Games like PAIN
If PAIN is your kind of game, the closest matches are SnakeLaw Island, Chloe the Cat and Gimmick! 2 — 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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Players who liked PAIN also play
Steam players who put hours into PAIN 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.
SnakeLaw Island
WHY THIS
Top pick for PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
SnakeLaw Island is a quirky platformer filled with devious levels, loads of boss fights, and a beautiful soundtrack! Navigate a sprawling world of glaciers, deserts and forests as you meet the lovable cast of characters in this world locked in conflict.
Chloe the Cat
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Jump, swipe, and pounce your way through this colorful platforming adventure as Chloe the Cat! Explore each nook and cranny for food and secrets while leaping past danger around every corner.
Gimmick! 2
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!
Aureole - Wings of Hope
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.
Kaze and the Wild Masks
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.
RITE
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
RITE is a high-speed, precision platformer where you must conquer a series of challenging trials, a rite of passage for every Nim.
Downwell
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Disc Room
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Are you ready to get sliced in half? The year is 2089 and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalactic slaughterhouse.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below PAIN at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with PAIN.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with PAIN.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with PAIN.
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™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action with PAIN.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Indie with PAIN.
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™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action with PAIN.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with PAIN.
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?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with PAIN.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!
Wheelchair Wizards
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.
SCP: Secret Laboratory
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
Aimlabs
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!
Poppy Playtime
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Bloons TD Battles 2
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons!
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Gimmick! 2
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!
Kaze and the Wild Masks
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.
Disc Room
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with PAIN.
Are you ready to get sliced in half? The year is 2089 and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalactic slaughterhouse.
Frequently asked about PAIN
- How much does PAIN cost?
- PAIN is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to PAIN?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PAIN are SnakeLaw Island, Chloe the Cat, Gimmick! 2.
- Who developed PAIN?
- PAIN was developed by Lily.
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 PAIN.
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