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Games like GEX Trilogy

If GEX Trilogy is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition, SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide and Tim & Harpy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, comedic 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.

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About GEX Trilogy: Everyone's favorite tail-whipping, channel-surfing, gecko is back in a collection that features all of his best-selling adventures!

2025ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Limited Run Games, Crystal Dynamics
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Players who liked GEX Trilogy also play

Steam players who put hours into GEX Trilogy 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. Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares save states, collectible hunting, action adventure and a retro mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Top pick for GEX Trilogy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Tomba is back for more in Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition, a celebration of the often overlooked sequel to the legendary platformer, Tomba!

    2025ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide

    WHY THIS

    Shares checkpoint based progression, collectible hunting, action adventure and a funny mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Second-strongest match for GEX Trilogy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Prepare to be scared! A clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune has unleashed ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom. Switch seamlessly between SpongeBob and Patrick, combine their unique skills and save Bikini Bottom from total ghostification!

    2025ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Tim & Harpy

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for GEX Trilogy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Tim & Harpy is a revival of the classic retro 3D platforming collectathon adventures. Explore rich, unique worlds, gather many different items, and help the duo save the planet while meeting new friends along the way.

    2027ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  4. Mousey

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for GEX Trilogy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Mousey is a retro style 3D-platformer that takes inspiration from various early 2000's classics. Travel through air ducts, explore rooms, watch out for hazards and most importantly - collect cheese.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Effie

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Ranked #5 for GEX Trilogy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Mr. Sleepy Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Ranked #6 for GEX Trilogy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Mr. Sleepy Man is up way past his bedtime and out of control! Make a mess of everything you find and turn Bedtime Town against you! This sandbox adventure is filled with comical hijinks, outrageous characters, and platforming action!

    2026ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Tad the Lost Explorer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Ranked #7 for GEX Trilogy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Your favourite explorer, Tad Stones is back! Embark with Tad and his friends on a new journey through different cities where you will encounter challenging puzzles in your quest to get the emerald tablet.

    2022AdventureCasual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Corn Kidz 64

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming, checkpoint based progression and retro with GEX Trilogy.

    Ranked #8 for GEX Trilogy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    The unauthorized, kid-friendly version of the classic Stephen King thriller (or maybe not, maybe it's just a game about one-horned goatbabies)

    2023ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under GEX Trilogy on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under GEX Trilogy on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under GEX Trilogy on Steam right now. Shares Action with GEX Trilogy.

    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.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under GEX Trilogy on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    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.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under GEX Trilogy on Steam right now. Shares Action with GEX Trilogy.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under GEX Trilogy on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under GEX Trilogy on Steam right now. Shares Action with GEX Trilogy.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under GEX Trilogy on Steam right now. Shares Action with GEX Trilogy.

    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

    2014Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  2. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So DON'T INSTALL IT!

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Limited Run Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Limited Run Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Tomba! Special Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming, collectible hunting, action adventure and a retro mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Another title from Limited Run Games, the studio behind GEX Trilogy. Shares Action with GEX Trilogy.

    In Tomba! Special Edition, leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced update to a platforming classic!

    2024Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Clock Tower: Rewind

    WHY THIS

    Shares hidden collectibles, retro and a nostalgic mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Another title from Limited Run Games, the studio behind GEX Trilogy. Shares Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    The 16-bit nightmare returns. Survive, hide, and avoid the deadly Scissorman in this legendary horror classic.

    2024Adventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares save states, collectible hunting, action adventure and a retro mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Another title from Limited Run Games, the studio behind GEX Trilogy. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Tomba is back for more in Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition, a celebration of the often overlooked sequel to the legendary platformer, Tomba!

    2025ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming, collectible hunting, arcade style and a retro mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Another title from Limited Run Games, the studio behind GEX Trilogy. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Shantae's adventure comes full circle in this long-lost sequel!

    2025ActionAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming, checkpoint based progression, arcade style and a comedic mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Another title from Limited Run Games, the studio behind GEX Trilogy. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Is Bubsy a celebrated icon from the mascot wars of the early 90s or a platforming punchline? Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection explores the franchise's troubled history and enduring popularity. A playable history that includes games, artifacts and interviews. What could possibly go wrong?

    2025ActionAdventure13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares rewind feature, save states, action adventure and a retro mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Another title from Limited Run Games, the studio behind GEX Trilogy. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS! THE 8-AND 16-BIT ERA OF JURASSIC PARK GAMES HAS RETURNED, COMMEMORATING 30 YEARS OF THE ICONIC FILM!

    2023ActionAdventureDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. A Boy and His Blob Retro Collection

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Limited Run Games, the studio behind GEX Trilogy. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    The Retro Collection is a two-episode saga, including the original A BOY AND HIS BLOB: TROUBLE ON BLOBOLONIA™ (Nintendo Entertainment System™) and THE RESCUE OF PRINCESS BLOBETTE (Nintendo Game Boy™), that will lead you on many exciting adventures with delicious surprises and comical characters.

    2023ActionAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Limited Run Games, the studio behind GEX Trilogy. Shares Action with GEX Trilogy.

    You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.

    2025Action9.99 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. SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide

    WHY THIS

    Shares checkpoint based progression, collectible hunting, action adventure and a funny mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Prepare to be scared! A clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune has unleashed ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom. Switch seamlessly between SpongeBob and Patrick, combine their unique skills and save Bikini Bottom from total ghostification!

    2025ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Mr. Sleepy Man

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with GEX Trilogy.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    Mr. Sleepy Man is up way past his bedtime and out of control! Make a mess of everything you find and turn Bedtime Town against you! This sandbox adventure is filled with comical hijinks, outrageous characters, and platforming action!

    2026ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Corn Kidz 64

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming, checkpoint based progression and retro with GEX Trilogy.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with GEX Trilogy.

    The unauthorized, kid-friendly version of the classic Stephen King thriller (or maybe not, maybe it's just a game about one-horned goatbabies)

    2023ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about GEX Trilogy

Is GEX Trilogy verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — GEX Trilogy 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 GEX Trilogy cost?
GEX Trilogy is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to GEX Trilogy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GEX Trilogy are Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition, SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, Tim & Harpy.
Who developed GEX Trilogy?
GEX Trilogy was developed by Limited Run Games, Crystal Dynamics and published by Limited Run 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 GEX Trilogy.

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