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Games like imomushi

If imomushi is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bot Gaiden, Rising Noracam and Transmogrify — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its anxious, brutal and challenging. 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 imomushi: This is not "The Great Adventure of the Cute Caterpillar."

2023ActionIndie1.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby AMURu
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Addictive bgm that changes as you climb higherBouncy caterpillar character adds whimsical charmCute caterpillar character and charming graphics contrasting with brutal difficultyAnxiousBrutalChallenging

Players who liked imomushi also play

Steam players who put hours into imomushi 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. Bot Gaiden

    WHY THIS

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

    Bot Gaiden is a vibrant 2D platformer built for speed. Take control of ninjabots Robyu and Bytron as they seek to recover the golden skulls from the hands of the mysterious Giorqio and his band of hench-bots. Race to the finish, because bosses get stronger with time.

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Rising Noracam

    WHY THIS

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

    Climb the ruins to get the legendary treasure that is at the top. The control is very simple, but one mistake will cause you to fall and keep falling. Game of that type

    2021ActionIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Transmogrify

    WHY THIS

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

    They're in the vents! Become Chris, cleaner of labs — a janitor armed with the mysterious Transmogrify gun. Escape the depths of Future Perfect Labs by turning a horde of escaped monsters into tools and objects that help you puzzle-solve and platform your way to freedom!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Winnie-the-Pooh Hops for Honey

    WHY THIS

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

    Uh oh. Winnie-the-Pooh ate all of the honey that Christopher Robin set aside for the annual Honey Festival! It's up to Winnie to set things right and prove that his heart is bigger than his stomach by adventuring into the Hundred Acre Wood to collect enough honey to save the festival!

    2026ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Top of That Thing Called Mountain

    WHY THIS

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

    Who would you go with on the toughest adventure? In this co-op, 2D platformer game, you and your partner take on a mountain ‘TOGETHER’ by shooting ropes and air-cannon . When you aim, your partner shoots and vice versa. Remember(As you know). Communication is very important.

    2026ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  6. Gimmick! 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares physics based movement, precision platforming, atmospheric and a nostalgic mood with imomushi.

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

    Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super ComboMan: Smash Edition

    WHY THIS

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

    Super Comboman is a colorful beat ‘em up with wacky characters and fast-paced fighting game combat set in a destructible sticker based world. Fluid combos and upgradable moves allow you to smash and juggle enemies with air and ground combos, while developing your own style in the process.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Like Dreamer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with imomushi.

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

    A pop and cute bullet-hell shooting game from Cosmo Dreamer "Outside". Both beginners and experts can enjoy speedy and active playing.

    2022Action13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to imomushi

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Pogo

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of imomushi cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with imomushi.

    Hold on tight it's time to bounce! Pogo is a goofy yet challenging 3D physics platformer that will make you laugh with joy and cry with frustration.

    2018ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with imomushi.

    Reviewers of imomushi cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with imomushi.

    A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.

    2017Action7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Jump King

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with imomushi.

    Reviewers of imomushi cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with imomushi.

    Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...

    2019ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Baby Steps

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with imomushi.

    Reviewers of imomushi cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with imomushi.

    Play as Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had… putting one foot in front of the other.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under imomushi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with imomushi.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under imomushi on Steam right now. Shares Indie with imomushi.

    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 ↗
  4. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under imomushi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with imomushi.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under imomushi on Steam right now. Shares Indie with imomushi.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under imomushi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with imomushi.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under imomushi on Steam right now. Shares Indie with imomushi.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under imomushi on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with imomushi.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 imomushi.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. 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 imomushi.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. 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 imomushi.

    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 ↗
  7. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about imomushi

Does imomushi run on Steam Deck?
imomushi 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 imomushi cost?
imomushi is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to imomushi?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside imomushi are Bot Gaiden, Rising Noracam, Transmogrify.
Who developed imomushi?
imomushi was developed by AMURu.

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 imomushi.

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