Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Pinball Arcade (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Pinball Arcade 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 Pinball Arcade on a map
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24 games have both
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The short version
- Closest match: Pinball FX3, which both relaxing.
- Pinball Arcade is tagged Pinball, Free to Play, Simulation, Arcade, Classic, Casual, Singleplayer, 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.
- 14 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Pinball Arcade
The five things Steam players tag Pinball Arcade 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.
- Pinball
- Free to Play
- Simulation
- Arcade
- Classic
| Reception | on Steam (74% of 4,174) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
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
Pinball FX3
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Pinball, Free to Play and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).
Pinball FX Classic is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.
Pinball FX3 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Zen Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 5,432 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 5,432)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 4 of 5 — Pinball, Free to Play, Simulation, Arcade
Why players like it: Pinball, Free to Play, Simulation, Arcade, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:PinballFree to PlaySimulationArcadeCasualRetro1980s
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Emily is Away
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Retro; released around the same time (2015).
Emily is Away is an interactive story. Create a screenname and choose your path through the branching narrative.
Emily is Away at a glance Released 2015 Studio Kyle Seeley Player sentiment 89% positive of 32,339 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 32,339)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: Free to Play, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Choices Matter, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlaySimulationRetroCasual
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Mitos.is: The Game
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).
Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back!
Mitos.is: The Game at a glance Released 2015 Studio Freakinware Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 12,054 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 12,054)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation, Arcade
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlayCasualSimulationArcade
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Worm.is: The Game
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and Arcade; released around the same time (2016).
Unleash the apex worm in you! Join a world where you eat to grow and aim to become the largest worm around. Dodge viruses, cut off enemy paths, and indulge in addictive multiplayer action. Custom skins, game modes, and more await!
Worm.is: The Game at a glance Released 2016 Studio Freakinware Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 4,723 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (81% of 4,723)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation, Arcade
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Casual, Funny, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlayCasualArcadeSimulation
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Anarchy Arcade
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2014).
Turn your entire digital life into a game. AArcade is a 3D desktop that launches shortcuts to absolutely anything you like. Join the anarchy of the persistent online metaverse, or remain in your own private reality. Casual in-game building features, plus hundreds of thousands of addons.
Anarchy Arcade at a glance Released 2014 Studio Elijah Newman-Gomez Player sentiment 68% positive of 2,197 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (68% of 2,197)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation, Arcade
Why players like it: Free to Play, Sandbox, Indie, Multiplayer, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlaySimulationCasualArcade
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High Octane Drift
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
Enter the world of professional competitive drift and win online series amongst hundreds of other players to become the living legend. Buy, tune, trade, unite and conquer the drift scene.
High Octane Drift at a glance Released 2016 Studio Cruderocks Player sentiment 55% positive of 5,879 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.2/10 · Steam: (55% of 5,879)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation, Arcade
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlaySimulationCasualArcade
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Sonic Mania
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Retro, Classic and Casual; released around the same time (2017).
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.
Sonic Mania at a glance Released 2017 Studio Christian Whitehead Player sentiment 94% positive of 28,802 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 28,802)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Arcade, Classic
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, 2D, Platformer, Retro, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Pinball Arcade:RetroClassicCasualArcade
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Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and 1980s.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 6,080)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: Free to Play, Puzzle, Horror, Gore, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlayCasual1980sSimulation
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Two Point Hospital
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Retro.
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.
Two Point Hospital at a glance Released 2018 Studio Two Point Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 34,935 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 34,935)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Classic
Why players like it: Simulation, Management, Medical Sim, Building, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:SimulationCasualRetroClassic
- 10
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Classic and Casual.
Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum combines the excitement of rollercoasters with the fun of a great strategy simulation. RCT3 Platinum combines the roller coaster theme park fun of the Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 with included expansion packs Soaked! and Wild! Now enjoy more options than ever.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Platinum at a glance Released 2008 Studio Frontier Player sentiment 92% positive of 5,244 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 5,244)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation, Classic
Why players like it: Simulation, Management, Sandbox, Building, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:SimulationClassicCasualFree to Play
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Distant Space
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Arcade, Casual and 1980s; released around the same time (2016).
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Distant Space at a glance Released 2016 Studio PixelMouse Player sentiment 82% positive of 3,458 Price $0.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 3,458)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 1 of 5 — Arcade
Why players like it: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Arcade, Space, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: $0.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:ArcadeCasual1980sRetro
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TrackMania Nations Forever
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Arcade and Simulation.
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.
TrackMania Nations Forever at a glance Released 2008 Studio Nadeo Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,368 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 24,368)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation, Arcade
Why players like it: Racing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlayArcadeSimulationCasual
- 13
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Classic, Retro and Casual; released around the same time (2010).
SEGA’s collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics!
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics at a glance Released 2010 Studio D3T Limited Player sentiment 79% positive of 12,207 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (79% of 12,207)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Arcade, Classic
Why players like it: Classic, Action, Adventure, RPG, Retro — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:ClassicRetroCasualArcade
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Retro and Casual; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (97% of 80,337)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 1 of 5 — Simulation
Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:SimulationRetroCasual
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The Lab
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and Simulation; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
The Lab at a glance Released 2016 Studio Valve Player sentiment 95% positive of 6,671 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (95% of 6,671)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Singleplayer, Action, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlayCasualSimulation
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Google Earth VR
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
Google Earth VR lets you explore the world from totally new perspectives in virtual reality. Stroll the streets of Tokyo, soar over the Grand Canyon, or walk around the Eiffel Tower.
Google Earth VR at a glance Released 2016 Studio Google Player sentiment 94% positive of 4,146 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (94% of 4,146)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: VR, Free to Play, Open World, Simulation, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlaySimulationCasual
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Endless Sky
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2015).
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Endless Sky at a glance Released 2015 Studio Michael Zahniser Player sentiment 92% positive of 7,092 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (92% of 7,092)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Open World, Singleplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlaySimulationCasual
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Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2015).
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Kingdom: Classic at a glance Released 2015 Studio Noio Player sentiment 91% positive of 22,707 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 22,707)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlaySimulationCasual
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Clicker Heroes
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Casual, Free to Play and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Clicker Heroes at a glance Released 2015 Studio Playsaurus Player sentiment 90% positive of 62,148 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 62,148)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: Clicker, Idler, Casual, 2D, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:CasualFree to PlaySimulation
- 20
Peggle
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Casual, Arcade and Classic.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 14,434)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 3 of 5 — Pinball, Arcade, Classic
Why players like it: Casual, Puzzle, Arcade, Singleplayer, Addictive — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:CasualArcadeClassicPinball
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Vampire Survivors
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Casual, Arcade and Retro.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Vampire Survivors at a glance Released 2022 Studio poncle Player sentiment 98% positive of 265,103 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 265,103)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 1 of 5 — Arcade
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: $3.74 — $3.74 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:CasualArcadeRetro1980s
- 22
Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2015).
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (88% of 82,585)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlaySimulationCasual
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AdVenture Capitalist
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Casual, Simulation and Free to Play; released around the same time (2015).
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
AdVenture Capitalist at a glance Released 2015 Studio Hyper Hippo Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 60,380 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 60,380)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: Clicker, Idler, Management, Capitalism, Automation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:CasualSimulationFree to Play
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Fishing Planet
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2017).
Fishing Planet® is a highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC. Free-to-Play and just a download away!
Fishing Planet at a glance Released 2017 Studio Fishing Planet LLC Player sentiment 87% positive of 77,158 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (87% of 77,158)
Matches Pinball Arcade on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation
Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Pinball Arcade: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Pinball Arcade:Free to PlaySimulationCasual
Common questions
What game is most like Pinball Arcade?
Pinball FX3, on the evidence we have. It both relaxing. 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 Pinball Arcade" 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 Pinball Arcade. 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.