Games like Hocus Pocus
If Hocus Pocus is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure, Johnny Explorer and Realms of Chaos — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its collect crystals to progress, nostalgic apogee style gameplay and challenging. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Hocus Pocus: Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness.
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Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Hocus Pocus.
Top pick for Hocus Pocus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
What's green with red spots, has suction hands, and has an overbite like Bart Simpson? Of course, the answer is Cosmo! Cosmo is a young alien on his way to visit Disney World with his parents. That is, until their ship is struck by a blazing comet, forcing them to land on an uncharted planet.
Johnny Explorer
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Hocus Pocus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
As Johny, you go deeper and deeper into the cave in search of treasures, watch out for the many traps and enemies waiting for your life
Realms of Chaos
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Hocus Pocus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
Realms of Chaos is an exciting side-scrolling platform game with an innovative mix of action, adventure, mysticism, and role-playing that's never been seen in this style of game. Set in the fantastic world of Mysteria, Realms of Chaos is the first of many adventures of Endrick and Elandra, a brother and sister duo who find themselves on...
Knight's Try
WHY THIS
Shares secret hunting and a whimsical mood with Hocus Pocus.
Ranked #4 for Hocus Pocus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
Knight's Try is a tough platformer with retro 64 bit 3D graphics. Take on the role of an honorable Knight of Trye attempting to complete their sacred trial by leaping through a world full of perilous pitfalls and dangerous traps!
Freedom Planet 2
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Hocus Pocus.
Ranked #5 for Hocus Pocus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Monster Bash
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Ranked #6 for Hocus Pocus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Hocus Pocus.
Johnny Dash's bash 'em and smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats.
Mystic Towers
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Hocus Pocus.
Ranked #7 for Hocus Pocus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
As Baron Baldric, you’re charged with keeping the peace for the common folk of the land. But when the grand Lazarine Towers are overcome by dark forces, you must wield your magical staff and set out to make things right. A love and affable character, Baldric will win your heart with his mannerisms and charm.
Crystal Caves
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Hocus Pocus.
Ranked #8 for Hocus Pocus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Hocus Pocus.
Enter an underground world of treasures and traps in Crystal Caves, a colorful EGA game that rivals any commercial game with its arcade quality, puzzles and graphics. As Mylo Steamwitz, enter cave after cave of adventure, gathering teasures and evading countless hazards.
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Monster Bash
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Hocus Pocus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Hocus Pocus.
Johnny Dash's bash 'em and smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats.
Commander Keen
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Hocus Pocus.
Reviewers of Hocus Pocus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Hocus Pocus.
Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons: Episode 1: Marooned on Mars (Dec. 14th 1990) Episode 2: The Earth Explodes (1991) Episode 3: Keen Must Die! (1991) Commander Keen's very first adventure, and the debut of id's groundbreaking side-scrolling technology.
Secret Agent
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Hocus Pocus.
Reviewers of Hocus Pocus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Hocus Pocus.
You are agent 006 - top agent of the government's secret organization committed to protecting the world against terrorists and power-mad criminals. Your mission: to parachute into a high -security island outpost and secure the plans to the ultimate satellite laser weapon, which was recently stolen from the government.
Secret Agent
WHY THIS
Shares a lighthearted mood with Hocus Pocus.
Reviewers of Hocus Pocus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
The family of our protagonist -- Mikage Jin -- are descendants of a line of ninjas responsible for national security since the Edo era. Jin was born and raised to follow in the footsteps of his secret agent mother as a ninja in training. He's been ordered to infiltrate Touka Academy undercover...
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hocus Pocus at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Hocus Pocus on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Hocus Pocus on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~70% under Hocus Pocus on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Hocus Pocus on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
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.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Hocus Pocus on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hocus Pocus.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Hocus Pocus on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hocus Pocus.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Hocus Pocus on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
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?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Hocus Pocus on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
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".
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Expendabros
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Hocus Pocus.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Disfigure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Hocus Pocus.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Tails Noir: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
Lily's Well
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
It is a rainy night in the Spring of 2005. Lily is left home alone after her Papa put her to bed. She is awoken by a cry for help outside her window. It is coming from the well. Help Lily gather rope to go down the well and save the poor soul trapped down there.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Hocus Pocus.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
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Frequently asked about Hocus Pocus
- Does Hocus Pocus work on Steam Deck?
- Hocus Pocus is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Hocus Pocus cost?
- Hocus Pocus is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Hocus Pocus?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hocus Pocus are Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure, Johnny Explorer, Realms of Chaos.
- Who developed Hocus Pocus?
- Hocus Pocus was developed by Moonlite Software and published by Apogee Entertainment.
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