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Games like Manglepaw

If Manglepaw is your kind of game, the closest matches are Salad Fields, Papetura and Californium — 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 Manglepaw: An enigmatic retro point & click adventure. You are the renowned artist Manglepaw who is struck with creative ennui and enters a strange train station in search of their muse. Solve puzzles or just explore the dream-like station.

2022Adventure3.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby resnijars
Manglepaw — Steam game cover

Players who liked Manglepaw also play

Steam players who put hours into Manglepaw 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. Salad Fields

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Manglepaw fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    A block-pushing adventure-puzzle game with surreal places and weirdo characters. A DREAMYQUEER experience. Meet a gay leather-mouse (faux leather), magical furry boyfriends, a computer who fears Y2K, and more!

    2020IndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Papetura

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Manglepaw fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Californium

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Manglepaw fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Taking the form of a first-person experience of a bad trip, Californium pays homage to sci-fi legend Philip K. Dick by transporting you into the life of a writer searching for his own identity. Explore, solve the riddles and conduct your investigation. Will you find what’s behind the simulacra ?

    2016IndieAdventureSimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Happy Game

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Manglepaw fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again?

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Mediterranea Inferno

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Manglepaw fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.

    2023Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Cat Museum

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Manglepaw fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Samorost 3

    WHY THIS

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

    Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. No Longer Home

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Manglepaw fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Manglepaw on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    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 ~50% under Manglepaw on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    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 ~63% under Manglepaw on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Manglepaw on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    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 ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Manglepaw on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    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 ↗
  6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Manglepaw on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    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 ↗
  7. TOEM: A Photo Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Manglepaw on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Manglepaw on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Pornește într-o aventură scurtă de uitat în maxim 30min după ce ai închis jocul! Ce mai aștepți? Aventura îl urmărește pe Copilul Albastru și Urât într-o lume bizară, seara. 2D Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from resnijars

Other recommendable Steam games by resnijars, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Mibibli's Quest

    WHY THIS

    Another title from resnijars, the studio behind Manglepaw.

    Mibibli's Quest is a retro-style surrealistic platformer game. Join Mibibli as it blasts its way through over 20 crazy and eclectic levels! Conquer caves, dance through raves, wander the suburbs, and blow up eggs... travel through time and explore your nightmares along the way!

    2016ActionIndie5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Salad Fields

    WHY THIS

    Another title from resnijars, the studio behind Manglepaw. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    A block-pushing adventure-puzzle game with surreal places and weirdo characters. A DREAMYQUEER experience. Meet a gay leather-mouse (faux leather), magical furry boyfriends, a computer who fears Y2K, and more!

    2020IndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Sparkles & Gems

    WHY THIS

    Another title from resnijars, the studio behind Manglepaw. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Two characters face head-to-head using their paddle and ball to shatter colour-matching gems and cascade rocks down on their opponent. Collect items and level up in Treasure Mode. Play through a visual novel-esque Story Mode. Or battle with a friend in 2P Mode!

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Stardust Demon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from resnijars, the studio behind Manglepaw. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    A retro story-rich metroidvania filled with unique and diverse abilities, and quirky, charming aliens and demons. Algol is witness to a catastrophe that sends the universe into disarray, uncover a mysterious evil plot and find many hidden rooms that test your skills.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Mythic Mire

    WHY THIS

    Another title from resnijars, the studio behind Manglepaw. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    A surreal RPG-adventure set in a world between dreams and nightmares. Explore strange environments with your trusty digital Pixie companions.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crescent Break

    WHY THIS

    Another title from resnijars, the studio behind Manglepaw.

    Blast robots, use their pieces to start chain reactions, and navigate your way through destructible levels in this platformer ROGUELIKE. Crescent Break fuses together NES-era robot hero goodness with indie classics. Augment your cyborg suit for ridiculous synergies, and try over and over to survive!

    2026ActionIndieSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Papetura

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Papetura is a short atmospheric adventure game, with unique world handmade entirely out of paper, and beautiful fragile music. It tells the story of two little creatures whose house is in danger of being burned down.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Happy Game

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again?

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mediterranea Inferno

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Explore the inner demons of three childhood friends on a summer retreat. Unearth secrets, fears and obsessions as you help them reconnect and rediscover themselves. A mature and treacherous visual novel from the creator of Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star.

    2023Adventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Cat Museum

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Samorost 3

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. No Longer Home

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Manglepaw.

    No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Manglepaw

How much does Manglepaw cost?
Manglepaw is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Manglepaw?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Manglepaw are Salad Fields, Papetura, Californium.
Who developed Manglepaw?
Manglepaw was developed by resnijars.

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 Manglepaw.

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