Rank 01Why this
Shares achievement hunting and resource management with Loddlenaut.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Games like Loddlenaut
- 30 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Loddlenaut: Chillquarium, Subnautica, Creatures of Ava, Yaoling: Mythical Journey, and ABZU. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares biome exploration with Loddlenaut.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Rank 03Why this
Shares achievement hunting with Loddlenaut.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Yaoling: Mythical Journey
Why this: Shares creature collection and crafting with Loddlenaut.
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ABZU
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Loddlenaut.
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Joyquarium
Why this: Also Underwater and Creature Collector, like Loddlenaut.
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Little-Known Galaxy
Why this: Shares crafting and resource management with Loddlenaut.
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Lost and Found Co.
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Cozy, like Loddlenaut.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Moon Lagoon
- Price: $5.99−70%checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 99% of 2,652 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Metacritic 77
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Cleaning feels satisfying and cathartic
- Cute loddles are irresistibly adorable
- Environmental themes add depth to simple tasks
- Chill
- Cozy
- Relaxing
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Why this: Same cozy mood as Loddlenaut.
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Why this: Same relaxing mood as Loddlenaut.
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Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Loddlenaut.
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Why this: Shares resource management with Loddlenaut.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Same cozy mood as Loddlenaut.
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Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Loddlenaut.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Loddlenaut, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
100 Aliens Cats
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Loddlenaut.
A Park Full of Cats
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Cozy, like Loddlenaut.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Subnautica
Why this: Shares biome exploration with Loddlenaut.
Creatures of Ava
Why this: Shares achievement hunting with Loddlenaut.
ABZU
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Loddlenaut.
Little-Known Galaxy
Why this: Shares crafting and resource management with Loddlenaut.
Lost and Found Co.
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Cozy, like Loddlenaut.
About Loddlenaut
The closest matches to Loddlenaut: Chillquarium, Subnautica, Creatures of Ava, Yaoling: Mythical Journey, and ABZU. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Loddlenaut is your kind of game, the closest matches are Chillquarium, Subnautica and Creatures of Ava — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, cozy and relaxing, and single out its achievement hunting and biome exploration. 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.
Developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode, Loddlenaut is an indie adventure released in 2023 at $19.99. Players take on the role of an interstellar custodian tasked with restoring a polluted ocean planet, blending ecosystem restoration with creature collection, crafting, and resource management across diverse biomes. Reviewers highlight the achievement-hunting loop that keeps players returning, while players describe the experience as cozy and relaxing with a whimsical atmosphere. The gameplay loop centers on cleaning up pollution, exploring underwater environments, and caring for axolotl-like alien creatures called loddles. Players describe the cleaning mechanics as satisfying and cathartic, with the creature collection providing emotional investment in the restoration process. The game runs natively on Steam Deck and holds a 99% positive rating from over 2,600 reviews.
About Loddlenaut: Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!
Is Loddlenaut worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 99% of 2,652 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 96% positive across 53 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 70% off, now $5.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cleaning feels satisfying and cathartic
- Cute loddles are irresistibly adorable
- Environmental themes add depth to simple tasks
- Gameplay loop is addictive and repetitive in the best way
People who play it also play: Chillquarium, Subnautica, Creatures of Ava
Frequently asked about Loddlenaut
Can I run it?
Is Loddlenaut verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Loddlenaut 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 Loddlenaut cost?
Loddlenaut is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Loddlenaut?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Loddlenaut are Chillquarium, Subnautica, Creatures of Ava.
Who developed Loddlenaut?
Loddlenaut was developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode.