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Games like Li'l Red

If Li'l Red is your kind of game, the closest matches are Freddy Farmer, MoonLess and Belle Boomerang — 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 Li'l Red: Hop, skip, and jump with Lyra as she journeys back to her homeland in this retro adventure. With harp in hand, no foe is a match for Lyra and her animal friends.

2024ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDWindowsby Velveteen
Li'l Red — Steam game cover

Players who liked Li'l Red also play

Steam players who put hours into Li'l Red 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. Freddy Farmer

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Li'l Red fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    Freddy's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must cross the entire kingdom taking some ingredients with which to make a magic potion, but it won't be easy, they must be collected in a specific order and Freddy will have to overcome the dangers he finds in his path.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. MoonLess

    WHY THIS

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

    Moonless is a challenging side-scrolling platformer in the style of classic arcade games of the 1980s, where you control a helpless astronaut who has been left stranded on the moon, and now has to face an invading alien force to earn a chance to go home.

    2023ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Belle Boomerang

    WHY THIS

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

    A fast-action platformer packed with beautiful pixel art and exciting variation in every level!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Super Drunken Guy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Li'l Red fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    Super Drunken Guy is a 2d Pixel Platformer in a drunken world - are you drunken enough for this game ? Collect beers, fight enemies and jump through many different levels.

    2024ActionIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Stardash

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Li'l Red fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    A "punishing" 90's inspired platformer with retro looks, retro gameplay, and VERY challenging run and jump action. Can you manage to survive the normal levels, and unlock the 10 secret temple levels ?

    2025ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. CrushBorgs

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Li'l Red fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    "Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

    2022ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Below The Ocean

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Li'l Red fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    Dive into the world 'Below the Ocean'! Master thrilling moves like tether-swinging, bubble-jumping, bungee-bouncing, and sling-shot in a mesmerizing underwater adventure. Solve intriguing puzzles and seek hidden treasures. Are you ready to embark on this unforgettable journey?

    2021ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Biolab Wars

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Li'l Red fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    Inspired by the 8-bit games and by the movies from the 80's, your goal is to blow things up, defeat aliens and fight bizarre bosses in this platformer 2D with classic mechanics.

    2019ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Li'l Red at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Li'l Red on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Li'l Red on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Li'l Red on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Li'l Red.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Li'l Red on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Li'l Red.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Li'l Red on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Li'l Red.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Li'l Red on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Li'l Red on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Li'l Red on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Li'l Red.

    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 ↗

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 Li'l Red.

    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. Shares Action with Li'l Red.

    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 Li'l Red.

    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 Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    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 with Li'l Red.

    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 Li'l Red.

    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 Casual with Li'l Red.

    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 Action and Indie with Li'l Red.

    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 Li'l Red

How much does Li'l Red cost?
Li'l Red is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Li'l Red?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Li'l Red are Freddy Farmer, MoonLess, Belle Boomerang.
Who developed Li'l Red?
Li'l Red was developed by Velveteen.

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 Li'l Red.

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