Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like PICO PARK (2026)
Every game below overlaps with PICO PARK 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: ibb & obb, which both horror, puzzle, relaxing and difficult.
- PICO PARK is tagged Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Puzzle-Platformer, Co-op, Local Co-Op, Casual, Cute, Local Multiplayer 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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ibb & obb
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 12 player tags including Online Co-Op, Puzzle and Local Co-Op.
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 Online Co-OpPuzzleLocal Co-OpPlatformerIndieCutePuzzle-Platformer2D
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Baba Is You
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 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 PuzzleIndieDifficultPixel GraphicsCute2DCasualRetro
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Limbo
Why it matched: both horror, 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-PlatformerIndiePuzzlePlatformer2DHorrorDifficultCasual
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Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Horror and Casual; released around the same time (2018).
Help legendary horror icon Jason Voorhees stalk and slay campers across 100+ puzzle levels in a hilariously off kilter puzzle game. Jason will terrorize victims from the campgrounds of Crystal Lake to the highrises of Manhattan, from supermax prisons to space stations... and beyond!
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle at a glance Released 2018 Studio Blue Wizard Digital Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,080 Price Not listed PuzzleHorrorCasualIndieFunnyDifficultCute
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Defy Gravity Extended
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle-Platformer, Platformer and Indie.
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 Puzzle-PlatformerPlatformerIndiePuzzle2DDifficultCasualRetro
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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Casual and Difficult; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99 HorrorCasualDifficultPuzzleIndieFunny
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Jump King
Why it matched: both horror and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Difficult, Indie and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2019).
Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...
Jump King at a glance Released 2019 Studio Nexile Player sentiment 90% positive of 13,391 Price $12.99 DifficultIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformer2DRetroFunnySouls-like
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Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Local Multiplayer, Puzzle and Party Game.
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 MultiplayerPuzzleParty GameLocal Co-OpCasualIndieDifficultFunny
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Zuma
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, 2D and Funny.
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 Puzzle2DFunnyCasualCuteRetroIndieDifficult
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Trine Enchanted Edition
Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle-Platformer, Platformer and Local Co-Op.
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-PlatformerPlatformerLocal Co-OpPuzzleIndieOnline Co-OpLocal MultiplayerCasual
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Changed
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Cute, Difficult and Puzzle; released around the same time (2018).
You are trapped in an experiment, trying to find ways to make you still "yourself" , persevere, and survive.
Changed at a glance Released 2018 Studio DragonSnow Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,545 Price $4.99 CuteDifficultPuzzlePixel GraphicsIndie2DHorror
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Puyo PuyoTetris
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Cute; 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 PuzzleCasualCuteLocal Multiplayer2DDifficultFunny
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Fez
Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, Indie and Puzzle.
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Fez at a glance Released 2012 Studio Polytron Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,237 Price $9.99 PlatformerIndiePuzzlePixel GraphicsCasualPuzzle-Platformer2DCute
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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-PlatformerDifficultCutePlatformerCasualPuzzle
- 15
Cat or Bread?
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Casual, Indie and Horror; released around the same time (2017).
A game about cat and bread.
Cat or Bread? at a glance Released 2017 Studio Casioqu Player sentiment 92% positive of 763 Price $1.99 CasualIndieHorrorPuzzleSouls-like
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The Escapists 2
Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Online Co-Op 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 Pixel GraphicsOnline Co-Op2DLocal Co-OpIndieFunnyPuzzleDifficult
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Overcooked! 2
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op and Casual; 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 Online Co-OpLocal Co-OpCasualFunnyIndieLocal MultiplayerCuteDifficult
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Peggle
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Puzzle and 2D.
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 CasualPuzzle2DFunnyDifficultLocal MultiplayerLocal Co-Op
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Pixel Graphics and Puzzle.
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 GraphicsPuzzleRetro2DCasualDifficult
- 20
Undertale
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Funny and Indie.
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale at a glance Released 2015 Studio 8-4 Player sentiment 96% positive of 338,731 Price $9.99 Pixel GraphicsFunnyIndie2DCuteRetroHorror
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World of Goo
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Casual.
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 PuzzleIndieCasual2DCuteFunnyDifficult
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Braid
Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 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-PlatformerPuzzlePlatformerIndie2DDifficultCasual
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Grimm
Why it matched: both horror, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Funny and Casual.
The true meaning of the word fear... Once upon a time, fairy tales were valuable cautionary yarns filled with dire warnings and sage advice. However, over time, the stories have become so watered down with cute woodland creatures and happy endings that they have lost their true meaning and purpose. No more!
Grimm at a glance Released 2014 Studio Spicyhorse Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 11,292 Price Not listed IndieFunnyCasualCuteHorrorPuzzlePlatformer
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Party Game, Platformer and Cute; released around the same time (2020).
Fall Guys is a free, cross-platform massively multiplayer party royale game. Clumsily compete in absurd obstacle courses with friends or build your very own chaotic course to share with the community.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout at a glance Released 2020 Studio Mediatonic Player sentiment 81% positive of 468,465 Price Not listed Party GamePlatformerCuteFunnyCasualOnline Co-OpIndieDifficult
Common questions
What game is most like PICO PARK?
ibb & obb, on the evidence we have. It both horror, 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 PICO PARK" 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 PICO PARK. 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.