Rank 01Games like Zup!
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Zup!: Zup! 2, Zup! 5, Oik, NightSky, and Wordle. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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NightSky
Why this: Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!.
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Osmos
Why this: Same chill mood as Zup!.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Quiet River
- Price: $1.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 2,211 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Achievements and trading cards
- Minimalist design
- Simple yet satisfying gameplay
- Chill
- Relaxing
- Chain reaction mechanics
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Why this: Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!.
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Why this: Same chill mood as Zup!.
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Why this: Shares physics puzzles with Zup!.
Oik 2
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Short, like Zup!.
Plays great on Steam Deck
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About Zup!
The closest matches to Zup!: Zup! 2, Zup! 5, Oik, NightSky, and Wordle. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Zup! is your kind of game, the closest matches are Zup! 2, Zup! 5 and Oik — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill and relaxing, and single out its chain reaction mechanics and explosion triggering. 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.
Zup! is a minimalist physics-based puzzle game released in 2016 by Quiet River. Players trigger chain-reaction explosions to guide a cube through increasingly challenging puzzle levels. Players describe the experience as relaxing and satisfying, praising the simple yet effective gameplay that delivers quick bursts of entertainment alongside achievements and Steam trading cards. The title features a chill difficulty curve designed for short play sessions. An indie production available for $1.99, it runs on Steam Deck and holds a 92% positive rating from over 2,200 Steam reviews. The game appeals to casual puzzle enthusiasts seeking a compact, satisfying experience.
About Zup!: Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Is Zup! worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 2,211 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $1.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Achievements and trading cards
- Minimalist design
- Simple yet satisfying gameplay
Frequently asked about Zup!
Can I run it?
Does Zup! run on Steam Deck?
Zup! 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 Zup! cost?
Zup! is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Zup!?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Zup! are Zup! 2, Zup! 5, Oik.
Who developed Zup!?
Zup! was developed by Quiet River.