# Games like Lunistice

> The closest matches to Lunistice: Pseudoregalia, Frogun, Corn Kidz 64, Toree 2, and Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut. 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. [Pseudoregalia](https://imho.run/games/2365810/pseudoregalia) — Also 3D Platformer and Old School, like Lunistice. 13,372 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365810/)
2. [Frogun](https://imho.run/games/1575470/frogun) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 415 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575470/)
3. [Corn Kidz 64](https://imho.run/games/2575900/corn-kidz-64) — A frequent pick in Lunistice players' libraries, and another Action. 1,424 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2575900/)
4. [Toree 2](https://imho.run/games/1722620/toree-2) — Shares momentum based platforming with Lunistice. 772 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1722620/)
5. [Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut](https://imho.run/games/2374190/nikoderiko-the-magical-world-director-s-cut) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 125 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374190/)
6. [SomnaBuster](https://imho.run/games/2598190/somnabuster) — Also Precision Platformer and Old School, like Lunistice. 74 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2598190/)
7. [Demon Tides](https://imho.run/games/2585890/demon-tides) — Also 3D Platformer, like Lunistice. 589 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585890/)
8. [Tiny Thor](https://imho.run/games/541310/tiny-thor) — Also Precision Platformer and Old School, like Lunistice. 122 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/541310/)
9. [Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines](https://imho.run/games/2278790/grapple-dogs-cosmic-canines) — Shares momentum based platforming with Lunistice. 138 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2278790/)
10. [Kaze and the Wild Masks](https://imho.run/games/829280/kaze-and-the-wild-masks) — Also Precision Platformer and Old School, like Lunistice. 719 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/829280/)
11. [Bombun](https://imho.run/games/3609320/bombun) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 212 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3609320/)
12. [Tomba! Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2851150/tomba-special-edition) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 422 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2851150/)
13. [Dustforce DX](https://imho.run/games/65300/dustforce-dx) — Also Precision Platformer and Score Attack, like Lunistice. 1,029 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/65300/)
14. [The Big Catch: Tacklebox](https://imho.run/games/2985610/the-big-catch-tacklebox) — Also Precision Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Lunistice. 2,738 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2985610/)
15. [Octahedron: Transfixed Edition](https://imho.run/games/434660/octahedron-transfixed-edition) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 70 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434660/)
16. [Protodroid DeLTA](https://imho.run/games/1276740/protodroid-delta) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 59 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276740/)
17. [A Hat in Time](https://imho.run/games/253230/a-hat-in-time) — A frequent pick in Lunistice players' libraries, and another Indie. 29,107 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253230/)
18. [Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release)](https://imho.run/games/2360030/kao-the-kangaroo-mystery-of-the-volcano-2005-re-release) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 54 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2360030/)
19. [Cavern of Dreams](https://imho.run/games/2059660/cavern-of-dreams) — Also 3D Platformer and Old School, like Lunistice. 1,044 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2059660/)
20. [Blue Fire](https://imho.run/games/1220150/blue-fire) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 1,294 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220150/)
21. [Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom](https://imho.run/games/2011780/yellow-taxi-goes-vroom) — Also 3D Platformer, like Lunistice. 1,275 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2011780/)
22. [Duskfade](https://imho.run/games/2542020/duskfade) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 1,000 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542020/)
23. [KilaFlow](https://imho.run/games/2927510/kilaflow) — Shares collectible hunting with Lunistice. 141 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2927510/)
24. [VVVVVV](https://imho.run/games/70300/vvvvvv) — Also Short and Precision Platformer, like Lunistice. 4,463 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70300/)

## 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=1701800&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1701800&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1701800&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1701800
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1701800
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Lunistice

Lunistice is a retro-inspired action platformer released in 2022 by A Grumpy Fox and published by Deck13. Players control Hana the Tanuki through dream-themed stages, using momentum-based platforming, rail-grinding, and rank-based scoring to achieve S-ranks. The PS1-era aesthetic combines collectible hunting with character variants for replayability. Reviewers highlight that the level design rewards confident movement and timing, while a simple moveset strings together into satisfying combos, and tight controls feel crisp and predictable. Players describe the overall mood as chill, nostalgic, and whimsical, with the retro aesthetic and soundtrack evoking strong nostalgia. Available for 4.99 USD, it runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 96 percent positive rating from over 1,300 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1701800
- **Developer:** A Grumpy Fox
- **Publisher:** Deck13
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 10, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1701800/lunistice)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1701800&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1701800/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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