# Games like Zup! 2

> The closest matches to Zup! 2: Zup!, Zup! 3, Oik 2, NightSky, and Semblance. 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!](https://imho.run/games/533300/zup) — Shares explosion triggering with Zup! 2. 2,211 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/533300/)
2. [Zup! 3](https://imho.run/games/575640/zup-3) — Also Fast-Paced and Short, like Zup! 2. 1,521 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/575640/)
3. [Oik 2](https://imho.run/games/611980/oik-2) — A frequent pick in Zup! 2 players' libraries, and another Indie. 237 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/611980/)
4. [NightSky](https://imho.run/games/99700/nightsky) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! 2. 202 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/99700/)
5. [Semblance](https://imho.run/games/700160/semblance) — Shares precision timing with Zup! 2. 160 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/700160/)
6. [SUPERHOT](https://imho.run/games/322500/superhot) — A frequent pick in Zup! 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 16,075 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322500/)
7. [Wordle](https://imho.run/games/1334000/wordle) — A frequent pick in Zup! 2 players' libraries, and another Sports. 529 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334000/)
8. [Mind Spheres](https://imho.run/games/498660/mind-spheres) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! 2. 117 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/498660/)
9. [ElecHead](https://imho.run/games/1456880/elechead) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! 2. 691 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1456880/)
10. [6180 the moon](https://imho.run/games/299660/6180-the-moon) — Shares momentum based puzzles with Zup! 2. 258 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299660/)
11. [LIMBO](https://imho.run/games/48000/limbo) — Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! 2. 12,690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/)
12. [Osmos](https://imho.run/games/29180/osmos) — Same chill mood as Zup! 2. 403 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/29180/)
13. [OVIVO](https://imho.run/games/597700/ovivo) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! 2. 174 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597700/)
14. [Pilgrims](https://imho.run/games/1049280/pilgrims) — Also Short, like Zup! 2. 1,488 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049280/)
15. [Bionic Bay](https://imho.run/games/1928690/bionic-bay) — Shares momentum based puzzles with Zup! 2. 266 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1928690/)
16. [Minit](https://imho.run/games/609490/minit) — Also Short, like Zup! 2. 1,082 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609490/)
17. [Supraland](https://imho.run/games/813630/supraland) — A frequent pick in Zup! 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,824 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813630/)
18. [Solar 2](https://imho.run/games/97000/solar-2) — Also Short, like Zup! 2. 1,141 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/97000/)
19. [Trine 2: Complete Story](https://imho.run/games/35720/trine-2-complete-story) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! 2. 5,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/35720/)
20. [Unpacking](https://imho.run/games/1135690/unpacking) — Same chill mood as Zup! 2. 22,256 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135690/)
21. [Linelight](https://imho.run/games/469790/linelight) — Same atmospheric mood as Zup! 2. 437 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469790/)
22. [COCOON](https://imho.run/games/1497440/cocoon) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! 2. 3,713 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1497440/)
23. [Donut County](https://imho.run/games/702670/donut-county) — Also Short, like Zup! 2. 6,536 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/702670/)
24. [Yoku's Island Express](https://imho.run/games/334940/yoku-s-island-express) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Zup! 2. 1,795 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/334940/)

## 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=562220&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=562220&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=562220&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=562220
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/562220
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Zup! 2

Zup! 2 is a minimalist physics puzzle game released in 2016 by Quiet River, available for $1.99. Players navigate through levels by triggering strategic explosions that create chain reactions of momentum. The core gameplay centers on precision timing and physics simulation, with each puzzle requiring careful sequencing to reach the goal. Reviewers highlight the clever level design that makes momentum feel satisfying, while the minimalist aesthetic keeps focus sharp throughout. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and contemplative, finding rhythm from the precision timing required. Achievements are plentiful and decorative, adding replay incentive. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 93% positive rating from over 1,200 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 562220
- **Developer:** Quiet River
- **Publisher:** Quiet River
- **Genres:** Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 5, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/562220/zup-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=562220&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562220/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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