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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Through Abandoned: The Forest
You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned.
Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily
Stop the mysterious killer!
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure
Mr. Pumpkin's Adventure is a point-and-click puzzle game. The main character of this game is Mr. Pumpkin who lost his memories. During the adventure, you will help him solve all the puzzles, which will eventually unveil an evil plot.
Awareness Rooms
You find yourself in a room you know nothing of. As you examine the objects around you, your awareness rises and the room slowly comes into focus. Can you find your way out?
POSTAL Redux
POSTAL Redux is a high definition remake of the classic dark and surreal twin-stick isometric shooter. Take control of The POSTAL Dude as he fights to survive in a world gone mad with violence.
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 ...
NORTH
Dealing with the issue of the contemporary refugee crisis while at the same time being deeply rooted in a classical cyberpunk atmosphere à la Blade Runner, NORTH features a dark synthpop soundtrack, a sprawling mega-city and weird monster-like inhabitants.
Zombie Training Simulator
Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? We've done the research and want to make sure you're prepared. When the news reports the zombies are here and your friend gives you a call, "They're here. I need you," how will you respond? That's right, you'll say "On my way. We've got this thanks to ZTS!"
Soda Drinker Pro
The world's most advanced soda drinking simulator.
IKEA VR Experience
Explore and interact with an IKEA Kitchen in Virtual Reality! Walk around freely, open drawers and put your vegetable peelings in the waste sorting station. You can even enjoy the visual impact of different material finishes and experience things from a child’s point of view.
Samorost 3
Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.
Sophie's Curse
You got a job, which is to take care of an old man during the night in a recently purchased house; this house does not have electricity and you have to rely on some kind of hand crank generators to light the place up, but there is something in the darkness draining their power, don’t let it happen!
LiEat
Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.
Red Comrades Save the Galaxy: Reloaded
Vasily Ivanovich Chapaev and his fellow aide Petka realize that someone has stolen the Red banner from the HQ. Although it's not the end of the story yet! Somewhere on the moon, legions of alien invaders prepare to conquer Earth. But could such a little thing really give a scare to the Red Army heroes?
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 ?
Layers of Fear (2016)
Layers of Fear is a first-person psychedelic horror game with a heavy focus on story and exploration. Players take control of a painter whose sole purpose is to finish his Magnum Opus. The player must navigate a constantly changing Victorian-era mansion and ghastly visions of the painter’s psyche.
Rusty Lake Hotel
Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
The Witness
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
That Dragon, Cancer
An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green’s 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.
Suits: A Business RPG
Corporations control the entire global government. Injustice has inspired a revolution in Suits City. Follow the journey of a businessman's descent into corruption...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 April 30th 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 5,655 reviews of which 5,530 were positive and 125 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 2,221 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
5,530
125
2,221
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 1,042 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
1,042
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 566 reviews of which 541 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 101 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among surreal games based on player count.
8.9
541
25
101
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 996 reviews of which 955 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.0
955
41
97
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.5
19,913
644
70
players
6. 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 467 reviews of which 333 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played surreal games.
6.8
333
134
52
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played surreal games.
8.9
1,912
134
43
players
8. 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 1,867 reviews of which 1,676 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played surreal games.
8.6
1,676
191
40
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.3
28,316
1,611
39
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played surreal games.
9.1
7,968
507
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 April 30th 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.
7.5
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 April 30th 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 1,042 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
1,042
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 467 reviews of which 333 were positive and 134 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
333
134
52
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
43
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
38
players
5. 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 4,685 reviews of which 4,475 were positive and 210 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
4,475
210
6
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.0
373
64
3
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
8.5
1,531
186
2
players
8. 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 3,308 reviews of which 3,188 were positive and 120 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
3,188
120
1
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free surreal games on Steam.
9.2
2,695
106
1
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 horror game developed by Talia bob Mair and Angad Matharoo and published by ItsTheTalia. Released on November 06th 2020 has received 3,638 reviews of which 3,395 were positive and 243 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
3,395
243
1
players