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Also Psychological and Surreal, like Psychonauts.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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Players who liked Psychonauts also play
The closest matches to Psychonauts: Psychonauts 2, Day of the Tentacle Remastered, Voodoo Vince: Remastered, Hell Pie, and Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same funny mood as Psychonauts.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Also Cult Classic and 3D Platformer, like Psychonauts.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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Hell Pie
Why this: Shares collectathon with Psychonauts.
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Pumpkin Jack
Why this: Same comedic mood as Psychonauts.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Psychonauts
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- Released: 2006
- Developer: Double Fine Productions
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 96% of 8,804 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Characters are unforgettable
- Dark humor lands perfectly
- Levels reflect mental states
- Comedic
- Funny
- Nostalgic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Psychonauts
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Supraland
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Psychonauts.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Psychonauts.
Sunset Overdrive
Why this: Shares collectathon with Psychonauts.
It Takes Two
Why this: Same funny mood as Psychonauts.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Psychonauts at current Steam store prices.
Orbo's Odyssey
Why this: Also Surreal and 3D Platformer, like Psychonauts.
Effie
Why this: Shares collectathon with Psychonauts.
Hypergalactic Psychic Table Tennis 3000
Why this: Same comedic mood as Psychonauts.
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Psychonauts.
Frogun
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Psychonauts.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Psychonauts, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
POSTAL
Why this: Also Psychological and Surreal, like Psychonauts.
ENA: Dream BBQ
Why this: Also Surreal and 3D Platformer, like Psychonauts.
Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade Edition
Why this: Also Cult Classic and Surreal, like Psychonauts.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Voodoo Vince: Remastered
Why this: Also Cult Classic and 3D Platformer, like Psychonauts.
Hell Pie
Why this: Shares collectathon with Psychonauts.
Pumpkin Jack
Why this: Same comedic mood as Psychonauts.
More from Double Fine Productions
Other recommendable Steam games by Double Fine Productions, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Brutal Legend
Why this: Same funny mood as Psychonauts.
Costume Quest
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Psychonauts.
About Psychonauts
The closest matches to Psychonauts: Psychonauts 2, Day of the Tentacle Remastered, Voodoo Vince: Remastered, Hell Pie, and Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Psychonauts is your kind of game, the closest matches are Psychonauts 2, Day of the Tentacle Remastered and Voodoo Vince: Remastered — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as comedic, funny and nostalgic, and single out its collectathon and mind exploration. 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.
Psychonauts is a 2006 action game from Double Fine Productions that tasks players with exploring mental worlds using telekinesis powers, collectathon objectives, momentum-based platforming, and puzzle-platforming challenges. Set within the minds of various characters, the adventure follows young psychic Raz as he navigates vibrant mental landscapes while mastering psychic abilities. The game has earned a 96% positive rating from 8,804 Steam reviews and runs in a playable state on Steam Deck. Players describe the experience as comedic, nostalgic, and whimsical, and reviewers highlight the unforgettable characters, levels that reflect mental states, and high replayability. It is a solo-only challenging adventure of medium length priced at $9.99 USD.
About Psychonauts: A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Is Psychonauts worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 8,804 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 93% positive across 56 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 18 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Characters are unforgettable
- Dark humor lands perfectly
- Levels reflect mental states
- Replayability is high
People who play it also play: Psychonauts 2, Day of the Tentacle Remastered, Voodoo Vince: Remastered
Frequently asked about Psychonauts
Can I run it?
Does Psychonauts run on Steam Deck?
Psychonauts 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 Psychonauts cost?
Psychonauts is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Psychonauts?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Psychonauts are Psychonauts 2, Day of the Tentacle Remastered, Voodoo Vince: Remastered.
Who developed Psychonauts?
Psychonauts was developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Double Fine Productions, Xbox Game Studios.