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Games like Staring Contest

If Staring Contest is your kind of game, the closest matches are King's Lynn Leisure Farm, 卡皮巴拉幸福时光 Capybara's Happytime and Симулятор ПВЗ — 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 Staring Contest: Till your eyes pop out... literally! Will you become the ultimate champion of Staring Contest? Alberto can't wait! 👑👨🧒💀🗿🥔🦎🐟

2023StrategyIndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby acrillydev
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Players who liked Staring Contest also play

Steam players who put hours into Staring Contest 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. King's Lynn Leisure Farm

    WHY THIS

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

    King's Lynn Leisure Farm is a farm idle game with racing driver theme. Here, you can collect a variety of cute animals, play with them, feed them, and send them out to work. You can also collect various vehicles to decorate your farm. Enjoy your time on the farm with your little animal friends!

    2026IndieSimulationRPGFreeSteam ↗
  2. 卡皮巴拉幸福时光 Capybara's Happytime

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Staring Contest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Staring Contest.

    Build Your Dream Resort with Furry Friends! Team up with adorable animal buddies to create a one-of-a-kind vacation paradise! Attract all kinds of capybaras to chill, expand your resort, and grow it into a thriving empire.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  3. Симулятор ПВЗ

    WHY THIS

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

    Станьте владельцем пункта выдачи заказов своего любого маркетплейса в этом Симуляторе ПВЗ! Разгружайте посылки, отдавайте заказы, занимайтесь менеджментом и просто зарабатывайте деньги. Сможете ли вы сделать самый успешный пункт выдачи заказов?

    2024IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. MONSTOPIA

    WHY THIS

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

    This is a casual detective game featuring interview simulation and "find the differences" gameplay. You will play as an ambitious young demon, determined to transform the dilapidated park into the most thrilling horror-themed attraction.

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  5. Loafing Town

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing and humorous idle god simulator that stays at the bottom of your screen or on a second monitor while you do other things. With physics-based dragging interactions, it feels just like playing with desk toys.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual6.29 USDSteam ↗
  6. Peak

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Staring Contest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Staring Contest.

    hit bag..crank lever..upgrade moves..Hit Bag...Crank Lever...Upgrade Moves...HIT BAG....CRANK LEVER....UPGRADE MOVES....THIS... IS...PEAK... GAMEPLAY !

    2025ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. The King Cat Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Staring Contest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Staring Contest.

    You are the King of Cats, collect coins, renovate the kingdom, and enjoy adorable visuals in this IDLE/Clicker game.

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Fantasy Aquarium

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Staring Contest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Staring Contest.

    Fantasy Aquarium offers an effortless way to enhance your gaming experience. You can nurture a diverse range of small fish with unique characteristics and construct a vibrant fantasy world from scratch, transforming mundane fish-keeping into an engaging pursuit.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual2.09 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Staring Contest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Staring Contest.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Staring Contest on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Staring Contest.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Staring Contest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Staring Contest.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Staring Contest on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Staring Contest.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Staring Contest on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Staring Contest.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Staring Contest on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Staring Contest.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Staring Contest on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Staring Contest.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Staring Contest on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Staring Contest.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Staring Contest.

    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 Staring Contest.

    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 Staring Contest.

    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 Staring Contest.

    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. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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 Staring Contest.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Staring Contest

How much does Staring Contest cost?
Staring Contest is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Staring Contest?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Staring Contest are King's Lynn Leisure Farm, 卡皮巴拉幸福时光 Capybara's Happytime, Симулятор ПВЗ.
Who developed Staring Contest?
Staring Contest was developed by acrillydev.

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 Staring Contest.

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