Games like Gingerbread Story
Below are 19 hand-picked alternatives to Gingerbread Story for fans of casual, 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 Gingerbread Story 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. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from Qumaron. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About Gingerbread Story: Gingerbread Story is an original match-3 game with an interesting narrative, quests, boss battles, new game modes, powerful bonuses. Match candy, cookies, cakes, jelly, marmalade and help to solve every puzzel three friends: Lisa, Tommy and the Gingy. Start your sweet adventure!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gingerbread Story at current Steam store prices.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Gingerbread Story on Steam right now.
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?
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Gingerbread Story on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
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.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Gingerbread Story on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
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.
Peggle Deluxe
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Gingerbread Story on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
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.
shapez
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Priced ~80% under Gingerbread Story on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
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!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Gingerbread Story on Steam right now.
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?
Insaniquarium Deluxe
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Gingerbread Story on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
More from Qumaron
Other recommendable Steam games by Qumaron, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Turtle Odyssey
WHY THIS
Another title from Qumaron, the studio behind Gingerbread Story. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
Help a brave little turtle get his shell back in this exciting adventure.
Farm Mania 2
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Another title from Qumaron, the studio behind Gingerbread Story. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
Great news: Anna is back again! This time she is even more enthusiastic, active and full of great ideas! Do you want to take up farming? Then dont miss your chance! Fruits and vegetables, animals and birds, bakeries and textile factories — its all waiting for you in the brand new game Farm Mania 2 !
All My Gods
WHY THIS
Another title from Qumaron, the studio behind Gingerbread Story. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
Become a Roman god! Don't be shy! Epic game that topped the charts on Big Fish Games and GameHouse!
Removed (Demi)
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Another title from Qumaron, the studio behind Gingerbread Story. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
The app has been removed from Steam and is no longer supported.
Roads of Rome
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Another title from Qumaron, the studio behind Gingerbread Story. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
Advance into the unknown territories full of secrets and dangers. Expand the famous road system to the far corners of mighty Roman Empire in this blend of casual strategy, sim and time management genres!
Roads of Rome 2
WHY THIS
Another title from Qumaron, the studio behind Gingerbread Story. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
Take up new tricky tasks and overcome dangerous challenges in Roads of Rome 2, an addictive game that successfully combines strategy and time management features!
Roads of Rome 3
WHY THIS
Another title from Qumaron, the studio behind Gingerbread Story. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
Be brave and the good luck won't leave you, clear up your way and build roads, help the Romans get their prosperous and peaceful life back. Restore broken roads and settlements, save the Roman Empire from barbarian invasion!
Island Tribe
WHY THIS
Another title from Qumaron, the studio behind Gingerbread Story. Shares Casual with Gingerbread Story.
You find yourself on a mysterious island in the middle of the ocean inhabited by a forgotten tribe. The islanders lived a carefree and quiet life and everything seemed to be perfect…
Frequently asked about Gingerbread Story
- How much does Gingerbread Story cost?
- Gingerbread Story is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Gingerbread Story?
- Gingerbread Story was developed by Qumaron, Truegames and published by Qumaron.
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