# Games like CONTRAL

> The closest matches to CONTRAL: MotionRec, Berserk Boy, MIO: Memories in Orbit, VVVVVV, and On Rusty Trails. 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. [MotionRec](https://imho.run/games/2602230/motionrec) — Also Robots, like CONTRAL. 138 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2602230/)
2. [Berserk Boy](https://imho.run/games/1561340/berserk-boy) — A frequent pick in CONTRAL players' libraries, and another Action. 252 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561340/)
3. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Also Robots, like CONTRAL. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
4. [VVVVVV](https://imho.run/games/70300/vvvvvv) — Also Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 4,463 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70300/)
5. [On Rusty Trails](https://imho.run/games/277700/on-rusty-trails) — Also Robots and Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 68 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/277700/)
6. [Rusted Moss](https://imho.run/games/1772830/rusted-moss) — Also Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 871 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1772830/)
7. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — A frequent pick in CONTRAL players' libraries, and another Action. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
8. [La-Mulana 2](https://imho.run/games/835430/la-mulana-2) — Also Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 459 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/835430/)
9. [Olija](https://imho.run/games/1297330/olija) — Also Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 387 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1297330/)
10. [BLADECHIMERA](https://imho.run/games/2671230/bladechimera) — A frequent pick in CONTRAL players' libraries, and another Action. 694 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671230/)
11. [Prince of Persia The Lost Crown](https://imho.run/games/2751000/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown) — Also Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 2,779 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2751000/)
12. [Celeste](https://imho.run/games/504230/celeste) — Also Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 58,812 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/)
13. [BZZZT](https://imho.run/games/1293170/bzzzt) — Also Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293170/)
14. [Primal Planet](https://imho.run/games/2350270/primal-planet) — A frequent pick in CONTRAL players' libraries, and another Action. 299 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350270/)
15. [Gravity Circuit](https://imho.run/games/858710/gravity-circuit) — Also Robots, like CONTRAL. 2,060 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858710/)
16. [Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)](https://imho.run/games/534290/cursed-castilla-maldita-castilla-ex) — A frequent pick in CONTRAL players' libraries, and another Action. 140 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/534290/)
17. [Atomic Heart](https://imho.run/games/668580/atomic-heart) — A frequent pick in CONTRAL players' libraries, and another RPG. 12,972 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/668580/)
18. [ElecHead](https://imho.run/games/1456880/elechead) — Also Robots, like CONTRAL. 691 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1456880/)
19. [Downwell](https://imho.run/games/360740/downwell) — Also Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 5,174 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360740/)
20. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Also Robots, like CONTRAL. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
21. [Super Meat Boy](https://imho.run/games/40800/super-meat-boy) — A frequent pick in CONTRAL players' libraries, and another Indie. 13,383 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40800/)
22. [iZBOT](https://imho.run/games/388970/izbot) — Also Robots and Precision Platformer, like CONTRAL. 93 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/388970/)
23. [ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition](https://imho.run/games/245280/enslaved-odyssey-to-the-west-premium-edition) — Also Robots, like CONTRAL. 2,896 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245280/)
24. [LUNARK](https://imho.run/games/1050370/lunark) — A frequent pick in CONTRAL players' libraries, and another Action. 134 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1050370/)

## 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=4857540&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4857540&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4857540&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4857540
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4857540
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About CONTRAL

Control two characters simultaneously with your keyboard and mouse! Use your left hand to guide the robot toward the goal while your right hand creates platforms to pave the way forward. Master a unique single-player, dual-control action puzzle experience.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4857540
- **Developer:** WitchInTheBox
- **Publisher:** WitchInTheBox
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option
- **Released:** Aug 2, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4857540/contral)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4857540&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4857540/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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