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Games like Defect detector

If Defect detector is your kind of game, the closest matches are PinRogue, In Shape 2 and Math-Havoc — 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 Defect detector: Defect detector - A dynamic game for fans of the breakout genre! Find the weak point among hundreds of colored blocks and destroy defect after defect in this exciting game! Collect bonuses, hit the ball accurately and get to the end!

2022StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Soomka Games
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Players who liked Defect detector also play

Steam players who put hours into Defect detector 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. PinRogue

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Defect detector fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    PinRogue is a pinball roguelike. Build up points and multiplier by hitting bumpers, score satisfying combos, purchase powerful upgrades in the shop and create game-breaking builds!

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  2. In Shape 2

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Defect detector fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    In this minimalistic arcade game, you have to move and reshape your figure to match the passing figures.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Math-Havoc

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Defect detector fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    Solve fast. Think faster. Math-Havoc is a rapid-fire logic game where every second counts. Chain correct answers, push your limits, and survive as long as you can.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  4. 消耗阳寿1

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Defect detector fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    It's a boring game with no story, no levels, no nerve-racking effects, and no sound effects. Prices are for development funds only, please read the instructions before ordering.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Clicker Time

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Defect detector fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    Clicker Time is a simple and fun clicker game on Steam, where you earn points and unlock Steam achievements by simply tapping the screen!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Mastermine

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Defect detector fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    Mastermine is a 3D, minesweeper inspired puzzle game - solve complex boards over a 3D Rubik's Cube-esque map.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Vlobs

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Defect detector fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    A relaxing casual arcade/puzzle game all about connecting and popping vlobs.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. PSolTrix

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Defect detector fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    Play Tetris on a regular dodecahedron or icosahedron. The latest development in falling-block technology.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Defect detector on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    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 ~60% under Defect detector on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    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 ~70% under Defect detector on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    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 ~80% under Defect detector on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Defect detector.

    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. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Defect detector on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Defect detector.

    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.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Defect detector on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Defect detector.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Defect detector on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Defect detector on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    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 ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    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?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Defect detector.

    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 ↗
  4. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Defect detector.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Defect detector.

    A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So DON'T INSTALL IT!

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Soomka Games

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

  1. Chilljong

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Soomka Games, the studio behind Defect detector. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    Chilljong is an endless adventure for lovers of puzzles and unhurried gameplay without limits! An unusual hybrid of genres in the style of mahjong connect will delight fans of the genre.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Hunting grounds

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Soomka Games, the studio behind Defect detector. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    Hunting grounds - Take on a fleet of space pirates as you pilot your starship in this arcade shoot'em up! Blow up enemies and collect bonuses in the vastness of the vast space and break new score records. How far can you go on this adventure?

    2022ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Torico's b-day gift hunt

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Soomka Games, the studio behind Defect detector. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    Torico's b-day gift hunt - Toriko slept peacefully, looking forward to the upcoming party on her birthday, but bad luck - all the gifts were stolen! Restore justice and return the gifts to their place in this game inspired by the classic platformers of the 90s!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Torico's mine quest!

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Soomka Games, the studio behind Defect detector. Shares Indie with Defect detector.

    Clean up the mine and uncover its secrets in this game inspired by classic 90s platformers!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Horn sounds

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Soomka Games, the studio behind Defect detector. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    Your task is to destroy all enemies on the map. Farms will provide you with provisions, with which you can hire new soldiers. Gather squads, hire new soldiers, capture farms... All this will help you win!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Save the sheep

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Soomka Games, the studio behind Defect detector. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    Sheep are a valuable resource, protect your sheep! Hire soldiers and build barricades on the enemy's path! Explode bombs and set traps!

    2025ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Keepers of ancient lands

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Soomka Games, the studio behind Defect detector. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    ou are one of the defenders of ancient lands. In this game, you have to destroy crowds of enemies with the help of your faithful warriors.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Xeno TD

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Soomka Games, the studio behind Defect detector. Shares Strategy and Indie with Defect detector.

    The task is very simple - do not let the enemy forces pass on the way to your base. Enemies move along a marked path while you place defense towers along the path.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Defect detector

How much does Defect detector cost?
Defect detector is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Defect detector?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Defect detector are PinRogue, In Shape 2, Math-Havoc.
Who developed Defect detector?
Defect detector was developed by Soomka 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 Defect detector.

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