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Games like NiuMa

If NiuMa is your kind of game, the closest matches are Draw & Guess, Assimilate! (A Party Game) and Chicken Jump, Puppy Jump — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its competitive, funny and lighthearted. 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 NiuMa: A party game that supports online multiplayer for up to 8 players, where you can also create mods together. It features asymmetric gameplay with cute animals and the beloved platforming fun.

2025ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Game Star
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Bouncy physics creates hilarious chaos when friends sabotage each otherDozens of adorable animal characters each with unique abilitiesDozens of unique animal characters with special abilitiesCompetitiveFunnyLighthearted

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Steam players who put hours into NiuMa 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. Draw & Guess

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with NiuMa.

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

    An online party game of drawing and guessing for up to 16 players with a variety of modes. Bring out the best (or worst) of your drawing and guessing skills!

    2021IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Assimilate! (A Party Game)

    WHY THIS

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

    Play with 5-10 players online or locally in this 50s-themed, social deduction party game about a cleverly-disguised robot infiltrating a local, "humans only" sockhop!

    2021IndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Chicken Jump, Puppy Jump

    WHY THIS

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

    An online multiplayer party game for 4–8 players. Build your crew of robo-animal thieves, roam across insane locations to snatch treasures, or simply STEAL goodies from rival players — all to become the MOST WANTED crew on the Bounty Board!

    2026ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗
  4. Messy Up

    WHY THIS

    Shares physics based movement, casual and a funny mood with NiuMa.

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

    "Messy UP" is a cute multiplayer game where pets destroy homes to grab the owner's attention. Due to the owner's busy schedule, they lack time for their pets. Players control the pets or play as the owner to catch them in this delightful mischief-filled game!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation4.39 USDSteam ↗
  5. Party Club: Hangry Animals

    WHY THIS

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

    A chaotic party game for up to 4 players — online, on the couch, and across platforms. Jump into ridiculous mini-games, betray your friends equally on every device, and embrace the madness.

    ActionSportsStrategySteam ↗
  6. Dino Party

    WHY THIS

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

    Fight your friends through a stadium full of chaotic minigames. Dino Party is a 2–4 player party brawler where you score goals, steal stars, dodge hazards, and settle every round with punches!

    2026ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗
  7. Los Pingheros

    WHY THIS

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

    Duck, dodge and toss. Los Pingheros is a multiplayer brawler for up to 8 players online or local. Join hectic battles in various modes and strive to become the ultimate Pinghero in Mexico by snowing your opponents out of the arena.

    2025ActionIndieCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. RunOut - Hothead Paws

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘RunOut’ is an online party platformer game for 2 to 6 players! Pick a cute animal character, race through unpredictable obstacle courses, collect coins, and be the first to grab the stuffed bear. Prepare for a fun, fast-paced mix of running, fighting, and partying!

    ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under NiuMa on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with NiuMa.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under NiuMa on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with NiuMa.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under NiuMa on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with NiuMa.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under NiuMa on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with NiuMa.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under NiuMa on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with NiuMa.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. 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 NiuMa.

    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 ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. 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 NiuMa.

    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 ↗
  8. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

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

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about NiuMa

Does NiuMa run on Steam Deck?
NiuMa is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does NiuMa cost?
NiuMa is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does NiuMa have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — NiuMa supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to NiuMa?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NiuMa are Draw & Guess, Assimilate! (A Party Game), Chicken Jump, Puppy Jump.
Who developed NiuMa?
NiuMa was developed by Game Star.

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 NiuMa.

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