Games like INFRA

Gun-free first-person puzzle adventure. You play a structural analyst sent to survey routine damage, photographing faults and picking a way through debris as the job becomes a fight to survive.

88% positive from 3,641 · 2016 · 15% finish it · Steam Deck Unsupported · $29.99 $7.49 -75% · Lowest ever $5.39 (2024-03-05)

Puzzle Exploration Atmospheric Walking SimulatorAdventureFirst-Person

Six games like INFRA

Homesick

78% positive from 1,441 reviews2015

Homesick is a first-person puzzle exploration mystery game where players solve environmental puzzles to uncover a story. The core loop involves exploring an abandoned building, finding clues, and experiencing nightmares.

What players likedPlayers praise Homesick's moving atmosphere and poignant story, reminiscent of a short, slow-paced art game.

The catchWalking speed is painfully slow, which makes the constant backtracking a chore.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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NaissanceE

84% positive from 4,333 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

This is a first-person exploration game focused on atmosphere and discovery within a mysterious structure. Players navigate puzzles and platforming challenges while experiencing a sense of loneliness and wonder.

What players likedPlayers praise "NaissanceE" as a free, atmospheric puzzle-platformer with a unique, liminal megastructure vibe, reminiscent of "BLAME!" and the Backrooms.

The catchLighting swings from pitch black to strobing, causing eye strain and headaches.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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POOLS

95% positive from 3,459 reviews2024Deck Verified

This is a first-person exploration game focused on atmosphere and environmental storytelling. Players navigate abstract, liminal spaces using sound and environmental cues, experiencing a sense of dread and isolation.

What players likedPlayers praise POOLS as the best liminal space/Backrooms walking simulator, offering stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and an unsettling atmosphere.

The catchNo threat, no story and no objectives, so it becomes a boring walk.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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Quern - Undying Thoughts

91% positive from 3,986 reviews201629% finish itDeck Playable

First-person puzzle adventure game. Explore an island, solve complex puzzles, and uncover a story.

What players likedLike Myst, Quern is a brilliant puzzle game with interconnected, challenging, and satisfying puzzles that reward observation and note-taking.

The catchFar more time goes on hunting for the next puzzle than on actually solving it.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and Exploration.

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KARMA: The Dark World

92% positive from 4,412 reviews202550% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person psychological thriller where players investigate memories using advanced tech. It features a dystopian 1984 East Germany setting with a focus on espionage and betrayal.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, emotional, and thought-provoking psychological horror story, often compared to "1984," "Still Wakes The Deep," and "Observer: System Redux."

The catchThe story starts strong then collapses into a confusing ending that explains nothing.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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Welcome to Kowloon

81% positive from 1,910 reviews202371% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a short, first-person indie horror walking simulator with a focus on atmosphere and exploration of a mysterious, densely populated city. It features creepy characters and a sense of hidden secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise its tense atmosphere and realistic visuals, reminiscent of other horror escape games with key/item puzzles.

The catchThe horror is carried by cheap, repetitive jumpscares rather than real tension.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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More about INFRA

What players liked

Players praise INFRA as a unique exploration and puzzle game, often compared to a "walking sim" or a well-made Gmod map, for its deep story, intricate level design, and focus on civil engineering.

The catch

Puzzles and level design are so obscure that progress often means using a guide.

Reviews: 88% positive from 3,641
Released: 2016
Finish it: 15% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: $29.99 $7.49 -75% · Lowest ever $5.39 (2024-03-05)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 3,641 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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