Discounted 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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Suicide Guy: Sleepin' Deeply
In this new chapter of "Suicide Guy" you'll be challenged with even more insane puzzles, generated by the surreal dreams of the Guy. You'll encounter the weirdest of the living beings as you go deeper and deeper into his subconscious. This time to wake him up you'll need all your skills.
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.
Wrongworld
Crash-landed on a surreal, low-poly world filled with freakish inhabitants, choose between permadeath and non-permadeath modes and embark on an epic (and ridiculous) survival adventure. Will you manage to stay alive as you unravel the mysteries of Wrongworld and search for a way home?
Super Daryl Deluxe
Shoot rubber ducky arrows, pound enemies with a rhino hammer, and help Beethoven get his groove back in the last totally normal high school themed RPGvania you’ll ever want.
My Lovely Daughter
My Lovely Daughter is an alchemist simulator that explores the depth of a father’s grief and how far he will go to resurrect his daughter. Contains dark and disturbing subject matters, might not be suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
CHUCHEL
CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry!
Rise of Insanity
In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.
Indecision.
A haiku platformer. It's short and vague.
Rusty Lake Paradise
Rusty Lake Paradise is set on a small remote island which is cursed by the ten plagues of Egypt. Solve all the mysteries of this dark, macabre puzzle adventure. Paradise builds upon the distinctive atmosphere and excitement from the Rusty Lake series.
Yume Nikki
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Gorogoa
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Hello Neighbor
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
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.
Figment
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Will Glow the Wisp
Navigate through psychadelic mazes to chill electornic beats. Imagine a mix between Super Meat Boy and Geometry Wars.
Downward: Enhanced Edition
Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.
Fibrillation HD
Immerse yourself in an adaptation of an old story about Ewan Berrington.
The Franz Kafka Videogame
An original puzzle/adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka.
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.
Kona
Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.
Cosmic Express
Plan the train route for the universe's most awkward space colony!
Four Last Things
Four Last Things is a point-and-click adventure game made from Renaissance-era paintings and public domain recordings of classical music. It is about sin, and the Four Last Things – Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell – and strives to be intelligent and ridiculous in equal measures.
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. 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 #4 position in the best deals for surreal games.
6.3
540
297
-96%
6.99€
0.33€
5. 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 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for surreal games.
9.0
1,491
89
-95%
14.99€
0.75€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.3
2,621
424
-95%
9.99€
0.52€
7. Closure
In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky... Closure is a puzzle, platformer and indie game developed and published by Eyebrow Interactive. Released on September 07th 2012 has received 978 reviews of which 836 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.1
836
142
-95%
9.75€
0.50€
8. Small Radios Big Televisions
Explore the inner workings of deserted factories in search of data cassettes that contain boundless virtual worlds. Collect more tapes and explore more worlds and you'll soon discover new methods of traversal and control that will take you farther than you'd ever expect. Small Radios Big Televisions is a indie, adventure and puzzle game developed by Fire Face Corporation and published by . Released on November 08th 2016 has received 371 reviews of which 265 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for surreal games.
6.8
265
106
-94%
11.99€
0.75€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for surreal games.
8.3
1,058
147
-93%
9.99€
0.76€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for surreal games.
7.9
309
56
-93%
12.79€
0.99€
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