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Games like Only Up! 1

Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to Only Up! 1 for fans of strategy, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Only Up! 1 also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from WGI GAMING. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Only Up! 1: ⭐⭐⭐Have you ever wanted to walk through the peaks and have an eagle vision? To fly over the world like a God ! Embark on an exciting journey in Only UP: Rising ! Play as Jacky, a teenager from the ghetto who wants to get out of poverty and join the wealth of the neighboring metropolis ! ⭐⭐⭐

2023StrategyIndieAdventure4.49 USDWindowsby WGI GAMING, WGI GAMING
Only Up! 1 — Steam game cover

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    Only Up ! — Steam game cover

    Only Up !

    Top pick for Only Up! 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    ⭐⭐⭐ Embark on an exciting journey in Only UP ! Play as Jacky, a teenager from the ghetto who wants to get out of poverty and join the wealth of the Space ! As you explore a huge world full of secrets and mysteries, you will have to climb as high as possible ! ⭐⭐⭐

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure6.29 USDSteam ↗
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    Only Up 3 — Steam game cover

    Only Up 3

    Second-strongest match for Only Up! 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    ⭐⭐⭐ After reaching the heights of the favelas, Jacky embarks on a spaceship that takes him straight to Grekko Island; but as soon as he arrives on this new planet he will have to start an ascent to the skies in this new ONLY UP .⭐⭐⭐

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure4.49 USDSteam ↗
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    Blackbeard's Treasure — Steam game cover

    Blackbeard's Treasure

    Third-strongest match for Only Up! 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Only Up! 1.

    Toss coins and rule the high seas! Golden riches slumber on the treasure islands that await you!

    2025IndieCasual5.19 USDSteam ↗
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    Nantucket — Steam game cover

    Nantucket

    Ranked #4 for Only Up! 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    Chase after Moby Dick, and live through the Golden Age of American whaling in this seafaring strategy game. Set sail around the world, manage your ship and crew, and live Ishmael's story, the sole survivor of the Pequod, a few years after the events narrated by Herman Melville in his masterpiece.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure17.99 USDSteam ↗
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    LOST EGG — Steam game cover

    LOST EGG

    Ranked #5 for Only Up! 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Only Up! 1.

    The first of low-price series of Kimidorisoft! A hard action adventure game depicting raw egg ecstasy and bravery.Aim for a frying pan that rolls past various stages with awkward music.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Drifter Star: Evolution — Steam game cover

    Drifter Star: Evolution

    Ranked #6 for Only Up! 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    From stardust to cosmic sovereign! In this unique space game, evolve by devouring everything. Grow from a tiny rock into a massive galaxy. Each swallow brings growth, each evolution brings victory. Unlock the universe's ultimate secrets!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Marble Skies — Steam game cover

    Marble Skies

    Ranked #7 for Only Up! 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    Marble Skies is a fast paced 3D-platformer where you control your marble through various levels and try to get the best time for each one. Complete all the levels in your own time, or challenge your friends to get on top of the leaderboards!

    2019ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Blood and Gold: Caribbean! — Steam game cover

    Blood and Gold: Caribbean!

    Ranked #8 for Only Up! 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    'Blood & Gold: Caribbean!' is a blend of economic strategy and open-world RPG, set in the pirate era of XVII Century Caribbean. The game is based on the significantly improved Mount & Blade: Warband engine.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗

More from WGI GAMING

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

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    Only Up ! — Steam game cover

    Only Up !

    Another title from WGI GAMING, the studio behind Only Up! 1. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    ⭐⭐⭐ Embark on an exciting journey in Only UP ! Play as Jacky, a teenager from the ghetto who wants to get out of poverty and join the wealth of the Space ! As you explore a huge world full of secrets and mysteries, you will have to climb as high as possible ! ⭐⭐⭐

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure6.29 USDSteam ↗
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    ZOMBIAX EVIL — Steam game cover

    ZOMBIAX EVIL

    Another title from WGI GAMING, the studio behind Only Up! 1.

    Survive as long as possible against the zombie horde of ZOMBIAX EVIL ! Alone or in coop mode, play as an elite soldier, arm yourself to the teeth and try to rid the whole of humanity of zombie vermin ! Become a Legend of the Resistance !

    2023Action0.59 USDSteam ↗
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    Pirate Runner — Steam game cover

    Pirate Runner

    Another title from WGI GAMING, the studio behind Only Up! 1. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    Play the famous pirate BLACK BEARD in this new generation Endless Runner with stunning photo-realistic graphics! Blizzard, sandstorm or torrential rain, try to survive as long as possible!

    2023SportsStrategyIndie3.49 USDSteam ↗
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    DON'T SHOOT US — Steam game cover

    DON'T SHOOT US

    Another title from WGI GAMING, the studio behind Only Up! 1. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    ⭐DON'T SHOOT US is a solo and multiplayer FPS that tells the story of a tactical soldier from the point of view of his body camera. Try to survive as long as possible against the hordes of infected of all kinds.⭐

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.49 USDSteam ↗
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    Only Up 3 — Steam game cover

    Only Up 3

    Another title from WGI GAMING, the studio behind Only Up! 1. Shares Strategy and Indie with Only Up! 1.

    ⭐⭐⭐ After reaching the heights of the favelas, Jacky embarks on a spaceship that takes him straight to Grekko Island; but as soon as he arrives on this new planet he will have to start an ascent to the skies in this new ONLY UP .⭐⭐⭐

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure4.49 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Only Up! 1

How much does Only Up! 1 cost?
Only Up! 1 is listed on Steam at 4.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Only Up! 1?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Only Up! 1 are Only Up !, Only Up 3, Blackbeard's Treasure.
Who developed Only Up! 1?
Only Up! 1 was developed by WGI GAMING, WGI GAMING and published by WGI GAMING.

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