# Games like Bob Run

> The closest matches to Bob Run: BZZZT, ElecHead, Pepper Grinder, Downwell, and Minit. 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. [BZZZT](https://imho.run/games/1293170/bzzzt) — Also Time Attack, like Bob Run. 522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293170/)
2. [ElecHead](https://imho.run/games/1456880/elechead) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 691 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1456880/)
3. [Pepper Grinder](https://imho.run/games/2076580/pepper-grinder) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 753 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2076580/)
4. [Downwell](https://imho.run/games/360740/downwell) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 5,174 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360740/)
5. [Minit](https://imho.run/games/609490/minit) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,082 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609490/)
6. [The Messenger](https://imho.run/games/764790/the-messenger) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 4,662 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/764790/)
7. [Grapple Dog](https://imho.run/games/1345860/grapple-dog) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 462 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1345860/)
8. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
9. [Sunblaze](https://imho.run/games/1525660/sunblaze) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 176 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1525660/)
10. [Lair of the Clockwork God](https://imho.run/games/1060600/lair-of-the-clockwork-god) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 624 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1060600/)
11. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
12. [VVVVVV](https://imho.run/games/70300/vvvvvv) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 4,463 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70300/)
13. [Cyber Shadow](https://imho.run/games/861250/cyber-shadow) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 637 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861250/)
14. [Alwa's Legacy](https://imho.run/games/1205900/alwa-s-legacy) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 279 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205900/)
15. [Kaze and the Wild Masks](https://imho.run/games/829280/kaze-and-the-wild-masks) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 719 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/829280/)
16. [Magical Delicacy](https://imho.run/games/2231190/magical-delicacy) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Indie. 133 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2231190/)
17. [Oozi: Earth Adventure](https://imho.run/games/257990/oozi-earth-adventure) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Indie. 324 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/257990/)
18. [Freedom Planet](https://imho.run/games/248310/freedom-planet) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 2,488 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248310/)
19. [Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)](https://imho.run/games/534290/cursed-castilla-maldita-castilla-ex) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 140 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/534290/)
20. [Sonic Origins](https://imho.run/games/1794960/sonic-origins) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 3,344 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794960/)
21. [Rain World](https://imho.run/games/312520/rain-world) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 28,272 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312520/)
22. [Tiny Thor](https://imho.run/games/541310/tiny-thor) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 122 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/541310/)
23. [Celeste](https://imho.run/games/504230/celeste) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 58,812 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/)
24. [Moonleap](https://imho.run/games/2166050/moonleap) — A frequent pick in Bob Run players' libraries, and another Action. 136 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2166050/)

## 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=4383980&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4383980&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4383980&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4383980
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4383980
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Bob Run

Bob Run is a charming retro-style platformer about speed and survival.
 Race through levels, collect useful items, and reach the exit before time runs out. If you're too slow, meteors will start raining from the sky!
 Easy to learn, fun to master, and packed with retro charm.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4383980
- **Developer:** MoonByte
- **Publisher:** MoonByte
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Save Anytime, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- **Released:** Jul 29, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4383980/bob-run)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4383980&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4383980/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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