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Games like Happenlance

Below are 14 hand-picked alternatives to Happenlance for fans of action, indie, 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 Happenlance 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, cheaper alternatives. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Happenlance: Climb huge mountains, impale hundreds of enemies, and solve tricky physics puzzles... all using only a spear. Pole-vault yourself to victory in this epic joust-'em-up adventure — or face your friends in online co-op and PvP multiplayer!

2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDWindowsby Miles Fogle, Phillip Trudeau-Tavara, Cyborg Primate
Happenlance — Steam game cover
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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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    Don't Puke! — Steam game cover

    Don't Puke!

    Top pick for Happenlance fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Happenlance.

    Only a few will make it to the top! Ride, jump, and fly either solo or with friends, in this virtual reality game! Mastering your cart control skills is essential to reach the island's highest peaks.

    2024ActionSportsAdventureFreeSteam ↗
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    RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer — Steam game cover

    RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer

    Second-strongest match for Happenlance fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Happenlance.

    Join this intense MMO 3D platformer! Jump, parkour, and compete against others in a race to the top. Challenge your buddies, beat them, smash records, and reach unprecedented heights! The only rule is not to fall!

    2023ActionAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Fish Hero — Steam game cover

    Fish Hero

    Third-strongest match for Happenlance fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Happenlance.

    A physics, parkour adventure! Launch yourself up a collection of biomes to reach the summit. Compete against friends by pushing them off platforms to throw them off course. Explore a unique world as a fish out of water.

    2024Adventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Up N' Down — Steam game cover

    Up N' Down

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

    Up N' Down is a multiplayer racing game where you have to use items to your advantage. Race to the top, grab the crown and find a safe way down to the finish line.

    2023ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    SpiderHeck — Steam game cover

    SpiderHeck

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

    Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.

    2022ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    No Fair Play — Steam game cover

    No Fair Play

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

    No Fair Play is a physics-based multiplayer game that combines parkour, combat, and football mechanics to offer great freedom to players.

    2023ActionSportsIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    You are Peter Shorts — Steam game cover

    You are Peter Shorts

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

    You are PETER SHORTS! You have been captured and taken to a secret cloning facility. Can you escape with your newly-cloned brethren?

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    LEGO® Brawls — Steam game cover

    LEGO® Brawls

    Ranked #8 for Happenlance fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Happenlance.

    Dream up the ultimate Minifigure brawlers and bash your way through all of your favorite LEGO® themes in the first team action brawler set in the LEGO universe. Play with friends at home or around the world and see how you stack up against the competition.

    2022ActionCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

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    RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer — Steam game cover

    RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer

    Priced ~85% under Happenlance on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Happenlance.

    Join this intense MMO 3D platformer! Jump, parkour, and compete against others in a race to the top. Challenge your buddies, beat them, smash records, and reach unprecedented heights! The only rule is not to fall!

    2023ActionAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Fish Hero — Steam game cover

    Fish Hero

    Priced ~85% under Happenlance on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Happenlance.

    A physics, parkour adventure! Launch yourself up a collection of biomes to reach the summit. Compete against friends by pushing them off platforms to throw them off course. Explore a unique world as a fish out of water.

    2024Adventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Up N' Down — Steam game cover

    Up N' Down

    Priced ~80% under Happenlance on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Happenlance.

    Up N' Down is a multiplayer racing game where you have to use items to your advantage. Race to the top, grab the crown and find a safe way down to the finish line.

    2023ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    SpiderHeck — Steam game cover

    SpiderHeck

    Priced ~70% under Happenlance on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Happenlance.

    Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.

    2022ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    No Fair Play — Steam game cover

    No Fair Play

    Priced ~85% under Happenlance on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Happenlance.

    No Fair Play is a physics-based multiplayer game that combines parkour, combat, and football mechanics to offer great freedom to players.

    2023ActionSportsIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    LEGO® Brawls — Steam game cover

    LEGO® Brawls

    Priced ~50% under Happenlance on Steam right now. Shares Action with Happenlance.

    Dream up the ultimate Minifigure brawlers and bash your way through all of your favorite LEGO® themes in the first team action brawler set in the LEGO universe. Play with friends at home or around the world and see how you stack up against the competition.

    2022ActionCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Happenlance

How much does Happenlance cost?
Happenlance is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Happenlance have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Happenlance supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Happenlance?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Happenlance are Don't Puke!, RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer, Fish Hero.
Who developed Happenlance?
Happenlance was developed by Miles Fogle, Phillip Trudeau-Tavara, Cyborg Primate and published by Miles Fogle, Phillip Trudeau-Tavara.

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