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Games like Zerko

If Zerko is your kind of game, the closest matches are Blenzzle, Hook and klocki — 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 Zerko: A puzzle game filled with shapes, numbers, and a straightforward goal: make every number zero.

2024IndieCasual2.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Maciej Targoni
Zerko — Steam game cover

Players who liked Zerko also play

Steam players who put hours into Zerko 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. Blenzzle

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing puzzle game about blending shapes and separate colors.

    2025IndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Hook

    WHY THIS

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

    HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

    2015IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. klocki

    WHY THIS

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

    Minimal puzzle game.

    2016IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Knight Swap

    WHY THIS

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

    One chess piece, the mighty knight. One simple concept: exchange the knights from one colored square to another. One hundred hand-crafted levels in a beautiful minimalist set. Can you swap the knights?

    2019StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. LYNE

    WHY THIS

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

    Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.

    2014IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Polimines 2

    WHY THIS

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

    Polimines 2 is the sequel to Polimines, a challenging logic game that combines Nonograms and Minesweeper mechanics. All levels are designed by hand so that guessing is never necessary.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. OxU

    WHY THIS

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

    Minimalistic 3d puzzle with portals, cubes and lasers.

    2022IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Polimines

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Zerko fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

    Polimines is a challenging logic game that brings together mechanics from Nonograms and Minesweeper. Solve increasingly difficult hand-designed levels in this puzzle game where guessing is never required.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Zerko

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. Tametsi

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Zerko cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Zerko.

    Tametsi is a difficult logic game played on a set of tiles, in which you must use the clues provided to discover and mark hidden mines.

    2017Indie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Minesweeper Classy

    WHY THIS

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

    A modern and stylish take on a classic logic puzzle game. Play the classic minesweeper levels, beat unique level layouts and challenges, or create and share your own level designs. Features a ton of customization options.

    2020IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ANIME TETRIS

    WHY THIS

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

    The legendary game "Tetris" in a unique performance and atmosphere

    2021StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Pentomino

    WHY THIS

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

    This game is very easy and very difficult. It is both simple and complex. It is a simple hardcore spatial logic puzzle game. NP->P? Find your way!

    2022StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. No.9

    WHY THIS

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

    Synchronizing form and time.

    2024IndieCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Sudoku

    WHY THIS

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

    Play the classic Sudoku game for everyone. Fill in the empty cells with numbers from 1 to 9.

    2025IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Zerko on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zerko.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Zerko on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Zerko.

    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 ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Zerko on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Zerko.

    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 ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Zerko on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Zerko on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Zerko.

    "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 ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Zerko on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Zerko.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Zerko on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

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

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  5. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Maciej Targoni

Other recommendable Steam games by Maciej Targoni, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Hook

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Maciej Targoni, the studio behind Zerko. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

    HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

    2015IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. klocki

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Maciej Targoni, the studio behind Zerko. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

    Minimal puzzle game.

    2016IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. oO

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Maciej Targoni, the studio behind Zerko. Shares Indie with Zerko.

    "oO" is a hardcore minimal arcade game.

    2015ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Hook 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Maciej Targoni, the studio behind Zerko. Shares Casual with Zerko.

    Get Hook’d on unhooking the hooks again.

    2022Casual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. PUSH

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Maciej Targoni, the studio behind Zerko. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

    Can you push all the buttons?

    2017IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Up Left Out

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Maciej Targoni, the studio behind Zerko. Shares Indie with Zerko.

    A puzzle game about unlocking stuff.

    2018Indie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. NABOKI

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Maciej Targoni, the studio behind Zerko. Shares Casual with Zerko.

    Relaxing disassemble puzzle.

    2019Casual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. No.9

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Maciej Targoni, the studio behind Zerko. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

    Synchronizing form and time.

    2024IndieCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Hook

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

    HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

    2015IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. klocki

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

    Minimal puzzle game.

    2016IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. LYNE

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with Zerko.

    Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.

    2014IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Zerko

How much does Zerko cost?
Zerko is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Zerko?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Zerko are Blenzzle, Hook, klocki.
Who developed Zerko?
Zerko was developed by Maciej Targoni.

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 Zerko.

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