Games like Estranged: The Departure

First-person adventure game with environmental storytelling and combat. Explore a mysterious island, uncover corporate secrets, and survive using weapons.

86% positive from 2,331 · 2020 · 4% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.49 (2021-06-24)

Early AccessAdventureActionIndieCasualHorror

Six games like Estranged: The Departure

Sinister Night 2

87% positive from 2,022 reviews202544% finish itDeck Playable

Social deduction horror game with a ghost marriage theme. Players uncover clues and vote to expose possessed individuals in an ancient Chinese mansion.

What players likedPlayers praise its refined social deduction and atmospheric tension, comparing it to a more polished "Among Us" in a haunted mansion.

Both are tagged Early Access, Horror and Casual.

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Scarlet Hollow

98% positive from 4,209 reviews202512% finish itDeck Verified

This is a branching narrative horror-mystery game with trait-based dialogue. Players investigate paranormal events and make impactful choices that shape the story and relationships.

What players likedPlayers praise "Scarlet Hollow" as a deeply replayable visual novel with impactful choices, compelling characters, and stunning art, often compared to "Slay the Princess" for its narrative depth.

The catchStill unfinished after years, with episodes arriving rarely and running very short.

Both are tagged Early Access, Horror and Casual.

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AI2U: With You 'Til The End

89% positive from 1,763 reviews20253% finish itDeck Playable

This is an AI-powered escape room game where players use dialogue to solve puzzles and influence yandere NPCs. It features endless story possibilities and reactive AI for a suspenseful, psychological experience.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique AI-driven NPC interactions, making it feel like an immersive escape room or D&D experience.

The catchThe AI forgets what it said and invents objects and events the game does not have.

Both are tagged Early Access, Casual and Adventure.

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Metel - Horror Escape

94% positive from 2,427 reviews2020Deck Playable

This is a first-person horror quest game where players must escape a maniac's house. The core loop involves hiding evidence of escape before the maniac returns.

What players likedPlayers praise Metel as a puzzle-solving, escape-style horror game, similar to "Schoolboy Runaway" and "Granny."

The catchRandom item spawns and unsolvable puzzles can leave you stuck with no way forward.

Both are tagged Early Access, Horror and Action.

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Sketchy's Contract

85% positive from 1,319 reviews2024Deck Playable

Co-op sci-fi horror looter with survival elements. Players explore planets, fight aliens, and manage risk for better loot.

What players likedPlayers praise this addictive looting game with monsters and aliens for its varied collection, customization, and social co-op fun, similar to Lethal Company.

The catchEnemies are brutally overtuned from tier one, and nothing scales down for small groups.

Both are tagged Early Access, Horror and Action.

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Dark Hours

82% positive from 3,995 reviews20259% finish itDeck Playable

Co-op survival horror game for up to 4 players. Players plan heists, steal loot, and survive monsters using unique items and stealth.

What players likedPlayers describe "Dark Hours" as a unique horror-heist game, praised for its fun co-op, creative monsters, and engaging puzzles.

The catchBugged or missing objective items regularly make missions impossible to finish.

Both are tagged Early Access, Horror and Action.

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More about Estranged: The Departure

The catch

Mostly slow walking and long cutscenes, with only a handful of weak combat encounters.

Reviews: 86% positive from 2,331
Released: 2020
Finish it: 4% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.49 (2021-06-24)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 2,331 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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