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Games like 140

If 140 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hepta Beats, Neon Dungeon and Neon Beats — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its minimalist design works brilliantly, pure rhythm challenge and syncs with your pulse. 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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140 is a rhythm-based platformer developed by Carlsen Games and released in 2013. The game combines challenging minimalist platforming with procedurally generated levels and boss-battle encounters, all synchronized to an electronic soundtrack. Players navigate geometric obstacles that shift and respond to the music, requiring precise timing and rhythm awareness throughout. Reviewers describe the atmospheric design as working brilliantly within the gameplay loop. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and offers short session play, with a review score of 95% positive from over 1200 Steam reviews. Priced at $4.99, the title provides a focused rhythm-platforming experience for solo players seeking a demanding geometric challenge.

About 140: 140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.

2013ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 80Windows · macOS · Linuxby Carlsen Games
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Minimalist design works brilliantlyPure rhythm challengeSyncs with your pulseAtmosphericChallengingBoss battle mechanics

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Steam players who put hours into 140 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. Hepta Beats

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for 140 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with 140.

    Hepta Beats is a 2D side-view platformer game in which the levels are controlled by the rhythm, predict adversities by following the rhythm to surpass the challenges.

    2021IndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Neon Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for 140 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    This is a neon style and fast-paced platform jumping game. In the game, you need to avoid many obstacles and finally reach the star of victory.

    2022ActionIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Neon Beats

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 140.

    Third-strongest match for 140 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with 140.

    Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!

    2019IndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Geometry Jump: Impossible Game

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for 140 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    Geometry Jump is a lightning-fast 3D precision platformer that challenges even the most hardcore gamers. Master rapid jumps and razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate through a relentless maze of obstacles where every second counts!

    2025ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Vorlec

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for 140 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    The Vorlec is a third-person action video game set in a RetroWave world. Explore different dimensions where you'll encounter enemies, challenges, puzzles, and, in the end, a great enemy will always be waiting for you.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with 140.

    Ranked #6 for 140 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with 140.

    Ranked #7 for 140 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!

    2013ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Road to Ballhalla

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with 140.

    Ranked #8 for 140 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below 140 at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under 140 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    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 140 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with 140.

    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 140 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with 140.

    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 140 on Steam right now. Shares Action with 140.

    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. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under 140 on Steam right now. Shares Action with 140.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under 140 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with 140.

    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 ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under 140 on Steam right now. Shares Action with 140.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under 140 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with 140.

    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. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with 140.

    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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with 140.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with 140.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with 140.

    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 ↗
  6. 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 140.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with 140.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Neon Beats

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with 140.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with 140.

    Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!

    2019IndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with 140.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with 140.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!

    2013ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Road to Ballhalla

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with 140.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with 140.

    Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about 140

Is 140 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — 140 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 140 cost?
140 is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to 140?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside 140 are Hepta Beats, Neon Dungeon, Neon Beats.
Who developed 140?
140 was developed by Carlsen 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 140.

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