Rank 01Why this
Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like APE OUT.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Games like APE OUT
- 36 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked APE OUT also play
The closest matches to APE OUT: Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, The Hong Kong Massacre, 12 is Better Than 6, Bloodroots, and Anger Foot. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Blood and Top-Down Shooter, like APE OUT.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2015
Rank 04 
Bloodroots
Why this: Also Blood and Beat 'em up, like APE OUT.
Rank 05 
Anger Foot
Why this: Shares procedural level generation with APE OUT.
Rank 06 
One Finger Death Punch 2
Why this: Shares tactical positioning with APE OUT.
Rank 07 
Furi
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Fast-Paced, like APE OUT.
Rank 08 
My Friend Pedro
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like APE OUT.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like APE OUT
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Gabe Cuzzillo, Bennett Foddy, Maxi Boch
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 2,448 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 83
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Gameplay is both challenging and rewarding
- Soundtrack and visuals are outstanding
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Emotional
- Fast paced combat
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Reviewers mention these as similar to APE OUT
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.
CARRION
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like APE OUT.
Hotline Miami
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like APE OUT.
Door Kickers
Why this: Same challenging mood as APE OUT.
Gunpoint
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as APE OUT.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below APE OUT at current Steam store prices.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like APE OUT.
Alien Shooter
Why this: Also Blood and Beat 'em up, like APE OUT.
POSTAL Redux
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Top-Down Shooter, like APE OUT.
GARAGE: Bad Trip
Why this: Also Blood and Top-Down Shooter, like APE OUT.
Serial Cleaner
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like APE OUT.
Super Hexagon
Why this: Also Music and Fast-Paced, like APE OUT.
Downwell
Why this: Same challenging mood as APE OUT.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to APE OUT, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Iron Snout
Why this: Also Blood and Beat 'em up, like APE OUT.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like APE OUT.
STRAFTAT
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like APE OUT.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like APE OUT.
SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Why this: Also Top-Down Shooter and Gore, like APE OUT.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Top-Down Shooter, like APE OUT.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like APE OUT.
Anger Foot
Why this: Shares procedural level generation with APE OUT.
Furi
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Fast-Paced, like APE OUT.
My Friend Pedro
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like APE OUT.
About APE OUT
The closest matches to APE OUT: Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, The Hong Kong Massacre, 12 is Better Than 6, Bloodroots, and Anger Foot. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If APE OUT is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, The Hong Kong Massacre and 12 is Better Than 6 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and emotional, and single out its fast paced combat and procedural level generation. 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.
APE OUT is a 2019 action indie game developed by Gabe Cuzzillo, Bennett Foddy, and Maxi Boch, published by Devolver Digital, available for $14.99. The game features fast-paced combat, procedural level generation, and tactical positioning as a primate escapes through violent encounters in a stylized top-down environment. Players describe the experience as both atmospheric and emotional, while reviewers have highlighted that the gameplay is both challenging and rewarding. The game supports short play sessions as solo-only content and is verified to run on Steam Deck. The title holds a Metacritic score of 83 and maintains a 95% positive rating from over 2400 Steam reviews, combining intense action with a dynamic jazz soundtrack and a distinctive visual presentation.
About APE OUT: APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.
Is APE OUT worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 2,448 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Gameplay is both challenging and rewarding
- Soundtrack and visuals are outstanding
People who play it also play: Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, The Hong Kong Massacre, 12 is Better Than 6
Frequently asked about APE OUT
Can I run it?
Is APE OUT verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — APE OUT 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 APE OUT cost?
APE OUT is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to APE OUT?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside APE OUT are Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, The Hong Kong Massacre, 12 is Better Than 6.
Who developed APE OUT?
APE OUT was developed by Gabe Cuzzillo, Bennett Foddy, Maxi Boch and published by Devolver Digital.