# Games like Zup!

> The closest matches to Zup!: Zup! 2, Zup! 5, Oik, NightSky, and Wordle. 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! 2](https://imho.run/games/562220/zup-2) — Shares explosion triggering with Zup!. 1,271 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562220/)
2. [Zup! 5](https://imho.run/games/645090/zup-5) — Shares physics puzzles with Zup!. 748 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/645090/)
3. [Oik](https://imho.run/games/588970/oik) — Also Fast-Paced and Short, like Zup!. 326 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588970/)
4. [NightSky](https://imho.run/games/99700/nightsky) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!. 202 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/99700/)
5. [Wordle](https://imho.run/games/1334000/wordle) — A frequent pick in Zup! players' libraries, and another Sports. 529 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334000/)
6. [SUPERHOT](https://imho.run/games/322500/superhot) — A frequent pick in Zup! players' libraries, and another Action. 16,075 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322500/)
7. [Osmos](https://imho.run/games/29180/osmos) — Same chill mood as Zup!. 403 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/29180/)
8. [LIMBO](https://imho.run/games/48000/limbo) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!. 12,690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/)
9. [Donut County](https://imho.run/games/702670/donut-county) — Also Short, like Zup!. 6,536 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/702670/)
10. [Pilgrims](https://imho.run/games/1049280/pilgrims) — A frequent pick in Zup! players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,488 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049280/)
11. [Mind Spheres](https://imho.run/games/498660/mind-spheres) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!. 117 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/498660/)
12. [Unpacking](https://imho.run/games/1135690/unpacking) — Same chill mood as Zup!. 22,256 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135690/)
13. [Sokobond](https://imho.run/games/290260/sokobond) — Same relaxing mood as Zup!. 280 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290260/)
14. [rymdkapsel](https://imho.run/games/253790/rymdkapsel) — A frequent pick in Zup! players' libraries, and another Strategy. 182 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253790/)
15. [Puzzlement](https://imho.run/games/775530/puzzlement) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!. 114 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/775530/)
16. [World of Goo](https://imho.run/games/22000/world-of-goo) — A frequent pick in Zup! players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,500 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/22000/)
17. [Hook](https://imho.run/games/367580/hook) — Also Short, like Zup!. 3,838 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367580/)
18. [COCOON](https://imho.run/games/1497440/cocoon) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!. 3,713 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1497440/)
19. [Viewfinder](https://imho.run/games/1382070/viewfinder) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!. 5,844 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1382070/)
20. [Linkito](https://imho.run/games/2312770/linkito) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!. 74 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2312770/)
21. [A Little to the Left](https://imho.run/games/1629520/a-little-to-the-left) — Same chill mood as Zup!. 9,531 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/)
22. [Quantum Conundrum](https://imho.run/games/200010/quantum-conundrum) — Shares physics puzzles with Zup!. 1,308 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200010/)
23. [The Shape of Things](https://imho.run/games/1853410/the-shape-of-things) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup!. 162 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1853410/)
24. [Supraland](https://imho.run/games/813630/supraland) — A frequent pick in Zup! 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=533300&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=533300&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=533300&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=533300
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/533300
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Zup!

Zup! is a minimalist physics-based puzzle game released in 2016 by Quiet River. Players trigger chain-reaction explosions to guide a cube through increasingly challenging puzzle levels. Players describe the experience as relaxing and satisfying, praising the simple yet effective gameplay that delivers quick bursts of entertainment alongside achievements and Steam trading cards. The title features a chill difficulty curve designed for short play sessions. An indie production available for $1.99, it runs on Steam Deck and holds a 92% positive rating from over 2,200 Steam reviews. The game appeals to casual puzzle enthusiasts seeking a compact, satisfying experience.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 533300
- **Developer:** Quiet River
- **Publisher:** Quiet River
- **Genres:** Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 4, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/533300/zup)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=533300&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/533300/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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