Games like Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
If Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Pale Piper, MIO: Memories in Orbit and Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and funny. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
Players who liked Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo also play
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The Pale Piper
WHY THIS
Shares ability gating, backtracking, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Top pick for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Uncover the truth behind your death and your sibling’s in a story-driven precision platformer inspired by the Pied Piper myth. Navigate a decaying, interconnected world where movement is your only defense. No combat, only precision, consequence, and secrets hidden in the dark.
MIO: Memories in Orbit
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Second-strongest match for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Third-strongest match for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.
Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Ranked #4 for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.
BIOMORPH
WHY THIS
Shares environmental puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Ranked #5 for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.
Astalon: Tears of the Earth
WHY THIS
Shares backtracking and an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Ranked #6 for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!
Rain World
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Ranked #7 for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.
Magical Delicacy
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Ranked #8 for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
A magical pixel art platformer. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Cook magical delicacies from your bought and gathered ingredients. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and figure out the intricacies of your orders.
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Sonic Mania
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Reviewers of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Reviewers of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Reviewers of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
SUPER MARKET
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
SUPER MARKET is a fun, silly game about shopping with superpowers, throwing items at friends, and racing to be the first to finish your shopping while the world around is gets crazier and crazier.
Awakening
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Put an end to the chaos in this 2D action platformer! Engage in hand-to-hand combat against the gangs of Everseam, earn upgrades, and take down bosses vying for control of the city
Metroidvania Maker
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
Shovel Knight Dig
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Reviewers of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo at current Steam store prices.
Terraria
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Portal 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Steam right now. Shares Action with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
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.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Pale Piper
WHY THIS
Shares ability gating, backtracking, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Uncover the truth behind your death and your sibling’s in a story-driven precision platformer inspired by the Pied Piper myth. Navigate a decaying, interconnected world where movement is your only defense. No combat, only precision, consequence, and secrets hidden in the dark.
MIO: Memories in Orbit
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.
Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.
BIOMORPH
WHY THIS
Shares environmental puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.
Magical Delicacy
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
A magical pixel art platformer. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Cook magical delicacies from your bought and gathered ingredients. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and figure out the intricacies of your orders.
Frequently asked about Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
- Is Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo 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 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo cost?
- Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo are The Pale Piper, MIO: Memories in Orbit, Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland.
- Who developed Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo?
- Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo was developed by Pocket Trap and published by PM Studios, Inc..
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 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
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