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Games like SpelunKing: The Mine Match

If SpelunKing: The Mine Match is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pop'n'splat, Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 Collector's Edition and Jewel Match Aquascapes Collector's Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its lantern light limits playtime, resource management feels purposeful and atmospheric. 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 SpelunKing: The Mine Match: Dig into this deep match-3 expedition! Take a dive into the mine, search for your grandpa’s lost items, and collect precious stones to help the villagers around town rebuild Farnsbury. Reach the bottom of the old mine and become the Spelunk King (or Queen)!

2020Casual9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Playcademy
SpelunKing: The Mine Match — Steam game cover
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Players who liked SpelunKing: The Mine Match also play

Steam players who put hours into SpelunKing: The Mine Match 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. Pop'n'splat

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for SpelunKing: The Mine Match fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Arm yourself with your trusty mouse an check out this gumball-themed arcade bubble shooter that requires careful planning for puzzle levels and some fast reflexes for time and infinite modes. Matching music and cartoon sound effects complete this fun and challenging game.

    2019IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 Collector's Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Second-strongest match for SpelunKing: The Mine Match fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Set off on an enchanting Match-3 journey into an underwater realm where the everyday fades away! Explore a mesmerizing aquatic world filled with intricate Match-3 challenges that will lead you through vibrant coral gardens and beautiful submerged landscapes.

    2023IndieCasual13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Jewel Match Aquascapes Collector's Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Third-strongest match for SpelunKing: The Mine Match fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Dive into a wondrous Match-3 undersea world and let the cares of life drift away! Make matches across sprawling coral reef levels, and collect sparkling treasures to restore magnificent maritime mansions to their erstwhile splendor.

    2023IndieCasual12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Marble Duel: Sphere-Matching Tactical Fantasy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Ranked #4 for SpelunKing: The Mine Match fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Magic duels are the way to solve any dispute in a kingdom conquered by the cruel witch. Every monster will challenge you, but magic will help you destroy the enemy. Master the destructive power of the spheres and become the most fearsome mage ever!

    2015IndieCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. 10,000,000

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Ranked #5 for SpelunKing: The Mine Match fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game

    2013ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Zombie Solitaire 2 Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Ranked #6 for SpelunKing: The Mine Match fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    The zombies are back! Play your solitaire cards right on your action-packed escape to survive! This game is 100% GMO FREE*.

    2017Casual8.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Last Resort Island

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Ranked #7 for SpelunKing: The Mine Match fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    As a castaway you strand on a remote island. And that's just the beginning of a survival adventure with a big helping of goofy slapstick fun! Build your own paradise resort and keep an eye on those ex tofu lovers who have a habit of working up the wrong kind of appetite...

    2018StrategyIndieCasual8.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Kombine

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Ranked #8 for SpelunKing: The Mine Match fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Kombine is a minimalist puzzle game played on a grid. The goal is to remove all of the blocks that have borders by matching three or more of the same blocks together.

    2016StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SpelunKing: The Mine Match at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SpelunKing: The Mine Match on Steam right now. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SpelunKing: The Mine Match on Steam right now. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    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!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SpelunKing: The Mine Match on Steam right now. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SpelunKing: The Mine Match on Steam right now. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under SpelunKing: The Mine Match on Steam right now. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under SpelunKing: The Mine Match on Steam right now.

    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 ↗
  7. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under SpelunKing: The Mine Match on Steam right now. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    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 ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under SpelunKing: The Mine Match on Steam right now. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    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 ↗

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.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

More from Playcademy

Other recommendable Steam games by Playcademy, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Runefall

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Another title from Playcademy, the studio behind SpelunKing: The Mine Match. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Explore the kingdom of Silverdale in this innovative new match-3 adventure that pairs the classic matching with exploration and discovery, item collection, quests, town building, and more! Traverse HUGE environments, collect resources, overcome obstacles, and upgrade the town of Rivermoor.

    2018IndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Farmington Tales

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Another title from Playcademy, the studio behind SpelunKing: The Mine Match. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Let's get farming in this unique Hidden Object Farming Sim hybrid! Grow crops and run the farmer's market! Hidden objects are random so scenes are always new! Complete quests, build upgrades, and harvest the perfect crop. Even eggs, milk, and wool!

    2017SimulationCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Silver Tale

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Another title from Playcademy, the studio behind SpelunKing: The Mine Match. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Take a fantastical journey across the kingdom. Solve quests, collect rare artifacts, build upgrades, and even craft new items in this innovative new match-3 experience!

    2017Casual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Runefall 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Another title from Playcademy, the studio behind SpelunKing: The Mine Match. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    The chronicle runes have been stolen and a bandit is on the run! Chase him across the kingdom as you meet new characters, solve quests, and discover the lore of the land of Silverdale.

    2019Casual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Tales of Lagoona

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Another title from Playcademy, the studio behind SpelunKing: The Mine Match. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Welcome to the magical undersea world of Lagoona. Help Islabelle the Mermaid save the orphanage as you seek and find your way across beautiful underwater locations, sell your wares at the Coral Bay Market, and even solve quests for people in town!

    2020Casual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Tales of Lagoona 2: Peril at Poseidon Park

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Playcademy, the studio behind SpelunKing: The Mine Match. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Return to the undersea world of Lagoona! Poseidon Park is in trouble. The Mayor has shut it down until repairs are made and Leona is desperate to save the park. Join a quirky cast of characters as you set out on another Hidden Object journey in Lagoona!

    2020Casual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tales of Lagoona 3: Frauds, Forgeries, and Fishsticks

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Another title from Playcademy, the studio behind SpelunKing: The Mine Match. Shares Casual with SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

    Return to Lagoona at the bottom of the sea for a new Hidden Object adventure! Poseidon Park is in trouble once again as the latest repairs have gone horribly awry. Mayor Finn has disappeared and Leona and Theo are desperate to save the park.

    2020Casual9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SpelunKing: The Mine Match

Does SpelunKing: The Mine Match run on Steam Deck?
SpelunKing: The Mine Match is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does SpelunKing: The Mine Match cost?
SpelunKing: The Mine Match is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SpelunKing: The Mine Match?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SpelunKing: The Mine Match are Pop'n'splat, Jewel Match Aquascapes 2 Collector's Edition, Jewel Match Aquascapes Collector's Edition.
Who developed SpelunKing: The Mine Match?
SpelunKing: The Mine Match was developed by Playcademy and published by GC 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 SpelunKing: The Mine Match.

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