Games like Sludge Life

First-person open-world exploration game focused on vandalism and discovery. Players tag graffiti, interact with NPCs, and uncover secrets on a polluted island.

95% positive from 1,906 · 2020 · Steam Deck Verified · $14.99 $2.99 -80% · Lowest ever $2.69 (2026-06-11)

IndieAdventureAtmospheric Open World 3D Platformer Funny

Six games like Sludge Life

Ben and Ed

83% positive from 4,796 reviews201512% finish itDeck Unsupported

A 3D zombie platformer where you lose limbs to solve puzzles and overcome deadly obstacle courses in a grotesque game show. The feel is dark humor and challenging survival.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative, challenging platforming with interesting narrative and music, reminiscent of classic fun and engaging titles.

The catchFrequent crashes and broken ragdoll physics make much of the difficulty feel unfair.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Funny and Adventure.

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Get To Work

89% positive from 3,482 reviews202414% finish itDeck Playable

This is a challenging narrative platformer with a unique rollerblade movement system. It features a satirical story about corporate climbing, rewarding fast movement and offering collectible podcast audio.

The catchMuch of the difficulty comes from janky physics and controls rather than level design.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Funny and Adventure.

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Grow Up

92% positive from 1,921 reviews201611% finish itDeck Verified

A 3D exploration and platformer where you collect spaceship parts by bouncing, gliding, and growing plants. It's a whimsical adventure focused on traversal and environmental interaction.

What players likedPlayers praise its relaxing exploration and physics, comparing it to games like Astroneer and its predecessor, Home.

The catchThe controls stay floaty and the physics jank makes precise movement a constant fight.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Open World and Adventure.

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BETON BRUTAL

94% positive from 1,288 reviews202310% finish itDeck Playable

First-person parkour game with challenging tower climbing and no checkpoints. Players must master movement and find shortcuts to progress.

What players likedPlayers praise this unforgiving parkour platformer for its challenging gameplay and the unique rush of overcoming its Minecraft-like obstacles.

The catchMost of the climbing is ladder jumping, and the ladder hitboxes are unreliable.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Atmospheric and Indie.

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Bum Simulator

88% positive from 4,747 reviews20236% finish itDeck Verified

A crude open world sandbox on the streets of Bumsville where you scavenge, brew alcohol mixtures, throw upgraded pigeons at passers-by and fortify a cardboard base against rival bum gangs.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Postal, GTA, Factorio, and Satisfactory, praising its fun, authentic, and janky simulation of bum life with building and automation.

The catchThe novelty fades fast once quests turn into repetitive fetch and busywork tasks.

Both are tagged Funny, Open World and Adventure.

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Just Die Already

82% positive from 3,829 reviews20216% finish itDeck Verified

A physics-based sandbox game where players perform dangerous challenges as elderly characters. The core loop involves exploring and completing missions to earn retirement tickets.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, chaotic multiplayer that's great for messing around, akin to a less repetitive grind.

The catchThe novelty burns out within about an hour, leaving a repetitive chore checklist.

Both are tagged Funny, Open World and Adventure.

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More about Sludge Life

What players liked

Players praise its unique art style, enjoyable exploration, and quirky characters, creating a relaxing, stress-free open-world adventure.

The catch

Strong style, but the gameplay is thin and wandering around gets dull within an hour.

Reviews: 95% positive from 1,906
Released: 2020
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $14.99 $2.99 -80% · Lowest ever $2.69 (2026-06-11)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,906 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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