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Games like Drilbert

If Drilbert is your kind of game, the closest matches are UwUbUwU, Gem Setter and Match Tree — 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 Drilbert: Drilbert is a short puzzle game with a unique digging mechanic, made by a solo developer.

2024Indie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Tom Mason - wheybags
Drilbert — Steam game cover

Players who liked Drilbert also play

Steam players who put hours into Drilbert 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. UwUbUwU

    WHY THIS

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

    UwUbUwU is a small cozy puzzle game based on a simple idea: What if you took classic Snake but inverted the goal and made it so you have to form a loop by eating your own tail.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  2. Gem Setter

    WHY THIS

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

    i'm gem setter, a block sliding puzzle game about moving ice in an abstract world. solve clever puzzles using ice blocks to change your shape and open new paths, then build your own levels using the built-in level editor.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Match Tree

    WHY THIS

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

    Match Tree is a breathtaking puzzle experience (...it's actually a match 3 game). Embark on an epic journey with pixie, gnome and witch full of adventure, mystery (huh?) and sheep. Become the master of combination and create magnificent mansions from trees, flowers and carrots (I swear, it's fun!).

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  4. Sokolor

    WHY THIS

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

    Sokolor is a sokoban game with innovative mechanics. Push the colored cubes into their correct positions, but first you need to paint yourself the same color to be able to push them!

    2022IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Kubikon 3D

    WHY THIS

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

    Cubes, cubes, cubes... Cubes everywhere. Whether you're in the mood to challenge your brain or just relax, Kubikon is here for you!

    2024IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Pipeworks Puzzle

    WHY THIS

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

    Pipeworks puzzle adds a new twist to the classic sliding-tile puzzle! Connect pipes as you move them in a grid-based arena to match the blueprint. You can only move the pieces into empty tiles, so plan your next move carefully.

    2025IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Romeow: in the cracked world

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Drilbert fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Drilbert.

    Romeow feels lost without his favorite toy. Go through messy paths and help him find it, so he can take a nap peacefully. Enjoy this minimalist puzzle with him.

    2021IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Hexologic

    WHY THIS

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

    Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!

    2018StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Drilbert on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Drilbert.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Drilbert on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Drilbert.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Drilbert on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Drilbert.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Drilbert on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Drilbert.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Drilbert on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Drilbert.

    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 ↗
  6. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Drilbert on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Drilbert.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Drilbert on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Drilbert.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Drilbert on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Drilbert.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

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

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  8. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Drilbert

Is Drilbert verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Drilbert 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 Drilbert cost?
Drilbert is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Drilbert?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Drilbert are UwUbUwU, Gem Setter, Match Tree.
Who developed Drilbert?
Drilbert was developed by Tom Mason - wheybags.

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 Drilbert.

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