Games like Broken Reality

93% positive from 2,239 reviewsReleased 2018Steam Deck Playable$14.99

What it is

This is a 3D adventure game with puzzle-solving and exploration. Players use unique tools to interact with the digital world and collect likes to progress.

What players liked

Players praise its unique vaporwave aesthetic and surreal internet nostalgia, often comparing it to a first-person adventure or walking simulator.

The catch

Movement is glacially slow across large areas that constantly force backtracking.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 2,239 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Broken Reality

Soda Drinker Pro

93% positive from 775 reviews20162% finish it

First-person simulation game where players drink soda in various locations. The core loop involves drinking soda for a relaxing, immersive experience.

What players likedPlayers praise Soda Drinker Pro as a unique, life-altering, and emotionally impactful experience that transcends typical simulation games.

Both are tagged Surreal and Memes.

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Off-Peak

90% positive from 1,820 reviews2016

This is a free, first-person adventure game where players explore a train station, interact with characters, and uncover stories at their own pace. It features original music and a contemplative, mysterious atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers praise its surreal, atmospheric "walking simulator" experience, often described as a "fever dream" that evokes nostalgia and peace.

The catchIt is a short walking sim with almost no gameplay or substance behind it.

Both are tagged Surreal, Walking Simulator and Adventure.

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NiGHTS Into Dreams

86% positive from 2,046 reviews201219% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 3D arcade flight game where players collect orbs and battle bosses in a dream world. It features aerial combat and score-chasing across enhanced dream stages.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique dream-like flight and platforming, unlike other games, with a beautiful presentation and fantastic soundtrack.

The catchDated, shallow gameplay and awkward controls leave little beyond nostalgia value.

Both are tagged Surreal, Retro and Adventure.

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Hypnospace Outlaw

96% positive from 4,360 reviews201948% finish itDeck Playable

This is a '90s internet simulator where you investigate user violations on a simulated web. You'll browse websites, manage downloads, and customize your desktop.

What players likedPlayers praise "Hypnospace Outlaw" as a unique, immersive, and nostalgic exploration of a 90s-style internet, often compared to "Papers, Please" and "Serial Experiments Lain."

The catchPuzzles turn so vague that progress often means aimless clicking or looking up a guide.

Both are tagged Surreal and Retro.

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S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH

91% positive from 2,579 reviews202529% finish itDeck Playable

Text-driven adventure with keyboard interaction. Players make choices to build relationships and navigate life in a fictional city.

What players likedPlayers praise its simple, engaging, and emotionally moving story despite wonky translations.

The catchThe English translation is rough enough that the story and choices stop making sense.

Both are tagged Memes, Retro and Indie.

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Plug & Play

85% positive from 4,928 reviews2015Deck Verified

An interactive surreal animation. Players connect plugs to explore a short, abstract experience.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, minimalist puzzle design, comparing it to an abstract, interactive art piece.

The catchThe whole thing is over in about ten minutes and has no replay value.

Both are tagged Surreal, Adventure and Indie.

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