Rank 01Why this
Same intense mood as A Virus Named TOM.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like A Virus Named TOM
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Players who liked A Virus Named TOM also play
The closest matches to A Virus Named TOM: Tumblestone, Tiny Brains, PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy, Jamestown, and Cobalt. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares co op multiplayer with A Virus Named TOM.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as A Virus Named TOM.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: Misfits Attic
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 73% of 49 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie
- Metacritic 65
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Co op forces teamwork under pressure
- Real time tile rotation matters
- Retro futuristic art style stands out
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Intense
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as A Virus Named TOM.
About A Virus Named TOM
The closest matches to A Virus Named TOM: Tumblestone, Tiny Brains, PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy, Jamestown, and Cobalt. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If A Virus Named TOM is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tumblestone, Tiny Brains and PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and intense, and single out its co op multiplayer and dodge and evade. 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.
About A Virus Named TOM: Hack your way through brain scrambling puzzles while maneuvering through a thumb cramping maze of enemies.
Is A Virus Named TOM worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 49 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 2).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 1 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Co op forces teamwork under pressure
- Real time tile rotation matters
- Retro futuristic art style stands out
- Skip tokens reduce frustration
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“A Virus Named TOM is not a bad game, but the game mechanics and controls don't make this all that fun to play. It really needs a more intuitive method to rotate blocks maybe by using the left/right triggers or bumpers.”
“I first got this game in 2012. It was kinda fun pipe puzzle game with arcade action mechanics. As it goes on it got a lot harder and I just couldn't beat it. I assumed it was because I was a dumb kid, and kinda forgot about it. It's been…”
People who play it also play: Tumblestone, Tiny Brains, PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy
Frequently asked about A Virus Named TOM
Can I run it?
Is A Virus Named TOM verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — A Virus Named TOM 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 A Virus Named TOM cost?
A Virus Named TOM is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does A Virus Named TOM have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — A Virus Named TOM supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to A Virus Named TOM?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside A Virus Named TOM are Tumblestone, Tiny Brains, PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy.
Who developed A Virus Named TOM?
A Virus Named TOM was developed by Misfits Attic.