Rank 01Why this
Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- $12.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Games like ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!
- 21 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! also play
The closest matches to ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!: Rampage Knights, Streets of Rogue, UFO 50, Vampire Survivors, and Yooka-Laylee. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares procedural generation with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
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Yooka-Laylee
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
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Card Hog
Why this: Shares character unlocks and resource management with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Rampage Knights
Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- 92% of 926 reviews
- 2Streets of Rogue
Shares procedural generation with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- 97% of 8,308 reviews
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- 6Card Hog
Shares character unlocks and resource management with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- 97% of 272 reviews
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- 9For The King
Shares resource management with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- 89% of 11,548 reviews
- 10Risk of Rain (2013)
Shares character unlocks and procedural generation with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- 93% of 14,874 reviews
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- 13Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Shares character unlocks with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- 80% of 1,399 reviews
- 14Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Same funny mood as ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- 98% of 1,982 reviews
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- 24CRYPTARK
Shares procedural generation and resource management with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
- 83% of 729 reviews
- Released: 2019
- Developer: HumaNature Studios
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 90% of 545 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Metacritic 76
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Frequent fun events keep gameplay engaging
- Funky soundtrack and art style stand out
- Modernized pacing fixes originals slow feel
- Challenging
- Funny
- Nostalgic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! at current Steam store prices.
Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Why this: Shares character unlocks with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
Caveblazers
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
Wargroove
Why this: Same challenging mood as ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor
Why this: Same funny mood as ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
UFO 50
Why this: Shares procedural generation with ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
Vampire Survivors
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
Yooka-Laylee
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!.
About ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!
The closest matches to ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!: Rampage Knights, Streets of Rogue, UFO 50, Vampire Survivors, and Yooka-Laylee. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rampage Knights, Streets of Rogue and UFO 50 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, funny and nostalgic, and single out its character unlocks and present hunting. 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 ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!: ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! is a mash-up of the very best features of the classic console games with a ton of fresh improvements! Explore Earth as funky aliens from planet Funkotron trying to find your missing ship pieces to get back home in this casual co-op roguelike.
Is ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 545 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Frequent fun events keep gameplay engaging
- Funky soundtrack and art style stand out
- Modernized pacing fixes originals slow feel
- Strategic present hunting matters
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Horrendous support, discord and steam communities are monitored by one irresponsible and unprofessional prick. No population, game breaking bugs in multiplayer even if you have friends. Buggy since launch, still can't complete all the…”
People who play it also play: Rampage Knights, Streets of Rogue, UFO 50
Frequently asked about ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!
Can I run it?
Does ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! run on Steam Deck?
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! cost?
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! are Rampage Knights, Streets of Rogue, UFO 50.
Who developed ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!?
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! was developed by HumaNature Studios.