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Games like PostBear Tales

If PostBear Tales is your kind of game, the closest matches are Samurai Kento, Slime's Journey and Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit — picked from the ranked list below. 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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About PostBear Tales: You are a bear, a PostBear, the best one! And you have an important mission, deliver a King's letter to the neighbor kingdom!

2026ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDWindowsby lightUP
PostBear Tales — Steam game cover

Players who liked PostBear Tales also play

Steam players who put hours into PostBear Tales 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. Samurai Kento

    WHY THIS

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

    Play as Kento, an Elder Samurai, and face the evil Yokai in this 2D pixelated mini action RPG set in Feudal Japan based scenarios!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.39 USDSteam ↗
  2. Slime's Journey

    WHY THIS

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

    A mini metroidvania with retro style graphics about a Slime who have his parents took by an Evil Shaman, and now fight against lots of magical creatures to get them back!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for PostBear Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with PostBear Tales.

    The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

    2025ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Contra: Operation Galuga

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for PostBear Tales fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with PostBear Tales.

    The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

    2024Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture

    WHY THIS

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

    A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

    2024ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Freedom Planet 2

    WHY THIS

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

    The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Vibrant Venture

    WHY THIS

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

    Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

    2020IndieAdventureEarly Access14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Moventure

    WHY THIS

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

    100 moves, 2 buttons, 0 tutorials. Master a massive moveset hidden within a D-Pad and 2 buttons. Conquer +100 levels in the ultimate movelike precision platformer.

    2026IndieAdventure7.40 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under PostBear Tales on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with PostBear Tales.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

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

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under PostBear Tales on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with PostBear Tales.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under PostBear Tales on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with PostBear Tales.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

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

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

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

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under PostBear Tales on Steam right now. Shares Indie with PostBear Tales.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with PostBear Tales.

    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 ↗
  5. Awaria

    WHY THIS

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

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from lightUP

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

  1. Sokoban Land DX

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind PostBear Tales. Shares Indie and Adventure with PostBear Tales.

    A 2D top-down Puzzle/Sokoban game that can be played in single-player (controlling one or two characters at same time) or with a friend in local co-op mode.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual0.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. WILOO

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind PostBear Tales. Shares Indie and Adventure with PostBear Tales.

    Help Wiloo to rescue his buddy in this 2D old-school platformer with colorful graphics and heartwarming soundtrack.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual0.79 USDSteam ↗
  3. Milo's Quest

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind PostBear Tales. Shares Action and Indie with PostBear Tales.

    A mini zelda-like 2D top-down puzzle/adventure game about a dog, bones and a lot of ghosts!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Barry the Bunny

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind PostBear Tales. Shares Action and Indie with PostBear Tales.

    A 2D platformer with short challenging levels about a bunny who builds bridges.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Mina & Michi

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind PostBear Tales. Shares Action and Indie with PostBear Tales.

    A 2D top-down puzzle/adventure game about friendship featuring 2 players local co-op.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Prehistoric Dude

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind PostBear Tales. Shares Action and Indie with PostBear Tales.

    A retro style mini metroidvania game about a caveman who loves ham!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Super Wiloo Demake

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind PostBear Tales. Shares Action and Indie with PostBear Tales.

    A 2D platformer featuring colorful 8-bit style graphics and 5 different worlds! It's a Demake version of "WILOO", featuring Completely new graphics, new Power-ups and other improvements.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Mages and Treasures

    WHY THIS

    Another title from lightUP, the studio behind PostBear Tales. Shares Action and Indie with PostBear Tales.

    A 2D top-down adventure game about Powerful Mages, treasures, amulets and a lot of magical evilish creatures!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with PostBear Tales.

    The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

    2025ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Contra: Operation Galuga

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with PostBear Tales.

    The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

    2024Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture

    WHY THIS

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

    A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

    2024ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Freedom Planet 2

    WHY THIS

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

    The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about PostBear Tales

How much does PostBear Tales cost?
PostBear Tales is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to PostBear Tales?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PostBear Tales are Samurai Kento, Slime's Journey, Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit.
Who developed PostBear Tales?
PostBear Tales was developed by lightUP.

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 PostBear Tales.

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