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Games like NOK

If NOK is your kind of game, the closest matches are Litter Treasures, Block Block Block and Tidy Up — 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 NOK: Get ready to NOK household items out of camps, aquariums and trains! Fling objects and make a huge mess in this weird, prize-awarded, physics-based 3D hidden object game to find items hinted by absurd dad jokes with satisfying “Aha!” moments that make you feel very, very smart.

IndieSimulationCasualWindows · macOS · Linuxby Nerd Monkeys, The Tip Studios
NOK — Steam game cover

Players who liked NOK also play

Steam players who put hours into NOK 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. Litter Treasures

    WHY THIS

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

    Adopt a bunch of cute, dorky cats, play with them to earn their trust and collect the odd little treasures they leave behind. Turn your desktop into a cozy or chaotic cat shelter that grows with every new discovery!

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  2. Block Block Block

    WHY THIS

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

    Design your dream space! In this tiny cozy building game, stack and arrange uniquely shaped wooden blocks to craft charming dioramas. Design cozy bakeries, elegant living rooms or quirky studios, create beautiful spaces filled with warmth and personality.

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  3. Tidy Up

    WHY THIS

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

    A peaceful cleaning and organizing game where you explore different locations, collect trash, clean stains, and arrange items to turn mess into perfection.

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  4. Clean Start

    WHY THIS

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

    Clean and organize other people’s homes while uncovering emotional stories through the objects you find. Discover each room’s unique history, dig up secrets, and feel the satisfaction of tidying up the space in this wholesome, casual puzzle game about new beginnings in a foreign country.

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  5. The Regreening

    WHY THIS

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

    The Regreening is a cozy simulation game about restoring nature in a soilpunk fairytale. Grow plants to create living ecosystems, become friends with ancient spirits, make your own upcycling hub, and hug ALL the animals! Can you transform this deserted world into a joyful home again?

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  6. Neat!

    WHY THIS

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

    Feeling overwhelmed? Hi, I’m Molly. I help people sort their space, organize their belongings, and bring calm back into their lives. Let’s take it one object at a time and make everything feel neat again. Tell me your story. I’m here to listen.

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  7. Crabgrass

    WHY THIS

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

    Crabgrass is a cozy narrative management game where players get the satisfying experience of yard maintenance with none of the real world consequences like sore muscles or a lawn that simply just won’t grow no matter what you do.

    2026AdventureCasualSteam ↗
  8. Cart by Cart: Supermarket Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for NOK fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with NOK.

    Run your own cozy supermarket. Buy shelves and products, stock your store, open for customers, and scan items at checkout. Handle cash or card payments, give correct change and grow your business day by day.

    2026StrategySimulationCasualSteam ↗

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 and Casual with NOK.

    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.

    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 NOK.

    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 Indie with NOK.

    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 and Simulation with NOK.

    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 and Simulation with NOK.

    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 Indie with NOK.

    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. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Nerd Monkeys

Other recommendable Steam games by Nerd Monkeys, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Out of Line

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nerd Monkeys, the studio behind NOK. Shares Indie and Casual with NOK.

    A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nerd Monkeys, the studio behind NOK. Shares Indie and Casual with NOK.

    A strange murder has occurred in the Hotel Lisbon, a man committed suicide with 14 stabs to the back while at the same time he peacefully drank his coffee. This case with contradictory facts could only be solved by the amazing Detective Case and his sidekick, Clown Bot.

    2014IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Detective Case and Clown Bot in: The Express Killer

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nerd Monkeys, the studio behind NOK. Shares Indie and Casual with NOK.

    Someone has been killing passengers on the express train from Lisbon to Porto, every single day since Tuesday! Someone needs to stop the killer! Detective Case and Clown Bot are back and… is that a kid in the logo?

    2018IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Railways: Train Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nerd Monkeys, the studio behind NOK. Shares Indie and Simulation with NOK.

    Mind the gap and start managing your railways through this strategic journey! All aboard! This train is ready to depart!

    2023IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about NOK

What games are most similar to NOK?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NOK are Litter Treasures, Block Block Block, Tidy Up.
Who developed NOK?
NOK was developed by Nerd Monkeys, The Tip Studios and published by Nerd Monkeys.

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 NOK.

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