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Games like The Math Challenge

If The Math Challenge is your kind of game, the closest matches are Starlight X-2: Space Sudoku, The Litter: Trigo and It Is Ticking — 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 The Math Challenge: Embark on a thrilling space adventure as an astronaut, where logic and math are your keys to survival. Navigate through challenges, unravel mysteries, and conquer the cosmos.

2024StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDWindowsby Pepes Games
The Math Challenge — Steam game cover

Players who liked The Math Challenge also play

Steam players who put hours into The Math Challenge 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. Starlight X-2: Space Sudoku

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Math Challenge fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Math Challenge.

    Starlight X-2 is a space-themed puzzle game. Position stars and asteroids in clever ways to illuminate planets.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Litter: Trigo

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Math Challenge fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Mathematics feel like cat poop ? Recycle your weaknesses with The Litter: Trigo !

    2025IndieCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. It Is Ticking

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Math Challenge fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Math Challenge.

    Play a bomb defuse simulation based on logic gates. The world is being attacked by terrorists, they use highly dangerous explosive devices to cause massive destruction in urban zones. You, A bomb-defusing expert, must take action to protect our nation's lives.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Calmie Dots

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Math Challenge fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Calmie Dots is a new take on the classic puzzle game. Relax, don't rush anywhere and just put all the spheres in the right places to pleasant, relaxing music!

    2022IndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Point Proven

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Math Challenge fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    A Fun Journey into Real Analysis! Dive into the captivating world of "Point Proven," where mathematical logic meets engaging gameplay. In this innovative game, you'll prove statements using real analysis principles through an interactive and enjoyable experience.

    2024IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Kakuro

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Math Challenge fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Kakuro is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. A great game for training your brain.

    2019IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. One S'More

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Math Challenge fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Can you help an adventurous marshmallow fulfill its dream of becoming a tasty S'More? Watch your mind crumble as you break apart islands and rearrange the whole world to help your little marshmallow friend reach their goal of getting squished between two chocolate cookies.

    2024IndieCasual13.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Cypherpunk Essentials

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Math Challenge fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Math Challenge.

    在这套交互视频课程《成为一名密码朋克》中,你会从玩乐里完成整个密码学的学习,从零开始,掌握密码学。​

    2021StrategyIndieCasual34.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Math Challenge on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Math Challenge.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Math Challenge on Steam right now. Shares Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Math Challenge on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Math Challenge on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Math Challenge on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Math Challenge on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Math Challenge.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Math Challenge on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Math Challenge.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under The Math Challenge on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Math Challenge.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

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 The Math Challenge.

    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 The Math Challenge.

    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 The Math Challenge.

    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 The Math Challenge.

    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. 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 The Math Challenge.

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Math Challenge

How much does The Math Challenge cost?
The Math Challenge is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Math Challenge?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Math Challenge are Starlight X-2: Space Sudoku, The Litter: Trigo, It Is Ticking.
Who developed The Math Challenge?
The Math Challenge was developed by Pepes Games.

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 The Math Challenge.

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