Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle solving with Kindergarten.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like Kindergarten
- 34 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Players who liked Kindergarten also play
The closest matches to Kindergarten: Kindergarten 2, Kindergarten 3, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Party Hard, and CARRION. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Dark Comedy and Dark Humor, like Kindergarten.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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Party Hard
Why this: Also Dark Humor and Gore, like Kindergarten.
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CARRION
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like Kindergarten.
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Grunn
Why this: Shares time loop and puzzle solving with Kindergarten.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Kindergarten
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Con Man Games, Sean Young
- Price: $4.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 97% of 7,477 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Creative killing methods
- Dark humor
- Replayable time loop
- Dark
- Funny
- Whimsical
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Kindergarten at current Steam store prices.
Slayaway Camp
Why this: Also Dark Comedy and Dark Humor, like Kindergarten.
Bulb Boy
Why this: Also Dark Humor and Gore, like Kindergarten.
The Count Lucanor
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Kindergarten.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Kindergarten, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
FUCK HITLER
Why this: Also Dark Humor and Gore, like Kindergarten.
Iron Snout
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like Kindergarten.
Trapped with Jester
Why this: Also Dark Comedy and Dark Humor, like Kindergarten.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Kindergarten.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Kindergarten 2
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Kindergarten.
Kindergarten 3
Why this: Also Dark Comedy and Dark Humor, like Kindergarten.
CARRION
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like Kindergarten.
Grunn
Why this: Shares time loop and puzzle solving with Kindergarten.
About Kindergarten
The closest matches to Kindergarten: Kindergarten 2, Kindergarten 3, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Party Hard, and CARRION. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Kindergarten is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kindergarten 2, Kindergarten 3 and Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, funny and whimsical, and single out its character killing and puzzle solving. 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.
Kindergarten is a 2017 indie adventure developed by Con Man Games and Sean Young, published by SmashGames. Set in a school that operates under unusual circumstances, the game combines puzzle-solving with character-killing mechanics within a time-loop framework. Players navigate daily school life while discovering creative methods to eliminate characters, with the loop resetting each day to allow for different approaches. Reviewers and players describe the game as darkly comedic, highlighting its dark and whimsical tone as players experiment with different strategies. The game presents a challenging experience across a short playtime, designed for solo play only. With a 97% positive rating from over 7,400 Steam reviews, it is playable on Steam Deck and available for $4.99.
About Kindergarten: Welcome to Kindergarten! Have fun trying to learn and share...and not die. That's important too. In a school that's just not quite right, it's important to be friendly...and take out those that aren't.
Is Kindergarten worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 7,477 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 98% positive across 64 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Creative killing methods
- Dark humor
- Replayable time loop
People who play it also play: Kindergarten 2, Kindergarten 3, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Frequently asked about Kindergarten
Can I run it?
Does Kindergarten run on Steam Deck?
Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten cost?
Kindergarten is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Kindergarten?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kindergarten are Kindergarten 2, Kindergarten 3, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.
Who developed Kindergarten?
Kindergarten was developed by Con Man Games, Sean Young and published by SmashGames.