Games like Ugly
If Ugly is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Multi-Medium, What Lies in the Multiverse and Ynglet — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its dark atmosphere hooks players, atmospheric and challenging. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Ugly: Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.
Players who liked Ugly also play
Steam players who put hours into Ugly 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.
The Multi-Medium
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Top pick for Ugly fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.
What Lies in the Multiverse
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Second-strongest match for Ugly fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly hilarious (and hilariously bleak) story where everything you know can turn on a dime.
Ynglet
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Third-strongest match for Ugly fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.
Saviorless
WHY THIS
Shares precision platforming and an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Ranked #4 for Ugly fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?
Leap Year
WHY THIS
Shares precision platforming and an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Ranked #5 for Ugly fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
Leap Year is a clumsy platformer about knowledge and discovery. Explore a compact, hand drawn world filled with hidden paths. Understand the game’s secrets to reach new areas and collect all the pages of your calendar.
Onde
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Ranked #6 for Ugly fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
Catch a wave in this smooth sound-surfing platformer: Let ethereal tunes carry you fluidly through serene abstract landscapes, tune into soothing sound spheres and revel in a meditative journey of life.
Knock-knock
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Ranked #7 for Ugly fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Ugly.
There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers.But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods.
Ultros
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Ranked #8 for Ugly fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...
Reviewers mention these as similar to Ugly
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Portal
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Ugly.
Reviewers of Ugly cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Braid
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Reviewers of Ugly cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Ugly.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Super Meat Boy
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Ugly.
Reviewers of Ugly cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Ugly.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
The Talos Principle
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Reviewers of Ugly cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ugly at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Ugly on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ugly.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Ugly on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Ugly on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ugly.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Ugly on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Ugly.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
PEAK
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Ugly on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?
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 with Ugly.
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 Adventure with Ugly.
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 Indie with Ugly.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Ugly.
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 Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
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.
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Head-to-head comparisons
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Ynglet
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.
Saviorless
WHY THIS
Shares precision platforming and an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?
Leap Year
WHY THIS
Shares precision platforming and an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
Leap Year is a clumsy platformer about knowledge and discovery. Explore a compact, hand drawn world filled with hidden paths. Understand the game’s secrets to reach new areas and collect all the pages of your calendar.
Ultros
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ugly.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ugly.
ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...
Frequently asked about Ugly
- Is Ugly verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ugly is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Ugly cost?
- Ugly is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Ugly?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ugly are The Multi-Medium, What Lies in the Multiverse, Ynglet.
- Who developed Ugly?
- Ugly was developed by Team Ugly and published by Graffiti Games.
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 Ugly.
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