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Games like The Elm Game

If The Elm Game is your kind of game, the closest matches are Point Salad - The Board Game, Biblios Dice and Meow Over Moo — picked from the ranked list below. 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 The Elm Game: An abstract board game for two players - human or AI - that is easy to learn yet hard to master, played on a tree stump with beautiful procedurally generated backgrounds.

2021StrategyCasual2.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Michel
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Players who liked The Elm Game also play

Steam players who put hours into The Elm Game 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. Point Salad - The Board Game

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Elm Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Elm Game.

    Turn your kitchen into a playground with Point Salad - the delightful digital take on a fast-paced, card-drafting, family board game! Craft the ultimate salad by snagging carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, cabbages, or peppers, and customize it to perfection based on unique recipe requirements.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual8.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Biblios Dice

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Elm Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Elm Game.

    Biblios Dice is a digital adaptation of the dice game by Dr. Finn. In it you are working as medieval monks to produce illustrations and improve the prestige of your abbey. Manipulate the value of the five different resources, buy and sell at the market, and gain the bishop's favor.

    2023StrategyCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Meow Over Moo

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Elm Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with The Elm Game.

    Unleash tactical mayhem in a ruthless cat-vs-cow board game! Experience cute, 1v1 pure strategy with symmetric factions, deterministic combat, and zero first-player advantage. From relaxed play to competitive mastery, every move counts in this perfectly balanced, turn-based showdown.

    2026Strategy5.39 USDSteam ↗
  4. Roll Player - The Board Game

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Elm Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Elm Game.

    Create the ultimate Fantasy character by rolling dice, building attributes, purchasing weapons, gaining skills, and discovering character traits in Roll Player, a digital adaptation of a popular board game of dice manipulation and strategy!

    2023StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Richman 11

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Elm Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Elm Game.

    Richman 11 is a casual game in Monopoly genre, it is the 11th episode of the franchise. In the game, players could select maps, characters and group play, creating free play or challenge play. Try to earn money and win the play by investing properties, using cards, etc.

    2022StrategyCasual18.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Yacht Dice

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Elm Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Elm Game.

    Yacht Dice is a classic dice game popular around the world, each player by throwing dice statistics score to carry on the game, the player with the highest score wins. Invite friends to play online, or compete against players from around the world.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tsuro - The Game of The Path

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Elm Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Elm Game.

    Relax with this beautiful, Zen board game. Play with friends, AI, or simply enjoy the solo experience. It's like a holiday for your mind...

    2020StrategyCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Elm Game fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with The Elm Game.

    Lock 'n Load Tactical is fast and Furious tactical combat that is fast to learn. In LnLT you get squads, weapon teams, armored vehicles, fixed-wing aircraft, and, in the modern-era games, helicopters. Individuals such as Leaders, Medics, Snipers, Chaplains, Advisors, and, of course, Heroes.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Elm Game on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    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 ↗
  2. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Elm Game on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    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 ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Elm Game on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Elm Game.

    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 ↗
  4. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Elm Game on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Elm Game on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Elm Game on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with The Elm Game.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Elm Game on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Zuma Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under The Elm Game on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    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 ↗
  3. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    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.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. The Lab

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. An Arcade Full of Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with The Elm Game.

    Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Elm Game

How much does The Elm Game cost?
The Elm Game is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does The Elm Game have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Elm Game supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to The Elm Game?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Elm Game are Point Salad - The Board Game, Biblios Dice, Meow Over Moo.
Who developed The Elm Game?
The Elm Game was developed by Michel.

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 The Elm Game.

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