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Games like ArtPulse

If ArtPulse is your kind of game, the closest matches are Particulate, Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs and SOUNDART — 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 ArtPulse: Spawn and combine shapes, colors and freehand painting to sync them seamlessly into the background music. Let your creativity flow free!

2020IndieCasual11.90 USDWindowsby VRKiwi
ArtPulse — Steam game cover

Players who liked ArtPulse also play

Steam players who put hours into ArtPulse 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. Particulate

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for ArtPulse fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with ArtPulse.

    PARTICULATE is a VR particle physics sandbox and a creative tool. Create and save beautiful scenes by placing and recording the motions of a variety of tools. Control millions of particles using a highly-optimized custom engine.

    2019SimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for ArtPulse fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with ArtPulse.

    Join Red, Chuck, Bomb & the Blues to save the stolen eggs in Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, an immersive VR adventure! Discover the island where the greedy pigs vacation, slingshot your way to defeat Dr. Frankenswine & create/share/discover an infinite number of levels with the online level builder.

    2019Casual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. SOUNDART

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for ArtPulse fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

    Become one with sound and beauty...Pound, swing, and thrust away! A revolution in VR rhythm games!The automatically generated "scores" are literally infinite... Make - no, BECOME art, together with your favorite music!Show off your skills live as you play and get the audience rocking!

    2020ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Twilight Path

    WHY THIS

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

    A virtual reality fantasy adventure set in a surreal realm between the real world and the afterlife. Meet mischievous spirits and gods. Solve magical puzzles. Restore ancient structures. Explore a gorgeous and vibrant world.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Paper Beast

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for ArtPulse fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

    An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Audio Trip

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for ArtPulse fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with ArtPulse.

    Dance to your favorite music (and workout in “Cardio”) as you catch gems, ride ribbons, smash drums, & dodge barriers. With tracks by Zedd, Lady Gaga, Skrillex, deadmau5, Tiësto, express yourself & get creative with the in-VR editor--with support for your own songs!

    2022ActionIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. I Am Cat

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for ArtPulse fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

    I Am Cat - a unique virtual reality game, there's nothing like it in the world! A sandbox adventure centered around a Cat protagonist bearing. A captivating journey where you embrace the role of a Cat. Immerse yourself in a world brimming with diversity and excitement, awaiting your exploration.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Holodance

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for ArtPulse fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

    Released into Early Access as one of the first two VR rhythm games April 5, 2016, Holodance constantly evolved and continues to evolve: Punch orbs with your hands, slice drops with laserblades, shoot drones with guns or dance with dragons, with lots of different kinds of beatmaps!

    2020SportsIndieCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under ArtPulse on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

    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 ~58% under ArtPulse on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

    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. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under ArtPulse on Steam right now. Shares Indie with ArtPulse.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under ArtPulse on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

    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 ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under ArtPulse on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

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

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~92% under ArtPulse on Steam right now. Shares Indie with ArtPulse.

    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 ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under ArtPulse on Steam right now. Shares Indie with ArtPulse.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. OneShot

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ArtPulse on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

    OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  3. The Lab

    WHY THIS

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

    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!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Floating Point

    WHY THIS

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

    Floating Point is a peaceful, free game about using a grappling hook to swing yourself gracefully through randomly generated spaces. The only objective is to collect points, and the only thing that increases your points is swinging swiftly, smoothly and elegantly without hitting anything.

    2014IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

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

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  6. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

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

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Samorost 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the beginnings of the Samorost series in the space gnome’s original bite-sized adventure, formerly released in 2003. Now with remastered sounds, enhanced graphics, and new music by Floex.

    2021IndieAdventureCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

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

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from VRKiwi

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

  1. Cave Digger VR

    WHY THIS

    Another title from VRKiwi, the studio behind ArtPulse.

    Cave Digger VR is a virtual reality mining game in an alternative western setting. Gear up with numerous unique tools and explore the town and the depths of the mountain. Discover secrets, easter eggs and multiple endings!

    2018ActionAdventureSimulation19.90 USDSteam ↗
  2. Cave Digger

    WHY THIS

    Another title from VRKiwi, the studio behind ArtPulse.

    Cave Digger is a mining game in an alternative western setting. Gear up with numerous unique tools and explore the town and the depths of the mountain. Discover secrets, easter eggs and multiple endings.

    2020ActionAdventure14.90 USDSteam ↗
  3. Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder

    WHY THIS

    Another title from VRKiwi, the studio behind ArtPulse. Shares Indie and Casual with ArtPulse.

    Go on a mysterious journey in the wildlands in this 1-4-player VR action-adventure game inspired by Western, Dieselpunk and Lovecraftian themes. Explore old mines, nautical caves and ruins of ancient civs to unravel the secrets of the valleys. But beware! Best to keep a 6-shooter close just in case.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Cave Digger 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from VRKiwi, the studio behind ArtPulse. Shares Casual with ArtPulse.

    Go on a mysterious journey in the wildlands in this 1-4-player action-adventure game inspired by Western, Dieselpunk and Lovecraftian themes. Explore old mines, nautical caves and ruins of ancient civs to unravel the secrets of the valleys. But beware! Best to keep a 6-shooter close just in case.

    2023ActionAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Sunstone of Time

    WHY THIS

    Another title from VRKiwi, the studio behind ArtPulse.

    Step into the role of a brilliant scientist whose fascination with ancient relics leads to an unexpected journey through history. Sunstone of Time is a historical VR odyssey where exploration, secrets, and intricate puzzle-solving are your keys to survival in the vibrant world of the Aztecs.

    ActionAdventureSteam ↗

Frequently asked about ArtPulse

How much does ArtPulse cost?
ArtPulse is listed on Steam at 11.90 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to ArtPulse?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ArtPulse are Particulate, Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, SOUNDART.
Who developed ArtPulse?
ArtPulse was developed by VRKiwi.

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 ArtPulse.

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