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Shares symbolic interaction with KIDS.
- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Games like KIDS
- 28 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
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The closest matches to KIDS: Plug & Play, LIMBO, Happy Game, Minit, and Out Of Hands. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Minit
Why this: Same whimsical mood as KIDS.
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Path to Mnemosyne
Why this: Shares abstract puzzle solving with KIDS.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Mario von Rickenbach, Michael Frei
- Price: $3.99checked Oct 30
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 81% of 1,020 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Blurs game and animated film boundaries
- Hypnotic fluid animation
- Minimalist visuals leave lasting impression
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Hypnotic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below KIDS at current Steam store prices.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to KIDS, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Off-Peak
Why this: Also Short and Surreal, like KIDS.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Plug & Play
Why this: Shares symbolic interaction with KIDS.
LIMBO
Why this: Also Short and Surreal, like KIDS.
Happy Game
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as KIDS.
Minit
Why this: Same whimsical mood as KIDS.
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CARS
Why this: Also Short and Surreal, like KIDS.
About KIDS
The closest matches to KIDS: Plug & Play, LIMBO, Happy Game, Minit, and Out Of Hands. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If KIDS is your kind of game, the closest matches are Plug & Play, LIMBO and Happy Game — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and hypnotic, and single out its abstract puzzle solving and crowd simulation. 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.
KIDS is a 2019 indie release by Michael Frei and Mario von Rickenbach that blends adventure and casual elements with crowd-simulation mechanics. Players navigate minimalist puzzles by guiding abstract figures through various scenarios, using symbolic interaction to explore themes of conformity and collective behavior. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and costs $3.99 USD. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, and hypnotic, with reviewers highlighting how the whimsical visuals and fluid animation leave a lasting impression while provoking introspection about human behavior. The short but emotionally resonant experience has earned an 81% positive rating from 1020 Steam reviews.
About KIDS: A game of crowds.
Is KIDS worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 1,020 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $3.99 (checked Nov 6).
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Blurs game and animated film boundaries
- Hypnotic fluid animation
- Minimalist visuals leave lasting impression
- Provokes introspection about human behavior
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Curious, a little Odd... and not [i]really[/i] a "Game" as such, but more of a (short) time waster. A lot of the "Puzzles" or stages, can be "solved" simply by waving your mouse pointer around at [b]everything[/b] on screen, and clicking a…”
People who play it also play: Plug & Play, LIMBO, Happy Game
Frequently asked about KIDS
Can I run it?
Is KIDS verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — KIDS 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 KIDS cost?
KIDS is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to KIDS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside KIDS are Plug & Play, LIMBO, Happy Game.
Who developed KIDS?
KIDS was developed by Mario von Rickenbach, Michael Frei and published by Playables.