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Games like Meld

If Meld is your kind of game, the closest matches are Into the Breach, Gunpoint and MouseCraft — 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 Meld: Meld is a mind-bending puzzle game featuring 200+ levels and a build-in editor so you can create your own and play levels made by others!

2016StrategyIndie4.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Axis Games
Meld — Steam game cover

Players who liked Meld also play

Steam players who put hours into Meld 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. Into the Breach

    WHY THIS

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

    Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Gunpoint

    WHY THIS

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

    Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

    2013ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. MouseCraft

    WHY THIS

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

    Ever wondered what a cross between Tetris and Lemmings would look like? Well, wonder no more, 'cause... MouseCraft is here! MouseCraft is an A to B puzzle game where players help Schrödinger, the crazy cat scientist, in completing his mysterious, mice-powered invention.

    2014ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Tumblestone

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Meld fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    Tumblestone is the first original action-puzzle game of the past fifteen years -- completely reinventing the genre into a deep and cerebral puzzle solving experience that you won't forget.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Mini Metro

    WHY THIS

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

    Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?

    2015StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Zombie Night Terror

    WHY THIS

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

    Prepare yourself for the most thrilling night of your life! Something strange has happened and people everywhere are turning into blood thirsty walking corpses. But guess who’s the brains behind this hungry undead army? YOU! So spread this pandemic and wipe humanity off the planet.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Escapists

    WHY THIS

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

    The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!

    2015ActionStrategyIndie3.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Reus

    WHY THIS

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

    In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.

    2013StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Meld on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Meld.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Meld on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Meld.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Meld on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Meld.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Meld on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    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 ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Meld on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Meld.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Meld on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Meld.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Meld on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Meld.

    "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 ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Meld on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Meld.

    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 with Meld.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Axis Games

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

  1. Axis Football 2023

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Axis Games, the studio behind Meld. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.

    2022SportsStrategyIndie14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Axis Football 2024

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Axis Games, the studio behind Meld. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.

    2023SportsStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Axis Football 2020

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Axis Games, the studio behind Meld. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    Axis Football features football gaming's deepest Franchise Mode and massively improved simulation-style gameplay.

    2020SportsStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Axis Football 2017

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Axis Games, the studio behind Meld.

    Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring massive customization and a complete franchise mode

    2017SportsSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Axis Football 2018

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Axis Games, the studio behind Meld.

    Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring a deep Franchise Mode and full customization.

    2018SportsSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Axis Football 2021

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Axis Games, the studio behind Meld. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.

    2021SportsStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Axis Football 2019

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Axis Games, the studio behind Meld. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring immersive gameplay, a deep franchise mode, and extensive customization.

    2019SportsStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Axis Football 2015

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Axis Games, the studio behind Meld.

    Axis Football is a 3D American Football Simulation Game that features a unique aimed passing system. Play in a single match, season mode, or local multiplayer! Offers basic mod support for team rosters.

    2015Sports4.99 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. Into the Breach

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Tumblestone

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    Tumblestone is the first original action-puzzle game of the past fifteen years -- completely reinventing the genre into a deep and cerebral puzzle solving experience that you won't forget.

    2016ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Mini Metro

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Meld.

    Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?

    2015StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Meld

How much does Meld cost?
Meld is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Meld?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Meld are Into the Breach, Gunpoint, MouseCraft.
Who developed Meld?
Meld was developed by Axis Games.

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 Meld.

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