Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Gunpoint (2026)
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 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.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
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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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 Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99 PuzzleIndieStory RichStealthPlatformerGreat SoundtrackShortStrategy
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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 Released Not recorded Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 15,877 Price Not listed StealthPlatformerIndie2DPuzzleShortStory RichStrategy
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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 Released 2014 Studio Double Fine Player sentiment 84% positive of 8,219 Price $14.99 Story RichComedyIndieFunnyGreat SoundtrackPuzzle2DSci-fi
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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 Released 2006 Studio Introversion Software Player sentiment 91% positive of 2,437 Price $11.99 HackingIndieStrategySci-fi2DPuzzleStory Rich
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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 Released 2003 Studio JoWooD Entertainment Player sentiment 98% positive of 3,150 Price Not listed ComedyFunnyPuzzleStealthStrategyGreat Soundtrack2DIndie
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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 Released 2012 Studio Daedalic Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 14,513 Price $0.99 ComedyPuzzleFunnyIndieStory Rich2DGreat SoundtrackSci-fi
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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 Released 2015 Studio HuniePot Player sentiment 96% positive of 31,679 Price $9.99 PuzzleComedyIndieStory RichStrategyGreat Soundtrack2D
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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 Released 2016 Studio Daniel Mullins Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 18,104 Price $4.99 PuzzleIndiePixel GraphicsHackingGreat Soundtrack2DStory RichFunny
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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 Released 2017 Studio Team17 Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,775 Price $19.99 StrategyPixel Graphics2DIndieStealthFunnyPuzzle
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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 Released 2008 Studio 2D Boy Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,589 Price $14.99 PuzzleIndieGreat Soundtrack2DComedyFunnyStory RichStrategy
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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 Released 2008 Studio Jonathan Blow Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,957 Price $14.99 PuzzlePlatformerIndie2DGreat SoundtrackStory RichStrategyShort
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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 Released 2011 Studio Valve Player sentiment 99% positive of 466,026 Price $9.99 PlatformerPuzzleStory RichFunnySci-fiLevel EditorComedy
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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 Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 IndiePixel GraphicsPuzzleStory Rich2DGreat SoundtrackStrategy
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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 Released 2015 Studio Crows Crows Crows Player sentiment 93% positive of 10,175 Price Free ComedyIndieFunnyShortStealthStory RichPuzzle
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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 Released 2022 Studio Joey Drew Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 16,194 Price $5.99 IndieStory RichPuzzleStealthStrategyGreat Soundtrack
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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 Released 2010 Studio Terry Cavanagh Player sentiment 96% positive of 10,540 Price $4.99 Pixel GraphicsPlatformerIndieGreat Soundtrack2DSci-fiShortPuzzle
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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 Released 2007 Studio Valve Player sentiment 99% positive of 198,682 Price $9.99 PuzzleSci-fiComedyFunnyStory RichPlatformerShort
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CrossCode
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Puzzle and Indie.
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 Pixel GraphicsPuzzleIndieGreat Soundtrack2DStory RichSci-fi
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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 Released 2016 Studio Bluebutton Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 4,668 Price $12.99 PuzzleIndieStrategyPlatformerSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
Why it matched: both stealth, science fiction, story-rich and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Sci-fi, Strategy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2013).
The year is 1962 and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear. A top-secret government unit called The Bureau begins investigating a series of mysterious attacks by an enemy more powerful than communism.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified at a glance Released 2013 Studio 2K Marin Player sentiment 70% positive of 12,080 Price $19.99 Sci-fiStrategyStory RichNoirStealth
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Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Why it matched: both strategy and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2009).
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio PopCap Games, Inc. Player sentiment 98% positive of 155,468 Price $4.99 StrategyGreat Soundtrack2DComedyFunnyPuzzleIndie
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Machinarium
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, 2D and Story Rich; released around the same time (2009).
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Machinarium at a glance Released 2009 Studio Amanita Design Player sentiment 95% positive of 20,634 Price $3.99 Puzzle2DStory RichSci-fiIndieGreat Soundtrack
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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 Released 2011 Studio Traveller's Tales Player sentiment 95% positive of 9,285 Price $19.99 ComedyFunnySci-fiStrategyPuzzleGreat Soundtrack
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Hacknet
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Hacking, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2015).
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports.
Hacknet at a glance Released 2015 Studio Team Fractal Alligator Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,101 Price $1.49 HackingStory RichGreat Soundtrack2DSci-fiIndie
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.