Rank 01Games like Hylics
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- Updated Nov 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Hylics: Hylics 2, OFF, Felvidek, HEARTBEAT, and Cubicle Quest. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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HEARTBEAT
Why this: Shares status effects with Hylics.
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Cubicle Quest
Why this: Shares grinding with Hylics.
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Everhood
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Hylics.
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Antichamber
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like Hylics.
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Sea of Stars
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Hylics.
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- 23Rakuen
- 97% of 2,904 reviews
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Mason Lindroth
- Price: $2.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 98% of 5,587 reviews
- Genres: Indie, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Artstyle is unique
- Combat is entertaining
- Gameplay is addictive
- Whimsical
- Claymation
- Dialogue system
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Golden Light
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Hylics.
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Why this: Also Psychedelic and Abstract, like Hylics.
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Why this: Also RPGMaker and Surreal, like Hylics.
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Why this: Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Hylics.
Eternal Senia
Why this: Also RPGMaker and JRPG, like Hylics.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
OFF
Why this: Also RPGMaker and JRPG, like Hylics.
Everhood
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Surreal, like Hylics.
Sea of Stars
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Hylics.
About Hylics
The closest matches to Hylics: Hylics 2, OFF, Felvidek, HEARTBEAT, and Cubicle Quest. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Hylics is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hylics 2, OFF and Felvidek — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as whimsical and single out its claymation and dialogue system. 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.
Hylics is a surreal indie RPG developed and published by Mason Lindroth, released in 2015. Players navigate a bizarre world rendered in distinctive claymation style, with combat built around gesture-based actions and status-effect management. The game features equipment systems, dialogue choices, and a grinding loop that some players find compelling. Reviewers highlight the unique artstyle and trippy visual presentation as standout qualities, while players describe the overall experience as whimsical. The game holds Steam Deck verified compatibility and a 98% positive rating from over 5,500 Steam reviews, priced at $2.99.
About Hylics: Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
Is Hylics worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 98% of 5,587 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 97% positive across 92 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $2.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Artstyle is unique
- Combat is entertaining
- Gameplay is addictive
- Grinding meat
Frequently asked about Hylics
Can I run it?
Is Hylics verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Hylics 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 Hylics cost?
Hylics is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hylics?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hylics are Hylics 2, OFF, Felvidek.
Who developed Hylics?
Hylics was developed by Mason Lindroth.