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24 games like Zuma (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Zuma 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 Zuma on a map

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The same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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How positions are decided

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  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: Peggle, which both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult.
  • Zuma is tagged Match 3, Puzzle, Arcade, 2D, Strategy, Funny, Casual, Cute 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 Zuma

The five things Steam players tag Zuma 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. Match 3
  2. Puzzle
  3. Arcade
  4. 2D
  5. Strategy
Zuma at a glance
ReceptionOverwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% of 6,806)
Watch-outsplayers report will not launch or install
Price$4.99

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

    Peggle

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Casual, Puzzle and Arcade; released around the same time (2007).

    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 Zuma on: 4 of 5 — Puzzle, Arcade, 2D, Strategy

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

    Price vs Zuma: $4.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:CasualPuzzleArcadeAddictive2DPhysicsFamily FriendlyClassic

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  2. 2

    World of Goo

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 11 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 Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

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

    Price vs Zuma: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PuzzleIndiePhysicsCasual2DCuteFunnyClassic

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  3. 3

    Bejeweled 3

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Match 3; published by the same company.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    Bejeweled 3 at a glance
    Released2010StudioPopCap Games, Inc.
    Player sentiment96% positive of 8,122Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 8,122)

    Matches Zuma on: 5 of 5 — Match 3, Puzzle, Arcade, 2D, Strategy

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Match 3, Singleplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $4.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PuzzleCasualMatch 3StrategyAddictiveClassicColorfulFamily Friendly

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  4. 4

    Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Classic; published by the same company.

    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
    Released2009StudioPopCap Games, Inc.
    Player sentiment98% positive of 155,468Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 155,468)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Zombies, Strategy, Singleplayer, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $4.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:StrategyCasualClassic2DFamily FriendlyFunnyPuzzleAddictive

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  5. 5

    Baba Is You

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Difficult.

    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
    Released2019StudioHempuli Oy
    Player sentiment98% positive of 24,536Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 24,536)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

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

    Price vs Zuma: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PuzzleIndieDifficultCute2DCasualRetroStrategy

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  6. 6

    Papers, Please

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and Retro.

    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 Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

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

    Price vs Zuma: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:IndiePuzzleRetro2DAddictiveStrategyReplay ValueCasual

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  7. 7

    Mini Metro

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Puzzle and Indie.

    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 Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

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

    Price vs Zuma: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:StrategyPuzzleIndieCasual2DDifficultAddictiveReplay Value

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  8. 8

    Defy Gravity Extended

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and 2D.

    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 Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Arcade, 2D

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

    Price vs Zuma: $0.55 — $4.44 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:IndiePuzzle2DDifficultCasualPhysicsRetroArcade

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  9. 9

    Scribblenauts Unlimited

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Family Friendly.

    The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.

    Scribblenauts Unlimited at a glance
    Released2012Studio5th Cell Media
    Player sentiment94% positive of 12,381Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 12,381)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Adventure, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PuzzleCasualFamily Friendly2DFunnyCuteStrategyReplay Value

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  10. 10

    Poly Bridge

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

    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 Zuma on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Strategy

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

    Price vs Zuma: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PhysicsPuzzleDifficultIndieFunnyFamily FriendlyColorfulCute

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  11. 11

    Reus

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Casual.

    In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.

    Reus at a glance
    Released2013StudioAbbey Games
    Player sentiment78% positive of 5,991Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 5,991)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

    Why players like it: God Game, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:StrategyIndieCasualPuzzle2DReplay ValueAddictiveFamily Friendly

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  12. 12

    Neighbours from Hell

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Casual, Classic and Funny; released around the same time (2003).

    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
    Released2003StudioJoWooD Entertainment
    Player sentiment98% positive of 3,150PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 3,150)

    Matches Zuma on: 4 of 5 — Puzzle, Arcade, 2D, Strategy

    Why players like it: Comedy, Casual, Classic, Funny, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:CasualClassicFunnyPuzzleStrategy2DArcadeIndie

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  13. 13

    Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Indie.

    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 Zuma on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Strategy

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

    Price vs Zuma: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PuzzleCasualIndieDifficultFamily FriendlyFunnyStrategy

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  14. 14

    Super Hexagon

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Difficult, Indie and Arcade.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    Super Hexagon at a glance
    Released2012StudioTerry Cavanagh
    Player sentiment97% positive of 25,111Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 25,111)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Arcade, 2D

    Why players like it: Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Fast-Paced, Arcade — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $2.99 — $2.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:DifficultIndieArcadeAddictive2DColorfulCasualReplay Value

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  15. 15

    Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Strategy.

    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
    Released2018StudioBlue Wizard Digital
    Player sentiment94% positive of 6,080PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 6,080)

    Matches Zuma on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Strategy

    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 Zuma:PuzzleCasualStrategyIndieFunnyDifficultCute

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  16. 16

    Geometry Dash

    Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Difficult, 2D and Colorful.

    Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

    Geometry Dash at a glance
    Released2013StudioRobTop Games
    Player sentiment93% positive of 637,714Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 637,714)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Arcade, 2D, Strategy

    Why players like it: Difficult, Music, Level Editor, Great Soundtrack, Precision Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $4.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:Difficult2DColorfulIndieArcadeFamily FriendlyFunnyCasual

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  17. 17

    Braid

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and 2D.

    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
    Released2008StudioJonathan Blow
    Player sentiment93% positive of 9,957Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 9,957)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

    Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Puzzle, 2D Platformer, Platformer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PuzzleIndie2DDifficultCasualClassicStrategy

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  18. 18

    SpaceChem

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Difficult and Indie.

    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 Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

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

    Price vs Zuma: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PuzzleDifficultIndie2DCasualAddictiveStrategy

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  19. 19

    Puyo PuyoTetris

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Cute.

    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 Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Arcade, 2D

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

    Price vs Zuma: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PuzzleCasualCuteColorfulArcade2DClassicDifficult

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  20. 20

    The Legend of Bum-Bo

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Strategy and Puzzle.

    A puzzle based deck building rogue-like prequel to The Binding of Isaac... Made of cardboard!

    The Legend of Bum-Bo at a glance
    Released2019StudioEdmund McMillen
    Player sentiment81% positive of 5,934Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 5,934)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy

    Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Indie, Strategy, Adventure, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:IndieStrategyPuzzleMatch 3FunnyDifficultCasual

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  21. 21

    Tricky Towers

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Physics and Casual.

    With your brilliant robe and magic powers, it’s time to build some Tricky Towers! Stack your bricks in this land of fable, whose marvelous tower will be the most stable? Battle your friends and rise to fame, in this frantic physics game.

    Tricky Towers at a glance
    Released2016StudioWeirdBeard
    Player sentiment90% positive of 16,486Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 16,486)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Arcade, Strategy

    Why players like it: Party Game, Puzzle, Multiplayer, Physics, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:PuzzlePhysicsCasualFunnyFamily FriendlyArcadeStrategyColorful

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  22. 22

    Transformice

    Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Funny, 2D and Casual.

    Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!

    Transformice at a glance
    Released2015StudioAtelier 801
    Player sentiment88% positive of 28,934PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 28,934)

    Matches Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, 2D, Strategy

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer, Funny, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:Funny2DCasualCuteIndieStrategyFamily FriendlyPuzzle

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  23. 23

    Ikaruga

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Arcade, Classic and Shooter; released around the same time (2001).

    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 Zuma on: 3 of 5 — Puzzle, Arcade, 2D

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

    Price vs Zuma: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:ArcadeClassicShooterDifficultIndieAddictive2DRetro

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  24. 24

    Bloons TD 6

    Why it matched: both strategy, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Family Friendly and Casual.

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    Bloons TD 6 at a glance
    Released2018StudioNinja Kiwi
    Player sentiment97% positive of 394,354Price$13.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 394,354)

    Matches Zuma on: 2 of 5 — 2D, Strategy

    Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Zuma: $13.99 — $9.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Zuma:StrategyFamily FriendlyCasual2DDifficultCuteFunnyAddictive

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Common questions

What game is most like Zuma?

Peggle, on the evidence we have. It both strategy, 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 Zuma" 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 Zuma. 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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