Games like I hate this game on Steam

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SpaceChem

Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!

Similarity 50%
Price -42% 5.61€
Rating 8.9
Release 02 Mar 2011

Deepest Sword

Venture deep into the Cavern of Longing in this short-yet-challenging physics platformer. Plunge your sword deep into the dragon's heart! How deep is your resolve?

Similarity 50%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.5
Release 09 Jun 2021

West of Loathing

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

Similarity 50%
Price -60% 4.39€
Rating 9.5
Release 10 Aug 2017

Nyan Cat: Lost In Space

Play with the most celebrated flying cat in human history. Drink milk, eat ice-cream, collect coins, buy gorgeous boosts, fly like a superhero (sorry... supercat), jump onto platforms made of cake, avoid angry dogs, and discover the infinite space.

Similarity 50%
Price 3.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 04 Dec 2015

You Must Build A Boat

You Must Build A Boat is the sequel to the award winning "10000000". Travel the world, run procedurally generated dungeons finding artifacts, capturing monsters and recruiting crew for your boat

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Price 4.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 04 Jun 2015

NaissanceE

NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

Similarity 50%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 13 Feb 2014

Papers, Please

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Similarity 50%
Price 9.75€
Rating 9.6
Release 08 Aug 2013

Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe

The title says it all. Take one part falling block puzzle game, combine one part old-school platformer, add a couple thousand pixels, blend and serve. Why match colored blocks when you can just shoot the hell out of them? Your goal is to survive as long as you can. From celebrated indie developer Andrew Morrish and Adult Swim Games.

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Price 7.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 24 May 2013

BattleBlock Theater®

Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

Similarity 50%
Price 14.99€
Rating 9.6
Release 15 May 2014

Little Inferno

Throw your toys into your fire, and play with them as they burn. An adventure that takes place almost entirely in front of a fireplace - about looking up up up out of the chimney, and the cold world just on the other side of the wall. From the creators of World of Goo and Human Resource Machine.

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Price -75% 3.69€
Rating 9.2
Release 19 Nov 2012

Most played games like I hate this game on Steam

Take a look at the top games like I hate this game that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 28th 2025.

1. Celeste

Similarity 52% Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain. Celeste is a precision platformer, difficult and pixel graphics game developed by Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games and Ltd. and published by Maddy Makes Games Inc.. Released on January 25th 2018 has received 118,673 reviews of which 115,663 were positive and 3,010 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like I hate this game, thanks to its 1,814 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. Pizza Tower

Similarity 58% Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack. Pizza Tower is a great soundtrack, 2d platformer and fast-paced game developed and published by Tour De Pizza. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 66,030 reviews of which 64,960 were positive and 1,070 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 426 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like I hate this game based on player count.
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3. A Little to the Left

Similarity 52% A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy. A Little to the Left is a puzzle, relaxing and wholesome game developed by Max Inferno and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 08th 2022 has received 13,113 reviews of which 12,074 were positive and 1,039 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 411 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like I hate this game based on player count.
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1,039

411
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4. Papers, Please

Similarity 50% Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling. Papers, Please is a indie, political and simulation game developed by Lucas Pope and published by 3909. Released on August 08th 2013 has received 73,679 reviews of which 71,673 were positive and 2,006 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 353 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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71,673
2,006

353
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5. CARRION

Similarity 53% CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you. CARRION is a villain protagonist, pixel graphics and gore game developed by Phobia Game Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 26,726 reviews of which 25,269 were positive and 1,457 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 286 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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286
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6. UFO 50

Similarity 51% UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design. UFO 50 is a indie, pixel graphics and action game developed and published by Mossmouth. Released on September 18th 2024 has received 6,110 reviews of which 5,852 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 274 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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274
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7. Hexcells Infinite

Similarity 56% Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux. Hexcells Infinite is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed and published by Matthew Brown. Released on September 01st 2014 has received 4,411 reviews of which 4,284 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 207 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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4,284
127

207
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8. Baba Is You

Similarity 71% Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions! Baba Is You is a puzzle, indie and difficult game developed and published by Hempuli Oy. Released on March 13th 2019 has received 21,664 reviews of which 21,191 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 174 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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174
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9. Duck Game

Similarity 51% Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink. Duck Game is a multiplayer, funny and local multiplayer game developed by Landon Podbielski and published by CORPTRON GAMES CORP.. Released on June 04th 2015 has received 38,403 reviews of which 37,099 were positive and 1,304 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 166 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
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1,304

166
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10. PICO PARK

Similarity 54% PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players. PICO PARK is a multiplayer, online co-op and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by TECOPARK. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 28,315 reviews of which 25,708 were positive and 2,607 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 147 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like I hate this game.
8.9
25,708
2,607

147
players

Best deals on games like I hate this game on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like I hate this game available on Steam right now, updated on April 28th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like I hate this game.

1. Trine 2: Complete Story

Similarity 51% Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine 2: Complete Story is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on June 06th 2013 has received 21,624 reviews of which 20,629 were positive and 995 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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20,629
995

-95% 20.00€ 1.00€

2. Wordle

Similarity 54% Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game. Wordle is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by PreoNus Games and published by Gigantum Games. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 614 reviews of which 521 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like I hate this game.
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521
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-95% 19.99€ 0.99€

3. The Way

Similarity 61% Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback. The Way is a adventure, indie and action game developed by Puzzling Dream and published by PlayWay S.A. and Ultimate Games S.A.. Released on May 20th 2016 has received 1,263 reviews of which 1,052 were positive and 211 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like I hate this game.
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-94% 14.99€ 0.89€

4. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Similarity 53% Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a platformer, metroidvania and female protagonist game developed and published by WayForward. Released on April 23rd 2015 has received 2,817 reviews of which 2,618 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-91% 20.78€ 1.87€

5. Iconoclasts

Similarity 59% Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people. Iconoclasts is a indie, pixel graphics and metroidvania game developed by Joakim Sandberg and published by Bifrost Entertainment, DANGEN Entertainment, INTRAGAMES CO., LTD. and Gamirror Games. Released on January 23rd 2018 has received 4,696 reviews of which 4,068 were positive and 628 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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-91% 19.33€ 1.74€

6. Titan Souls

Similarity 52% Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power. Titan Souls is a souls-like, pixel graphics and difficult game developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. Released on April 14th 2015 has received 13,024 reviews of which 10,275 were positive and 2,749 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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2,749

-91% 14.56€ 1.31€

7. Pinstripe

Similarity 56% An ex-minister ventures through the frozen depths of Hell in search of his kidnapped daughter. Pinstripe is a indie, adventure and casual game developed by Atmos Games and LLC and published by Armor Games Studios. Released on April 24th 2017 has received 2,516 reviews of which 2,244 were positive and 272 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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2,244
272

-90% 14.79€ 1.47€

8. Semblance

Similarity 53% Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head. Semblance is a indie, casual and puzzle-platformer game developed by Nyamakop and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on July 24th 2018 has received 379 reviews of which 324 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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55

-90% 9.99€ 0.99€

9. Stealth Bastard Deluxe

Similarity 61% Armed with only your wits and a pair of Stealthing Goggles, it’s your job to sneak your way through a deadly facility that’s determined to extinguish your fragile little life. Stealth Bastard Deluxe is a stealth, platformer and indie game developed by Curve Studios and published by Curve Games. Released on November 28th 2012 has received 1,173 reviews of which 1,038 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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1,038
135

-89% 9.09€ 1.00€

10. BLACKHOLE

Similarity 60% BLACKHOLE is an award-winning hardcore platformer with over 15 hours of story-driven sci-fi comedy and gravity-twisting puzzles. Complete Edition out now! BLACKHOLE is a adventure, indie and puzzle-platformer game developed by FiolaSoft Studio and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on February 27th 2015 has received 1,049 reviews of which 900 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like I hate this game.
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149

-89% 9.09€ 1.00€

Free games like I hate this game on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like I hate this game you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 28th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like I hate this game.

1. Helltaker

Similarity 51% Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls. Helltaker is a free to play, cute and demons game developed and published by vanripper. Released on May 11th 2020 has received 124,472 reviews of which 121,681 were positive and 2,791 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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2. Outcore: Desktop Adventure

Similarity 60% All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out. Outcore: Desktop Adventure is a adventure, free to play and psychological horror game developed and published by Doctor Shinobi. Released on September 26th 2022 has received 14,873 reviews of which 14,476 were positive and 397 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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14,476
397

23
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3. Coloring Game

Similarity 56% Coloring Game is a fantastic anti-stress game. Animate the pixel picture by coloring it in full! Coloring Game is a free to play, relaxing and pixel graphics game developed and published by L. Stotch. Released on April 12th 2019 has received 3,582 reviews of which 3,322 were positive and 260 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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3,322
260

16
players

4. Deepest Sword

Similarity 50% Venture deep into the Cavern of Longing in this short-yet-challenging physics platformer. Plunge your sword deep into the dragon's heart! How deep is your resolve? Deepest Sword is a pixel graphics, 2d platformer and side scroller game developed and published by Cosmic Adventure Squad. Released on June 09th 2021 has received 10,340 reviews of which 8,983 were positive and 1,357 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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5. Coloring Game: Little City

Similarity 53% A theme-based sequel of the popular Coloring Game (coloring by numbers). Coloring Game: Little City is a free to play, casual and indie game developed and published by L. Stotch. Released on August 16th 2019 has received 946 reviews of which 891 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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6. BirdGut

Similarity 63% BirdGut is a hand-drawn 2d puzzle-platformer from the perspective of an outcast bee who gets eaten by a bird, and discovers that the bird's internal organs are not organs at all, but facilities in which the consumed insects are brainwashed and enslaved. Experience this bizarre one-man project for yourself. BirdGut is a free to play, indie and adventure game developed and published by Micah Boursier. Released on May 09th 2019 has received 4,913 reviews of which 4,683 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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4
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7. NaissanceE

Similarity 50% NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world. NaissanceE is a exploration, indie and atmospheric game developed and published by Limasse Five. Released on February 13th 2014 has received 3,872 reviews of which 3,287 were positive and 585 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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8. Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls

Similarity 56% Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls! Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls is a free to play, platformer and pixel graphics game developed and published by Suits & Sandals. Released on May 08th 2016 has received 1,368 reviews of which 1,309 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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9. Slider

Similarity 59% Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time. Slider is a puzzle, adventure and logic game developed and published by boomo. Released on July 24th 2024 has received 326 reviews of which 317 were positive and 9 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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10. Drop Alive

Similarity 50% “Happiness is only real when shared, especially with a water drop”. (Isn’t that how it goes?). Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in the greatest journey you’ll ever set out on with the cutest friend. Drop Alive is a free to play, cute and indie game developed by Invi Games and published by Ipsilon Developments. Released on December 06th 2016 has received 1,540 reviews of which 1,374 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free games like I hate this game.
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