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Games like Poker Night at the Inventory

If Poker Night at the Inventory is your kind of game, the closest matches are Poker - Texas, Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version) and Go Fetch! — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its character chemistry shines, challenging and comedic. 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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Poker Night at the Inventory is a casual card game where players compete in No Limit Texas Hold'em against four iconic video game characters in a high-stakes underground social club. Developed by Skunkape Games, the game blends poker mechanics with character-driven dialogue and banter, featuring hand-skipping mechanics and an item unlock system for replayability. Players describe the experience as challenging yet cozy, with excellent writing that generates comedic chemistry between the crossover characters. The game supports short-burst play sessions in single-player mode and is verified on Steam Deck. Currently priced at $9.99, it holds a 95% positive rating from over 5,400 Steam reviews.

About Poker Night at the Inventory: Seven years after the Inventory closed its doors, this underground social club has reopened for business. Play No Limit Texas Hold’em with four video game icons in a high-stakes battle of cards, bets, and trash talk.

2026Casual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Skunkape Games
Poker Night at the Inventory — Steam game cover
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Character chemistry shinesCozy yet thrilling gambling atmosphereExcellent writing and banter between charactersChallengingComedicCozy

Players who liked Poker Night at the Inventory also play

Steam players who put hours into Poker Night at the Inventory 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. Poker - Texas

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Poker Night at the Inventory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    The closest thing to a real deal - home game of no limit Texas Hold 'em! Your table, your rules! Invite friends all over the world and have the ultimate poker fun! (other players just need a web browser!)

    2022IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Second-strongest match for Poker Night at the Inventory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Prepare for a different kind of poker night in a very different kind of club and play against familiar faces!

    2010SportsCasualDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Go Fetch!

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Poker Night at the Inventory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    A hilarious video chat party game!!! For 3+ players of all ages! Take turns using your favorite video chat software to judge your friends as they try to find objects in their home or office environment that match the prompts you give them! For fans of: Jackbox, Cards Against Humanity, Heads Up! 👏

    2022Casual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Bonereader

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Poker Night at the Inventory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Roll the dice for a shot at rebirth in this card game adventure. Build your deck, collect otherworldly dice and battle spirits in a psychedelic purgatory. Do you deserve a second chance?

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Blackjack Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Poker Night at the Inventory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    A rogue-like spin on two casino classics. Play blackjack against a roulette wheel of opponents. Collect power-up boules and purchase insurance policies to give you the edge against the dealer in this strategic and chaotic mash-up.

    2026IndieCasualSteam ↗
  6. All About Luck

    WHY THIS

    Shares card based combat, comedy and a tense mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Ranked #6 for Poker Night at the Inventory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    All About Luck is a roguelike auto battler where luck is everything. Build your formation by gacha and test your fortune. No P2W, no grinding — just pulls, rolls, and fate. Crush the boss with god-tier pulls, then ask your friends: Still not cleared it?

    2026StrategyIndieCasual9.34 USDSteam ↗
  7. Sam & Max Save the World

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Ranked #7 for Poker Night at the Inventory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

    2020IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Gunma's Ambition -You and me are Gunma- Reiwa 2nd national census edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Poker Night at the Inventory fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Let's change Japan to Gunma. Everyone Gunma.Let's change all of Japan to Gunma.The definitive edition of the Gunma simulation game.Everyone can play!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Poker Night at the Inventory

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.

  1. Team Fortress 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Reviewers of Poker Night at the Inventory cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

    2007ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Red Dead Redemption 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Poker Night at the Inventory cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

    2019ActionAdventure59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People: Season 1

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Reviewers of Poker Night at the Inventory cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Enjoy Strong Bad's wacky comedic adventures over 5 full episodes!

    2008AdventureDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Reviewers of Poker Night at the Inventory cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    The Startling Developments Detective Agency springs into action as On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 begins, set in motion by a call from a mysterious source. The ever escalating perils on the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will season our tender heroes to their very core!

    2012IndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Poker Night at the Inventory cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.

    2020Adventure49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Balatro

    WHY THIS

    Shares replayability and a funny mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Reviewers of Poker Night at the Inventory cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Poker Night at the Inventory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Poker Night at the Inventory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Poker Night at the Inventory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Poker Night at the Inventory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Poker Night at the Inventory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Poker Night at the Inventory on Steam right now.

    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 ↗
  7. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Poker Night at the Inventory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    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 ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Poker Night at the Inventory on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    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 ↗

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 Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Skunkape Games

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

  1. Sam & Max Save the World

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Another title from Skunkape Games, the studio behind Poker Night at the Inventory.

    An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

    2020IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Another title from Skunkape Games, the studio behind Poker Night at the Inventory.

    The Freelance Police are back on the crime beat in a newly remastered version of their second episodic season. Zombies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends’ lives are at stake, Sam & Max will risk their very souls to set things right.

    2021IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

    WHY THIS

    Shares character driven and a comedic mood with Poker Night at the Inventory.

    Another title from Skunkape Games, the studio behind Poker Night at the Inventory.

    The last game in the episodic Sam & Max trilogy, beautifully remastered! As the intergalactic villains who seek the Devil’s Toybox close in and Max’s psychic abilities grow beyond his control, the Freelance Police will come up against their most frightening adversary yet: the power of Max’s mind.

    2024IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Poker Night at the Inventory

Is Poker Night at the Inventory verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Poker Night at the Inventory 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 Poker Night at the Inventory cost?
Poker Night at the Inventory is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Poker Night at the Inventory?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Poker Night at the Inventory are Poker - Texas, Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version), Go Fetch!.
Who developed Poker Night at the Inventory?
Poker Night at the Inventory was developed by Skunkape 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 Poker Night at the Inventory.

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