# Games like Hob

> The closest matches to Hob: Iconoclasts, Supraland, Omno, Owlboy, and Sable. 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. [Iconoclasts](https://imho.run/games/393520/iconoclasts) — Shares ability combination with Hob. 2,070 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/393520/)
2. [Supraland](https://imho.run/games/813630/supraland) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Hob. 4,824 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813630/)
3. [Omno](https://imho.run/games/969760/omno) — Shares environmental puzzle solving with Hob. 876 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/969760/)
4. [Owlboy](https://imho.run/games/115800/owlboy) — A frequent pick in Hob players' libraries, and another Action. 2,379 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/115800/)
5. [Sable](https://imho.run/games/757310/sable) — Also 3D Platformer, like Hob. 3,854 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/757310/)
6. [FAR: Lone Sails](https://imho.run/games/609320/far-lone-sails) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Hob. 8,777 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609320/)
7. [Death's Door](https://imho.run/games/894020/death-s-door) — A frequent pick in Hob players' libraries, and another RPG. 10,378 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/894020/)
8. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Hob. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
9. [Yoku's Island Express](https://imho.run/games/334940/yoku-s-island-express) — A frequent pick in Hob players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,795 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/334940/)
10. [SteamWorld Dig 2](https://imho.run/games/571310/steamworld-dig-2) — Also Metroidvania, like Hob. 3,021 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/571310/)
11. [F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch](https://imho.run/games/1330470/f-i-s-t-forged-in-shadow-torch) — Also Metroidvania, like Hob. 721 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/)
12. [Trine 2: Complete Story](https://imho.run/games/35720/trine-2-complete-story) — Shares ability combination with Hob. 5,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/35720/)
13. [Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/387290/ori-and-the-blind-forest-definitive-edition) — Also Metroidvania, like Hob. 30,254 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/387290/)
14. [TUNIC](https://imho.run/games/553420/tunic) — Also Metroidvania, like Hob. 9,809 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/)
15. [It Takes Two](https://imho.run/games/1426210/it-takes-two) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Hob. 46,479 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1426210/)
16. [Hue](https://imho.run/games/383270/hue) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Hob. 789 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383270/)
17. [RiME](https://imho.run/games/493200/rime) — A frequent pick in Hob players' libraries, and another Adventure. 1,451 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493200/)
18. [Blue Fire](https://imho.run/games/1220150/blue-fire) — Also Metroidvania and 3D Platformer, like Hob. 1,294 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220150/)
19. [Hollow Knight](https://imho.run/games/367520/hollow-knight) — Also Metroidvania, like Hob. 176,306 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/)
20. [The Last Campfire](https://imho.run/games/990630/the-last-campfire) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Hob. 5,416 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/990630/)
21. [Seasons after Fall](https://imho.run/games/366320/seasons-after-fall) — Shares environmental puzzle solving with Hob. 1,220 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/366320/)
22. [Teslagrad](https://imho.run/games/249590/teslagrad) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Hob. 780 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/249590/)
23. [Youropa](https://imho.run/games/640120/youropa) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Hob. 138 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/640120/)
24. [The Gunk](https://imho.run/games/1087760/the-gunk) — Also Metroidvania and 3D Platformer, like Hob. 1,780 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1087760/)

## 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=404680&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=404680&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=404680&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=404680
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/404680
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Hob

Hob is a 2017 action-adventure indie title set in a tactile natural world that physically transforms as players progress. The game presents environmental puzzles that require observation and experimentation, combined with light combat and an upgrade collection system. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, and whimsical, with a beautiful dreamlike quality. Reviewers highlight satisfying puzzle-solving that avoids frustration and wordless storytelling with considerable visual depth. The world reconstruction mechanic serves as both gameplay and narrative device, revealing the story through environmental changes rather than dialogue. At $3.99, it offers medium-length solo gameplay with normal difficulty. The game is playable on Steam Deck and holds an 89% positive rating from over 1900 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 404680
- **Developer:** Runic Games
- **Publisher:** Arc Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 26, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 76
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/404680/hob)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=404680&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404680/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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