Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle platforming and boss rush with Pankapu.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Pankapu
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Pankapu also play
The closest matches to Pankapu: Guacamelee! 2, Hue, Crypt Custodian, Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight, and Hollow Knight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares boss rush and collectible hunting with Pankapu.
- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Pankapu.
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Hollow Knight
Why this: Shares boss rush with Pankapu.
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Alwa's Awakening
Why this: Shares puzzle platforming with Pankapu.
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Blasphemous 2
Why this: Shares metroidvania progression with Pankapu.
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The Mummy Demastered
Why this: Shares metroidvania progression and weapon upgrades with Pankapu.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pankapu
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- 93% of 4,102 reviews
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Shares metroidvania progression and weapon upgrades with Pankapu.
- 78% of 414 reviews
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Too Kind Studio
- Price: $11.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 73% of 74 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Bosses demand precise timing and adaptability
- Collect memory fragments to unlock lore
- Explore vibrant hand drawn worlds
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Same whimsical mood as Pankapu.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Pankapu.
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Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Pankapu.
Cheaper alternatives
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Super Panda Adventures
Why this: Shares metroidvania progression with Pankapu.
Unruly Heroes
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Pankapu.
Iconoclasts
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Pankapu.
Aeon Drive
Why this: Shares collectible hunting with Pankapu.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Guacamelee! 2
Why this: Shares puzzle platforming and boss rush with Pankapu.
Hollow Knight
Why this: Shares boss rush with Pankapu.
Alwa's Awakening
Why this: Shares puzzle platforming with Pankapu.
Blasphemous 2
Why this: Shares metroidvania progression with Pankapu.
About Pankapu
The closest matches to Pankapu: Guacamelee! 2, Hue, Crypt Custodian, Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight, and Hollow Knight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pankapu is your kind of game, the closest matches are Guacamelee! 2, Hue and Crypt Custodian — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its ability switching and boss rush. 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 Pankapu: Pankapu is a narrative action-platformer that takes place in the dreams of Djaha’rell, a child troubled by a tragic incident. Upgrade your skills, find new competencies, switch your Aegis in real time in order to get rid of Nightmare's invasion.
Is Pankapu worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 73% of 74 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $11.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.6 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Bosses demand precise timing and adaptability
- Collect memory fragments to unlock lore
- Explore vibrant hand drawn worlds
- Master three distinct playstyles
People who play it also play: Guacamelee! 2, Hue, Crypt Custodian
Frequently asked about Pankapu
Can I run it?
Is Pankapu verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Pankapu 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 Pankapu cost?
Pankapu is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Pankapu?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pankapu are Guacamelee! 2, Hue, Crypt Custodian.
Who developed Pankapu?
Pankapu was developed by Too Kind Studio and published by Dear Villagers.