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Games like Hap Hazard

If Hap Hazard is your kind of game, the closest matches are Polly's Puzzle Box, InOut and Pyramid Quest 2 — 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 Hap Hazard: In this "Arcade Metroidbrainia", the only thing that stops you from progressing are holes in your understanding. Use mechanics in clever unique ways to uncover secrets, or dodge randomly generated hazards to get highscores.

IndieAdventureFree To PlayFree to playWindows · Linuxby Nicraftin
Hap Hazard — Steam game cover

Players who liked Hap Hazard also play

Steam players who put hours into Hap Hazard 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. Polly's Puzzle Box

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Hap Hazard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    As a small flea, explore a mysterious puzzle box filled with shapes and secrets. Gather strange items with hidden abilities, and unravel a trail of clues as you attempt to escape.

    IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. InOut

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Hap Hazard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    A minimalist puzzle platformer where each level is more than they seem. Change your perspective on levels to discover new areas. Explore the world to unearth its hidden secrets.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Pyramid Quest 2

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Hap Hazard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    Pyramid Quest 2 is an exploration and treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games.

    2026IndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Ripple Park

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Hap Hazard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    You are lost in a vast and eerie labyrinth filled with pools and puzzles. Gather items to activate various mechanisms as you explore further. Face various unknown entities that lurk within. Unravel the mysteries of the labyrinth and your own identity to find your way out. Inspired by poolcore.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. MONOMOON

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Hap Hazard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    In MONOMOON, the way forward is reserved for the knowing and the daring. Guided by moonlight, you’ll uncover hidden truths and wander through a tiny and mysterious open world.

    2026IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. EMUUROM

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Hap Hazard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

    2026IndieAdventure11.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. ANIMAL WELL

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Hap Hazard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Leap Year

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Hap Hazard fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    Leap Year is a clumsy platformer about knowledge and discovery. Explore a compact, hand drawn world filled with hidden paths. Understand the game’s secrets to reach new areas and collect all the pages of your calendar.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. EMUUROM

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

    2026IndieAdventure11.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. ANIMAL WELL

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Leap Year

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hap Hazard.

    Leap Year is a clumsy platformer about knowledge and discovery. Explore a compact, hand drawn world filled with hidden paths. Understand the game’s secrets to reach new areas and collect all the pages of your calendar.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hap Hazard

Is Hap Hazard free to play?
Yes — Hap Hazard 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 Hap Hazard?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hap Hazard are Polly's Puzzle Box, InOut, Pyramid Quest 2.
Who developed Hap Hazard?
Hap Hazard was developed by Nicraftin.

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 Hap Hazard.

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