Games like SEARCH AND RESCUE
If SEARCH AND RESCUE is your kind of game, the closest matches are Blimps, Stardew Valley and Old School — 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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Blimps
WHY THIS
Top pick for SEARCH AND RESCUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Blimps is an airship survival RPG. Step into the captain's chair of an electric airship cargo delivery empire, armed with an arsenal of water, fire, and ice cannons and a trusty pair of hangar robots. Can you learn to survive in this world of Blimps only to escape it?
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for SEARCH AND RESCUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Old School
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for SEARCH AND RESCUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Relive your school days in 3D, where old school graphics bring back timeless fun! Create your own star student and attend a schedule full of classes in time to gather the knowledge you need to thrive, while an equally important popularity contest challenges you survive...
ROKH
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for SEARCH AND RESCUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Have you got what it takes to survive on Mars? ROKH is a multiplayer survival game featuring scientific realism and extremely deep crafting and building. Make the red planet your sandbox and create a thriving colony.
Hard Time III
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for SEARCH AND RESCUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd consecutive sentence - combining classic moments from the OG with the best aspects of 2D, while putting out a few hits of its own! Tackle crime from either side of the prison fence, while a larger world beyond it makes life worth living.
Timeflow – Life Sim
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for SEARCH AND RESCUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
This game will make you rich! Learn the basics of investment and life management. Your goal is to make your dream come true. You can make a career, buy real estate, run business, trade stocks, become a blogger, or make a fortune on an art market. Study, network, and plan your time for all of it.
Star Rangers™ XE
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for SEARCH AND RESCUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Explore space and build on other worlds in Star Rangers! Star Rangers is a space exploration and construction game that allows players to build habitats and spacecraft, acquire gear and explore the solar system.
FortressCraft Evolved!
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for SEARCH AND RESCUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
FortressCraft Evolved is a unique blend of Voxel Landscapes, Tower Defense, Crafting, Logistics, Exploration, Combat and Assembly lines. Players begin by crash-landing on a strange alien world, left with only a small handful of starting machines.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SEARCH AND RESCUE at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under SEARCH AND RESCUE on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under SEARCH AND RESCUE on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under SEARCH AND RESCUE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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 ~75% under SEARCH AND RESCUE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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 ~83% under SEARCH AND RESCUE on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under SEARCH AND RESCUE on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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!
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under SEARCH AND RESCUE on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under SEARCH AND RESCUE on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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 SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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?
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 SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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 SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
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Other recommendable Steam games by NowakGames, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES
WHY THIS
Another title from NowakGames, the studio behind SEARCH AND RESCUE. Shares Strategy and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Welcome to WORLD OF ART - Learn with JIGSAW PUZZLES! Explore over 1600+ artworks, solve puzzles, test your knowledge with quizzes, and enhance your mind while enjoying classical music. New paintings added for free regularly!
JET SET CORPS
WHY THIS
Another title from NowakGames, the studio behind SEARCH AND RESCUE. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
JET SET CORPS is a retro-inspired shoot 'em up action platformer. Fight aliens, rescue colonists, and explore planets in this pixel art adventure. Features co-op multiplayer, endless runner mode, weapon customization, and more! Add to your wishlist now!
World CHAMPIONS: Decathlon
WHY THIS
Another title from NowakGames, the studio behind SEARCH AND RESCUE. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Compete in the ultimate retro sports challenge!World Champions: Decathlon offers 10 thrilling events with pixel art graphics and fast-paced action. Now on sale! Add it to your wishlist and don’t miss out on discounts and updates!
Principle of Karma
WHY THIS
Another title from NowakGames, the studio behind SEARCH AND RESCUE. Shares Action and Strategy with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Birth - Life - Death - RepeatPrinciple of Karma is a unique 2D puzzle platformer where you solve challenging puzzles, manipulate time, and escape the loop to rescue your beloved. Find happiness and fulfillment by breaking free from the cycle.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Simulation with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Old School
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Relive your school days in 3D, where old school graphics bring back timeless fun! Create your own star student and attend a schedule full of classes in time to gather the knowledge you need to thrive, while an equally important popularity contest challenges you survive...
Hard Time III
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SEARCH AND RESCUE.
The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd consecutive sentence - combining classic moments from the OG with the best aspects of 2D, while putting out a few hits of its own! Tackle crime from either side of the prison fence, while a larger world beyond it makes life worth living.
Frequently asked about SEARCH AND RESCUE
- How much does SEARCH AND RESCUE cost?
- SEARCH AND RESCUE is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does SEARCH AND RESCUE have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — SEARCH AND RESCUE supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
- What games are most similar to SEARCH AND RESCUE?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SEARCH AND RESCUE are Blimps, Stardew Valley, Old School.
- Who developed SEARCH AND RESCUE?
- SEARCH AND RESCUE was developed by NowakGames.
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