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Games like First Up

Below are 11 hand-picked alternatives to First Up for fans of indie, adventure, massively multiplayer, 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 First Up 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, cheaper alternatives. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About First Up: "First Up" is a cooperative platformer with parkour elements, skills, and various auxiliary devices. "Don't give up, be the first up!"

2023IndieAdventureMassively MultiplayerEarly Access4.99 USDWindowsby Galnash Studios
First Up — Steam game cover

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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    Snake Jump — Steam game cover

    Snake Jump

    Top pick for First Up fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with First Up.

    You're a snake who is tired of living on the ground. You wanna explore the sky and go as high as you can. Take on a thrilling obstacle cours and a beautiful mystery awaits you at the top...

    2023IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer — Steam game cover

    RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer

    Second-strongest match for First Up fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with First Up.

    Join this intense MMO 3D platformer! Jump, parkour, and compete against others in a race to the top. Challenge your buddies, beat them, smash records, and reach unprecedented heights! The only rule is not to fall!

    2023ActionAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Climb and Cry — Steam game cover

    Climb and Cry

    Third-strongest match for First Up fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with First Up.

    Co-op Rage Climber/Shooter, Play with friends in over 15 unique maps and be the first to reach the top and win the trophy. Momentum based movement and climbing. Shoot them before they shoot you. only one player can win. including a long and challenging single player mode.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
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    Monkey Doo — Steam game cover

    Monkey Doo

    Ranked #4 for First Up fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Massively Multiplayer with First Up.

    Live in the heart of the Bermuda Triangle with all your Monkey friends! Swing on vines, throw doo at your enemies, and climb everything! A Variety of Playable Maps Multiple Gamemodes Customizable Cosmetics

    2023ActionMassively Multiplayer14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Hungry Dino — Steam game cover

    Hungry Dino

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

    Have you ever realized that you are ready to eat a horse? Help the little dinosaur to eat with various tasty treats, and do not become a delicacy yourself.

    2021IndieAdventureMassively Multiplayer4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Free For Fall — Steam game cover

    Free For Fall

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

    A 3D party platformer where you grab obstacles from a shared box, place them on the course, then race through the deadly gauntlet you all created. Outsmart your friends while surviving your own traps!

    2025IndieCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Only Up: SKIBIDI — Steam game cover

    Only Up: SKIBIDI

    Ranked #7 for First Up fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with First Up.

    Only Up: Skibidi is an exciting multiplayer 3D platformer. Overcome challenging obstacles and climb higher and higher. Attention and focus will help you reach new heights, and this rule applies both in the game and in life.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    POGO Epoch: Impossible 99% — Steam game cover

    POGO Epoch: Impossible 99%

    Ranked #8 for First Up fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Massively Multiplayer with First Up.

    Real gamer? Prove it. Take on the impossible challenge—one unlucky slip, and you’re back at the bottom. Be among the first to reach the top. Pure focus solo or chaotic fun with friends — regret? Not a chance.

    2025SportsIndieSimulation5.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

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    Snake Jump — Steam game cover

    Snake Jump

    Priced ~60% under First Up on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with First Up.

    You're a snake who is tired of living on the ground. You wanna explore the sky and go as high as you can. Take on a thrilling obstacle cours and a beautiful mystery awaits you at the top...

    2023IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
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    RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer — Steam game cover

    RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer

    Priced ~40% under First Up on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with First Up.

    Join this intense MMO 3D platformer! Jump, parkour, and compete against others in a race to the top. Challenge your buddies, beat them, smash records, and reach unprecedented heights! The only rule is not to fall!

    2023ActionAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Only Up: SKIBIDI — Steam game cover

    Only Up: SKIBIDI

    Priced ~40% under First Up on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with First Up.

    Only Up: Skibidi is an exciting multiplayer 3D platformer. Overcome challenging obstacles and climb higher and higher. Attention and focus will help you reach new heights, and this rule applies both in the game and in life.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about First Up

How much does First Up cost?
First Up is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does First Up have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — First Up supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to First Up?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside First Up are Snake Jump, RUSH: Only Up Multiplayer, Climb and Cry.
Who developed First Up?
First Up was developed by Galnash Studios and published by Galnash Entertainment.

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 First Up.

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