Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Base-Building, like Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
- $2.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Mr. Sun's Hatbox
- 32 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Mr. Sun's Hatbox also play
The closest matches to Mr. Sun's Hatbox: Patch Quest, Heat Signature, Streets of Rogue, Wuppo: Definitive Edition, and BattleBlock Theater®. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares procedural mission generation with Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Also Stealth and Rogue-lite, like Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 04 
Wuppo: Definitive Edition
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
Rank 05 
BattleBlock Theater®
Why this: Same funny mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
Rank 06 
Spelunky 2
Why this: Shares permadeath with Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
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30XX
Why this: Same challenging mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Kenny Sun
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 193 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Base management keeps long term progression engaging
- Chaotic but fair difficulty spikes force adaptive playstyles
- Goofy tone sanded off spelunkys cruel edges
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Funny
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Mr. Sun's Hatbox
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Swindle
Why this: Also Stealth and Rogue-lite, like Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
Spelunky
Why this: Same challenging mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Why this: Also Stealth and Tactical, like Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Why this: Same funny mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mr. Sun's Hatbox at current Steam store prices.
Pizza Possum
Why this: Same funny mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
Unruly Heroes
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Patch Quest
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Base-Building, like Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
Wuppo: Definitive Edition
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
BattleBlock Theater®
Why this: Same funny mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
Spelunky 2
Why this: Shares permadeath with Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
More from Kenny Sun
Other recommendable Steam games by Kenny Sun, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Circa Infinity
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
Tender: Creature Comforts
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Mr. Sun's Hatbox.
About Mr. Sun's Hatbox
The closest matches to Mr. Sun's Hatbox: Patch Quest, Heat Signature, Streets of Rogue, Wuppo: Definitive Edition, and BattleBlock Theater®. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Mr. Sun's Hatbox is your kind of game, the closest matches are Patch Quest, Heat Signature and Streets of Rogue — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and funny, and single out its base management and environmental interaction. 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.
About Mr. Sun's Hatbox: Mr Sun’s Hatbox is a slapstick, roguelite platformer about getting the job done at all costs. Upgrade your HQ, your team, and your tools so you can take on increasingly dangerous (and ridiculous) missions, wearing hats with amazing (or questionable) potential.
Is Mr. Sun's Hatbox worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 193 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Base management keeps long term progression engaging
- Chaotic but fair difficulty spikes force adaptive playstyles
- Goofy tone sanded off spelunkys cruel edges
- Physics driven chaos creates hilarious emergent gameplay
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Terrible optimization, game gets extremely slow every time the alarm goes off (like really!!!?????? in a 16-bit game??). Furthermore, if there is a crash, which will happen thanks to the many bugs never fixed, and you are on a run with…”
“I tried liking this game, but between enemies randomly deciding they have spotted you from off your screen with normal view, and enemies just deciding that you die now, it's just not fun.”
People who play it also play: Patch Quest, Heat Signature, Streets of Rogue
Frequently asked about Mr. Sun's Hatbox
Can I run it?
Is Mr. Sun's Hatbox verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mr. Sun's Hatbox is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Mr. Sun's Hatbox cost?
Mr. Sun's Hatbox is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Mr. Sun's Hatbox have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Mr. Sun's Hatbox supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Mr. Sun's Hatbox?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mr. Sun's Hatbox are Patch Quest, Heat Signature, Streets of Rogue.
Who developed Mr. Sun's Hatbox?
Mr. Sun's Hatbox was developed by Kenny Sun and published by Raw Fury.