Games like Express Thru
Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to Express Thru for fans of indie, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Express Thru also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from 5minlab Corp., and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Express Thru: Addictive one line puzzle to wake up your brain Draw a line and solve it!
Players who liked Express Thru also play
Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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FEZ
Top pick for Express Thru fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
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Braid
Second-strongest match for Express Thru fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
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.
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World of Goo
Third-strongest match for Express Thru fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
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AudioSurf
Ranked #4 for Express Thru fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
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Mini Metro
Ranked #5 for Express Thru fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
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?
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SpaceChem
Ranked #6 for Express Thru fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
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!
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Audiosurf 2
Ranked #7 for Express Thru fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
Ride your music in more ways than ever before. Audiosurf 2 is the music game for your entire music collection. Hundreds of mods/skins on Workshop. Free demo available.
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The Darkside Detective
Ranked #8 for Express Thru fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
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More from 5minlab Corp.
Other recommendable Steam games by 5minlab Corp., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Kill The Crows
Another title from 5minlab Corp., the studio behind Express Thru. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.
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Undusted: Letters from the Past
Another title from 5minlab Corp., the studio behind Express Thru. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
Undusted: Letters from the Past is a casual game in which you clean and restore dirty items. What is her story as she returns to a long-neglected house? Enjoy the satisfying audiovisuals featuring sensually designed sounds and graphics.
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Private Military Manager: Tactical Auto Battler
Another title from 5minlab Corp., the studio behind Express Thru.
You are the CEO of a private military company. Recruit capable mercenaries, purchase weapons, and develop your mercenaries according to their roles and characteristics. Observe how your mercenaries perform in combat and plan your tactics to ensure mission success.
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Rose and Lotus: Petals of Memories
Another title from 5minlab Corp., the studio behind Express Thru. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
[Rose and Lotus:Petals of Memories] is based on Korean traditional fairy tales 'Janghwa, Hongryeon'.The main character, Janghwa, awake from the cold floor without her memory.Find the truth behind the dark mansion and get out of it with your sister Hongryeon.
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BAAM SQUAD
Another title from 5minlab Corp., the studio behind Express Thru.
BAAM SQUAD is a VR zombie co-op shooter following a band of four brave agents seeking to shoot, loot and run in order to solve the mystery case of Santana's Sweets Factory: The place where it’s been taken over by zombies eating human flesh and candies!
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SMASH LEGENDS
Another title from 5minlab Corp., the studio behind Express Thru.
Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!
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Private Military Manager: Prologue
Another title from 5minlab Corp., the studio behind Express Thru.
You are the CEO of a private military company. Recruit capable mercenaries, purchase weapons, and develop your mercenaries according to their roles and characteristics. Observe how your mercenaries perform in combat and plan your tactics to ensure mission success.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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FEZ
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
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Braid
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
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.
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Mini Metro
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
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?
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The Darkside Detective
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Express Thru.
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Frequently asked about Express Thru
- How much does Express Thru cost?
- Express Thru is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Express Thru?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Express Thru are FEZ, Braid, World of Goo.
- Who developed Express Thru?
- Express Thru was developed by 5minlab Corp., Kyeongwoo Lim and published by 5minlab Corp..
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 Express Thru.
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