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24 games like Gunpoint (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Gunpoint 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 Gunpoint on a map

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The same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

771003296Players →Popularity →BraidScribblenauts UnlimitedPolarity

Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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How positions are decided

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  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: Little Nightmares, which both stealth, story-rich, strategy and puzzle.
  • Gunpoint is tagged Stealth, Indie, Puzzle, 2D, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer, Comedy, Action 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.
  • 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Gunpoint

The five things Steam players tag Gunpoint 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.

  1. Stealth
  2. Indie
  3. Puzzle
  4. 2D
  5. Pixel Graphics
Gunpoint at a glance
ReceptionOverwhelmingly Positive on Steam (98% of 13,326)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$9.99

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

  1. 1

    Little Nightmares

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).

    Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

    Little Nightmares at a glance
    Released2017StudioTarsier Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 116,529Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 116,529)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Indie, Puzzle

    Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzleIndieStory RichStealthPlatformerGreat SoundtrackShortStrategy

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  2. 2

    Mark of the Ninja

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Stealth, Platformer and Indie.

    In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

    Mark of the Ninja at a glance
    ReleasedNot recordedStudioKlei Entertainment
    Player sentiment97% positive of 15,877PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 15,877)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Stealth, Platformer, Ninja, Indie, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:StealthPlatformerIndie2DPuzzleShortStory RichStrategy

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  3. 3

    Broken Age

    Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Comedy and Indie; 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
    Released2014StudioDouble Fine
    Player sentiment84% positive of 8,219Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 8,219)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Point & Click, Adventure, Story Rich, Comedy, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:Story RichComedyIndieFunnyGreat SoundtrackPuzzle2DSci-fi

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  4. 4

    Braid

    Why it matched: both story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Platformer and Indie.

    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
    Released2008StudioJonathan Blow
    Player sentiment93% positive of 9,957Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 9,957)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Puzzle, 2D Platformer, Platformer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzlePlatformerIndie2DGreat SoundtrackStory RichStrategyShort

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  5. 5

    Uplink

    Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Hacking, Indie and Strategy.

    Uplink lets you play as a freelance hacker tackling risky contracts for corporations. Break into systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and upgrade your gear. Support factions or go rogue in this immersive, strategy-driven hacking simulation game where your choices shape the outcome.

    Uplink at a glance
    Released2006StudioIntroversion Software
    Player sentiment91% positive of 2,437Price$11.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 2,437)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Hacking, Indie, Strategy, Singleplayer, Cyberpunk — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $11.99 — $2.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:HackingIndieStrategySci-fi2DPuzzleStory Rich

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  6. 6

    Neighbours from Hell

    Why it matched: both stealth, strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Comedy, Funny and Puzzle.

    INTRODUCING THE GAME OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NASTINESS AND COMMUNITY COMMOTION! Living next door to you is a real Neighbour From Hell and it's now time to have your revenge! This compilation includes the original Neighbours From Hell and it's sequel Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation.

    Neighbours from Hell at a glance
    Released2003StudioJoWooD Entertainment
    Player sentiment98% positive of 3,150PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 3,150)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Comedy, Casual, Classic, Funny, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:ComedyFunnyPuzzleStealthStrategyGreat Soundtrack2DIndie

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  7. 7

    Deponia

    Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Comedy, Puzzle and Funny; released around the same time (2012).

    In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.

    Deponia at a glance
    Released2012StudioDaedalic Entertainment
    Player sentiment86% positive of 14,513Price$0.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 14,513)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Adventure, Point & Click, Comedy, Puzzle, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $0.99 — $9.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:ComedyPuzzleFunnyIndieStory Rich2DGreat SoundtrackSci-fi

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  8. 8

    World of Goo

    Why it matched: both story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Great Soundtrack.

    World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.

    World of Goo at a glance
    Released2008Studio2D Boy
    Player sentiment94% positive of 6,589Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 6,589)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Physics, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzleIndieGreat Soundtrack2DComedyFunnyStory RichStrategy

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  9. 9

    Portal 2

    Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Puzzle and Story Rich; released around the same time (2011).

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    Portal 2 at a glance
    Released2011StudioValve
    Player sentiment99% positive of 466,026Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (99% of 466,026)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle

    Why players like it: Platformer, Puzzle, First-Person, Dark Humor, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PlatformerPuzzleStory RichFunnySci-fiLevel EditorComedy

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  10. 10

    Papers, Please

    Why it matched: both story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Pixel Graphics and Puzzle; 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
    Released2013StudioLucas Pope
    Player sentiment97% positive of 80,337Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 80,337)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 4 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:IndiePixel GraphicsPuzzleStory Rich2DGreat SoundtrackStrategy

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  11. 11

    HuniePop

    Why it matched: both story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Comedy and Indie; released around the same time (2015).

    HuniePop is a unique sim experience for PC, Mac and Linux. It's a gameplay first approach that's part dating sim, part puzzle game, with light RPG elements, a visual novel style of presentation, an abrasive western writing style and plenty of "plot".

    HuniePop at a glance
    Released2015StudioHuniePot
    Player sentiment96% positive of 31,679Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 31,679)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Nudity, Mature, Sexual Content, Anime, Dating Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzleComedyIndieStory RichStrategyGreat Soundtrack2D

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  12. 12

    Pony Island

    Why it matched: both story-rich and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2016).

    Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.

    Pony Island at a glance
    Released2016StudioDaniel Mullins Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 18,104Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 18,104)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 4 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Psychological Horror, Pixel Graphics, Hacking — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzleIndiePixel GraphicsHackingGreat Soundtrack2DStory RichFunny

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  13. 13

    The Escapists 2

    Why it matched: both stealth, strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Pixel Graphics and 2D; released around the same time (2017).

    Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?

    The Escapists 2 at a glance
    Released2017StudioTeam17
    Player sentiment91% positive of 33,775Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 33,775)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Indie, Puzzle, 2D, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Online Co-Op, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:StrategyPixel Graphics2DIndieStealthFunnyPuzzle

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  14. 14

    Bendy and the Dark Revival

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Story Rich and Puzzle.

    Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.

    Bendy and the Dark Revival at a glance
    Released2022StudioJoey Drew Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 16,194Price$5.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 16,194)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Indie, Puzzle

    Why players like it: Horror, Action, Singleplayer, First-Person, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $5.99 — $4.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:IndieStory RichPuzzleStealthStrategyGreat Soundtrack

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  15. 15

    VVVVVV

    Why it matched: both science fiction and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Platformer and Indie; released around the same time (2010).

    VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

    VVVVVV at a glance
    Released2010StudioTerry Cavanagh
    Player sentiment96% positive of 10,540Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 10,540)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 4 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Precision Platformer, Platformer, Indie, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:Pixel GraphicsPlatformerIndieGreat Soundtrack2DSci-fiShortPuzzle

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  16. 16

    Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist

    Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Comedy, Indie and Funny; released around the same time (2015).

    A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina

    Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist at a glance
    Released2015StudioCrows Crows Crows
    Player sentiment93% positive of 10,175PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 10,175)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Indie, Puzzle

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Comedy, First-Person, Narration, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:ComedyIndieFunnyShortStealthStory RichPuzzle

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  17. 17

    Portal

    Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Sci-fi and Comedy.

    Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

    Portal at a glance
    Released2007StudioValve
    Player sentiment99% positive of 198,682Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (99% of 198,682)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Puzzle-Platformer, First-Person, 3D Platformer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzleSci-fiComedyFunnyStory RichPlatformerShort

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  18. 18

    Polarity

    Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Strategy; 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
    Released2016StudioBluebutton Games
    Player sentiment79% positive of 4,668Price$12.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 4,668)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle

    Why players like it: Puzzle, First-Person, Indie, Local Co-Op, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $12.99 — $3.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzleIndieStrategyPlatformerSci-fiGreat Soundtrack

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  19. 19

    Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

    Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Comedy, Funny and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2011).

    LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will allow fans to explore endlessly and laugh their way through the Star Wars galaxy in the most humorous, accessible and action-packed LEGO game to date.

    Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars at a glance
    Released2011StudioTraveller's Tales
    Player sentiment95% positive of 9,285Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 9,285)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle

    Why players like it: LEGO, Action, Adventure, Local Co-Op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Gunpoint:ComedyFunnySci-fiStrategyPuzzleGreat Soundtrack

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  20. 20

    Scribblenauts Unlimited

    Why it matched: both strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, 2D and Funny; released around the same time (2012).

    The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.

    Scribblenauts Unlimited at a glance
    Released2012Studio5th Cell Media
    Player sentiment94% positive of 12,381Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 12,381)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Adventure, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:Puzzle2DFunnyComedyStrategyPlatformerIndie

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  21. 21

    SpaceChem

    Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2011).

    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
    Released2011StudioZachtronics
    Player sentiment92% positive of 5,085Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 5,085)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Difficult, Programming, Indie, Logic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzleIndieSci-fiGreat Soundtrack2DStrategy

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  22. 22

    Poly Bridge

    Why it matched: both story-rich, strategy and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Funny; released around the same time (2016).

    Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!

    Poly Bridge at a glance
    Released2016StudioDry Cactus
    Player sentiment91% positive of 18,905Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 18,905)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle

    Why players like it: Building, Simulation, Physics, Puzzle, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $9.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzleIndieFunnyLevel EditorGreat SoundtrackStrategy

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  23. 23

    Transformice

    Why it matched: both strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Funny, 2D and Platformer; released around the same time (2015).

    Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!

    Transformice at a glance
    Released2015StudioAtelier 801
    Player sentiment88% positive of 28,934PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 28,934)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer, Funny, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:Funny2DPlatformerIndieStrategyComedyPuzzle

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  24. 24

    Baba Is You

    Why it matched: both strategy and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Pixel Graphics.

    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
    Released2019StudioHempuli Oy
    Player sentiment98% positive of 24,536Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 24,536)

    Matches Gunpoint on: 4 of 5 — Indie, Puzzle, 2D, Pixel Graphics

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Difficult, Singleplayer, Logic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gunpoint: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gunpoint:PuzzleIndiePixel Graphics2DGreat SoundtrackLevel EditorStrategyFunny

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Common questions

What game is most like Gunpoint?

Little Nightmares, on the evidence we have. It both stealth, story-rich, strategy and puzzle. 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 Gunpoint" 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 Gunpoint. 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.

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