Games like Matter
Below are 16 hand-picked alternatives to Matter 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 Matter 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, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Matter: Dive into a mystical world where gravity crumbles and landscapes transform. Matter is a dreamlike platformer, a contemplative and abstract journey. Explore a strange universe in 30 minutes of serene parkour, where matter and sound harmonize with your actions. A unique sensory experience awaits!
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Ynglet
Second-strongest match for Matter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Matter.
In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.
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Youropa
Third-strongest match for Matter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Matter.
A platform puzzle paint adventure about breaking rules, being upside down and thinking outside the box.
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Completely Stretchy
Ranked #4 for Matter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Matter.
A befuddling mishap has made you COMPLETELY STRETCHY! Stretch, swing and stick around the delightfully odd and vibrant Grombi Isles in this eccentric and light-hearted 3D platformer.
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Creaks
Ranked #5 for Matter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Matter.
The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.
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ANIMAL WELL
Ranked #6 for Matter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Matter.
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
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A Story About My Uncle
Ranked #7 for Matter fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Matter.
A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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Ynglet
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Matter.
In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.
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Completely Stretchy
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Matter.
A befuddling mishap has made you COMPLETELY STRETCHY! Stretch, swing and stick around the delightfully odd and vibrant Grombi Isles in this eccentric and light-hearted 3D platformer.
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Creaks
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Matter.
The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.
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ANIMAL WELL
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Matter.
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
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A Story About My Uncle
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Matter.
A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...
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Frequently asked about Matter
- How much does Matter cost?
- Matter is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Matter?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Matter are Refunct, Ynglet, Youropa.
- Who developed Matter?
- Matter was developed by Uki Uki Lab, Concrete Games and published by Uki Uki Lab.
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 Matter.
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