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Games like Brain Marmelade

If Brain Marmelade is your kind of game, the closest matches are Well Dweller, 键盘侠Keyboardmen and Unwell Known — 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 Brain Marmelade: Brain Marmelade is a 2D platformer/ adventure game with an hand-draw creepy art style and a unique combat system. This game follows the "Dumped One" in his dangerous quest to find the GLORIOUS Brain Marmelade.

2020IndieAdventure2.99 USDWindowsby Amaury Hyde, Arnaud Magous
Brain Marmelade — Steam game cover

Players who liked Brain Marmelade also play

Steam players who put hours into Brain Marmelade 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. Well Dweller

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Brain Marmelade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. 键盘侠Keyboardmen

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Brain Marmelade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    A horizontal plate action game, bring different "hero" experience to the player! Although there is no sword, but the hand of the keyboard is the most powerful weapon in the network world, let us incarnate the keyboard man, in the network world to judge sentient beings!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Unwell Known

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Brain Marmelade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    An 8 bits retro precision platformer. An adventure about the dark reality of borders. A cast of surreal characters. Use your Hook to hang, jump higher and... hit? All you need is to find the light. Everyone deserves a second chance.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. 2D Platformer GAME (Toy Factory)

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Brain Marmelade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    It is a 2D adventure game with cute characters.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  5. Gargoyles Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Brain Marmelade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    Relive the legend of Goliath and save the world from destruction.

    2023ActionAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Akatori: Сhapter One

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Brain Marmelade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    Join young Mako as she ventures into a wild world of exploration and finds a mysterious bird companion. Navigate through two distinct realms with your staff and face off against an ancient sentinel in this prologue to the action-packed metroidvania Akatori.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Fatal Claw

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Brain Marmelade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Unruly Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Brain Marmelade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Brain Marmelade on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Brain Marmelade on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    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 ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Brain Marmelade on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Brain Marmelade on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Brain Marmelade.

    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 ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Brain Marmelade on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Brain Marmelade.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Brain Marmelade on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Brain Marmelade.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Brain Marmelade on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Brain Marmelade.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Brain Marmelade on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Brain Marmelade.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Gargoyles Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    Relive the legend of Goliath and save the world from destruction.

    2023ActionAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Fatal Claw

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Unruly Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Brain Marmelade.

    LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Brain Marmelade

How much does Brain Marmelade cost?
Brain Marmelade is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Brain Marmelade?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Brain Marmelade are Well Dweller, 键盘侠Keyboardmen, Unwell Known.
Who developed Brain Marmelade?
Brain Marmelade was developed by Amaury Hyde, Arnaud Magous and published by Amaury Hyde, Plug In Digital.

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 Brain Marmelade.

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