Games like Understand on Steam

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Zen Chess: Mate in One

Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.

Similarity 87%
Price 0.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 10 Apr 2018

Oik 3

Casual physics puzzle.

Similarity 86%
Price -25% 0.74€
Rating 8.2
Release 09 Nov 2017

Hook

HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

Similarity 86%
Price 1.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 06 Jul 2015

LYNE

Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.

Similarity 86%
Price 2.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 17 Mar 2014

Hexcells

Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Similarity 86%
Price 2.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 19 Feb 2014

klocki

Minimal puzzle game.

Similarity 85%
Price 1.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 13 Jul 2016

14 Minesweeper Variants

Minesweeper but the rules are changing.

Similarity 81%
Price 6.89€
Rating 9.2
Release 14 Nov 2022

Masterplan Tycoon

Welcome to the resource management game where your creativity and logistics skills are put to the test! In this minimalistic simulation you will build interconnected chains of products and open new missions by completing various tasks to create the biggest system you can.

Similarity 79%
Price -60% 3.89€
Rating 7.3
Release 09 Mar 2023

Sokobond

Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science.

Similarity 79%
Price 14.79€
Rating 8.8
Release 21 Jul 2014

Patrick's Parabox

A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.

Similarity 77%
Price 19.50€
Rating 9.5
Release 29 Mar 2022

qop 2

qop 2 is a minimalistic puzzle which goal is to get the cube to finish using 4 directions in space.

Similarity 77%
Price 1.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 12 Dec 2017

Engare

Engare is a game about motion and geometry. Part puzzle game, part drawing tool, Engare is all about your geometric imagination. It’s a meditation on the dynamics of simple machines and the beauty buried deep within repeating motion.

Similarity 77%
Price 9.75€
Rating 8.8
Release 23 Oct 2017

20 Small Mazes

This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though.

Similarity 76%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.6
Release 16 Feb 2024

Linelith

Solve puzzles embedded in rocks and crystals as you explore a colorful, serene alien asteroid. Discover a few clever twists as you progress in this short and sweet puzzle experience.

Similarity 76%
Price 2.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 19 May 2022

100 hidden eternals

Hidden object game in a surreal style. Black and white hand-drawn style. Animated puzzles. Mind blown.

Similarity 76%
Price 2.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 09 Dec 2020

Fly Corp

Develop your own transport network in different regions and cities: open new routes, buy and upgrade new planes, and increase airport capacity!

Similarity 76%
Price -74% 3.94€
Rating 8.2
Release 18 May 2023

Progressbar95

Progressbar95 is a unique indie game with a strong nostalgic vibe. It turns vintage GUI elements like panels, buttons and icons into game elements! Simple and addictive gameplay based on dozens of mini-games and puzzles. The game will make you smile!

Similarity 76%
Price 3.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 08 Sep 2020

Bombe

Minesweeper, but you only solve each situation once.

Similarity 73%
Price -30% 6.82€
Rating 8.8
Release 04 Jun 2023

I hate this game

I hate this game is a logic game, where gameplay changes every level. Solve crazy puzzles and use forgotten functions of your PC! Be attentive, interact with everything that you see on the screen.

Similarity 73%
Price 1.60€
Rating 8.9
Release 07 Mar 2019

Word Factori

Word Factori is a word-building game where your only resource is the letter "i". Build a chain of factories to bend, rotate, reflect, and merge "i" into more complex letters. Discover secret letter recipes, unlock hidden word art, and optimize your factory chains for high scores.

Similarity 72%
Price 5.89€
Rating 7.9
Release 03 Aug 2023

Sudocats

Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along!

Similarity 72%
Price -40% 1.17€
Rating 9.3
Release 14 Mar 2022

Hexologic

Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!

Similarity 72%
Price 4.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 29 May 2018

Hexcells Infinite

Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Similarity 71%
Price 4.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 01 Sep 2014

Hexcells Plus

Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Similarity 71%
Price 2.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 19 Feb 2014

Most played games like Understand on Steam

Take a look at the top games like Understand that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.

1. Hexcells Infinite

Similarity 71% 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 4,403 reviews of which 4,276 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game like Understand, thanks to its 251 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2. 14 Minesweeper Variants

Similarity 81% Minesweeper but the rules are changing. 14 Minesweeper Variants is a puzzle, logic and minimalist game developed by Alith Games and Artless Games and published by Artless Games. Released on November 14th 2022 has received 1,213 reviews of which 1,177 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 246 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games like Understand based on player count.
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246
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3. Fly Corp

Similarity 76% Develop your own transport network in different regions and cities: open new routes, buy and upgrade new planes, and increase airport capacity! Fly Corp is a transportation, casual and strategy game developed and published by KishMish Games. Released on May 18th 2023 has received 2,951 reviews of which 2,523 were positive and 428 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 148 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games like Understand based on player count.
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4. Beltmatic

Similarity 68% Beltmatic is a casual factory game where you combine numbers using mathematical operations. Beltmatic is a automation, casual and base-building game developed and published by Notional Games. Released on March 29th 2024 has received 1,340 reviews of which 1,269 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 116 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games like Understand.
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5. Nodebuster

Similarity 64% Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality. Nodebuster is a casual, clicker and strategy game developed and published by Goblobin. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 10,741 reviews of which 10,508 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games like Understand.
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75
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6. Pictopix

Similarity 63% Pictopix is a puzzle game where you use logic to color squares on grids in order to reveal pictures. Pictopix is a puzzle, indie and casual game developed and published by Tomlab Games. Released on January 05th 2017 has received 1,341 reviews of which 1,300 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games like Understand.
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63
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7. Patrick's Parabox

Similarity 77% A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system. Patrick's Parabox is a puzzle, sokoban and logic game developed and published by Patrick Traynor. Released on March 29th 2022 has received 4,180 reviews of which 4,149 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games like Understand.
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57
players

8. Lingo

Similarity 65% Lingo is a first person word puzzle game with a large, abstract world to explore. With its epiphany-driven gameplay and impossible geometry, Lingo provides a unique and nonlinear experience. Lingo is a indie, puzzle and first-person game developed and published by Brenton Wildes. Released on December 12th 2021 has received 598 reviews of which 564 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games like Understand.
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564
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56
players

9. Zup! S

Similarity 64% Minimal physical puzzle with explosions Zup! S is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed and published by Quiet River. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 10,820 reviews of which 10,555 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games like Understand.
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10,555
265

29
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10. Manifold Garden

Similarity 64% Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits. Manifold Garden is a puzzle, surreal and abstract game developed and published by William Chyr Studio. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,094 reviews of which 6,772 were positive and 322 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games like Understand.
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6,772
322

22
players

Best deals on games like Understand on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of games like Understand available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted games like Understand.

1. ABRISS - build to destroy

Similarity 63% ABRISS is an atmospheric physics-destruction building game.Build structures from parts to let them crash into your targets. Unlock new parts, destroy more, witness entropy at its worst in digital-brutalist cityscapes. Build to destroy. ABRISS - build to destroy is a minimalist, logic and puzzle game developed by Randwerk and published by astragon Entertainment. Released on September 05th 2023 has received 487 reviews of which 416 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 88% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for games like Understand.
8.0
416
71

-88% 14.75€ 1.77€

2. Manifold Garden

Similarity 64% Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits. Manifold Garden is a puzzle, surreal and abstract game developed and published by William Chyr Studio. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 7,094 reviews of which 6,772 were positive and 322 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in games like Understand.
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6,772
322

-86% 18.86€ 2.64€

3. Munin

Similarity 63% Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil. Munin is a indie, casual and puzzle-platformer game developed by Gojira and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on June 10th 2014 has received 932 reviews of which 766 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in games like Understand.
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-85% 4.99€ 0.74€

4. 140

Similarity 64% 140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack. 140 is a platformer, indie and rhythm game developed and published by Carlsen Games. Released on October 16th 2013 has received 4,585 reviews of which 4,240 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for games like Understand.
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4,240
345

-80% 4.99€ 0.99€

5. Star Sky

Similarity 64% Star Sky is a game about a man taking a midnight stroll. You take the same road as many times as you want, each time hopefully unlocking new encounters. Can you unlock the mysteries of the night? Star Sky is a casual, indie and adventure game developed by JMJ Interactive and Mårten Jonsson and published by PLAYISM. Released on October 23rd 2015 has received 312 reviews of which 236 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for games like Understand.
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236
76

-78% 3.99€ 0.87€

6. Fly Corp

Similarity 76% Develop your own transport network in different regions and cities: open new routes, buy and upgrade new planes, and increase airport capacity! Fly Corp is a transportation, casual and strategy game developed and published by KishMish Games. Released on May 18th 2023 has received 2,951 reviews of which 2,523 were positive and 428 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 74% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for games like Understand.
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2,523
428

-74% 15.15€ 3.94€

7. Masterplan Tycoon

Similarity 79% Welcome to the resource management game where your creativity and logistics skills are put to the test! In this minimalistic simulation you will build interconnected chains of products and open new missions by completing various tasks to create the biggest system you can. Masterplan Tycoon is a resource management, management and building game developed by Bureau Bravin and published by Ravenage Games and Doyoyo Games. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 660 reviews of which 504 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for games like Understand.
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-60% 9.73€ 3.89€

8. Sudocats

Similarity 72% Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along! Sudocats is a casual, cats and puzzle game developed and published by Devcats. Released on March 14th 2022 has received 1,428 reviews of which 1,412 were positive and 16 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for games like Understand.
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1,412
16

-40% 1.95€ 1.17€

9. 140

Similarity 64% 140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack. 140 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 16th 2013 has received 4,585 reviews of which 4,240 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for games like Understand.
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4,240
345

-80% 4.99€ 0.99€

10. Bombe

Similarity 73% Minesweeper, but you only solve each situation once. Bombe is a puzzle, casual and strategy game developed and published by Charlie Brej. Released on June 04th 2023 has received 320 reviews of which 308 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for games like Understand.
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308
12

-30% 9.75€ 6.82€

Free games like Understand on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play games like Understand you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play games like Understand.

1. 20 Small Mazes

Similarity 76% This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though. 20 Small Mazes is a puzzle, 2d and relaxing game developed and published by FLEB. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 7,262 reviews of which 7,181 were positive and 81 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 Understand.
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7,181
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7
players

2. Just Hit The Button

Similarity 69% Hit the button to win. The simplest game ever. Just Hit The Button is a puzzle, casual and arcade game developed and published by Jumoh. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 366 reviews of which 358 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free games like Understand.
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