# Games like Clinical Trial

> The closest matches to Clinical Trial: BioGun, BLADECHIMERA, Crypt Custodian, Akatori: Сhapter One, and Zexion. 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. [BioGun](https://imho.run/games/1219240/biogun) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Metroidvania, like Clinical Trial. 352 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1219240/)
2. [BLADECHIMERA](https://imho.run/games/2671230/bladechimera) — Shares fast travel and metroidvania exploration with Clinical Trial. 694 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671230/)
3. [Crypt Custodian](https://imho.run/games/2394650/crypt-custodian) — Also Metroidvania, like Clinical Trial. 1,495 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394650/)
4. [Akatori: Сhapter One](https://imho.run/games/2524680/akatori-hapter-one) — Shares ability gating and metroidvania exploration with Clinical Trial. 278 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2524680/)
5. [Zexion](https://imho.run/games/3392510/zexion) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Clinical Trial. 353 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3392510/)
6. [The Mobius Machine](https://imho.run/games/2281940/the-mobius-machine) — Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon upgrades with Clinical Trial. 237 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2281940/)
7. [Constance](https://imho.run/games/2313700/constance) — Also Metroidvania and Emotional, like Clinical Trial. 951 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313700/)
8. [Guns of Fury](https://imho.run/games/3099000/guns-of-fury) — Shares metroidvania exploration and hidden collectibles with Clinical Trial. 468 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3099000/)
9. [DEVIATOR](https://imho.run/games/2620730/deviator) — A frequent pick in Clinical Trial players' libraries, and another Action. 193 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2620730/)
10. [Primal Planet](https://imho.run/games/2350270/primal-planet) — Shares metroidvania exploration and exploration with Clinical Trial. 299 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350270/)
11. [The Knight Witch](https://imho.run/games/1872680/the-knight-witch) — Shares metroidvania exploration with Clinical Trial. 332 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1872680/)
12. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Shares ability gating and metroidvania exploration with Clinical Trial. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
13. [Fatal Claw](https://imho.run/games/2827750/fatal-claw) — Shares metroidvania exploration and hidden collectibles with Clinical Trial. 529 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2827750/)
14. [NeverAwake](https://imho.run/games/1727180/neverawake) — Shares upgrade system with Clinical Trial. 82 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727180/)
15. [Axiom Verge](https://imho.run/games/332200/axiom-verge) — Shares non linear progression and exploration with Clinical Trial. 4,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/332200/)
16. [Hollow Knight](https://imho.run/games/367520/hollow-knight) — Shares boss rush and exploration with Clinical Trial. 176,306 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/)
17. [God's Trigger](https://imho.run/games/488730/god-s-trigger) — Shares boss rush and twin stick shooting with Clinical Trial. 170 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/488730/)
18. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Shares boss fights with Clinical Trial. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
19. [ITORAH](https://imho.run/games/1132910/itorah) — Shares metroidvania exploration and non linear progression with Clinical Trial. 235 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132910/)
20. [Chronicles of the Wolf](https://imho.run/games/2371890/chronicles-of-the-wolf) — Shares metroidvania exploration and hidden collectibles with Clinical Trial. 207 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2371890/)
21. [KUNAI](https://imho.run/games/1001800/kunai) — Shares non linear progression and weapon upgrades with Clinical Trial. 175 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1001800/)
22. [Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines](https://imho.run/games/2278790/grapple-dogs-cosmic-canines) — Shares character customization and hidden collectibles with Clinical Trial. 138 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2278790/)
23. [Prince of Persia The Lost Crown](https://imho.run/games/2751000/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown) — Shares fast travel and metroidvania exploration with Clinical Trial. 2,779 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2751000/)
24. [Patch Quest](https://imho.run/games/1347970/patch-quest) — Shares exploration with Clinical Trial. 1,045 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1347970/)

## 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=2778550&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2778550&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2778550&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2778550
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2778550
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Clinical Trial

Prologue version of the game BioGun.Get injected into the microscopic world. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you be the vaccine to save dog-kind from extinction?

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2778550
- **Developer:** DapperDogDigital
- **Publisher:** DapperDogDigital
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 26, 2024
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2778550/clinical-trial)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2778550&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2778550/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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