Rank 01Why this
Also Fast-Paced and Side Scroller, like Exception.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2019
Games like Exception
- 15 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Exception: Hell is Other Demons, Dustforce DX, Axiom Verge, Shatter, and DeadCore. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares momentum based platforming with Exception.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2012
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Exception.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
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Shadow Blade: Reload
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and 2.5D, like Exception.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Traxmaster Software
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 90% of 29 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Dynamic stage rotation forces constant adaptation
- Hidden items and speedrun categories add replayability
- Instant leaderboards fuel competitive drive
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Hypnotic
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About Exception
The closest matches to Exception: Hell is Other Demons, Dustforce DX, Axiom Verge, Shatter, and DeadCore. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Exception is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hell is Other Demons, Dustforce DX and Axiom Verge — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and hypnotic, and single out its boss fight destruction and dynamic stage rotation. 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 Exception: When an old woman's computer system is taken over by a virus bent on total annihilation, you assume control of an ordinary software program transformed into an elite combat machine. Retake the system and build your character into a formidable instrument of retribution.
Is Exception worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 29 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dynamic stage rotation forces constant adaptation
- Hidden items and speedrun categories add replayability
- Instant leaderboards fuel competitive drive
- Neon soaked visuals enhance the hypnotic flow
People who play it also play: Hell is Other Demons, Dustforce DX, Axiom Verge
Frequently asked about Exception
Can I run it?
Does Exception run on Steam Deck?
Exception is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Exception free to play?
Yes — Exception is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Exception?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Exception are Hell is Other Demons, Dustforce DX, Axiom Verge.
Who developed Exception?
Exception was developed by Traxmaster Software.