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Games like Swing the Universe

If Swing the Universe is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cow Abduction Frenzy, Team Flashy Virus and Leap In The Right Direction — 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 Swing the Universe: Use a grappling hook to move and discover different colorful and soothing environments as you try to catch all the lost pieces of Ethernium. Easy to learn, hard to master, this game will let you progress at your own pace!

2022ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDWindowsby Spyral Fantasy
Swing the Universe — Steam game cover

Players who liked Swing the Universe also play

Steam players who put hours into Swing the Universe 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. Cow Abduction Frenzy

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Swing the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swing the Universe.

    Hop into your alien ship and get ready for a frantic bullet hell challenge! Use time-bending and cloaking abilities to rescue cows from the clutches of beef-hungry butchers before your energy depletes. Can you abduct the herd and escape the farm alive?

    ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗
  2. Team Flashy Virus

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Swing the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swing the Universe.

    Slow down time, defy gravity, and weave through the chaos as you bounce off bullets and enemies to survive. You are one shot, but not weaponless.

    2026ActionIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Leap In The Right Direction

    WHY THIS

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

    Jump into 'Leap In The Right Direction,' a 2D platformer featuring the friendliest of frogs! Test your skills through the challenging level filled with tricky jumps and cunning obstacles. Navigate the vibrant world, overcome frustrations, and leap your way to victory.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Song of Yosef

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Swing the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swing the Universe.

    Song of Yosef is a Metroidvania platformer with wacky enemies and fun physics.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. YesterSol

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Swing the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swing the Universe.

    Unleash your magical spear! Explore a vast inter-connected world, battling enemies sent by Culex, the dark mosquito deity. Throw, recall, and use your spear as a platform through this minimalistic metroidvania made by one developer!

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. Rakeo

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Swing the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Swing the Universe.

    A platformer about Rakeo, a girl who embarks on a fantastical adventure to become the princess of the Cookie Kingdom and save the world from unexpected and disturbing dangers.

    2026Indie6.39 USDSteam ↗
  7. Pay Me In Colors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Swing the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Swing the Universe.

    Pay Me In Colors is a 2D platformer game with multiple mechanics, six different worlds and over 40 challenging levels. Face meteors, gravity changing, spikes falling and missiles coming in your direction while you try to recover the colors back to your world. A game inspired by the classics of the past.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. 绯想觅剑录 TenshiSwordQuest

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Swing the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Swing the Universe.

    This is a 2D horizontal board platform puzzle game about finding one's own Sword Of Scarlet Perception by the Hinanawi Tenshi. She use her ability to manipulate stones to overcome numerous obstacles and find the unclaimed Sword Of Scarlet Perception.

    2026IndieRPGCasualSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Swing the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Swing the Universe.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Swing the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Swing the Universe.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Swing the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Swing the Universe.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Swing the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Swing the Universe.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Swing the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Swing the Universe.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Swing the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Swing the Universe.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Swing the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Swing the Universe.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Swing the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Swing the Universe.

    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 ↗

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 and Casual with Swing the Universe.

    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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Swing the Universe.

    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 ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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 Casual with Swing the Universe.

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Swing the Universe

How much does Swing the Universe cost?
Swing the Universe is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Swing the Universe?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Swing the Universe are Cow Abduction Frenzy, Team Flashy Virus, Leap In The Right Direction.
Who developed Swing the Universe?
Swing the Universe was developed by Spyral Fantasy.

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 Swing the Universe.

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