Games like Principle of Karma
If Principle of Karma is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cursed Gem, Repressed and Road to Ballhalla — 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.
Get personalized picks →About Principle of Karma: 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.
Players who liked Principle of Karma also play
Steam players who put hours into Principle of Karma 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.
Cursed Gem
WHY THIS
Top pick for Principle of Karma fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.
Repressed
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Principle of Karma fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Principle of Karma.
Play as a shadow that’s on a journey inside your mind. Find answers to the questions bothering you. Navigate the maze that is your memory, and ease your mind in the process.
Road to Ballhalla
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Principle of Karma fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!
Disorder
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Principle of Karma fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.
EDGE
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Principle of Karma fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
EDGE, the award winning retro-styled platform game has been extended! Now with over 40 brand new levels, additional music and all-new races against the notorious Dark Cube!
Bionic Bay
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Principle of Karma fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
A scientist uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology, deadly traps, and hidden secrets.
INK
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Principle of Karma fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
INK is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Defeat all enemies in the room and reach the goal! However, the terrain is invisible, so you need to discover the terrain by physically bumping into it, by performing a double jump or by, well, dying.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Principle of Karma at current Steam store prices.
The Vagrant
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Principle of Karma on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Mining Mechs
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under Principle of Karma on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Principle of Karma.
Unleash your inner miner as you commandeer a high-tech Mining Mech! Mine for valuable resources and upgrade your mech for even bigger hauls as you explore the underground. Fun to play alone or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer!
Seraph's Last Stand
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Principle of Karma on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Principle of Karma.
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under Principle of Karma on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
SHOOT. SURVIVE. DANCE HARDBASS.
Your Mother
WHY THIS
Priced ~47% under Principle of Karma on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Principle of Karma.
《Your Mother》is a computer desktop companion. Experience the love and kindness from mothers.
LIZARDS MUST DIE
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Principle of Karma on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
Miss Neko
WHY THIS
Priced ~65% under Principle of Karma on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Principle of Karma.
Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)
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 Principle of Karma.
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 Principle of Karma.
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 Principle of Karma.
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 Principle of Karma.
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 and Casual with Principle of Karma.
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 Principle of Karma.
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.
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Principle of Karma.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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More from NowakGames
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 Principle of Karma. Shares Strategy and Indie with Principle of Karma.
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 Principle of Karma. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
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 Principle of Karma. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
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!
SEARCH AND RESCUE
WHY THIS
Another title from NowakGames, the studio behind Principle of Karma. Shares Action and Strategy with Principle of Karma.
Turn-Based Strategy Board Game for up to 4 Players! Search, Rescue, Survive!
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Road to Ballhalla
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!
Disorder
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.
Bionic Bay
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
A scientist uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology, deadly traps, and hidden secrets.
INK
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
INK is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Defeat all enemies in the room and reach the goal! However, the terrain is invisible, so you need to discover the terrain by physically bumping into it, by performing a double jump or by, well, dying.
Frequently asked about Principle of Karma
- How much does Principle of Karma cost?
- Principle of Karma is listed on Steam at 1.39 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Principle of Karma?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Principle of Karma are Cursed Gem, Repressed, Road to Ballhalla.
- Who developed Principle of Karma?
- Principle of Karma was developed by NowakGames.
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