IMHO.

Games like Trap Them

If Trap Them is your kind of game, the closest matches are Trap Them - Sniper Edition, UFO 50 and Waveform — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and retro. 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 Trap Them: Trap Them revolves around demanding puzzle gameplay about outsmarting and trapping the enemies while avoiding getting trapped yourself. Collect all the crystals without getting caught by the RoboTTech robots while exploring the depths of the mountain.

2015ActionStrategyIndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Juri Schupilo
Trap Them — Steam game cover
Players highlight
Blends action and puzzle sequences seamlesslyClockwork enemy behavior demands perfect timingHigh replay value for hardcore puzzlersAtmosphericChallengingRetro

Players who liked Trap Them also play

Steam players who put hours into Trap Them 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. Trap Them - Sniper Edition

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Trap Them fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Trap Them.

    In this puzzle shooter you take the role of a sniper. Collect all the crystals without getting caught by the RoboTTech robots. Be smart about shooting down the environment to shape it to your needs and guide the crystal collector safely through the caves.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. UFO 50

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Trap Them.

    Second-strongest match for Trap Them fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Trap Them.

    UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Waveform

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Trap Them.

    Third-strongest match for Trap Them fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trap Them.

    Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

    2012StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Day D: Tower Rush

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Trap Them.

    Ranked #4 for Trap Them fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Trap Them.

    Onwards to the past! Learn the real power of science! Help the professor and his loyal companion deal with hordes of dinosaurs.

    2016ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. BOOR

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Trap Them.

    Ranked #5 for Trap Them fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Trap Them.

    BOOR is a 2D puzzle-platformer game, where you play as a girl with the ability to multiply herself, stranded on Eden, a beautiful but strange world, full of challenging puzzles with platforming elements and a refreshing gameplay.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Disc Room

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Trap Them.

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

    Are you ready to get sliced in half? The year is 2089 and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalactic slaughterhouse.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Don't Starve Together

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Trap Them.

    Ranked #7 for Trap Them fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Trap Them.

    Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Rolling Sun

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Trap Them.

    Ranked #8 for Trap Them fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trap Them.

    Rolling Sun takes advantage of the latest version of CRYENGINE, with best in class physics, lighting and water effects. Discover ancient magic as you guide your Sun Stone through lost Incan and Mayan civilizations.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Trap Them on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Trap Them.

    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 Trap Them on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Trap Them.

    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 Trap Them on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Trap Them.

    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 Trap Them on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Trap Them.

    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. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Trap Them on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Trap Them.

    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 ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Trap Them on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Trap Them.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Trap Them on Steam right now. Shares Action with Trap Them.

    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.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Trap Them on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Trap Them.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 Trap Them.

    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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Trap Them.

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. 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 Trap Them.

    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 ↗
  7. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Juri Schupilo

Other recommendable Steam games by Juri Schupilo, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Trap Them - Sniper Edition

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Juri Schupilo, the studio behind Trap Them. Shares Action and Strategy with Trap Them.

    In this puzzle shooter you take the role of a sniper. Collect all the crystals without getting caught by the RoboTTech robots. Be smart about shooting down the environment to shape it to your needs and guide the crystal collector safely through the caves.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Jumponaut

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Juri Schupilo, the studio behind Trap Them. Shares Action and Indie with Trap Them.

    Jumponaut is a minimalist game about mastering strategic platforming.

    2018ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Strangler

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Juri Schupilo, the studio behind Trap Them. Shares Action and Indie with Trap Them.

    Hunt, strangle, and eat your prey to grow and dominate the arena in this thrilling twist on classic Snake gameplay. Face off against player-controlled rats in the intense VS mode and watch your tail—the rats can bite back!

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. UFO 50

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Trap Them.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Strategy with Trap Them.

    UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Disc Room

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Trap Them.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Trap Them.

    Are you ready to get sliced in half? The year is 2089 and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalactic slaughterhouse.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Don't Starve Together

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Trap Them.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Strategy with Trap Them.

    Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Trap Them

How much does Trap Them cost?
Trap Them is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Trap Them?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Trap Them are Trap Them - Sniper Edition, UFO 50, Waveform.
Who developed Trap Them?
Trap Them was developed by Juri Schupilo.

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 Trap Them.

For library-aware picks tuned to your specific taste, sign in with Steam on the home page.