Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as The Swapper.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Games like The Swapper
- 28 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked The Swapper also play
The closest matches to The Swapper: The Talos Principle, The Turing Test, The Witness, The Pedestrian, and ANIMAL WELL. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Philosophical and Space, like The Swapper.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Shares puzzle solving with The Swapper.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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The Pedestrian
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with The Swapper.
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ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like The Swapper.
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Bionic Bay
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Space, like The Swapper.
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 3,406 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Philosophical themes are thought provoking
- Puzzles are well designed
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
- Clone creation
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Reviewers mention these as similar to The Swapper
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Stephen's Sausage Roll
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Swapper.
Ori and the Blind Forest
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like The Swapper.
Portal
Why this: Same contemplative mood as The Swapper.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Swapper.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Swapper at current Steam store prices.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Swapper.
Vessels
Why this: Also Philosophical and Space, like The Swapper.
Iconoclasts
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like The Swapper.
Heavenly Bodies
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Space, like The Swapper.
Etherborn
Why this: Also Philosophical and Puzzle-Platformer, like The Swapper.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Pedestrian
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with The Swapper.
ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like The Swapper.
Bionic Bay
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Space, like The Swapper.
FEZ
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Swapper.
About The Swapper
The closest matches to The Swapper: The Talos Principle, The Turing Test, The Witness, The Pedestrian, and ANIMAL WELL. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Swapper is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Talos Principle, The Turing Test and The Witness — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its clone creation and environmental interaction. 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.
The Swapper is a puzzle-platformer released in 2013 by Facepalm Games, set in deep space and priced at $14.99 USD. The game centers on clone-creation mechanics and environmental interaction as players solve puzzles while navigating a philosophical sci-fi narrative. Players describe the atmosphere as atmospheric and contemplative, with philosophical themes that reviewers highlight as thought-provoking. The puzzle design has been described as well-designed by players. The game holds a 94% positive rating from 3406 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck. It is a challenging solo experience of medium length with an immersive quality that reviewers note.
About The Swapper: What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.
Is The Swapper worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 3,406 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Philosophical themes are thought provoking
- Puzzles are well designed
People who play it also play: The Talos Principle, The Turing Test, The Witness
Frequently asked about The Swapper
Can I run it?
Is The Swapper verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Swapper 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 The Swapper cost?
The Swapper is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Swapper?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Swapper are The Talos Principle, The Turing Test, The Witness.
Who developed The Swapper?
The Swapper was developed by Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano and published by Facepalm Games.