Games like A Brief Commute

Descend into the Depths of the UnknownA man gasps for air as he surfaces from water—only to find himself trapped in a room of white tiles and endless pools. This is Level 37, the Poolrooms, a place where the familiar dissolves into the unknown. In this surreal journey, you will explore spaces that exist between worlds—hauntingly empty, disturbingly quiet, and yet strangely familiar. As you traver…

"BABBDI" is a first-person exploration game set in the abandoned town of BABBDI. Gather unique items, such as a baseball bat and motorcycle, to unlock special movement abilities and escape. Discover secret collectibles, interact with inhabitants, and enjoy the game's light narrative, all while avoiding combat in this immersive experience.

"0°N 0°W" is a first-person exploration game that takes players on a journey through a surreal and colorful archipelago. The game features a unique narrative that is explored through environmental storytelling and interaction with the game's world and its inhabitants. With a focus on exploration and discovery, players will uncover the secrets of the archipelago and its mysterious history.

Apparatus: Exanimus is a single-player horror adventure game shrouded in mystery and lost media lore. Rediscovered through an estate sale, the game presents an eerie and unconventional experience that defies online descriptions. Its unsettling atmosphere and enigmatic content make it a unique find for fans of obscure horror titles.

"Hypnagogia 催眠術" is a first-person exploration game that takes players through surreal, dream-inspired environments. Collect dream crystals while interacting with various characters and uncovering the game's themes of deep dreams and liminal spaces. With hand-crafted levels based on real dream journal entries, the game offers a unique and intriguing experience.

"The Elision Effect" is a surreal puzzle game set in an empty, liminal office space. Players must search for an exit while navigating different mechanics in each room. The game features a low-resolution, low-poly graphical style and aims to create an eerie atmosphere, although it contains no traditional horror elements. Please note a photosensitivity warning for a small percentage of players.

OK/NORMAL is a single-player Horror Adventure game that boasts impressive graphics and music, while also featuring grinding elements and a dense, emotional atmosphere. The game is designed to look and feel like a PS1 game, complete with 90's-style 3D models, affine texture mapping, and a fixed 60fps frame rate. The linear, 30-60 minute experience follows a dreamlike narrative and is best played in one sitting, with save points between levels. OK/NORMAL is available on Steam.

"Yume Nikki" is a surreal, open-ended RPG Maker game where you explore various dream worlds at your own pace. By checking certain characters or items, you collect "Effects" that change the main character's appearance and offer unique actions. The game features a dark and atmospheric world with no clear goals or story, inviting players to discover its secrets and unlock a secret ending.

Explore a surreal world inspired by Kowloon Walled city in this turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese games from the Dreamcast and PS1-era.

"Interior Worlds" is an ambient first-person exploration game where you photograph environmental anomalies in derelict settings, such as a run-down hotel and empty movie theater, using a vintage SLR camera. The game features 10 unique locations, each with its own eerie atmosphere, and allows for customizable zoom levels and filter options. Players can track and share their in-game photo catalog, complete with timestamps and pre-filtered with a "maximum liminal crust" for a unique touch.