Rank 01Games like Lingo 2
- 29 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Lingo 2 also play
The closest matches to Lingo 2: Lingo, Antichamber, The Art of Reflection, ANIMAL WELL, and Chroma Zero. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Nonlinear and Abstract, like Lingo 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Lingo 2.
- $17.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles with Lingo 2.
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Chroma Zero
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and environmental puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
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Isles of Sea and Sky
Why this: Shares backtracking and puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
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Escape Simulator 2
Why this: Shares hint system and hidden collectibles with Lingo 2.
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Manifold Garden
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Lingo 2
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Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Lingo 2.
- 98% of 100 reviews
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Shares metroidvania exploration and environmental puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Brenton Wildes
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 93% of 377 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Clever word puzzle rules to deduce
- Metroidvania style letter unlocks
- Multiple endings to discover
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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The Witness
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
Outer Wilds
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Lingo 2.
Blue Prince
Why this: Same mysterious mood as Lingo 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Lingo 2 at current Steam store prices.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares hint system and environmental puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
Leap Year
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Lingo 2.
Pseudoregalia
Why this: Also Nonlinear and Abstract, like Lingo 2.
Strange Jigsaws
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Lingo 2.
Kairo
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
OneShot
Why this: Shares multiple endings and puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
The Room
Why this: Shares hint system with Lingo 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Lingo 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
NaissanceE
Why this: Also Abstract and Surreal, like Lingo 2.
Liquidators
Why this: Explores atmospheric, like Lingo 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Art of Reflection
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Lingo 2.
ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles with Lingo 2.
Isles of Sea and Sky
Why this: Shares backtracking and puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
Escape Simulator 2
Why this: Shares hint system and hidden collectibles with Lingo 2.
Manifold Garden
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Lingo 2.
About Lingo 2
The closest matches to Lingo 2: Lingo, Antichamber, The Art of Reflection, ANIMAL WELL, and Chroma Zero. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Lingo 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lingo, Antichamber and The Art of Reflection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its backtracking and contextual word association. 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 Lingo 2: Lingo 2 blends word puzzles and impossible geometry, with brand new puzzle mechanics and a large, colorful world to discover. Welcome back!
Is Lingo 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 93% of 377 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 36 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Clever word puzzle rules to deduce
- Metroidvania style letter unlocks
- Non euclidean labyrinth exploration
- Non euclidean labyrinths hide nested secrets
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I loved Lingo (the original) and so assumed I would love Lingo 2. I did not. I feel far less compelled to play it than I ever did Lingo 1, which was difficult to put down. Lingo 2's puzzle entry terminals feel more direct and forced, which…”
People who play it also play: Lingo, Antichamber, The Art of Reflection
Frequently asked about Lingo 2
Can I run it?
Does Lingo 2 run on Steam Deck?
Lingo 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Lingo 2 cost?
Lingo 2 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Lingo 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lingo 2 are Lingo, Antichamber, The Art of Reflection.
Who developed Lingo 2?
Lingo 2 was developed by Brenton Wildes.