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24 games like Octodad: Dadliest Catch (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Octodad: Dadliest Catch 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 Octodad: Dadliest Catch on a map

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The short version

  • Closest match: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, which both puzzle and difficult.
  • Octodad: Dadliest Catch is tagged Comedy, Physics, Funny, Indie, Family Friendly, Adventure, Local Co-Op, Walking Simulator 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.

Why players value Octodad: Dadliest Catch

The five things Steam players tag Octodad: Dadliest Catch 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. Comedy
  2. Physics
  3. Funny
  4. Indie
  5. Family Friendly
Octodad: Dadliest Catch at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (94% of 10,706)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$5.09

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

    Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Local Multiplayer, Puzzle and Local Co-Op; released around the same time (2015).

    Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!

    Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes at a glance
    Released2015StudioSteel Crate Games
    Player sentiment97% positive of 17,112Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 17,112)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Funny, Indie, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: Co-op, Local Multiplayer, Puzzle, Party Game, Board Game — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $14.99 — $9.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:Local MultiplayerPuzzleLocal Co-OpIndieDifficultFamily FriendlyFunnySimulation

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  2. 2

    Poly Bridge

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Physics and Puzzle; 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 Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 4 of 5 — Physics, Funny, Indie, Family Friendly

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

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $9.99 — $4.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:SimulationPhysicsPuzzleDifficultIndieFunnyFamily FriendlyGreat Soundtrack

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  3. 3

    Peggle

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Addictive and Physics.

    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
    Released2007StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment98% positive of 14,434Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 14,434)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Physics, Funny, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: Casual, Puzzle, Arcade, Singleplayer, Addictive — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $4.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:PuzzleAddictivePhysicsFamily FriendlyFunnyDifficultLocal MultiplayerGreat Soundtrack

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  4. 4

    Untitled Goose Game

    Why it matched: both puzzle; shares 10 player tags including Funny, Comedy and Indie.

    It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.

    Untitled Goose Game at a glance
    Released2019StudioHouse House
    Player sentiment96% positive of 25,120Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 25,120)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 5 of 5 — Comedy, Physics, Funny, Indie, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: Funny, Villain Protagonist, Multiplayer, Co-op, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $19.99 — $14.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:FunnyComedyIndiePuzzleFamily FriendlyLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerPhysics

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  5. 5

    ibb & obb

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Local Co-Op 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
    Released2014StudioSparpweed
    Player sentiment89% positive of 6,830Price$11.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 6,830)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Funny, Indie, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: Co-op, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Local Co-Op, Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $11.99 — $6.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:PuzzleLocal Co-OpIndieFamily FriendlyDifficultGreat SoundtrackLocal MultiplayerFunny

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  6. 6

    World of Goo

    Why it matched: both puzzle 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
    Released2008Studio2D Boy
    Player sentiment94% positive of 6,589Price$14.99

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

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 5 of 5 — Comedy, Physics, Funny, Indie, Family Friendly

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

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $14.99 — $9.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:PuzzleIndiePhysicsGreat SoundtrackComedyFunnyDifficultFamily Friendly

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  7. 7

    Human Fall Flat

    Why it matched: both puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Funny, Puzzle and Physics; released around the same time (2016).

    Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

    Human Fall Flat at a glance
    Released2016StudioNo Brakes Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 226,636Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 226,636)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Physics, Funny, Indie

    Why players like it: Co-op, Funny, Puzzle, Adventure, Physics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $19.99 — $14.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:FunnyPuzzlePhysicsLocal Co-OpIndieLocal MultiplayerComedySimulation

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  8. 8

    Defy Gravity Extended

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Difficult; released around the same time (2016).

    Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.

    Defy Gravity Extended at a glance
    Released2016StudioPaul Fisch
    Player sentiment86% positive of 8,531Price$0.55

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 8,531)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Physics, Funny, Indie

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

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $0.55 — $4.54 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:IndiePuzzleDifficultGreat SoundtrackPhysicsFunnyThird Person

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  9. 9

    Papers, Please

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Simulation 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 Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 1 of 5 — Indie

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

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $9.99 — $4.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:IndieSimulationPuzzleAddictiveGreat SoundtrackDifficult

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  10. 10

    Mini Metro

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Simulation and Indie; released around the same time (2015).

    Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?

    Mini Metro at a glance
    Released2015StudioDinosaur Polo Club
    Player sentiment96% positive of 16,729Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 16,729)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 1 of 5 — Indie

    Why players like it: Strategy, Puzzle, Minimalist, Simulation, Trains — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $9.99 — $4.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:PuzzleSimulationIndieDifficultGreat SoundtrackAddictive

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  11. 11

    Cook, Serve, Delicious!

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Difficult and Funny; released around the same time (2013).

    Hungry? Take your restaurant from a one star abomination to a five star wonder in Cook, Serve, Delicious! Plan your menu, upgrade your equipment, and master challenges with easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay!

    Cook, Serve, Delicious! at a glance
    Released2013StudioVertigo Gaming Inc.
    Player sentiment94% positive of 5,711Price$3.24

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 5,711)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Funny, Indie, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: Indie, Time Management, Typing, Difficult, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $3.24 — $1.85 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:IndieDifficultFunnySimulationFamily FriendlyComedyLocal Co-OpLocal Multiplayer

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  12. 12

    SpaceChem

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Difficult and Indie; 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 Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 1 of 5 — Indie

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

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $9.99 — $4.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:PuzzleDifficultIndieGreat SoundtrackSimulationAddictive

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  13. 13

    The Escapists 2

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Local Co-Op, Simulation and Indie; 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 Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 2 of 5 — Funny, Indie

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

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $19.99 — $14.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:Local Co-OpSimulationIndieFunnyPuzzleDifficult

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  14. 14

    Overcooked

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Local Co-Op, Local Multiplayer and Family Friendly; released around the same time (2016).

    Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.

    Overcooked at a glance
    Released2016StudioGhost Town Games Ltd.
    Player sentiment90% positive of 16,692Price$16.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 16,692)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Funny, Indie, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: Local Co-Op, Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Co-op, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $16.99 — $11.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:Local Co-OpLocal MultiplayerFamily FriendlyFunnyIndieSimulationDifficultGreat Soundtrack

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  15. 15

    Overcooked! 2

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Local Co-Op, Funny and Indie; released around the same time (2018).

    Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!

    Overcooked! 2 at a glance
    Released2018StudioGhost Town Games Ltd.
    Player sentiment90% positive of 84,093Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 84,093)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Funny, Indie, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op, Co-op, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $24.99 — $19.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:Local Co-OpFunnyIndieLocal MultiplayerFamily FriendlyComedyDifficultSimulation

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    The Escapists

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Indie and Difficult; released around the same time (2015).

    The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!

    The Escapists at a glance
    Released2015StudioMouldy Toof Studios
    Player sentiment90% positive of 16,194Price$3.59

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 16,194)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Funny, Indie

    Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Strategy, Crafting, Singleplayer, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $3.59 — $1.50 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:SimulationIndieDifficultPuzzleFunnyComedy

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  17. 17

    Helltaker

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Great Soundtrack.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    Helltaker at a glance
    Released2020Studiovanripper
    Player sentiment98% positive of 128,069PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 128,069)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Funny, Indie

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Cute, Demons, Puzzle, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:PuzzleIndieGreat SoundtrackShortComedyDifficultFunny

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  18. 18

    Zuma

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Funny and Family Friendly.

    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
    Released2003StudioOberon Media
    Player sentiment96% positive of 6,806Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 6,806)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 4 of 5 — Physics, Funny, Indie, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: Match 3, Puzzle, Arcade, 2D, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $4.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:PuzzleFunnyFamily FriendlyPhysicsIndieDifficultAddictive

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    Ikaruga

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Difficult and Indie.

    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
    Released2001StudioTreasure
    Player sentiment95% positive of 2,364Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 2,364)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 1 of 5 — Indie

    Why players like it: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade, Classic, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $9.99 — $4.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:Great SoundtrackDifficultIndieLocal Co-OpAddictiveLocal MultiplayerPuzzle

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  20. 20

    Grim Fandango

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Comedy, Great Soundtrack and Puzzle.

    One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.

    Grim Fandango at a glance
    Released1998StudioLucasfilm Games
    Player sentiment91% positive of 8,905Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 8,905)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Funny, Indie

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

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $14.99 — $9.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests (details)

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:ComedyGreat SoundtrackPuzzleFunnyThird PersonIndieDifficult

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    Snake Pass

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Difficult and Physics; 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
    Released2017StudioSumo Digital
    Player sentiment80% positive of 3,340Price$3.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 3,340)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Physics, Indie, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: 3D Platformer, Indie, Adventure, Puzzle-Platformer, Wholesome — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $3.99 — $1.10 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:IndieDifficultPhysicsFamily FriendlyPuzzleSimulation

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    Wuppo: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Puzzle and Funny; released around the same time (2016).

    Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.

    Wuppo: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2016Studiosnekflat
    Player sentiment94% positive of 5,976Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 5,976)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 2 of 5 — Funny, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: Metroidvania, Exploration, Platformer, 2D, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $14.99 — $9.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:Great SoundtrackPuzzleFunnyFamily FriendlyDifficultLocal Co-Op

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    LEGO Jurassic World

    Why it matched: both puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Comedy and Local Co-Op; released around the same time (2015).

    Following the epic storylines of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III, as well as the highly anticipated Jurassic World, LEGO Jurassic World™ is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all four Jurassic films.

    LEGO Jurassic World at a glance
    Released2015StudioTT Games Ltd
    Player sentiment93% positive of 11,378Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 11,378)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Funny, Family Friendly

    Why players like it: LEGO, Dinosaurs, Adventure, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $19.99 — $14.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:FunnyComedyLocal Co-OpFamily FriendlyPuzzleThird PersonSimulation

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    Puyo PuyoTetris

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Local Multiplayer and Great Soundtrack; 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
    Released2018StudioSonic Team
    Player sentiment85% positive of 5,571Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 5,571)

    Matches Octodad: Dadliest Catch on: 2 of 5 — Comedy, Funny

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Competitive, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Octodad: Dadliest Catch: $19.99 — $14.90 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Octodad: Dadliest Catch:PuzzleLocal MultiplayerGreat SoundtrackDifficultFunnyComedy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like Octodad: Dadliest Catch?

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, on the evidence we have. It both puzzle 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 Octodad: Dadliest Catch" 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 Octodad: Dadliest Catch. 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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