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Games like Tangent Rush

If Tangent Rush is your kind of game, the closest matches are PuppeTNetiK - Speedrun Challenge, Chroma Jump and Kursor — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its leaderboard competition drives replayability, challenging and hypnotic. 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 Tangent Rush: Tangent Rush is a casual sidescroller with Tarzan mechanics. Dodge all obstacles to complete the level and compete for the highest leaderboard ranking!

2021IndieCasualEarly Access3.99 USDWindows · macOSby JOIS Games
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Easy to learn but hard to masterHypnotic progression keeps you hookedLeaderboard competition drives replayabilityChallengingHypnoticIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Tangent Rush 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. PuppeTNetiK - Speedrun Challenge

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Tangent Rush fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Tangent Rush.

    Try to take control of this military climbing prototype with the help of a magnet in a multitude of locations! Reach the top of the leaderboards!

    2021ActionAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Chroma Jump

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Tangent Rush fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Tangent Rush.

    Chroma Jump is a 2D hardcore platformer where you overcome obstacles by changing your character's color in real-time. Push your physical and mental limits through traps that are completely unforgiving... well, mostly. Will you be able to safely reach the goal and escape?

    2026ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗
  3. Kursor

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Tangent Rush fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Tangent Rush.

    In this game, the ball chases the mouse cursor, so you'll have to overcome the inertia of movement and a multitude of obstacles without leaving any circle behind. Innovative gameplay, simple controls but difficult to master! This is Kursor.

    2021ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. BAZOOKA: Rhythm Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Tangent Rush.

    Ranked #4 for Tangent Rush fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Tangent Rush.

    Hear that thunder? Neither do I 'cause it's THE SUNNIEST DAY OF THEM ALL! Romania's most chaotic and unpredictable hip-hop duo has FINALLY released their passion project. Master the rhythm, unlock medals, and crush the leaderboards across 29+ (and more incoming) tracks. GET IN THERE ALREADY!

    2026IndieCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Ascent of the Dragon

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Tangent Rush fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Tangent Rush.

    In a world where dragons conquered the world and humanity’s last hope is... Ah, who are we kidding. Are you pretending to work? Are you in need of an escape to continue the charade? Then this game is something you need! While your boss thinks you’re busy clicking, your dragon does the flicking.

    2024IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. The Sky Climber

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Tangent Rush fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Tangent Rush.

    Climb, Smash, and Shatter your way to the top! The Sky Climber is a very fun and simple game where you have to reach the top by wrecking and exploding anything in your way! Warning: avoid falling to the bottom of the construction site!

    2018IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Go! Go! Radio : 8-Bit Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Tangent Rush fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Tangent Rush.

    Go! Go! Radio : 8-Bit Edition is here, relive all those great performances with this classic revival of the popular dance arcade game! from easy to nearly impossible.. are you up for the challenge?

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Guide and Throw

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Tangent Rush fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Tangent Rush.

    Physics based game in which you move an energy platform to guide a magic ball through the levels and throw it in order to reach the portal by solving puzzles.

    2021ActionIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Tangent Rush on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Tangent Rush.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tangent Rush on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Tangent Rush.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Tangent Rush on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Tangent Rush.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Tangent Rush on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Tangent Rush.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tangent Rush on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Tangent Rush.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Tangent Rush on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Tangent Rush.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Tangent Rush on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Tangent Rush.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tangent Rush on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Tangent Rush.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Tangent Rush.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Tangent Rush.

    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!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Tangent Rush

How much does Tangent Rush cost?
Tangent Rush is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Tangent Rush?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tangent Rush are PuppeTNetiK - Speedrun Challenge, Chroma Jump, Kursor.
Who developed Tangent Rush?
Tangent Rush was developed by JOIS Games.

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 Tangent Rush.

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