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24 games like Defy Gravity Extended (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Defy Gravity Extended 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 short version
- Closest match: Zuma, which both puzzle, relaxing and difficult.
- Defy Gravity Extended is tagged Puzzle-Platformer, Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Space, 2D, Action, Singleplayer 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.
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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Zuma
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Puzzle, Arcade and 2D.
Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.
Zuma at a glance Released 2003 Studio Oberon Media Player sentiment 96% positive of 6,806 Price $4.99 PuzzleArcade2DFunnyCasualRetroPhysicsIndie
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Ikaruga
Why it matched: both science fiction, puzzle and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Arcade, Great Soundtrack and Shooter.
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Ikaruga at a glance Released 2001 Studio Treasure Player sentiment 95% positive of 2,364 Price $9.99 ArcadeGreat SoundtrackShooterSci-fiDifficultIndie2DRetro
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ibb & obb
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Platformer and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
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 PuzzlePlatformerIndiePuzzle-Platformer2DDifficultGreat SoundtrackCasual
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Broken Age
Why it matched: both science fiction, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Funny and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2014).
A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.
Broken Age at a glance Released 2014 Studio Double Fine Player sentiment 84% positive of 8,219 Price $14.99 IndieFunnyGreat SoundtrackPuzzleCasualFemale Protagonist2DRetro
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SpaceChem
Why it matched: both science fiction, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Difficult and Indie.
Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!
SpaceChem at a glance Released 2011 Studio Zachtronics Player sentiment 92% positive of 5,085 Price $9.99 PuzzleDifficultIndieSci-fiGreat Soundtrack2DSpaceCasual
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Distant Space
Why it matched: both science fiction, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Arcade and Space; released around the same time (2016).
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Distant Space at a glance Released 2016 Studio PixelMouse Player sentiment 82% positive of 3,458 Price $0.99 IndieArcadeSpaceCasualDifficult2DRetroShooter
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Polarity
Why it matched: both science fiction, puzzle and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Platformer; released around the same time (2016).
Polarity takes it to the next level, demanding all of your wits and reflexes. Full-featured local co-op campaign.
Polarity at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bluebutton Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 4,668 Price $12.99 PuzzleIndiePlatformerSci-fiGreat SoundtrackRetroSpaceShooter
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VVVVVV
Why it matched: both science fiction, puzzle and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, Indie and Great Soundtrack.
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV at a glance Released 2010 Studio Terry Cavanagh Player sentiment 96% positive of 10,540 Price $4.99 PlatformerIndieGreat SoundtrackDifficultRetro2DSci-fiPuzzle
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PICO PARK
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle-Platformer, Casual and Platformer.
PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.
PICO PARK at a glance Released 2021 Studio TECOPARK Player sentiment 91% positive of 29,932 Price $4.99 Puzzle-PlatformerCasualPlatformer2DFunnyPuzzleIndieDifficult
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Baba Is You
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Difficult; released around the same time (2019).
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Baba Is You at a glance Released 2019 Studio Hempuli Oy Player sentiment 98% positive of 24,536 Price $14.99 PuzzleIndieDifficult2DGreat SoundtrackCasualRetroFunny
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CrossCode
Why it matched: both science fiction, puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Female Protagonist, Puzzle and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
CrossCode at a glance Released 2018 Studio Radical Fish Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,408 Price $19.99 Female ProtagonistPuzzleIndieGreat Soundtrack2DRetroSci-fiDifficult
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Puyo PuyoTetris
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Arcade; released around the same time (2018).
Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris® and SEGA’s famous Puyo Puyo™ combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun!
Puyo PuyoTetris at a glance Released 2018 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 85% positive of 5,571 Price $19.99 PuzzleCasualArcadeGreat Soundtrack2DDifficultFemale ProtagonistFunny
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Mighty No. 9
Why it matched: both science fiction, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Retro and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
Mighty No. 9 is a 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!
Mighty No. 9 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Inti Creates Player sentiment 50% positive of 3,453 Price $19.99 PlatformerRetroIndieDifficultCasualSci-fi2DGreat Soundtrack
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Peggle
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Casual, Puzzle and Arcade.
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle at a glance Released 2007 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 14,434 Price $4.99 CasualPuzzleArcade2DPhysicsFunnyDifficultGreat Soundtrack
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World of Goo
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Physics.
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
World of Goo at a glance Released 2008 Studio 2D Boy Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,589 Price $14.99 PuzzleIndiePhysicsGreat SoundtrackCasual2DFunnyDifficult
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Braid
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle-Platformer, Puzzle and Platformer.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Braid at a glance Released 2008 Studio Jonathan Blow Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,957 Price $14.99 Puzzle-PlatformerPuzzlePlatformerIndie2DGreat SoundtrackDifficultCasual
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Limbo
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle-Platformer, Indie and Puzzle.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Limbo at a glance Released 2010 Studio Playdead Player sentiment 92% positive of 62,016 Price $12.49 Puzzle-PlatformerIndiePuzzlePlatformer2DDifficultPhysicsCasual
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Retro; released around the same time (2013).
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please at a glance Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 IndiePuzzleRetro2DGreat SoundtrackCasualDifficult
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Super Hexagon
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Indie; released around the same time (2012).
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon at a glance Released 2012 Studio Terry Cavanagh Player sentiment 97% positive of 25,111 Price $2.99 DifficultGreat SoundtrackIndieArcade2DCasualPuzzle
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Trine Enchanted Edition
Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle-Platformer, Platformer and Physics.
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Trine Enchanted Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Frozenbyte Player sentiment 96% positive of 15,942 Price $14.99 Puzzle-PlatformerPlatformerPhysicsPuzzleGreat SoundtrackIndieCasual2D
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Snake Pass
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Puzzle-Platformer and Difficult; released around the same time (2017).
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 IndiePuzzle-PlatformerDifficultPlatformerPhysicsCasualPuzzle
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GRIS
Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2018).
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
GRIS at a glance Released 2018 Studio Nomada Studio Player sentiment 96% positive of 96,216 Price $14.99 Great SoundtrackIndieFemale ProtagonistPlatformer2DPuzzlePuzzle-PlatformerCasual
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Trine 2: Complete Story
Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle-Platformer, Platformer and Puzzle; released around the same time (2013).
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Trine 2: Complete Story at a glance Released 2013 Studio Frozenbyte Player sentiment 95% positive of 22,041 Price $19.99 Puzzle-PlatformerPlatformerPuzzleIndiePhysicsGreat Soundtrack2DCasual
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 DifficultGreat Soundtrack2DPlatformerIndieArcadeFunnyCasual
Common questions
What game is most like Defy Gravity Extended?
Zuma, on the evidence we have. It both puzzle, relaxing and difficult. 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 Defy Gravity Extended" 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 Defy Gravity Extended. 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.