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Games like SOKOBOT

If SOKOBOT is your kind of game, the closest matches are Upalu Mundi, Monster Logic and Opus Magnum — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and relaxing. 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 SOKOBOT: SOKOBOT is an open-ended puzzle game where you place down cute robots, give them commands, and create infinitely-looping assembly lines that combine shapes together!

2022StrategyIndieSimulation3.49 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Alexander Taylor
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Players who liked SOKOBOT also play

Steam players who put hours into SOKOBOT 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. Upalu Mundi

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for SOKOBOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with SOKOBOT.

    Upalu Mundi is a puzzle game set in a dwarven world at the dawn of railways. Lay tracks, build stations and set switches to keep goods moving and profits soaring. Read the news to see how the public reacts as you shape the future of transportation!

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation7.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Monster Logic

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with SOKOBOT.

    Second-strongest match for SOKOBOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    Enter the world of "Monster Logic", the monstrous programming game! In this hand-drawn puzzle game, you'll have to use each monster's unique ability to progress through the 40+ levels and the multiple biomes!

    2020IndieSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Opus Magnum

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with SOKOBOT.

    Third-strongest match for SOKOBOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!

    2017IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Block Motion

    WHY THIS

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

    Block motion is a puzzle / design game where you place functional blocks to design a working factory. Build your design, press play and watch your factory in action. You have the freedom to solve the challenges any way you want; The only limit is your imagination.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Kaizen: A Factory Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with SOKOBOT.

    Ranked #5 for SOKOBOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    Kaizen is an open-ended puzzle automation game from the original Zachtronics team, set in 1980s Japan. Design, build, and optimize production lines to create iconic products, like calculators, camcorders, and arcade machines.

    2025StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Comet 64

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with SOKOBOT.

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

    Comet 64 is a programming puzzle game. The year is 1984. All you got is a Comet 64 home computer and the operator's manual it came with.

    2021IndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Manufactoria 2022

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with SOKOBOT.

    Ranked #7 for SOKOBOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    Manufactoria 2022 is a constructive puzzle game about pushing robots around. (It's okay, they don't complain.) Use simple parts to engineer solutions to open-ended problems, then rebuild 'em better! Take a company from your backyard to the soaring heights of success! How hard could it be?

    2022Simulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Farmer Was Replaced

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SOKOBOT.

    Ranked #8 for SOKOBOT fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with SOKOBOT.

    Program and optimize a drone to automate a farm and watch it do the work for you. Collect resources to unlock better technology and become the most efficient farmer in the world. Improve your problem solving and coding skills.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to SOKOBOT

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Opus Magnum

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with SOKOBOT.

    Reviewers of SOKOBOT cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!

    2017IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Infinifactory

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with SOKOBOT.

    Reviewers of SOKOBOT cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    Infinifactory is a sandbox puzzle game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infiniminer. Build factories that assemble products for your alien overlords, and try not to die in the process.

    2015IndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Human Resource Machine

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with SOKOBOT.

    Reviewers of SOKOBOT cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno.

    2015IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. EXAPUNKS

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of SOKOBOT cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.

    2018IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. 7 Billion Humans

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with SOKOBOT.

    Reviewers of SOKOBOT cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!

    2018IndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under SOKOBOT on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SOKOBOT.

    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 ~43% under SOKOBOT on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    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 ~57% under SOKOBOT on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SOKOBOT.

    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. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under SOKOBOT on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    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 ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under SOKOBOT on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with SOKOBOT.

    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 ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under SOKOBOT on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    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 ↗
  7. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under SOKOBOT on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under SOKOBOT on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SOKOBOT.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    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 SOKOBOT.

    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 and Simulation with SOKOBOT.

    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. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

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

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about SOKOBOT

Does SOKOBOT run on Steam Deck?
SOKOBOT is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does SOKOBOT cost?
SOKOBOT is listed on Steam at 3.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SOKOBOT?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SOKOBOT are Upalu Mundi, Monster Logic, Opus Magnum.
Who developed SOKOBOT?
SOKOBOT was developed by Alexander Taylor.

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 SOKOBOT.

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