In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest
Explore the myths and monsters of Europe’s last primeval wilderness. Play as Maia, who arrives at the ancient Białowieża Forest looking to explore her family history. Discover Rage in an adventure game inspired by the experience of the legendary tabletop roleplaying game Werewolf: The Apocalypse.
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.
When The Past Was Around
When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.
A Monster's Expedition
An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!
The Unfinished Swan
From the creators of What Remains of Edith Finch. Enter the surreal world of The Unfinished Swan and explore a mysterious, hidden kingdom by splatting paint to reveal the world around you.
Paradise Killer
Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.
DEEMO -Reborn-
DEEMO -Reborn- is Rayark's classic game DEEMO, reborn in a whole new way on Steam. The fully 3D immersive journey will intoxicate you with the elegant sounds produced by you on the piano, as well as with the adventures you discover in this fairytale world.
Control Ultimate Edition
Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
My Exercise
Let's do sit-ups! Let a chubby boy do his exercise and sink into a dog's body. Maybe animals will come to cheer him up.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
Progress Game
Experience Progress in its purest form as an Idle-Game!
Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade Edition
The classic web game, reborn! Enjoy this remaster in glorious 4k resolution! Follow this frog on its arcade action adventure through swarm of bugs and beyond! Purchase the hat DLC for the ultimate experience, if you want to eat bugs while wearing a hat!
Fight Crab
Welcome to Fight Crab.A new 3D action game where you take control of a crab, and fight off other giant enemy crabs.Physics allows for crabs to move powerfully and quickly in this hardcore battle arena.Freely control your pincers to use weapons and develop your own crab fighting style.
Paper Beast
An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.![[Chilla's Art] The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車](https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1349960/header.jpg)
[Chilla's Art] The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車
The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車 is a psychological train horror game.
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.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 May 02nd 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 6,930 reviews of which 6,775 were positive and 155 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 1,984 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
6,775
155
1,984
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 19,448 reviews of which 19,216 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,184 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among surreal games based on player count.
9.6
19,216
232
1,184
players
3. Out Of Hands
Out of Hands is a bizarre card-based adventure game that blends video-collage graphics with gripping psychological horror. Will you seek the truth lurking in this wicked, warped world—and can you bear its weight? Misty memories threaten to tear you apart, contorting you into a being... Out of Hands. Out Of Hands is a surreal, card battler and psychological horror game developed by Game River and published by Lightning Games. Released on April 21st 2025 has received 651 reviews of which 626 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 107 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among surreal games based on player count.
9.0
626
25
107
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 1,199 reviews of which 1,152 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.1
1,152
47
88
players
5. 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 574 reviews of which 403 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played surreal games.
6.7
403
171
80
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 20,557 reviews of which 19,913 were positive and 644 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.5
19,913
644
77
players
7. 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 29,927 reviews of which 28,316 were positive and 1,611 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.3
28,316
1,611
61
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 2,046 reviews of which 1,912 were positive and 134 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
1,912
134
56
players
9. 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 10,732 reviews of which 10,040 were positive and 692 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.1
10,040
692
49
players
10. 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 1,893 reviews of which 1,700 were positive and 193 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played surreal games.
8.6
1,700
193
38
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 May 02nd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted surreal games.
1. 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 6,000 reviews of which 5,594 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for surreal category.
9.0
5,594
406
-93%
19.71€
1.38€
2. 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. Released on June 05th 2018 has received 387 reviews of which 306 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in surreal games.
7.4
306
81
-90%
10.30€
1.03€
3. 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 7,128 reviews of which 6,803 were positive and 325 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in surreal games.
9.2
6,803
325
-86%
18.86€
2.64€
4. 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 359 reviews of which 304 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.9
304
55
-86%
12.79€
1.79€
5. 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 2,827 reviews of which 2,292 were positive and 535 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.8
2,292
535
-82%
5.56€
1.00€
6. The 25th Ward: The Silver Case
In the bayside area of Kanto, a murder with unknown motivations sets off a series of seemingly random events bringing together peculiar individuals, one of whom is detective Tokio Morishima. When their ambitions begin to collide, a truly shocking pattern emerges… The 25th Ward: The Silver Case is a adventure, visual novel and violent game developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. and Active Gaming Media Inc. and published by NIS America and Inc.. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 398 reviews of which 364 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.5
364
34
-80%
19.99€
3.99€
7. Zeno Clash 2
Ghat's story is far from over: Zeno Clash 2 picks up where the deliciously brazen first game left off. After 4 years of waiting, the sequel to the surreal first-person brawler brings more variety in combat and levels, and even more bizarre storytelling into the beguiling world of Zenozoik. Zeno Clash 2 is a action, indie and surreal game developed by ACE Team and published by SEGA. Released on April 30th 2013 has received 1,368 reviews of which 1,067 were positive and 301 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for surreal games.
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1,067
301
-80%
14.99€
2.99€
8. 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 366 reviews of which 304 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.8
304
62
-79%
29.52€
6.20€
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 3,372 reviews of which 3,089 were positive and 283 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.8
3,089
283
-75%
19.99€
4.99€
10. 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 832 reviews of which 539 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 68% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for surreal games.
6.3
539
293
-68%
7.06€
2.26€
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 May 02nd 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 19,448 reviews of which 19,216 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,184 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free surreal games on Steam.
9.6
19,216
232
1,184
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 574 reviews of which 403 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
6.7
403
171
80
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 2,046 reviews of which 1,912 were positive and 134 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
1,912
134
56
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 rpgmaker game developed by kikiyama and published by PLAYISM. Released on January 09th 2018 has received 8,475 reviews of which 7,968 were positive and 507 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
7,968
507
36
players
5. 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 3,315 reviews of which 3,195 were positive and 120 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
3,195
120
5
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 4,696 reviews of which 4,485 were positive and 211 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
4,485
211
3
players
7. 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 4,573 reviews of which 4,375 were positive and 198 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
4,375
198
2
players
8. 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. Off-Peak is a free to play, indie and surreal game developed by Cosmo D and published by Cosmo D Studios. Released on October 21st 2016 has received 1,717 reviews of which 1,531 were positive and 186 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.5
1,531
186
1
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.0
373
64
1
players
10. Duck Simulator 2
A genre-defying phenomenon that will take you on a journey to stop a rubber duck from taking over the developer's game! Duck Simulator 2 is a simulation, adventure and rpg game developed and published by Orius Games. Released on November 22nd 2021 has received 2,801 reviews of which 2,695 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
9.2
2,695
106