Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Chained Together (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Chained Together on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Chained Together on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Only Up, which both psychological, story-rich and relaxing.
- Chained Together is tagged Co-op, Adventure, Casual, Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer, Simulation, Action-Adventure, 3D Platformer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
Why players value Chained Together
The five things Steam players tag Chained Together with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Co-op
- Adventure
- Casual
- Platformer
- Puzzle-Platformer
| Reception | on Steam (90% of 63,719) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $3.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Only Up
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including 3D Platformer, Casual and Third Person; released around the same time (2023).
You are a young teenage Jackie from the ghetto who wants to get out of poverty and embark on a journey of learning about the world and yourself. The world has definitely gone crazy, though it has never been normal, but maybe now is the chance for you. Crisis is a time for action and decisive steps...
Only Up at a glance Released 2023 Studio Indiesolodev Player sentiment 73% positive of 14,972 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (73% of 14,972)
Matches Chained Together on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Casual, Platformer
Why players like it: Parkour, 3D Platformer, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:3D PlatformerCasualThird PersonPhysicsExplorationPlatformerSimulation
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Escape Simulator
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Online Co-Op, Mystery and Controller; released around the same time (2021).
First-person puzzler you can play solo or in an online co-op. Explore a set of highly interactive escape rooms. Move furniture, pick up and examine everything, smash pots and break locks! Play thousands of community-made rooms through the level editor.
Escape Simulator at a glance Released 2021 Studio Pine Studio Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,336 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 19,336)
Matches Chained Together on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer, Escape Room, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Online Co-OpMysteryControllerCasualSimulationExploration
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The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Choices Matter, Funny and Exploration; released around the same time (2022).
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe at a glance Released 2022 Studio Crows Crows Crows Player sentiment 94% positive of 36,046 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 36,046)
Matches Chained Together on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Multiple Endings, Comedy, Choices Matter, Walking Simulator, Narration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $24.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Choices MatterFunnyExplorationCasualMysteryEmotional
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Psychonauts
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Funny and Third Person.
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Psychonauts at a glance Released 2005 Studio Budcat Creations Player sentiment 95% positive of 19,243 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 19,243)
Matches Chained Together on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Platformer, Comedy, Adventure, Cult Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $9.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Chained Together:PlatformerFunnyThird Person3D PlatformerSurrealExplorationAction-Adventure
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Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Mystery, Third Person and Choices Matter.
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Frogwares Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,479 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (80% of 14,479)
Matches Chained Together on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Adventure, Detective, Mystery, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $2.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:MysteryThird PersonChoices MatterAction-AdventureCasualController
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Action-Adventure, Exploration and 3D Platformer; released around the same time (2022).
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits at a glance Released 2022 Studio Ember Lab Player sentiment 92% positive of 17,564 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 17,564)
Matches Chained Together on: 1 of 5 — Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Action-Adventure, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $39.99 — $36.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Action-AdventureExploration3D PlatformerThird PersonControllerMystery
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, Mystery and Exploration; released around the same time (2022).
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
We Were Here Forever at a glance Released 2022 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,807 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,807)
Matches Chained Together on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Escape Room, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $17.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Online Co-OpMysteryExplorationAction-AdventureCasual
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Snake Pass
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including 3D Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer and Platformer; published by the same company.
Slither, coil and climb your way to the top of Haven Tor in this one of a kind physics based, puzzle platform adventure from award winning independent studio Sumo Digital!
Snake Pass at a glance Released 2017 Studio Sumo Digital Player sentiment 80% positive of 3,340 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (80% of 3,340)
Matches Chained Together on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Casual, Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer
Why players like it: 3D Platformer, Indie, Adventure, Puzzle-Platformer, Wholesome — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $3.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:3D PlatformerPuzzle-PlatformerPlatformerPhysicsCasualExplorationSimulation
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Split Fiction
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Action-Adventure, 3D Platformer and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2025).
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.
Split Fiction at a glance Released 2025 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 126,246 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 126,246)
Matches Chained Together on: 4 of 5 — Co-op, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer
Why players like it: Co-op, Split Screen, Female Protagonist, Action-Adventure, 3D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $49.99 — $46.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Action-Adventure3D PlatformerOnline Co-OpThird PersonPuzzle-PlatformerPlatformerFunny
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It Takes Two
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Puzzle-Platformer and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2021).
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
It Takes Two at a glance Released 2021 Studio Hazelight Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 268,937 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (95% of 268,937)
Matches Chained Together on: 4 of 5 — Co-op, Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer
Why players like it: Co-op, Multiplayer, Split Screen, Local Co-Op, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $39.99 — $36.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Online Co-OpPuzzle-PlatformerAction-Adventure3D PlatformerEmotionalPlatformerExploration
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We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, Casual and Emotional; released around the same time (2023).
Partner up with your friend online and set sail for an unforgettable puzzle adventure in this bite-sized standalone We Were Here experience. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges and make fun memories, using your best communication, teamwork and trust skills.
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip at a glance Released 2023 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,073 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 24,073)
Matches Chained Together on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Co-op, Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $1.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Online Co-OpCasualEmotionalMysteryController
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Riven
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Exploration, Mystery and Emotional.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Riven at a glance Released 1997 Studio Cyan Worlds Player sentiment 92% positive of 2,865 Price $20.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 2,865)
Matches Chained Together on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Puzzle, Adventure, Exploration, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $20.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Chained Together:ExplorationMysteryEmotionalCasualSurreal
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We Were Here Together
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, Exploration and Action-Adventure.
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?
We Were Here Together at a glance Released 2019 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 17,696 Price $4.93 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 17,696)
Matches Chained Together on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Co-op Campaign, Story Rich, Escape Room — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $4.93 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Online Co-OpExplorationAction-AdventureMysteryCasual
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The Test
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Choices Matter and Mystery; released around the same time (2020).
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 20,122)
Matches Chained Together on: 1 of 5 — Casual
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $1.19 — $2.80 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:SimulationChoices MatterMysteryCasual
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Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Emotional, Exploration and Platformer; released around the same time (2020).
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Thunder Lotus Player sentiment 95% positive of 53,228 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 53,228)
Matches Chained Together on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Emotional, Story Rich, Indie, Management, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $29.99 — $26.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:EmotionalExplorationPlatformerSimulationFunny
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DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, story-rich and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Post-apocalyptic and Third Person; released around the same time (2022).
From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT at a glance Released 2022 Studio KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Player sentiment 92% positive of 67,641 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 67,641)
Matches Chained Together on: 1 of 5 — Adventure
Why players like it: Story Rich, Open World, Walking Simulator, Atmospheric, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $39.99 — $36.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:ExplorationPost-apocalypticThird PersonAction-Adventure
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Fez
Why it matched: both psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Exploration and Casual.
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Fez at a glance Released 2012 Studio Polytron Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,237 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,237)
Matches Chained Together on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Casual, Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer
Why players like it: Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Pixel Graphics, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $9.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Chained Together:PlatformerExplorationCasualMysteryPuzzle-PlatformerController
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The Stanley Parable
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Funny, Exploration and Choices Matter.
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
The Stanley Parable at a glance Released 2013 Studio Galactic Cafe Player sentiment 92% positive of 45,775 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 45,775)
Matches Chained Together on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Comedy, Narration, Indie, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $14.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:FunnyExplorationChoices MatterSurrealCasual
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Funny and 3D Platformer; released around the same time (2020).
Fall Guys is a free, cross-platform massively multiplayer party royale game. Clumsily compete in absurd obstacle courses with friends or build your very own chaotic course to share with the community.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout at a glance Released 2020 Studio Mediatonic Player sentiment 81% positive of 468,465 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 468,465)
Matches Chained Together on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Casual, Platformer
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Party Game, Battle Royale, Family Friendly, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:PlatformerFunny3D PlatformerControllerCasualOnline Co-OpPhysics
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ibb & obb
Why it matched: both psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Online Co-Op, Platformer and Puzzle-Platformer.
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
ibb & obb at a glance Released 2014 Studio Sparpweed Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,830 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,830)
Matches Chained Together on: 5 of 5 — Co-op, Adventure, Casual, Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer
Why players like it: Co-op, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Local Co-Op, Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $11.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Online Co-OpPlatformerPuzzle-PlatformerCasualControllerFunny
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Figment
Why it matched: both story-rich and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Surreal, Funny and Controller.
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Figment at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bedtime Digital Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 5,696 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (87% of 5,696)
Matches Chained Together on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Action, Hand-drawn — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $3.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:SurrealFunnyControllerCasualExplorationAction-Adventure
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The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Third Person and Platformer.
Find your inner ninja with the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game! Play as your favorite ninjas to defend Ninjago from the evil Lord Garmadon. Master the art of Ninjagility by wall-running and high-jumping, and battle foes to rank up and upgrade the ninja's combat skills.
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game at a glance Released 2017 Studio Traveller's Tales Player sentiment 85% positive of 8,117 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (85% of 8,117)
Matches Chained Together on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Action, LEGO, Ninja, Multiplayer, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:FunnyThird PersonPlatformer3D PlatformerControllerAction-AdventureOnline Co-Op
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Core Keeper
Why it matched: both psychological and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, Exploration and Simulation; released around the same time (2024).
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Core Keeper at a glance Released 2024 Studio Pugstorm Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,196 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (93% of 66,196)
Matches Chained Together on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Casual
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Open World Survival Craft, Online Co-Op, Sandbox, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Online Co-OpExplorationSimulationMysteryCasual
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Gorilla Tag
Why it matched: both psychological and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Funny, 3D Platformer and Physics; released around the same time (2022).
Run, jump, and climb using only your hands. Play tag or infection with people online. Run away from the infected players, or outmaneuver the survivors to catch them. Embrace your inner ape.
Gorilla Tag at a glance Released 2022 Studio Another Axiom Inc. Player sentiment 91% positive of 85,615 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (91% of 85,615)
Matches Chained Together on: 2 of 5 — Casual, Platformer
Why players like it: VR, Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, First-Person, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Chained Together: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Chained Together:Funny3D PlatformerPhysicsCasualPlatformer
Common questions
What game is most like Chained Together?
Only Up, on the evidence we have. It both psychological, story-rich and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Chained Together" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Chained Together. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.