Games like POPAPOM
Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to POPAPOM for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in POPAPOM also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, free-to-play picks, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About POPAPOM: A fast-paced action platformer roguelite with frantic combat, hundreds of modifying items, and dangerously charismatic monsters in the best arcade arena style. It’s time to make a POPAPOM!
Players who liked POPAPOM also play
Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant
Top pick for POPAPOM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
In 2297, Earth is united under a gestalt technocratic order - reborn from the ashes of nuclear fire. Now, humanity finds itself caught in the crossfire of a bloody, supernatural conflict for the fate of the galaxy. Hack and blast your way through this explosive, cinematic action platformer.
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HUNTDOWN
Second-strongest match for POPAPOM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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Downwell
Third-strongest match for POPAPOM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
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Bleed 2
Ranked #4 for POPAPOM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
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Aeon Drive
Ranked #5 for POPAPOM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.
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Slime-san: Superslime Edition
Ranked #6 for POPAPOM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!
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Blazing Chrome
Ranked #7 for POPAPOM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
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Rogue Stormers
Ranked #8 for POPAPOM fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with POPAPOM.
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.
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Life is Strange - Episode 1
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with POPAPOM.
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.
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Ultimate Custom Night
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
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Bongo Cat
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with POPAPOM.
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?
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ENA: Dream BBQ
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with POPAPOM.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with POPAPOM.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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Head-to-head comparisons
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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HUNTDOWN
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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Bleed 2
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
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Blazing Chrome
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with POPAPOM.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Frequently asked about POPAPOM
- Does POPAPOM have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — POPAPOM supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to POPAPOM?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside POPAPOM are Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant, HUNTDOWN, Downwell.
- Who developed POPAPOM?
- POPAPOM was developed by Nebula Devs and published by Nuntius Games, Vsoo Games.
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