Games like Twenty One
Below are 24 hand-picked alternatives to Twenty One for fans of strategy, indie, adventure, 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 Twenty One 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 Softwaves Mini. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Twenty One at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Twenty One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Twenty One.
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 Twenty One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Twenty One.
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 Twenty One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Twenty One.
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 Twenty One on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Twenty One.
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 Twenty One on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Twenty One.
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 Twenty One on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Twenty One.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Twenty One on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Twenty One.
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 Twenty One on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Twenty One.
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.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Twenty One.
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
Sprout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Twenty One.
Embark on a casual, botanical-puzzle-adventure. Make friends, learn new skills, solve puzzles, and become the mighty oak that you were always meant to be.
Clicker Heroes
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Twenty One.
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Bloons TD Battles
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Twenty One.
Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 5, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Twenty One.
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!
Blackwake
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Twenty One.
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.
Darwin Project
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Twenty One.
In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.
Kingdom: Classic
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Twenty One.
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
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More from Softwaves Mini
Other recommendable Steam games by Softwaves Mini, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Falling Blocks
WHY THIS
Another title from Softwaves Mini, the studio behind Twenty One. Shares Strategy and Indie with Twenty One.
Score and survive!
Gallows Choice
WHY THIS
Another title from Softwaves Mini, the studio behind Twenty One. Shares Strategy and Indie with Twenty One.
A classic for great fun, a virtual and improved gallows game!
Checkmate!
WHY THIS
Another title from Softwaves Mini, the studio behind Twenty One. Shares Strategy and Indie with Twenty One.
A classic for great fun, a virtual and improved chess game! Protect you king from a checkmate!
Color Guardian
WHY THIS
Another title from Softwaves Mini, the studio behind Twenty One. Shares Strategy and Indie with Twenty One.
In Color Guardian, you must memorize a sequence of colors that will be shown and make the highest score possible.
Frequently asked about Twenty One
- Does Twenty One work on Steam Deck?
- Twenty One is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Twenty One cost?
- Twenty One is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Twenty One?
- Twenty One was developed by Softwaves Mini and published by HandMade Games.
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