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Games like The Monster Inside

2017PC, Steam Deck verified87 % positivefree

You step into a film noir style audio-visual novella about a mysterious woman, a string of murders and a man hiding a past. The game leans on mood and storytelling rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.

  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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In short: Games like The Monster Inside

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Monster Inside special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best match

Road 96: Mile 0

78 %Match

2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified67 % positive12.96 €

Brings what grabs you about The Monster Inside: a strong story, a relaxed difficulty and easy-to-grasp systems.

The prequel to Road 96 tells the backstory of Zoe and Kaito in an authoritarian country. A linear, story-driven ride where music-driven sequences like rhythm and rollerblading segments express the characters' emotions.

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The Endless Empty

Calm and deliberate

You wake up as a recently deceased soul, trying to piece together a life you can barely remember while facing the fear of what comes next. The game blends a melancholic, existential mood with unexpected humor and is carried mainly by its story.

Awkward Dimensions Redux

Calm and deliberate

You step into the dreams, thoughts and memories of another person in this short, personal dream diary. Talking roosters, floating legs and awkward jokes make for a quirky, intimate story.

SeaBed

Calm and deliberate

A quiet mystery visual novel about a love story between two women, told from three perspectives. It explores memory, loss, and why the two drifted apart.

The Beginner's Guide

Calm and deliberate

A narrative experiment in which Davey Wreden walks you through the strange, unfinished games of a friend while narrating his own interpretations. It turns into a surprisingly personal reflection on creativity, projection and friendship.

The Silver Case

Dark, serious atmosphere

In The Silver Case you play a member of the Special Forces Unit Republic seen from first person, slowly uncovering a layered crime story. Solving puzzles gradually reveals the truth across unconventional, novel-like chapters.

Simulacra

Dark, serious atmosphere

You dig through a missing woman's smartphone, reading messages, using apps and watching videos, to piece together a creepy mystery. A short, story-driven horror experience told through found-footage-style screen interaction.

The Way of Life

Calm and deliberate

You switch between a businessman, an old man and a child who all walk the same road, yet see very different realities. Exploring each point of view and interacting correctly with the environment is what makes the game stand out.

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