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Games like THE 2048

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to THE 2048 for fans of sports, strategy, indie, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in THE 2048 also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About THE 2048: THE 2048 is a fun, simple and very addictive game. You need to combine tiles with numbers to reach the number 2048! Break your brain and be happy!

2017SportsStrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDWindowsby Thick & Thin
THE 2048 — Steam game cover
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    Perfect Decision — Steam game cover

    Perfect Decision

    Top pick for THE 2048 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with THE 2048.

    「Perfect decision」 is a 2D strategic business simulation game with real estate as its theme. Here, you will choose different types of characters, use different types of companies, recruit different types of employees, and use different means to make profits in different types of cities!

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Regrowth — Steam game cover

    Regrowth

    Second-strongest match for THE 2048 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with THE 2048.

    Regrowth is a puzzle game where you race against time to save islands from sinking. Use plants and animals, collect and channel water... However, only with strategy and optimisation can you solve all the levels. Will you be able to save the earthen realm?

    2021StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
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    CubeCubeRubik — Steam game cover

    CubeCubeRubik

    Third-strongest match for THE 2048 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Strategy with THE 2048.

    CubeCubeRubik is a casual Rubik's Cube game with a simple and classic gameplay. If you are interested in the Rubik's Cube, want to challenge the limits of your speed or logic, or want your children to learn about the Rubik's Cube, you might as well give it a try.

    2024SportsStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Mastermine — Steam game cover

    Mastermine

    Ranked #4 for THE 2048 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with THE 2048.

    Mastermine is a 3D, minesweeper inspired puzzle game - solve complex boards over a 3D Rubik's Cube-esque map.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Green With Energy — Steam game cover

    Green With Energy

    Ranked #5 for THE 2048 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with THE 2048.

    A relaxing game where you become a power engineer and iteratively design, test and build power grid designs. Balance budget and efficiency across a variety of biomes. Will you build resilient systems, or cobble something together with duct tape? It's your choice.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Rayland 2 — Steam game cover

    Rayland 2

    Ranked #6 for THE 2048 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with THE 2048.

    Welcome to Rayland. The inhabitants of this island use the energy coming from the laser beams to survive and to transport this energy they use the repeating cubes.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    GlassBox — Steam game cover

    GlassBox

    Ranked #7 for THE 2048 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with THE 2048.

    Challenge your logique in this 3D puzzle game were you figure out how to get a ball out of a box.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Elven Rivers 5: UnderSea — Steam game cover

    Elven Rivers 5: UnderSea

    Ranked #8 for THE 2048 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with THE 2048.

    Explore the boundless ocean, uncover hidden treasures, and befriend two powerful princes of the underwater kingdom!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure4.49 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about THE 2048

How much does THE 2048 cost?
THE 2048 is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to THE 2048?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside THE 2048 are Perfect Decision, Regrowth, CubeCubeRubik.
Who developed THE 2048?
THE 2048 was developed by Thick & Thin.

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