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Games like FlippUp

Below are 18 hand-picked alternatives to FlippUp 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 FlippUp 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, cheaper alternatives, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About FlippUp: You've activated an old Pinball machine- but with a twist. No points to score, just a mysterious mission to reach the top. We recommend you to try the demo before buying to avoid quick refunds- FlippTechINC.

2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · Linuxby Try Again Entertainment
FlippUp — Steam game cover
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.

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    Code Arcturus — Steam game cover

    Code Arcturus

    Top pick for FlippUp fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    Code Arcturus is a retro inspired arcade-style action platformer, with aliens, robots, spikes, explosions, and lots of coins. Blast your way through levels, compete for the fastest times on the leaderboards in Speedrun mode, or put your skills to the ultimate test in Nerfed mode

    2020ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    1 Screen Platformer — Steam game cover

    1 Screen Platformer

    Second-strongest match for FlippUp fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Downwell — Steam game cover

    Downwell

    Third-strongest match for FlippUp fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    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.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Super Magbot — Steam game cover

    Super Magbot

    Ranked #4 for FlippUp fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Slime-san: Superslime Edition — Steam game cover

    Slime-san: Superslime Edition

    Ranked #5 for FlippUp fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    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!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    VVVVVV — Steam game cover

    VVVVVV

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

    VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

    2010ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Trash Quest — Steam game cover

    Trash Quest

    Ranked #7 for FlippUp fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Dead Dungeon — Steam game cover

    Dead Dungeon

    Ranked #8 for FlippUp fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

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    Code Arcturus — Steam game cover

    Code Arcturus

    Priced ~60% under FlippUp on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    Code Arcturus is a retro inspired arcade-style action platformer, with aliens, robots, spikes, explosions, and lots of coins. Blast your way through levels, compete for the fastest times on the leaderboards in Speedrun mode, or put your skills to the ultimate test in Nerfed mode

    2020ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    1 Screen Platformer — Steam game cover

    1 Screen Platformer

    Priced ~85% under FlippUp on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Downwell — Steam game cover

    Downwell

    Priced ~70% under FlippUp on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    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.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    VVVVVV — Steam game cover

    VVVVVV

    Priced ~50% under FlippUp on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

    2010ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Trash Quest — Steam game cover

    Trash Quest

    Priced ~70% under FlippUp on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Dead Dungeon — Steam game cover

    Dead Dungeon

    Priced ~50% under FlippUp on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with FlippUp.

    Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗

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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    1 Screen Platformer — Steam game cover

    1 Screen Platformer

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

    This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Downwell — Steam game cover

    Downwell

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

    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.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Super Magbot — Steam game cover

    Super Magbot

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

    A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    VVVVVV — Steam game cover

    VVVVVV

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

    VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

    2010ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about FlippUp

Is FlippUp verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — FlippUp is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does FlippUp cost?
FlippUp is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to FlippUp?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside FlippUp are Code Arcturus, 1 Screen Platformer, Downwell.
Who developed FlippUp?
FlippUp was developed by Try Again Entertainment.

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 FlippUp.

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