# Games like Loddlenaut

> The closest matches to Loddlenaut: Chillquarium, Subnautica, Creatures of Ava, Yaoling: Mythical Journey, and ABZU. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Chillquarium](https://imho.run/games/2276930/chillquarium) — Shares achievement hunting and resource management with Loddlenaut. 5,119 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2276930/)
2. [Subnautica](https://imho.run/games/264710/subnautica) — Shares biome exploration with Loddlenaut. 177,256 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/264710/)
3. [Creatures of Ava](https://imho.run/games/2304440/creatures-of-ava) — Shares achievement hunting with Loddlenaut. 181 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2304440/)
4. [Yaoling: Mythical Journey](https://imho.run/games/2816950/yaoling-mythical-journey) — Shares creature collection and crafting with Loddlenaut. 424 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2816950/)
5. [ABZU](https://imho.run/games/384190/abzu) — Also Underwater, like Loddlenaut. 9,748 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/384190/)
6. [Joyquarium](https://imho.run/games/3472890/joyquarium) — Also Underwater and Creature Collector, like Loddlenaut. 50 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3472890/)
7. [Little-Known Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/2521600/little-known-galaxy) — Shares crafting and resource management with Loddlenaut. 584 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2521600/)
8. [Lost and Found Co.](https://imho.run/games/2101390/lost-and-found-co) — Also Creature Collector and Cozy, like Loddlenaut. 848 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101390/)
9. [Slime Rancher](https://imho.run/games/433340/slime-rancher) — Shares resource management with Loddlenaut. 64,472 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433340/)
10. [Whimside](https://imho.run/games/3064030/whimside) — Shares creature collection and achievement hunting with Loddlenaut. 223 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3064030/)
11. [Flock Around](https://imho.run/games/3618030/flock-around) — Shares biome exploration and achievement hunting with Loddlenaut. 692 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618030/)
12. [Moonstone Island](https://imho.run/games/1658150/moonstone-island) — Shares creature collection with Loddlenaut. 2,749 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/)
13. [Lou's Lagoon](https://imho.run/games/2100020/lou-s-lagoon) — Shares crafting and upgrade system with Loddlenaut. 185 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2100020/)
14. [Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles](https://imho.run/games/580200/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles) — Shares crafting with Loddlenaut. 1,533 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/580200/)
15. [Sticky Business](https://imho.run/games/2303350/sticky-business) — Also Cozy, like Loddlenaut. 4,477 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303350/)
16. [Croakoloco](https://imho.run/games/2628420/croakoloco) — A frequent pick in Loddlenaut players' libraries, and another Indie. 383 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2628420/)
17. [Monster Mop Up](https://imho.run/games/2451310/monster-mop-up) — Shares achievement hunting and upgrade system with Loddlenaut. 80 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2451310/)
18. [Let's Build a Zoo](https://imho.run/games/1547890/let-s-build-a-zoo) — Also Creature Collector, like Loddlenaut. 2,138 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1547890/)
19. [Hello Kitty Island Adventure](https://imho.run/games/2495100/hello-kitty-island-adventure) — A frequent pick in Loddlenaut players' libraries, and another Action. 5,800 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2495100/)
20. [Cast n Chill](https://imho.run/games/3483740/cast-n-chill) — A frequent pick in Loddlenaut players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/)
21. [Spilled!](https://imho.run/games/2240080/spilled) — Also Cozy, like Loddlenaut. 3,068 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2240080/)
22. [Aquarist](https://imho.run/games/1430760/aquarist) — Shares resource management with Loddlenaut. 508 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1430760/)
23. [Ooblets](https://imho.run/games/593150/ooblets) — Also Creature Collector, like Loddlenaut. 936 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593150/)
24. [Shelldiver](https://imho.run/games/3862670/shelldiver) — Shares achievement hunting and upgrade system with Loddlenaut. 3,437 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3862670/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1644940&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1644940&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1644940&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1644940
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1644940
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Loddlenaut

Developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode, Loddlenaut is an indie adventure released in 2023 at $19.99. Players take on the role of an interstellar custodian tasked with restoring a polluted ocean planet, blending ecosystem restoration with creature collection, crafting, and resource management across diverse biomes. Reviewers highlight the achievement-hunting loop that keeps players returning, while players describe the experience as cozy and relaxing with a whimsical atmosphere. The gameplay loop centers on cleaning up pollution, exploring underwater environments, and caring for axolotl-like alien creatures called loddles. Players describe the cleaning mechanics as satisfying and cathartic, with the creature collection providing emotional investment in the restoration process. The game runs natively on Steam Deck and holds a 99% positive rating from over 2,600 reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1644940
- **Developer:** Moon Lagoon
- **Publisher:** Secret Mode
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 16, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 77
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1644940/loddlenaut)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1644940&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644940/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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