Rank 01Why this
Shares ability gating and metroidvania exploration with Goodboy Galaxy.
- $13.99 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Games like Goodboy Galaxy
- 22 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Goodboy Galaxy also play
The closest matches to Goodboy Galaxy: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Grapple Dog, Xanthiom Zero, and ANIMAL WELL. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares precision platforming and hidden collectibles with Goodboy Galaxy.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Shares collectathon progression with Goodboy Galaxy.
- $3.74 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 04 
Xanthiom Zero
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Goodboy Galaxy.
Rank 05 
ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles with Goodboy Galaxy.
Rank 06 
Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
Why this: Shares collectathon and precision platforming with Goodboy Galaxy.
Rank 07 
Supraland
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Goodboy Galaxy.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Goodboy Galaxy
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Shares ability gating and metroidvania exploration with Goodboy Galaxy.
- 98% of 881 reviews
- 2Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
Shares precision platforming and hidden collectibles with Goodboy Galaxy.
- 97% of 138 reviews
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- 4Xanthiom Zero
Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Goodboy Galaxy.
- 97% of 114 reviews
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- 6Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
Shares collectathon and precision platforming with Goodboy Galaxy.
- 82% of 125 reviews
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- 9Cosmobreeder Yiffai
Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Goodboy Galaxy.
- 86% of 105 reviews
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- 13POPUCOM
Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Goodboy Galaxy.
- 94% of 328 reviews
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- 22Primal Planet
Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Goodboy Galaxy.
- 90% of 299 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Goodboy Galaxy Ltd.
- Price: $22.49−10%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 100% of 33 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- 67 unique and memorable characters to befriend
- 67 unique characters each with distinct personalities
- Charming humor and dog themed puns throughout
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Cozy
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Cosmobreeder Yiffai
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Goodboy Galaxy.
Zexion
Why this: Shares ability gating and metroidvania exploration with Goodboy Galaxy.
Owlboy
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Goodboy Galaxy.
POPUCOM
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Goodboy Galaxy.
Cave Story+
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Goodboy Galaxy.
PHOGS!
Why this: Also Dog and Puzzle-Platformer, like Goodboy Galaxy.
Pinball Spire
Why this: Shares ability gating and backtracking with Goodboy Galaxy.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Why this: Shares ability gating and metroidvania exploration with Goodboy Galaxy.
Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
Why this: Shares precision platforming and hidden collectibles with Goodboy Galaxy.
Grapple Dog
Why this: Shares collectathon progression with Goodboy Galaxy.
Xanthiom Zero
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Goodboy Galaxy.
ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles with Goodboy Galaxy.
Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
Why this: Shares collectathon and precision platforming with Goodboy Galaxy.
About Goodboy Galaxy
The closest matches to Goodboy Galaxy: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Grapple Dog, Xanthiom Zero, and ANIMAL WELL. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Goodboy Galaxy is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines and Grapple Dog — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and cozy, and single out its ability gating and backtracking. 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.
About Goodboy Galaxy: A vibrant sci-fi platform adventure game where you help Maxwell the dog explore unfamiliar worlds, make strange new friends and contend with mysterious forces - by jumping, shooting, slicing, shrinking, warping and drilling.
Is Goodboy Galaxy worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 33 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 10% off, now $22.49 (checked Oct 3).
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 67 unique and memorable characters to befriend
- 67 unique characters each with distinct personalities
- Charming humor and dog themed puns throughout
- Clever level design with looping multi directional paths
People who play it also play: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Grapple Dog
Frequently asked about Goodboy Galaxy
Can I run it?
Is Goodboy Galaxy verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Goodboy Galaxy is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Goodboy Galaxy cost?
Goodboy Galaxy is listed on Steam at 22.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Goodboy Galaxy have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Goodboy Galaxy supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Goodboy Galaxy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Goodboy Galaxy are Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Grapple Dog.
Who developed Goodboy Galaxy?
Goodboy Galaxy was developed by Goodboy Galaxy Ltd..