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The closest matches to Platypus II: Platypus, Platypus Reclayed, Enemy Mind, Earthion, and Cuphead. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Platypus II.
- $8.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2014
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Earthion
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades with Platypus II.
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Guns, Gore & Cannoli
Why this: Same retro mood as Platypus II.
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Space Invaders Extreme
Why this: Shares boss battles with Platypus II.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Idigicon
- Price: $3.49−30%checked Nov 7
- 54% of 268 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Claymation art style is instantly recognizable
- Four distinct ships with unique weapons
- Local co op supports up to three players
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Retro
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Platypus II at current Steam store prices.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Platypus II.
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Why this: Shares boss battles with Platypus II.
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Why this: Same retro mood as Platypus II.
Pixel Galaxy
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Platypus II.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Platypus Reclayed
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Platypus II.
Earthion
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades with Platypus II.
Space Invaders Extreme
Why this: Shares boss battles with Platypus II.
About Platypus II
The closest matches to Platypus II: Platypus, Platypus Reclayed, Enemy Mind, Earthion, and Cuphead. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Platypus II is your kind of game, the closest matches are Platypus, Platypus Reclayed and Enemy Mind — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and retro, and single out its boss battles and local co op. 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.
About Platypus II: Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages.
Is Platypus II worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 54% of 268 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 30% off, now $3.49 (checked Oct 31).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 3 h before their negative review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Claymation art style is instantly recognizable
- Four distinct ships with unique weapons
- Local co op supports up to three players
- Long levels with patterned enemy spawns
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“[h1] Prepare your right ear cause you gonna hear sounds from one speaker only! Rather mediocre sequel to once great indie shooter. Everything is somehow worse than in the first game except the visuals which stay the same. On top of that…”
“I'm only giving a negative review because of the broken sound - it only comes out of the right speaker. Other than that, the game is quite fun with a really cool aesthetic. Each level is made up of 5 areas, and once you beat a level it…”
People who play it also play: Platypus, Platypus Reclayed, Enemy Mind
Frequently asked about Platypus II
Can I run it?
How much does Platypus II cost?
Platypus II is listed on Steam at 3.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Platypus II have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Platypus II supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Platypus II?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Platypus II are Platypus, Platypus Reclayed, Enemy Mind.
Who developed Platypus II?
Platypus II was developed by Idigicon and published by Claymatic Games.