Rank 01Games like Expand
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Expand: 140, 6180 the moon, Soundodger+, Super Hexagon, and FRACT OSC. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares level editor with Expand.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
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FRACT OSC
Why this: Also Music and Abstract, like Expand.
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Manifold Garden
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Expand.
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Chris Johnson, Chris Larkin
- Price: $5.99checked Nov 7
- 97% of 92 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Checkpoint system rotates the entire maze on failure
- Meditative pacing rewards thoughtful exploration
- Minimalist black and white aesthetic with striking red accents
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Hypnotic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Expand
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.
Hollow Knight
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Expand.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Expand at current Steam store prices.
VOYAGER
Why this: Also Music and Abstract, like Expand.
aMAZE
Why this: Also Short and Abstract, like Expand.
LYNE
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Expand.
Temple Of Snek
Why this: Shares level editor with Expand.
Intralism
Why this: Also Music and Rhythm, like Expand.
Disoriented
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Expand.
Zup! X
Why this: Also Rhythm and Short, like Expand.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Expand, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Neon Beats
Why this: Also Music and Rhythm, like Expand.
The Plan
Why this: Also Music and Short, like Expand.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
140
Why this: Also Music and Rhythm, like Expand.
Manifold Garden
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Expand.
Mixolumia
Why this: Also Music and Abstract, like Expand.
About Expand
The closest matches to Expand: 140, 6180 the moon, Soundodger+, Super Hexagon, and FRACT OSC. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Expand is your kind of game, the closest matches are 140, 6180 the moon and Soundodger+ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and hypnotic, and single out its adaptive music sync and checkpoint rotation. 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.
About Expand: Expand is a meditative video game in which you explore a circular labyrinth that constantly twists, stretches and expands around you.
Is Expand worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 92 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $5.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Checkpoint system rotates the entire maze on failure
- Meditative pacing rewards thoughtful exploration
- Minimalist black and white aesthetic with striking red accents
- Music dynamically syncs with player actions
People who play it also play: 140, 6180 the moon, Soundodger+
Frequently asked about Expand
Can I run it?
How much does Expand cost?
Expand is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Expand?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Expand are 140, 6180 the moon, Soundodger+.
Who developed Expand?
Expand was developed by Chris Johnson, Chris Larkin and published by Chris Johnson, Chris Larkin.