# Games like Candy Box U

> The closest matches to Candy Box U: Thank Goodness You're Here!, 100 hidden turtles, Ghost Song, THE LONGING, and Degrees of Separation. 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. [Thank Goodness You're Here!](https://imho.run/games/2366980/thank-goodness-you-re-here) — Also Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 5,582 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2366980/)
2. [100 hidden turtles](https://imho.run/games/2013900/100-hidden-turtles) — Also Idler and Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 288 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2013900/)
3. [Ghost Song](https://imho.run/games/347800/ghost-song) — A frequent pick in Candy Box U players' libraries, and another RPG. 674 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347800/)
4. [THE LONGING](https://imho.run/games/893850/the-longing) — Also Idler, like Candy Box U. 3,804 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893850/)
5. [Degrees of Separation](https://imho.run/games/809880/degrees-of-separation) — A frequent pick in Candy Box U players' libraries, and another Indie. 383 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/809880/)
6. [Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy](https://imho.run/games/996580/spyro-reignited-trilogy) — Also Remake and Dragons, like Candy Box U. 8,788 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/996580/)
7. [Unruly Heroes](https://imho.run/games/780350/unruly-heroes) — A frequent pick in Candy Box U players' libraries, and another Action. 162 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/780350/)
8. [Feudal Alloy](https://imho.run/games/699670/feudal-alloy) — Also Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 264 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/699670/)
9. [ITORAH](https://imho.run/games/1132910/itorah) — Also Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 235 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132910/)
10. [Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap](https://imho.run/games/543260/wonder-boy-the-dragon-s-trap) — Also Remake and Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 826 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/543260/)
11. [100 hidden birds 2](https://imho.run/games/1766790/100-hidden-birds-2) — Also Idler and Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 260 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1766790/)
12. [Curse of the Sea Rats](https://imho.run/games/1453900/curse-of-the-sea-rats) — Also Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 55 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1453900/)
13. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Also Remake and Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
14. [Rogue Legacy 2](https://imho.run/games/1253920/rogue-legacy-2) — Also Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 7,605 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1253920/)
15. [Knock-knock](https://imho.run/games/250380/knock-knock) — A frequent pick in Candy Box U players' libraries, and another Adventure. 395 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250380/)
16. [Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn](https://imho.run/games/2543760/shadow-of-the-ninja-reborn) — Also Remake and Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 232 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543760/)
17. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Also Dragons, like Candy Box U. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
18. [The Fancy Pants Adventures: Classic Pack](https://imho.run/games/1668460/the-fancy-pants-adventures-classic-pack) — Also Remake, like Candy Box U. 255 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1668460/)
19. [CHUCHEL](https://imho.run/games/711660/chuchel) — A frequent pick in Candy Box U players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,425 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/711660/)
20. [Tap Heroes](https://imho.run/games/371570/tap-heroes) — Also Auto Battler and Idler, like Candy Box U. 197 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/371570/)
21. [Day of the Tentacle Remastered](https://imho.run/games/388210/day-of-the-tentacle-remastered) — Also Remake, like Candy Box U. 1,982 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/388210/)
22. [Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus](https://imho.run/games/1614440/bo-path-of-the-teal-lotus) — Also Dragons and Side Scroller, like Candy Box U. 755 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614440/)
23. [Grapple Dog](https://imho.run/games/1345860/grapple-dog) — A frequent pick in Candy Box U players' libraries, and another Action. 462 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1345860/)
24. [The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim](https://imho.run/games/72850/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim) — Also Dragons, like Candy Box U. 101,764 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/72850/)

## 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=4582340&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4582340&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4582340&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4582340
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4582340
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Candy Box U

The remake of the classic 2013 Incremental game Candy Box 2. Enter the world of Candy Box U, collect different kinds of confectioneries, find secrets, slay monsters, and maybe, just maybe, become the Candiest Person In The WORLD? A mix of Point n' Click, 3D Autobattler, and 2D platforming.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4582340
- **Developer:** CopacetiCat
- **Publisher:** CopacetiCat
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime
- **Released:** May 23, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4582340/candy-box-u)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4582340&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4582340/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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