Games like Osmos

86% positive from 1,435 reviewsReleased 20093% finish itSteam Deck Playable$9.99

What it is

Physics-based puzzle game where you grow by absorbing smaller motes, using ejection to propel yourself. It features ambient visuals and a challenging, time-warping mechanic.

What players liked

Players find Osmos a uniquely calming yet challenging experience, praised for its ambient atmosphere and ability to provide a relaxing escape.

The catch

Difficulty spikes hard after the intro levels, so it is frustrating rather than relaxing.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 1,435 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Osmos

Zup! S

96% positive from 3,030 reviews2018Deck Verified

A minimalist physics puzzle game where players use explosions to keep a blue ball on a platform. It features over 60 levels and collectible items.

What players likedPlayers praise Zup! S as a fun, addictive puzzle game, akin to mobile games, offering satisfying challenges and profile decorations.

The catchBarely a game beyond achievement farming; the puzzles themselves are not fun.

Both are tagged Physics, Relaxing and Puzzle.

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Zup! XS

85% positive from 1,464 reviews201952% finish itDeck Verified

Minimalist physics puzzle game where players build levels to keep a ball on a platform. Features 60 levels with achievements and trading cards.

What players likedPlayers praise its sandbox level creation and achievement hunting, reminiscent of other puzzle games with a focus on player-driven challenges.

The catchEvery retry wipes the blocks you placed, so each attempt means rebuilding from scratch.

Both are tagged Physics, Relaxing and Puzzle.

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Sand:box

94% positive from 1,633 reviews2023Deck Playable

A pixel sandbox game with falling sand mechanics, digital circuits, and playable characters. Players build and automate contraptions or cause destruction.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative freedom and emergent gameplay, comparing it to Minecraft and Garry's Mod.

The catchContent is thin, with few elements and less to do than the free alternatives.

Both are tagged Physics, Relaxing and Casual.

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LEGO® Builder's Journey

83% positive from 4,280 reviews202128% finish itDeck Verified

An atmospheric geometric puzzle game about free-form building and following instructions. It features a poetic LEGO world with narrative challenges and creative building.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, nonverbal story and realistic LEGO graphics, reminiscent of "Thomas Was Alone."

The catchBrick placement fights you, with one button doing everything and no way to remap it.

Both are tagged Relaxing, Puzzle and Singleplayer.

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Pixel Puzzles: Japan

81% positive from 2,668 reviews201410% finish itDeck Verified

This is a relaxing jigsaw puzzle game with a Japanese aesthetic. Players solve puzzles to increase monk consciousness, unlocking larger challenges and I-ching powers.

What players likedNo comparisons to other games are present in the provided text.

The catchFloating pieces make grabbing the intended one difficult

Both are tagged Relaxing, Puzzle and Singleplayer.

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Monument Valley

96% positive from 1,993 reviews2022Deck Verified

This is a meditative puzzle game where players manipulate impossible architecture to guide a silent princess. It features optical illusions and evolving landscapes for a calming, exploratory experience.

What players likedPlayers praise Monument Valley as a beautiful, relaxing, and unique Escher-like puzzle game that masterfully plays with perspective and optical illusions.

The catchThe puzzles are too easy to be puzzles, closer to a slow walking simulator.

Both are tagged Relaxing, Puzzle and Singleplayer.

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