# Games like Environmental Station Alpha

> The closest matches to Environmental Station Alpha: Axiom Verge, Cave Story+, Rain World, The Swapper, and La-Mulana. 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. [Axiom Verge](https://imho.run/games/332200/axiom-verge) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 4,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/332200/)
2. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — A frequent pick in Environmental Station Alpha players' libraries, and another Action. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)
3. [Rain World](https://imho.run/games/312520/rain-world) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 28,272 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312520/)
4. [The Swapper](https://imho.run/games/231160/the-swapper) — Also Metroidvania and Space, like Environmental Station Alpha. 3,406 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/231160/)
5. [La-Mulana](https://imho.run/games/230700/la-mulana) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 1,446 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230700/)
6. [Gato Roboto](https://imho.run/games/916730/gato-roboto) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 2,122 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/916730/)
7. [Alwa's Awakening](https://imho.run/games/549260/alwa-s-awakening) — A frequent pick in Environmental Station Alpha players' libraries, and another Indie. 478 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/549260/)
8. [PLANET ALPHA](https://imho.run/games/485030/planet-alpha) — Also Space, like Environmental Station Alpha. 261 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/485030/)
9. [Rebel Transmute](https://imho.run/games/1191660/rebel-transmute) — Also Metroidvania and Space, like Environmental Station Alpha. 166 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1191660/)
10. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
11. [Ghost Song](https://imho.run/games/347800/ghost-song) — A frequent pick in Environmental Station Alpha players' libraries, and another RPG. 674 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347800/)
12. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
13. [Castle In The Darkness](https://imho.run/games/262960/castle-in-the-darkness) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262960/)
14. [Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/387290/ori-and-the-blind-forest-definitive-edition) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 30,254 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/387290/)
15. [Salt and Sanctuary](https://imho.run/games/283640/salt-and-sanctuary) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 7,119 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283640/)
16. [Capsized](https://imho.run/games/95300/capsized) — Also Space, like Environmental Station Alpha. 400 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/95300/)
17. [Astalon: Tears of the Earth](https://imho.run/games/1046400/astalon-tears-of-the-earth) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 641 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046400/)
18. [Chasm](https://imho.run/games/312200/chasm) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 804 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312200/)
19. [Rusted Moss](https://imho.run/games/1772830/rusted-moss) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 871 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1772830/)
20. [OUTBUDDIES DX](https://imho.run/games/1083310/outbuddies-dx) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 112 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1083310/)
21. [Rex Rocket](https://imho.run/games/288020/rex-rocket) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 114 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/288020/)
22. [Derelict Star](https://imho.run/games/3641010/derelict-star) — Also Metroidvania and Space, like Environmental Station Alpha. 91 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3641010/)
23. [F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch](https://imho.run/games/1330470/f-i-s-t-forged-in-shadow-torch) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 721 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/)
24. [Zexion](https://imho.run/games/3392510/zexion) — Also Metroidvania, like Environmental Station Alpha. 353 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3392510/)

## 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=350070&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=350070&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=350070&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=350070
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/350070
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Environmental Station Alpha

Environmental Station Alpha is a 2015 action-adventure game developed by Arvi Teikari and Roope Mäkinen and published by Hempuli Oy. It is a hard Metroidvania featuring momentum-based grappling hook physics as a core mechanic alongside exploration-driven progression and boss fights requiring pattern memorization. Reviewers and players describe the atmosphere as immersive, with intricate world design that rewards those who hunt for hidden secrets. Players also highlight the grappling hook physics as both fun and challenging. The game holds an 83% positive rating from approximately 1180 Steam reviews and is available for $7.99 USD, running verified on Steam Deck. Solo play only.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 350070
- **Developer:** Arvi Teikari, Roope Mäkinen
- **Publisher:** Hempuli Oy
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 22, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/350070/environmental-station-alpha)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=350070&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350070/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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