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Games like Crazy Scientist

If Crazy Scientist is your kind of game, the closest matches are Smash Halloween Pumpkins: The Challenge, Trials of Azra and Climbros — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About Crazy Scientist: Crazy Scientist - is a simple, intuitive 2D platformer with original, beautiful graphics suitable for all ages. In this platformer you have to pass a variety of picturesque levels for a mad scientist. Your main mission is to complete levels by gathering vials.

2017IndieAdventureSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Vyacheslav Shilikhin
Crazy Scientist — Steam game cover

Players who liked Crazy Scientist also play

Steam players who put hours into Crazy Scientist also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Smash Halloween Pumpkins: The Challenge

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Crazy Scientist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Smash Halloween Pumpkins: The Challenge is a 2D Old School Action Platformer in which the mission of the player is to smash as many pumpkins as possible.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Trials of Azra

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Crazy Scientist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Play as Sam, a kid that controls the dead! Defeat your enemies with magic and control their bodies to solve challenging puzzles!

    2016IndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Climbros

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Crazy Scientist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Climbros is an arcade game with an amazing gameplay. You can explore beautiful and diverse worlds by yourself or together in co-op mode. Climb, discover, cooperate and have fun. Join Climbros.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. 3dSen PC

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Crazy Scientist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Crazy Scientist.

    3dSen is a unique emulator that transforms NES games into stunning 3D voxel dioramas. Relive your favorite retro titles like never before!

    2025ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. City Climber

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Crazy Scientist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    City Climber is a silly physics-based game about a floppy ragdoll climber, who has to save the world. Find your way through diverse hand-crafted environments and enjoy funny challenges full of falling and destruction.

    2017ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Plague Inc: Evolved

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Crazy Scientist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Crazy Scientist.

    Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.

    2016StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Kaze and the Wild Masks

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Crazy Scientist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Only Way is Down

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Crazy Scientist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Embark on a purrfectly perilous rage filled adventure as this lil kitty cat took an unfortunate catnap and ended up stranded sky high! With no way but down, master your feline agility and platforming prowess to navigate your descent through the urban jungle in this gravity defying escapade!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Crazy Scientist at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crazy Scientist on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Crazy Scientist on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Crazy Scientist on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crazy Scientist on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Crazy Scientist.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Crazy Scientist on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Crazy Scientist.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crazy Scientist on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Crazy Scientist.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Crazy Scientist on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Crazy Scientist.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Crazy Scientist on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Crazy Scientist.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Crazy Scientist.

    The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...

    2017IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Meteor 60 Seconds!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Crazy Scientist.

    Meteor 60 seconds! is a simple, fun, comic-like action game that simulates your life if there were a meteor heading towards Earth and you had 60 seconds to live. Do anything you want to do with your last 60 seconds, even if it's illegal! What about planting an apple tree?

    2018ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Unturned

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.

    2017ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Aimlabs

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Vyacheslav Shilikhin

Other recommendable Steam games by Vyacheslav Shilikhin, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Battle of Frigates

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Vyacheslav Shilikhin, the studio behind Crazy Scientist. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Have you ever played in Tanks in dendy? What if the battles took place at sea? Before you there is an ideological continuation - Battle of Frigates. Battle of Frigates – fun top down shooter where you are in the role of a frigate are fighting on the water, your enemies - the hostile enemy frigates, their bosses, guns, mines.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Psi Project

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Vyacheslav Shilikhin, the studio behind Crazy Scientist. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Psi Project is a hardcore 2D shooter with elements of horror. The main character wakes up in an unknown place. Absolutely remembers nothing. Who he is and how he got here. Throughout search of answers he is strongly plagued by different kinds of hallucinations.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Psi Project: Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Vyacheslav Shilikhin, the studio behind Crazy Scientist. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Psi Project Legacy - is a new part of the hardcore 2D shooter with elements of horror. It all starts again. You have to go back to the very unfortunate complex to endure the horror.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Plague Inc: Evolved

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Simulation with Crazy Scientist.

    Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.

    2016StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Kaze and the Wild Masks

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Only Way is Down

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crazy Scientist.

    Embark on a purrfectly perilous rage filled adventure as this lil kitty cat took an unfortunate catnap and ended up stranded sky high! With no way but down, master your feline agility and platforming prowess to navigate your descent through the urban jungle in this gravity defying escapade!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Crazy Scientist

How much does Crazy Scientist cost?
Crazy Scientist is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Crazy Scientist?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Crazy Scientist are Smash Halloween Pumpkins: The Challenge, Trials of Azra, Climbros.
Who developed Crazy Scientist?
Crazy Scientist was developed by Vyacheslav Shilikhin and published by Conglomerate 5.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Crazy Scientist.

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