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Games like Dad Quest

  • 21 games
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Players who liked Dad Quest also play

The closest matches to Dad Quest: Romancelvania, Zenith, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, The Adventure Pals, and Octodad: Dadliest Catch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Shares metroidvania exploration with Dad Quest.

    • $24.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • 2023
  2. Rank 02

    Why this

    Shares quest tracking and inventory management with Dad Quest.

    • $7.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2016
  1. Rank 04

    The Adventure Pals

    Why this: Same funny mood as Dad Quest.

    • $14.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2018
  2. Rank 05

    Octodad: Dadliest Catch

    Why this: Same comedic mood as Dad Quest.

    • $14.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2014
  3. Rank 06

    You are Peter Shorts

    Why this: Also Parody and Metroidvania, like Dad Quest.

    • $14.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2024
  4. Rank 07

    The Darkest Tales

    Why this: Also Character Action Game and Metroidvania, like Dad Quest.

    • $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2022
  5. Rank 08

    Duck Game

    • $12.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2015

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Dad Quest

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Romancelvania

    Shares metroidvania exploration with Dad Quest.

    • 77% of 222 reviews
  2. 2
    Zenith

    Shares quest tracking and inventory management with Dad Quest.

    • 66% of 175 reviews
  3. 3
    Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 98% of 881 reviews
  4. 4
    The Adventure Pals

    Same funny mood as Dad Quest.

    • 94% of 652 reviews
  5. 5
    Octodad: Dadliest Catch

    Same comedic mood as Dad Quest.

    • 94% of 6,147 reviews
  6. 6
    You are Peter Shorts

    Also Parody and Metroidvania, like Dad Quest.

    • 90% of 186 reviews
  7. 7
    The Darkest Tales

    Also Character Action Game and Metroidvania, like Dad Quest.

    • 74% of 199 reviews
  8. 8
    Duck Game

    Genres: Action, Indie

    • 97% of 11,028 reviews
  9. 9
    Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef

    Genres: Action, Adventure

    • 88% of 1,364 reviews
  10. 10
    Boyfriend Dungeon

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, RPG

    • 91% of 1,551 reviews
  11. 11
    West of Loathing

    Genres: Indie, Adventure, RPG

    • 98% of 8,549 reviews
  12. 12
    UnEpic

    Genres: Action, Indie, RPG

    • 85% of 1,759 reviews
  13. 13
    Dadish

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 92% of 185 reviews
  14. 14
    Tomba! Special Edition

    Genres: Action

    • 90% of 422 reviews
  15. 15
    Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 92% of 4,623 reviews
  16. 16
    Cthulhu Saves the World

    Genres: Indie, RPG

    • 93% of 2,120 reviews
  17. 17
    Crypt Custodian

    Genres: Adventure

    • 98% of 1,495 reviews
  18. 18
    Timespinner

    Also Metroidvania and LGBTQ+, like Dad Quest.

    • 85% of 1,643 reviews
  19. 19
    Psychonauts

    Genres: Action

    • 96% of 8,804 reviews
  20. 20
    Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 57% of 54 reviews
  21. 21
    Pumpkin Jack

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 92% of 2,823 reviews
  22. 22
    I Am Bread

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 77% of 3,162 reviews
  23. 23
    Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

    Genres: Action

    • 81% of 300 reviews
  24. 24
    Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

    Also Parody and Third-Person Shooter, like Dad Quest.

    • 84% of 23,347 reviews
Dad Quest — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2018
  • Developer: Sundae Month
  • Price: $12.99checked Nov 7
  • Steam Deck: Deck Verified
  • 90% of 72 reviews
  • Genres: Indie, Adventure, RPG
  • Platforms: Windows

Players highlight

  • Dad jokes are on point
  • Family friendly fun
  • Heartfelt story with silly humor
  • Comedic
  • Funny
  • Lighthearted

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About Dad Quest

The closest matches to Dad Quest: Romancelvania, Zenith, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, The Adventure Pals, and Octodad: Dadliest Catch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Dad Quest is your kind of game, the closest matches are Romancelvania, Zenith and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as comedic, funny and lighthearted, and single out its child as weapon and inventory management. 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 Dad Quest: Embark on a great Dadventure in this unique comedy, story-based 2D platformer. Raise your child to become the weapon they were always meant to be.

Is Dad Quest worth buying?

  • 90% of 72 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • Price: $12.99 (checked Nov 7).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
  • Steam Deck Verified.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

People who play it also play: Romancelvania, Zenith, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

How this verdict works →

Frequently asked about Dad Quest

Can I run it?

Is Dad Quest verified for Steam Deck?

Yes — Dad Quest is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.

How much does Dad Quest cost?

Dad Quest is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to Dad Quest?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dad Quest are Romancelvania, Zenith, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

Who developed Dad Quest?

Dad Quest was developed by Sundae Month and published by Excalibur Publishing.