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Games like Patterna

If Patterna is your kind of game, the closest matches are Linklight, Oberty and Liquidum — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its accessibility options improve clarity, minimalist design enhances focus and atmospheric. 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 Patterna: Patterna is a logic puzzle game for people who think that HexCells is far too easy. It features a highly customizable random level generator, a level editor, more than 70 levels, and an enchanting minimalist soundtrack by Alex Cottrell.

2016Indie6.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Sebastian Schöner
Patterna — Steam game cover
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Accessibility options improve clarityGraph based puzzles feel fresh and complexMinimalist design enhances focusAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

Players who liked Patterna also play

Steam players who put hours into Patterna 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. Linklight

    WHY THIS

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

    Linklight is a relaxing minimalist puzzle game that consists of rotation based puzzles; unplug yourself from your surroundings as you navigate your way through endless puzzles.

    2020StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Oberty

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Patterna.

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

    Oberty is mind-bending puzzle about combining shapes.

    2024IndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Liquidum

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and an atmospheric mood with Patterna.

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

    Liquidum is an aquatic logic puzzle game, where you strategically fill interconnected aquariums across six challenging sections with unique mechanics.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Quadrata

    WHY THIS

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

    Quadrata is a minimalist logic puzzle where you control two different characters with the same keys on either side and collect diamonds with a limited number of moves to finish.

    2022IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Lovux

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Patterna.

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

    Lovux is a minimalist logic puzzle where the goal is to break all the glasses in the game area by wisely using various glass types and mechanics. The difficulty of the game increases gradually, thanks to new mechanics introduced every 10 levels.

    2023IndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. SuperPosition

    WHY THIS

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

    Sokoban style quantum puzzle game. Make your way through many variations of one level at once using one sequence of moves!

    2025StrategyIndieCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. 14 Minesweeper Variants

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with Patterna.

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

    Minesweeper but the rules are changing.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Polimines 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Patterna.

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

    Polimines 2 is the sequel to Polimines, a challenging logic game that combines Nonograms and Minesweeper mechanics. All levels are designed by hand so that guessing is never necessary.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Patterna

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.

  1. Tametsi

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Patterna.

    Reviewers of Patterna cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    Tametsi is a difficult logic game played on a set of tiles, in which you must use the clues provided to discover and mark hidden mines.

    2017Indie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Hexcells

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Patterna.

    Reviewers of Patterna cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    2014StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. 4D Minesweeper

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Patterna.

    Reviewers of Patterna cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    4D Minesweeper brings the classic mechanics of Minesweeper into the fourth dimension and adds some new features to it.

    2018IndieCasualFreeSteam ↗
  4. Minesweeper Classy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Patterna.

    Reviewers of Patterna cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    A modern and stylish take on a classic logic puzzle game. Play the classic minesweeper levels, beat unique level layouts and challenges, or create and share your own level designs. Features a ton of customization options.

    2020IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Patterna on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Patterna on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Patterna on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Patterna on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Patterna.

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Patterna on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Patterna on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Patterna on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Patterna on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Patterna.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Patterna.

    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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Patterna

How much does Patterna cost?
Patterna is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Patterna?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Patterna are Linklight, Oberty, Liquidum.
Who developed Patterna?
Patterna was developed by Sebastian Schöner.

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 Patterna.

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