# Games like THE BUTTON by Elendow

> The closest matches to THE BUTTON by Elendow: Mango's Fisharium, Balatro, Cult Nation, Just Click The Button, and Scarlet Hollow. 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. [Mango's Fisharium](https://imho.run/games/3697890/mango-s-fisharium) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 211 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3697890/)
2. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Same competitive mood as THE BUTTON by Elendow. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
3. [Cult Nation](https://imho.run/games/3897540/cult-nation) — A frequent pick in THE BUTTON by Elendow players' libraries, and another Strategy. 66 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3897540/)
4. [Just Click The Button](https://imho.run/games/2577760/just-click-the-button) — A frequent pick in THE BUTTON by Elendow players' libraries, and another Indie. 287 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2577760/)
5. [Scarlet Hollow](https://imho.run/games/1609230/scarlet-hollow) — Same unsettling mood as THE BUTTON by Elendow. 3,657 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1609230/)
6. [Feed the Reactor](https://imho.run/games/4009730/feed-the-reactor) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 424 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4009730/)
7. [MMO98](https://imho.run/games/3907940/mmo98) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 316 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3907940/)
8. [Gamblers Table](https://imho.run/games/3618390/gamblers-table) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 1,058 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618390/)
9. [Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut](https://imho.run/games/1989270/slay-the-princess-the-pristine-cut) — A frequent pick in THE BUTTON by Elendow players' libraries, and another RPG. 21,995 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989270/)
10. [Corsair Cove](https://imho.run/games/1368140/corsair-cove) — Same intense mood as THE BUTTON by Elendow. 3,443 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368140/)
11. [Outhold](https://imho.run/games/3767740/outhold) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 749 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3767740/)
12. [STASIS: BONE TOTEM](https://imho.run/games/1426010/stasis-bone-totem) — Same unsettling mood as THE BUTTON by Elendow. 1,376 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1426010/)
13. [Wordatro!](https://imho.run/games/3140120/wordatro) — Shares leaderboard competition with THE BUTTON by Elendow. 199 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3140120/)
14. [Monster Train 2](https://imho.run/games/2742830/monster-train-2) — Same competitive mood as THE BUTTON by Elendow. 4,790 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/)
15. [Boba Simulator : Idle Shop Management](https://imho.run/games/1847510/boba-simulator-idle-shop-management) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 204 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1847510/)
16. [Strange Antiquities](https://imho.run/games/2885870/strange-antiquities) — A frequent pick in THE BUTTON by Elendow players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,956 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/)
17. [Snakecremental](https://imho.run/games/3570430/snakecremental) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 307 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570430/)
18. [Xenosensory](https://imho.run/games/4037830/xenosensory) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 122 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4037830/)
19. [Horripilant](https://imho.run/games/3525970/horripilant) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 1,218 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3525970/)
20. [Cultist Simulator](https://imho.run/games/718670/cultist-simulator) — Same unsettling mood as THE BUTTON by Elendow. 5,197 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718670/)
21. [Is This Seat Taken?](https://imho.run/games/3035120/is-this-seat-taken) — A frequent pick in THE BUTTON by Elendow players' libraries, and another Indie. 4,976 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3035120/)
22. [Nodebuster](https://imho.run/games/3107330/nodebuster) — Also Clicker, like THE BUTTON by Elendow. 10,302 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3107330/)
23. [Thumper](https://imho.run/games/356400/thumper) — A frequent pick in THE BUTTON by Elendow players' libraries, and another Action. 3,064 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356400/)
24. [How to Train Your Cock](https://imho.run/games/3673060/how-to-train-your-cock) — Shares leaderboard competition with THE BUTTON by Elendow. 489 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3673060/)

## 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=1999740&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1999740&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1999740&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1999740
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1999740
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About THE BUTTON by Elendow

THE BUTTON by Elendow is a free-to-play strategy and simulation experience released in 2023. The premise is elegantly simple: each press of the button awards one point, but the probability of losing everything increases by one percent with every click. Players must navigate the tension between accumulating points and knowing when to stop, as the risk compounds indefinitely. The single-button input system, combined with leaderboard competition, creates a deceptively deep strategic challenge. Reviewers highlight how the minimalist design amplifies tension, and players describe the experience as both competitive and contemplative, with a community forming around this shared obsession. The game features online interaction and is verified on Steam Deck. It runs in short sessions despite its long potential engagement, and holds a 94 percent positive rating from over 2,100 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1999740
- **Developer:** Elendow
- **Publisher:** Elendow
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option
- **Released:** May 26, 2023
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1999740/the-button-by-elendow)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1999740&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1999740/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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