Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Octodad: Dadliest Catch (2026)
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 short version
- Closest match: Peggle, 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.
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
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 Released 2007 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 14,434 Price $4.99 PuzzleAddictivePhysicsFamily FriendlyFunnyDifficultLocal MultiplayerGreat Soundtrack
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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 Released 2015 Studio Steel Crate Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 17,112 Price $14.99 Local MultiplayerPuzzleLocal Co-OpIndieDifficultFamily FriendlyFunnySimulation
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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 Released 2016 Studio Dry Cactus Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,905 Price $9.99 SimulationPhysicsPuzzleDifficultIndieFunnyFamily FriendlyGreat Soundtrack
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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 Released 2014 Studio Sparpweed Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,830 Price $11.99 PuzzleLocal Co-OpIndieFamily FriendlyDifficultGreat SoundtrackLocal MultiplayerFunny
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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 Released 2019 Studio House House Player sentiment 96% positive of 25,120 Price $19.99 FunnyComedyIndiePuzzleFamily FriendlyLocal Co-OpLocal MultiplayerPhysics
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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 Released 2008 Studio 2D Boy Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,589 Price $14.99 PuzzleIndiePhysicsGreat SoundtrackComedyFunnyDifficultFamily Friendly
- 7
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 Released 2016 Studio Paul Fisch Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,531 Price $0.55 IndiePuzzleDifficultGreat SoundtrackPhysicsFunnyThird Person
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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 Released 2016 Studio No Brakes Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 226,636 Price $19.99 FunnyPuzzlePhysicsLocal Co-OpIndieLocal MultiplayerComedySimulation
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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 Released 2013 Studio Vertigo Gaming Inc. Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,711 Price $3.24 IndieDifficultFunnySimulationFamily FriendlyComedyLocal Co-OpLocal Multiplayer
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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 Released 2016 Studio Ghost Town Games Ltd. Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,692 Price $16.99 Local Co-OpLocal MultiplayerFamily FriendlyFunnyIndieSimulationDifficultGreat Soundtrack
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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 Released 2018 Studio Ghost Town Games Ltd. Player sentiment 90% positive of 84,093 Price $24.99 Local Co-OpFunnyIndieLocal MultiplayerFamily FriendlyComedyDifficultSimulation
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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 Released 2020 Studio vanripper Player sentiment 98% positive of 128,069 Price Free PuzzleIndieGreat SoundtrackShortComedyDifficultFunny
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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 Released 2003 Studio Oberon Media Player sentiment 96% positive of 6,806 Price $4.99 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 Released 2001 Studio Treasure Player sentiment 95% positive of 2,364 Price $9.99 Great SoundtrackDifficultIndieLocal Co-OpAddictiveLocal MultiplayerPuzzle
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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 Released 1998 Studio Lucasfilm Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 8,905 Price $14.99 ComedyGreat SoundtrackPuzzleFunnyThird PersonIndieDifficult
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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 Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 IndieSimulationPuzzleAddictiveGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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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 Released 2015 Studio Dinosaur Polo Club Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,729 Price $9.99 PuzzleSimulationIndieDifficultGreat SoundtrackAddictive
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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 Released 2016 Studio snekflat Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,976 Price $14.99 Great SoundtrackPuzzleFunnyFamily FriendlyDifficultLocal Co-Op
- 19
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 Released 2011 Studio Zachtronics Player sentiment 92% positive of 5,085 Price $9.99 PuzzleDifficultIndieGreat SoundtrackSimulationAddictive
- 20
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 Released 2017 Studio Team17 Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,775 Price $19.99 Local Co-OpSimulationIndieFunnyPuzzleDifficult
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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 Released 2015 Studio Mouldy Toof Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,194 Price $3.59 SimulationIndieDifficultPuzzleFunnyComedy
- 22
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 Released 2018 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 85% positive of 5,571 Price $19.99 PuzzleLocal MultiplayerGreat SoundtrackDifficultFunnyComedy
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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 Released 2017 Studio Sumo Digital Player sentiment 80% positive of 3,340 Price $3.99 IndieDifficultPhysicsFamily FriendlyPuzzleSimulation
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Golf With Your Friends
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Funny and Family Friendly.
Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!
Golf With Your Friends at a glance Released 2020 Studio Blacklight Interactive Player sentiment 87% positive of 75,430 Price $1.49 IndieFunnyFamily FriendlyPhysicsSimulationGreat SoundtrackLocal MultiplayerDifficult
Common questions
What game is most like Octodad: Dadliest Catch?
Peggle, 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.