Games like Lunistice
If Lunistice is your kind of game, the closest matches are Send It!, Lovely Planet Remix and Run and Retry — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, nostalgic and retro. 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.
Get personalized picks →Lunistice is a retro-inspired action platformer released in 2022 by A Grumpy Fox and published by Deck13. Players control Hana the Tanuki through dream-themed stages, using momentum-based platforming, rail-grinding, and rank-based scoring to achieve S-ranks. The PS1-era aesthetic combines collectible hunting with character variants for replayability. Reviewers highlight that the level design rewards confident movement and timing, while a simple moveset strings together into satisfying combos, and tight controls feel crisp and predictable. Players describe the overall mood as chill, nostalgic, and whimsical, with the retro aesthetic and soundtrack evoking strong nostalgia. Available for 4.99 USD, it runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 96 percent positive rating from over 1,300 Steam reviews.
About Lunistice: Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!
Players who liked Lunistice also play
Steam players who put hours into Lunistice 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.
Send It!
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Top pick for Lunistice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Lunistice.
You are mail. The mailbox is waiting. Dash and jump through deadly levels at absurd speeds to ensure delivery! Perfect your routes, chase medal times, and master 100 bite-sized levels built for speedrunning and replayability.
Lovely Planet Remix
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Second-strongest match for Lunistice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
A collection of original and unique first person shooter games with 180+ levels across 14+ playlists. Climb the leaderboards*, watch recorded replays and hunt down secrets in this fresh new Lovely Planet experience.
Run and Retry
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Third-strongest match for Lunistice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
In this fast and demanding game, the player must demonstrate mastery to managing his skills, in order to beat the world record. The gameplay is geared so that players can challenge each other.
The Wingless Bee
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Ranked #4 for Lunistice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
The Wingless Bee is a brand new Frogger-inspired game where a bee named Bella is abruptly thrown far away from the hive she lives and works at. With her wings destroyed, she can only hop to get back home.
Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares
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Ranked #5 for Lunistice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
Jump, glide, and outsmart traps in this spooky 3D platformer! Smash obstacles, solve puzzles, and fend off evil spirits to defeat The Dream Master. Collect hidden treasures and restore joy to a world shrouded in darkness!
Gawr Gura: Quest for Bread
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Ranked #6 for Lunistice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
Embark on a journey to reunite with your bread in this bite-sized 3D action-platformer featuring everyone's favorite shark!
Sapo 3D
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Shares collectible hunting and a retro mood with Lunistice.
Ranked #7 for Lunistice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
A 3D linear collect-a-thon platformer about a frog. Collect golden flies, unlock new worlds, and interact with a variety of mechanics and powerups. Finally, discover what lies behind the great gate.
SomnaBuster
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Shares a retro mood with Lunistice.
Ranked #8 for Lunistice fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
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NiGHTS Into Dreams
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Lunistice.
Reviewers of Lunistice cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Lunistice.
Slip off into the dream world and go on an aerial adventure as NiGHTS in this classic Saturn remake. Collect Ideya (colored orbs), rack up points, and battle bosses to help Elliot and Claris save Nightopia from Wizeman the Wicked.
Pandemonium
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Shares a retro mood with Lunistice.
Reviewers of Lunistice cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Join two kindred spirits, Fargus the Jester and Nikki the acrobat in a fantastic 3D world of magic and mystery as they bounce, tumble and jump through 18 massive and diverse levels in search of the Wishing Engine!Key Features:Fast-paced 3D platform action in a lush, texture-mapped environment.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
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Shares a retro mood with Lunistice.
Reviewers of Lunistice cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Lunistice.
The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!
A Short Hike
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Reviewers of Lunistice cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lunistice.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Lil Gator Game
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Lunistice.
Reviewers of Lunistice cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Lunistice at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~80% under Lunistice on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
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?
The Test
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Priced ~60% under Lunistice on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lunistice.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~70% under Lunistice on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lunistice.
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.
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~80% under Lunistice on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Lunistice.
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.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
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Priced ~50% under Lunistice on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lunistice.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
shapez
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Priced ~80% under Lunistice on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lunistice.
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!
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
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Priced ~50% under Lunistice on Steam right now. Shares Action with Lunistice.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~60% under Lunistice on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lunistice.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
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Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lunistice.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Travellin Cats in Paris
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lunistice.
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Grimm's Hollow
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lunistice.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Virtual Cottage
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lunistice.
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
The Expendabros
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Lunistice.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Magic Archery
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Lunistice.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
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Frequently asked about Lunistice
- Is Lunistice verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lunistice 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 Lunistice cost?
- Lunistice is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Lunistice?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lunistice are Send It!, Lovely Planet Remix, Run and Retry.
- Who developed Lunistice?
- Lunistice was developed by A Grumpy Fox and published by Deck13.
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