Games like NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST
Below are 27 hand-picked alternatives to NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST for fans of indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST: A 9x9 Sudoku-based logic puzzle with eight original constraints. Every stage is solved through pure logic alone, with no assumptions or brute force. The thrill comes when one breakthrough makes the board suddenly unravel. Even seasoned Sudoku players will find fresh discoveries and real challenge.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Starbound
Top pick for NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
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BattleBlock Theater®
Second-strongest match for NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
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Broforce
Third-strongest match for NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
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SpeedRunners
Ranked #4 for NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.
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Braid
Ranked #5 for NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
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Botanicula
Ranked #6 for NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
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Thirty Flights of Loving
Ranked #7 for NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
This surprising first-person story tells the tale of a heist gone wrong. Encounter high-flying schemers, lovelorn criminals, and more stray kittens than you can shake a stick at.
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Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Ranked #8 for NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST at current Steam store prices.
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POSTAL 2
Priced ~75% under NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST on Steam right now. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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?
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The Test
Priced ~50% under NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST on Steam right now. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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?
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Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
Priced ~63% under NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST on Steam right now. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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.
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Blood and Bacon
Priced ~75% under NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST on Steam right now. Shares Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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.
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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
Priced ~50% under NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST on Steam right now. Shares Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
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Peggle Deluxe
Priced ~75% under NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST on Steam right now. Shares Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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.
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shapez
Priced ~75% under NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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!
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The Test: Hypothesis Rising
Priced ~50% under NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST on Steam right now. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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.
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Ultimate Custom Night
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
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Bongo Cat
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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?
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ENA: Dream BBQ
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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Indigo Park: Chapter 1
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
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.
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The Looker
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Narrow it down
Head-to-head comparisons
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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BattleBlock Theater®
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
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Braid
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
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Botanicula
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Casual with NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST.
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Frequently asked about NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST
- How much does NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST cost?
- NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST are Starbound, BattleBlock Theater®, Broforce.
- Who developed NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST?
- NUMERICAL ALCHEMIST was developed by Yoshiaki Nakamura.
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