# Games like Creaks

> The closest matches to Creaks: Samorost 3, Pilgrims, Machinarium, CHUCHEL, and Botanicula. 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. [Samorost 3](https://imho.run/games/421120/samorost-3) — Shares environmental puzzles with Creaks. 1,553 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/421120/)
2. [Pilgrims](https://imho.run/games/1049280/pilgrims) — Also Cartoon, like Creaks. 1,488 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049280/)
3. [Machinarium](https://imho.run/games/40700/machinarium) — Also Surreal, like Creaks. 4,783 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40700/)
4. [CHUCHEL](https://imho.run/games/711660/chuchel) — A frequent pick in Creaks players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,425 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/711660/)
5. [Botanicula](https://imho.run/games/207690/botanicula) — Also Surreal, like Creaks. 2,036 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207690/)
6. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and Surreal, like Creaks. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
7. [Ynglet](https://imho.run/games/1015920/ynglet) — A frequent pick in Creaks players' libraries, and another Action. 245 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1015920/)
8. [The Bridge](https://imho.run/games/204240/the-bridge) — A frequent pick in Creaks players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,236 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204240/)
9. [COCOON](https://imho.run/games/1497440/cocoon) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Creaks. 3,713 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1497440/)
10. [Creepy Tale](https://imho.run/games/1224020/creepy-tale) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Creaks. 473 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1224020/)
11. [INSIDE](https://imho.run/games/304430/inside) — Shares puzzle platforming with Creaks. 23,692 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304430/)
12. [Foolish Mortals](https://imho.run/games/1848440/foolish-mortals) — Also Supernatural and Cartoon, like Creaks. 368 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1848440/)
13. [Phonopolis](https://imho.run/games/1206070/phonopolis) — Same atmospheric mood as Creaks. 1,144 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206070/)
14. [Anthology Of The Killer](https://imho.run/games/3212530/anthology-of-the-killer) — Also Surreal and Cartoon, like Creaks. 495 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3212530/)
15. [In Between](https://imho.run/games/388420/in-between) — Shares puzzle platforming with Creaks. 81 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/388420/)
16. [Papetura](https://imho.run/games/593640/papetura) — Also Surreal, like Creaks. 480 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593640/)
17. [Saviorless](https://imho.run/games/1438480/saviorless) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and Surreal, like Creaks. 107 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1438480/)
18. [Stela](https://imho.run/games/1048600/stela) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and Surreal, like Creaks. 262 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1048600/)
19. [LUNA The Shadow Dust](https://imho.run/games/465100/luna-the-shadow-dust) — Also Cartoon, like Creaks. 373 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/465100/)
20. [Incredipede](https://imho.run/games/230150/incredipede) — Also Puzzle-Platformer and Surreal, like Creaks. 112 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230150/)
21. [GRIS](https://imho.run/games/683320/gris) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Creaks. 26,666 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/683320/)
22. [Knock-knock](https://imho.run/games/250380/knock-knock) — A frequent pick in Creaks players' libraries, and another Adventure. 395 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250380/)
23. [HER TREES : PUZZLE DREAM](https://imho.run/games/3300800/her-trees-puzzle-dream) — Also Supernatural and Surreal, like Creaks. 238 Steam reviews, 100% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3300800/)
24. [FEZ](https://imho.run/games/224760/fez) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Creaks. 6,224 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/224760/)

## 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=956030&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=956030&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=956030&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=956030
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/956030
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Creaks

Creaks is an indie puzzle-platformer developed and published by Amanita Design, released in 2020 at $19.99. The game presents players with environmental puzzles and timing-based challenges set within a hand-drawn underground world. Amanita Design's distinctive artistic approach creates a mysterious atmosphere that players describe as eerie and immersive. The challenging gameplay centers on intricate environmental puzzles that require careful observation and precise timing to overcome. Players highlight the beautiful hand-drawn art style and describe the gameplay as challenging yet rewarding. The experience is designed for solo play with a medium-length campaign best enjoyed in a seated session. Steam Deck verification ensures compatibility with Valve's handheld. The game holds a 96% positive rating from 1902 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 956030
- **Developer:** Amanita Design
- **Publisher:** Amanita Design
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jul 22, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 82
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/956030/creaks)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=956030&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/956030/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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