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Games like Smart Gecko

If Smart Gecko is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chip's Challenge 1, SokoChess and SokoChess White — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Smart Gecko: Smart Gecko is an Action Puzzle with Sokoban. Evolve your reasoning to the next level, Helping 'Tixaz' to overcome challenges with motivating rewards! There are 60 challenging levels.

2019ActionStrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDWindowsby Nayvos Games
Smart Gecko — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Smart Gecko also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Chip's Challenge 1

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Smart Gecko fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Smart Gecko.

    Before Chip can join the Bit Busters computer club and hang out with the girl of his dreams, Melinda the Mental Marvel, he must solve all 144 challenging puzzles. Your bird's-eye view can help Chip rush through the puzzles and mazes before he's deleted by monsters, traps and the passage of time.

    2015ActionStrategyAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  2. SokoChess

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Smart Gecko fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    SokoChess is a minimalistic puzzle game about pushing chess pieces. Use your pieces to push the black figures to their destination, but be careful! The opposing pieces will capture yours if you give them the chance!

    2022StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. SokoChess White

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Smart Gecko fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    SokoChess White is a puzzle game about pushing Chess pieces into their destination and overcoming various obstacles. Enjoy 70 different handcrafted levels with a unique twist on the Chess formula.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Pocket Thief

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Smart Gecko fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Smart Gecko.

    Slide your way to becoming a master thief, as you steal from the rich, and keep a little something for yourself; in this criminally fun 2D puzzle game. Navigate natural barriers and drag obstacles thoughtfully away until you can successfully guide the loot out of each maze-like level.

    2025IndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Knight Swap

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Smart Gecko fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    One chess piece, the mighty knight. One simple concept: exchange the knights from one colored square to another. One hundred hand-crafted levels in a beautiful minimalist set. Can you swap the knights?

    2019StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. The Gardener

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Smart Gecko fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Solve tile based lawn puzzles. Explore the grounds of a forgotten manor. Discover mysterious flora and figure out their rules. Cut grass and have fun!

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  7. Shrink Rooms

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Smart Gecko fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Run! The walls are shrinking! This is about solving puzzles by pushing boxes from collapsing secret room. Accurately plan your steps, avoid deep pits and traps, use polymer and portal wall in the room, and escape from the secret room to avoid being crushed into a puddle of flesh by the walls.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Roku and Rei

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Smart Gecko fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Dive into the world of Roku and Rei, a puzzle game where the protagonists move in reverse directions! Use their ability to interact with color-coded objects and tackle mind-bending challenges.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Smart Gecko at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Smart Gecko on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Smart Gecko on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Smart Gecko.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Smart Gecko on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Smart Gecko.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Smart Gecko on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Smart Gecko.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Smart Gecko on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Smart Gecko.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Smart Gecko on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Smart Gecko.

    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.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Smart Gecko on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Smart Gecko on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Smart Gecko.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Smart Gecko.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Smart Gecko

How much does Smart Gecko cost?
Smart Gecko is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Smart Gecko?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Smart Gecko are Chip's Challenge 1, SokoChess, SokoChess White.
Who developed Smart Gecko?
Smart Gecko was developed by Nayvos Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Smart Gecko.

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