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Games like Refunct

If Refunct is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nekour, A Story About My Uncle and Skolly's Adventure — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its addictive for speedrunning, fluid movement feels satisfying and atmospheric. 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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Refunct is a 2015 indie adventure in which players restore a fragmented world through first-person parkour. The gameplay combines beacon-navigation, wall-jumping, and sliding mechanics, with an open structure that supports both casual exploration and speedrunning. Reviewers note the movement feels fluid and satisfying, and players describe the experience as atmospheric, hypnotic, and peaceful, with no time pressure or penalties. The day-night cycle and soundtrack receive particular praise. Priced at $2.99, the game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 96% positive rating from over 7,400 Steam reviews. The short, chill experience suits short play sessions.

About Refunct: Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.

2015IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Dominique Grieshofer
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Addictive for speedrunningBeautiful day night cycle and soundtrackFluid movement feels satisfyingAtmosphericHypnoticPeaceful

Players who liked Refunct also play

Steam players who put hours into Refunct 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. Nekour

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the island of Nekour and help a cat cult in their attempt to resurrect a great cat god!

    2019IndieAdventureCasual0.74 USDSteam ↗
  2. A Story About My Uncle

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Refunct.

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

    A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...

    2014IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Skolly's Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore a sky filled with floating islands as Skolly, an unusual adventurer in search of all the hidden treasures of this forgotten world.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Refunct.

    Ranked #4 for Refunct fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Refunct.

    Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.

    2020ActionAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Valley Peaks

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Refunct.

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

    Embark on a cozy climbing adventure in Valley Peaks, a ribbiting first-person platformer where each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the top of every ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the wider world, venture further into the Valley, conquer peaks and unravel mysteries!

    2024IndieCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Completely Stretchy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Refunct.

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

    A befuddling mishap has made you COMPLETELY STRETCHY! Stretch, swing and stick around the delightfully odd and vibrant Grombi Isles in this eccentric and light-hearted 3D platformer.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual18.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Grow Home

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Refunct.

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

    Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.

    2015IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. MEANDERS

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Refunct.

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

    MEANDERS is a sparkling adventure through a series of funny and relaxing challenges in a colourful setting.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Refunct on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Refunct.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Refunct on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Refunct.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Refunct on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Refunct.

    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 ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Refunct on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Refunct.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Refunct on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Refunct.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Refunct on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Refunct.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Refunct on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Refunct.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Refunct on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Refunct.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 Indie and Casual with Refunct.

    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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Refunct.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Shares Indie and Adventure with Refunct.

    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 Indie and Casual with Refunct.

    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. Shares Indie and Adventure with Refunct.

    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. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. A Story About My Uncle

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Refunct.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Refunct.

    A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...

    2014IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Completely Stretchy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Refunct.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Refunct.

    A befuddling mishap has made you COMPLETELY STRETCHY! Stretch, swing and stick around the delightfully odd and vibrant Grombi Isles in this eccentric and light-hearted 3D platformer.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual18.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Grow Home

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Refunct.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Refunct.

    Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.

    2015IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Refunct

Is Refunct verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Refunct 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 Refunct cost?
Refunct is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Refunct?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Refunct are Nekour, A Story About My Uncle, Skolly's Adventure.
Who developed Refunct?
Refunct was developed by Dominique Grieshofer.

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 Refunct.

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