Games like Hamsterdam
Below are 23 hand-picked alternatives to Hamsterdam for fans of action, 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 Hamsterdam 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 Muse Games. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About Hamsterdam: An arcade brawler where you become the Hamster-fu master to save the town of Hamsterdam. Will you be the hero your town needs? Will you defeat the whisker twister in chief, the vile Chinchilla Marlo? You bet your bushy tail!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hamsterdam at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Hamsterdam on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Hamsterdam on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hamsterdam.
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?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Hamsterdam on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hamsterdam.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Hamsterdam on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hamsterdam.
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.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Hamsterdam on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hamsterdam.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Hamsterdam on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hamsterdam.
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!
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Hamsterdam on Steam right now. Shares Action with Hamsterdam.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Hamsterdam on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hamsterdam.
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?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Idol Showdown
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.
Knight Club +
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
KNIGHT CLUB + Is a casual 2-4 player action platform-fighting game that brings traditional fighting game elements into an unlocked, free form movement playstyle.
Snakedate
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
Welcome to Charmr, the premier dating app for snakes! Looking for love? Cruise around the club and wrap around your dates to show your affection!
Ninja Resurrection: A tale of Kuro
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
The hardest fighting game
Crazy Cook
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
You have to peel, cut, shoot and smash crazy ingredients in rythme to the music ! It is a very good exercice if you want to get fit. Crazy Cook is a fun and crazy musical cooking game for the whole family ! Your goal is to create great recipes…with a twist : the ingredients are a bit hostile !
JAYWALK: An Endless Arcade Hopper Game
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
Hop, dodge, and race to the top in this endless runner inspired by Frogger! Collect coins, unlock new characters, and compete with friends in fast-paced multiplayer chaos.
Up Hike
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
Jump between platforms avoiding falls, use the walls for extra height and enjoy the serene landscapes, if you can. With minimal graphics and warm colors, it's a delightful Up Hike.
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More from Muse Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Muse Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Guns of Icarus Online
WHY THIS
Another title from Muse Games, the studio behind Hamsterdam. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together.
Wildmender
WHY THIS
Another title from Muse Games, the studio behind Hamsterdam. Shares Indie with Hamsterdam.
A desert gardening survival game. Start from a tiny spring and cultivate a blooming garden. Explore a vast world amid the sands and uncover its mysteries. Can you defend against the relentless forces of nature and mysterious wraith corruption, to bring life to a dying world?
Embr
WHY THIS
Another title from Muse Games, the studio behind Hamsterdam. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
Fight fires for fun and profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Team up with friends, take on daily challenges and climb to the top of the corporate firefighting ladder. More than one way to become a hero!
Guns of Icarus Alliance
WHY THIS
Another title from Muse Games, the studio behind Hamsterdam. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
Own the skies in steam-powered airships! Guns of Icarus Alliance is a team-based online game that pits co-op crews against both rival teams and an AI that learns your tactics. Players become part of the story as each battle shapes history in an ever-changing steampunk world.
Flight of the Icarus
WHY THIS
Another title from Muse Games, the studio behind Hamsterdam. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
Flight of the Icarus is a game where you play as a privateer who owns an airship that helps ferry goods from town to town in a post-apocalyptic world where the skies are dominated by pirates and danger. Shoot down enemy aeroplanes with a variety of deadly weaponry. Keep the ship from falling out the sky.
CreaVures
WHY THIS
Another title from Muse Games, the studio behind Hamsterdam. Shares Indie with Hamsterdam.
Take control of five cute, mystical creatures of miniature proportions called CreaVures. CreaVures always travel in pairs, and they must use their special abilities to help each other solve interesting platforming puzzles.
Stars of Icarus
WHY THIS
Another title from Muse Games, the studio behind Hamsterdam. Shares Action and Indie with Hamsterdam.
From the devs of Guns of Icarus comes the ultimate spaceship PvP experience. Captain frigates, pilot fighters, and man the guns. In the forgotten arenas of space, communication with your crew is key. Victory or death, together.
Frequently asked about Hamsterdam
- Does Hamsterdam run on Steam Deck?
- Hamsterdam is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Hamsterdam cost?
- Hamsterdam is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Hamsterdam?
- Hamsterdam was developed by Muse Games.
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