# Games like Zup! X

> The closest matches to Zup! X: Zup! 8, Zup! 7, Oik 3, NightSky, and SUPERHOT. 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. [Zup! 8](https://imho.run/games/799070/zup-8) — Also Fast-Paced and Short, like Zup! X. 892 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/799070/)
2. [Zup! 7](https://imho.run/games/658560/zup-7) — A frequent pick in Zup! X players' libraries, and another Indie. 553 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/658560/)
3. [Oik 3](https://imho.run/games/655100/oik-3) — Also Fast-Paced and Short, like Zup! X. 258 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/655100/)
4. [NightSky](https://imho.run/games/99700/nightsky) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 202 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/99700/)
5. [SUPERHOT](https://imho.run/games/322500/superhot) — A frequent pick in Zup! X players' libraries, and another Action. 16,075 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322500/)
6. [140](https://imho.run/games/242820/140) — Also Rhythm and Short, like Zup! X. 1,292 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242820/)
7. [LIMBO](https://imho.run/games/48000/limbo) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 12,690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/)
8. [Wordle](https://imho.run/games/1334000/wordle) — A frequent pick in Zup! X players' libraries, and another Sports. 529 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334000/)
9. [Windosill](https://imho.run/games/37600/windosill) — Shares chain reactions with Zup! X. 480 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/37600/)
10. [Puzzlement](https://imho.run/games/775530/puzzlement) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 114 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/775530/)
11. [COCOON](https://imho.run/games/1497440/cocoon) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 3,713 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1497440/)
12. [Pilgrims](https://imho.run/games/1049280/pilgrims) — Also Short, like Zup! X. 1,488 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049280/)
13. [Super Hexagon](https://imho.run/games/221640/super-hexagon) — Also Rhythm and Fast-Paced, like Zup! X. 12,060 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/221640/)
14. [World of Goo](https://imho.run/games/22000/world-of-goo) — A frequent pick in Zup! X players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,500 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/22000/)
15. [Starseed Pilgrim](https://imho.run/games/230980/starseed-pilgrim) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 173 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230980/)
16. [Semblance](https://imho.run/games/700160/semblance) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 160 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/700160/)
17. [Manifold Garden](https://imho.run/games/473950/manifold-garden) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 4,329 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/473950/)
18. [Shatter](https://imho.run/games/20820/shatter) — Also Rhythm and Fast-Paced, like Zup! X. 469 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/20820/)
19. [Mind Spheres](https://imho.run/games/498660/mind-spheres) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 117 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/498660/)
20. [Osmos](https://imho.run/games/29180/osmos) — Same relaxing mood as Zup! X. 403 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/29180/)
21. [FEZ](https://imho.run/games/224760/fez) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 6,224 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/224760/)
22. [The Floor is Jelly](https://imho.run/games/295750/the-floor-is-jelly) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! X. 216 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/295750/)
23. [Antichamber](https://imho.run/games/219890/antichamber) — Same atmospheric mood as Zup! X. 10,145 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219890/)
24. [Supraland](https://imho.run/games/813630/supraland) — A frequent pick in Zup! X players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,824 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813630/)

## 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=508900&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=508900&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=508900
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/508900
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Zup! X

Zup! X is a minimalist physics puzzle game released in 2018 by Quiet River, priced at $1.99 USD and officially playable on Steam Deck. The game tasks players with triggering chain reactions through explosive mechanics and physics-based interactions, with successful solutions requiring careful platform manipulation. Players describe it as atmospheric and relaxing, with reviewers noting how tactical positioning matters when setting up sequences of events. The 96% positive rating from 1357 Steam reviews reflects broad satisfaction with its clean geometric art style and satisfying puzzle design. The short, chill experience suits solo play in brief sessions, making it accessible for players seeking a casual yet mentally engaging puzzle experience.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 508900
- **Developer:** Quiet River
- **Publisher:** Quiet River
- **Genres:** Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 17, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/508900/zup-x)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=508900&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/508900/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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