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Games like Jinko

If Jinko is your kind of game, the closest matches are Soundodger+, Pianistic and Intralism — 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 Jinko: Jinko is a physics-based musical arcade game where balls fall to the rhythm, and your job is to keep them up! Fight against gravity and time across a variety of unique songs and levels, or challenge yourself in the arcade mode to see how your best score stacks up on the global leaderboard.

2024IndieCasual3.99 USDWindowsby Bean Juice Studios
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Players who liked Jinko also play

Steam players who put hours into Jinko 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. Soundodger+

    WHY THIS

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

    Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

    2013ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Pianistic

    WHY THIS

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

    Become a pianist with KEYBOARD and MOUSE! Play the masterpieces of classic, jazz and other piano pieces.

    2020ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Intralism

    WHY THIS

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

    Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.

    2016ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. A Dance of Fire and Ice

    WHY THIS

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

    A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

    2019Indie5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Geometry Dash

    WHY THIS

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

    Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

    2014ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Rhythm Doctor

    WHY THIS

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

    Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Beatblock

    WHY THIS

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

    THE BEAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU in Beatblock, the headspinning rhythm-action game! Move your paddle and block to the beat in simple yet deviously bombastic levels, each complete with their own unique theming and visuals.

    2025ActionIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Rift of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

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

    The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.

    2025ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Jinko on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Jinko.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Jinko on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Jinko.

    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 ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Jinko on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Jinko.

    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 ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Jinko on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Jinko.

    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 ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Jinko on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Jinko.

    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 ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Jinko on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Jinko.

    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 ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

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

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Jinko.

    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 Jinko.

    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. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. A Dance of Fire and Ice

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Jinko.

    A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

    2019Indie5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Rhythm Doctor

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Jinko.

    Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Rift of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Jinko.

    The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.

    2025ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Jinko

How much does Jinko cost?
Jinko is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Jinko?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Jinko are Soundodger+, Pianistic, Intralism.
Who developed Jinko?
Jinko was developed by Bean Juice Studios.

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 Jinko.

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