Games like PSYCRON
Below are 15 hand-picked alternatives to PSYCRON for fans of action, adventure, 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 PSYCRON 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, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About PSYCRON: A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Moonlight Pulse
Top pick for PSYCRON fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.
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Timespinner
Second-strongest match for PSYCRON fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
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Primal Planet
Third-strongest match for PSYCRON fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
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BLADECHIMERA
Ranked #4 for PSYCRON fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with PSYCRON.
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
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Ghost Song
Ranked #5 for PSYCRON fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
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LUNARK
Ranked #6 for PSYCRON fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
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Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Ranked #7 for PSYCRON fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Ranked #8 for PSYCRON fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
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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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Moonlight Pulse
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.
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Timespinner
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
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Primal Planet
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
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BLADECHIMERA
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with PSYCRON.
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
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Ghost Song
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
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LUNARK
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with PSYCRON.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Frequently asked about PSYCRON
- How much does PSYCRON cost?
- PSYCRON is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to PSYCRON?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PSYCRON are Moonlight Pulse, Timespinner, Primal Planet.
- Who developed PSYCRON?
- PSYCRON was developed by Mothware.
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