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Games like Cortex

If Cortex is your kind of game, the closest matches are Battle Simulator, Seven Nations and Twinship — 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 Cortex: Cortex is a little puzzle game containing over 200 levels!

2018StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDWindowsby RewindApp
Cortex — Steam game cover

Players who liked Cortex also play

Steam players who put hours into Cortex 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. Battle Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    Soldier to the assault! Deploy your troops and destroy the enemy army!

    2018ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Seven Nations

    WHY THIS

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

    The leaders of the seven nations failed to reach a peace agreement. All kingdoms are now at war.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Twinship

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Cortex fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cortex.

    This little cube is stuck in a parallel world divided between black and white! Help him finish the levels and leave this world!

    2019StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Super Hot Potato

    WHY THIS

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

    A self aware Super Hot Potato is on a quest to free his fellow potato kind from their imminent doom. Help Super Hot Potato navigate treacherous screens filled with obstacles, collecting potato's and finally making your way to each screens exit. Retro inspired 80s style grid movement gameplay

    2021ActionStrategyIndie1.39 USDSteam ↗
  5. Love In Drawing

    WHY THIS

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

    Reflect and draw! Love In Drawing is a game that aims to make you reflect to solve levels where you need to gather red and blue balls.

    2019StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Martians Vs Robots

    WHY THIS

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

    Martians want to regain control of their planet! But we have not yet finished exploiting Martian mining resources... We're going to have to defend ourselves!

    2019ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Dropt

    WHY THIS

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

    Dropt blends match-3 and falling-block mechanics. Create massive combos, plan without time pressure, and compete for top scores on online leaderboards.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  8. Space Rocket

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Cortex fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Cortex.

    Set off to conquer space with Space Rocket, an ultra addictive rocket game!

    2018IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cortex on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Cortex.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cortex on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Cortex.

    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 ↗
  3. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cortex on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Cortex.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cortex on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cortex.

    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 ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cortex on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Cortex.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cortex on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Cortex.

    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.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cortex on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Cortex.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Cortex on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with Cortex.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Cortex.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Cortex.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Cortex.

    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?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. 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 Casual with Cortex.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Cortex.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from RewindApp

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

  1. Retrowave

    WHY THIS

    Another title from RewindApp, the studio behind Cortex. Shares Indie and Casual with Cortex.

    Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

    2022ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Drift86

    WHY THIS

    Another title from RewindApp, the studio behind Cortex. Shares Indie and Casual with Cortex.

    Get in your favorite car and set records alone or with friends in this unique arcade game!

    2019IndieCasualRacing1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Initial Drift Online

    WHY THIS

    Another title from RewindApp, the studio behind Cortex. Shares Indie with Cortex.

    Drift over some of Japan's most legendary mountain passes, compete against your friends or players from around the world in epic battles, make deliveries, buy new cars and set records in the world rankings!

    2023ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Drift Of The Hill

    WHY THIS

    Another title from RewindApp, the studio behind Cortex. Shares Indie with Cortex.

    In DOTH you will have to master the art of drifting in the mountain passes!

    2020IndieSimulationRacing1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Karting

    WHY THIS

    Another title from RewindApp, the studio behind Cortex. Shares Indie and Casual with Cortex.

    Climb aboard your kart and beat records alone or with friends in a unique arcade game!

    2021IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Hentai Temple

    WHY THIS

    Another title from RewindApp, the studio behind Cortex. Shares Strategy and Indie with Cortex.

    Hentai Temple is a classic Sliding puzzle game but with a slight Japanese touch ...

    2018StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Retrowave World

    WHY THIS

    Another title from RewindApp, the studio behind Cortex. Shares Indie with Cortex.

    Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, chrome robot women, speeding 80s supercars... Welcome to Retrowave World!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Retrowave 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from RewindApp, the studio behind Cortex. Shares Indie and Casual with Cortex.

    Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Cortex

How much does Cortex cost?
Cortex is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Cortex?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Cortex are Battle Simulator, Seven Nations, Twinship.
Who developed Cortex?
Cortex was developed by RewindApp.

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 Cortex.

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