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Games like Finding Ivy

If Finding Ivy is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sticky Paws, Absolum and Stars In The Trash — 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 Finding Ivy: Finding Ivy is a cute casual 2D platformer where 1-4 players make their way through a kid-drawn world to win back their runaway cat. Run, jump, climb, and discover items and friends that help you along the way!

2025Adventure4.99 USDWindowsby Macaron Games
Finding Ivy — Steam game cover

Players who liked Finding Ivy also play

Steam players who put hours into Finding Ivy 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. Sticky Paws

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Finding Ivy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    A 2D platformer game about a cat that can climb anything! Sticky Paws is the story of Sticky the Cat, who is on a little adventure to retrieve a cake that a mouse stole. Catlyn, a new playable character, has joined the adventure too!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Absolum

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Finding Ivy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Stars In The Trash

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Finding Ivy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman.

    2024IndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Frincess&Cnight

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Finding Ivy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Frincess&Cnight is a single-screen puzzle-platformer game about struggle and love between Frog princess and Cat knight.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. BattleBlock Theater®

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Finding Ivy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Pets at Work

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Finding Ivy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Some pets got lost from their owners in an office and now need to work together, using boxes, mats, buttons, climb on shelves and tables or just make a mess trying to find them in this colorful local co-op game!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Unruly Heroes

    WHY THIS

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

    LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Degrees of Separation

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Finding Ivy fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Finding Ivy on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    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 ~60% under Finding Ivy on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    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 ~70% under Finding Ivy on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    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 ~80% under Finding Ivy on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    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. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Finding Ivy on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    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 ↗
  6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Finding Ivy on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. TOEM: A Photo Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Finding Ivy on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Finding Ivy on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Pornește într-o aventură scurtă de uitat în maxim 30min după ce ai închis jocul! Ce mai aștepți? Aventura îl urmărește pe Copilul Albastru și Urât într-o lume bizară, seara. 2D Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

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 Finding Ivy.

    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. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Stars In The Trash

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman.

    2024IndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Frincess&Cnight

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Frincess&Cnight is a single-screen puzzle-platformer game about struggle and love between Frog princess and Cat knight.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. BattleBlock Theater®

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Pets at Work

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Some pets got lost from their owners in an office and now need to work together, using boxes, mats, buttons, climb on shelves and tables or just make a mess trying to find them in this colorful local co-op game!

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Unruly Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Degrees of Separation

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Finding Ivy.

    Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Finding Ivy

How much does Finding Ivy cost?
Finding Ivy is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Finding Ivy have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Finding Ivy supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Finding Ivy?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Finding Ivy are Sticky Paws, Absolum, Stars In The Trash.
Who developed Finding Ivy?
Finding Ivy was developed by Macaron 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 Finding Ivy.

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