Rank 01Why this
Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Side Scape.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Games like Side Scape
- 17 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Side Scape also play
The closest matches to Side Scape: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Xanthiom Zero, BLADECHIMERA, ANIMAL WELL, and Owlboy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Metroidvania and Aliens, like Side Scape.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 04 
ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles with Side Scape.
Rank 05 
Owlboy
Why this: Shares exploration with Side Scape.
Rank 06 
Alwa's Legacy
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Side Scape.
Rank 07 
Crypt Custodian
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and boss fights with Side Scape.
Rank 08 
Cave Story+
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Side Scape.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Side Scape
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Side Scape.
- 98% of 881 reviews
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- 23Exographer
Shares metroidvania exploration and environmental puzzle solving with Side Scape.
- 91% of 55 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: MathanGames
- Price: $7.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 38 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Clever meta humor about being in a game
- Dual perspective puzzles force constant genre switching
- Meta humor with two self aware protagonists from different genres
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Side Scape at current Steam store prices.
Iconoclasts
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Side Scape.
Quarion
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Side Scape.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Side Scape.
Xanthiom Zero
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Aliens, like Side Scape.
ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles with Side Scape.
Owlboy
Why this: Shares exploration with Side Scape.
Alwa's Legacy
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Side Scape.
About Side Scape
The closest matches to Side Scape: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Xanthiom Zero, BLADECHIMERA, ANIMAL WELL, and Owlboy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Side Scape is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Xanthiom Zero and BLADECHIMERA — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its boss fights and boss scaling. 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 Side Scape: A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!
Is Side Scape 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 38 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $7.99 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Clever meta humor about being in a game
- Dual perspective puzzles force constant genre switching
- Meta humor with two self aware protagonists from different genres
- Mix of metroid style platforming and zelda style dungeon exploration
People who play it also play: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Xanthiom Zero, BLADECHIMERA
Frequently asked about Side Scape
Can I run it?
Is Side Scape verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Side Scape 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 Side Scape cost?
Side Scape is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Side Scape?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Side Scape are Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Xanthiom Zero, BLADECHIMERA.
Who developed Side Scape?
Side Scape was developed by MathanGames.