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Games like GLUM

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to GLUM for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in GLUM also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About GLUM: In this unique “First-Person Booter” you take on the role as Glum, the crude ass-kicking goblin with his magical ass-kicking boot. Indulge in wacky physics-based combat, over-the-top violence and dark humour with a dash of platforming and points for being extra stylish and sadistic.

2025ActionIndieAdventureEarly Access12.49 USDWindowsby CinderCat Games
GLUM — Steam game cover

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    ULTRAKILL — Steam game cover

    ULTRAKILL

    Top pick for GLUM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GLUM.

    ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation — Steam game cover

    Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation

    Second-strongest match for GLUM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GLUM.

    Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you'll have to mow down enemies through 8 action-packed locales to take back what's yours. ARE YOU READY TO RAISE ANCHOR?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Cyberpunk SFX — Steam game cover

    Cyberpunk SFX

    Third-strongest match for GLUM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GLUM.

    What can be more spectacular than a girl armed with rockets and a sense of humor? Yes, she is about to start solving the problems of the 21st century. And if you want to make sure she doesn’t create a few new ones, you’ll have to show her the way.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Rebel Engine — Steam game cover

    Rebel Engine

    Ranked #4 for GLUM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GLUM.

    Rebel Engine mixes the stylish combat of a Hack n' Slash with the speed and gunplay of a '90s FPS in a unique, fast-paced action game. Combine gunshots with melee attacks to create devastating combos! Lead the rebellion against the Concrete megacorporation and liberate all of robot-kind!

    2025ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Stop Dead — Steam game cover

    Stop Dead

    Ranked #5 for GLUM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GLUM.

    A rogue AI is hell-bent on destroying its creators and has swept you up in its plans. Use your superhuman abilities to run, jump, slide, and pull hundreds of objects as projectile weapons to blast everything in your path in this funny and chaotic first-person telekinetic brawler, STOP DEAD.

    2023ActionIndieEarly Access14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Fashion Police Squad — Steam game cover

    Fashion Police Squad

    Ranked #6 for GLUM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GLUM.

    Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Wonderful 101: Remastered — Steam game cover

    The Wonderful 101: Remastered

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

    Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!

    2020ActionAdventure30.00 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Serious Sam Classics: Revolution — Steam game cover

    Serious Sam Classics: Revolution

    Ranked #8 for GLUM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with GLUM.

    Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.

    2019ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about GLUM

Does GLUM work on Steam Deck?
GLUM is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does GLUM cost?
GLUM is listed on Steam at 12.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to GLUM?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GLUM are ULTRAKILL, Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation, Cyberpunk SFX.
Who developed GLUM?
GLUM was developed by CinderCat Games.

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