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24 alternatives to NextSteamGame

Steam Recommender RAG system focused on Explainability

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

  1. 1IM

    Hi HN! I made many small web games in the past with Unity or Phaser. But this time I wanted to make something completely on my own. So I coded a basic game framework in plain JavaScript, and used it to make Almost Pong. This was a really fun project that taught me a lot about JavaScript, and I plan to make more minimalist games with this framework. Interesting fact: Almost Pong doesn't load any assets, all sprites and sounds are generated with code. Happy to answer questions, and please let me know if you have any feedback on the game. Thanks!

    2022 · lessmilk.com · its alternatives →

  2. 2MA

    hi all, I've always wanted to make my own game, but couldn't afford a thousand-dollar adobe (flash+photoshop) license. I'm not a talented programmer, have no degree in CS. But I understand some elements of design. So I got me a copy of ImpactJS, and after about 5 months of steep learning curve (at least for me), I managed to come up with a game. I also integrated it with a highscore and badge system, similar to what you get at Kongregate. You need to login with Google/OpenID to earn badges/scores. link is: http://www.hotbazooka.com/privatejoe hope to hear some feedback/questions from you guys!

    2011 · hotbazooka.com · its alternatives →

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    Find your next favorite Steam game in seconds

    Jan 2026 · playpick.gg · its alternatives →

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    An edgy Metroidvania game

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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    An RPG with a Cookie Clicker-style twist

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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    A new game revisiting the spy mythology

    2014 · publish-p186768-e1959020.adobeaemcloud.com · its alternatives →

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    AI game recommendations based on games you already love

    Mar 2026 · nextrez.app · its alternatives →

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    A game about free will, taking place in a world of infograph

    2015 · metrico-game.com · its alternatives →

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    Hey HN, I’m the solo developer of Search to Play, a social bookmarking platform for gamers — kind of like Letterboxd or Goodreads, but for video games. You can log your games, track your backlog, write reviews, and follow others. I’m building this as an alternative to spreadsheet tracking or platform-locked tools (Steam, PSN, etc). Would love your feedback! Happy to answer any questions here.

    2025 · searchtoplay.com · its alternatives →

  10. 10AP

    Most people like free things, some people like games. If you like 'm both then this might be something for you! I've made a website, a Discord bot, a Twitter bot, and a bunch of scrapers that roam the web to find free games out there. Just so that they can be found in one place by other people. I'm running this on my own server, so I'm curious as to how much traffic it can handle. The Discord and Twitter bots run on a fixed interval, so that shouldn't be much of a bottleneck. You can check it out online at: https://www.freegameisafreegame.com On Twitter at…

    2020 · its alternatives →

  11. 11AW

    So, me (dev) and my friend (designer) have been building a website/mobile app to help users manage their game library (think MyAnimeList, but games) for a little over a year. We launched with a very basic set of features, and have been slowing expanding since then. All the code is open source, and most of the things we implemented were direct feedback from users (e.g. being able to import games from Steam/PSN, and the Posts feature). We don't show ads or have any kind of subscription. This is just a hobby project. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, as honestly the hardest…

    2025 · gamenode.app · its alternatives →

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    I made a website that'll show you 2 games and you pick your favorite. Game popularity is tracked with an Elo rating.

    2024 · gamesheadtohead.com · its alternatives →

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    Find your next favorite game, fast

    2024 · play-this.com · its alternatives →

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    Hello HN, last week, I stumbled over an old project of mine called Click The Number. I built it about six years ago to compare my clicking and reaction speed with that of my friends. The idea is simple – just click on the numbers in orders as fast as possible. I couldn't resist and rebuilt a lot of parts again, making them a bit nicer. I updated the design and added some features like a personal high score. It lets you keep track of your own best time (which makes it ever so _slightly_ more addictive). I'm curious what you think about it, and if you have any ideas where I could take it. Have…

    2022 · projects.marcnitzsche.de · its alternatives →

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    Hi HN, I’ve been working on DungeonLoot a passion project that’s not the usual SaaS or AI tool. The goal is simple: bring more loot to gamers, and help game developers get discovered in the process. Not the trendiest idea, but sometimes we just do what we like. Link: https://www.dungeonloot.com/ Let me know what you think.

    2025 · dungeonloot.com · its alternatives →

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    Hidden Steam gems. Games matched to what you already play

    Jun 2026 · secludedgems.com · its alternatives →

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    Find Games Like Your Favorites

    Jul 2026 · gameslike.co · its alternatives →

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    I built a website for games that catch my eye or have something interesting going on. I made it for fun but then updating became a habit. Maybe you'll find your next "must-play" game here? GitHub repo: https://github.com/RaycatWhoDat/games-list

    Nov 2025 · alistof.games · its alternatives →

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    I wanted to learn more about RAG implementations, so I built something to solve the constant digging through manuals whenever we play a game. It's fairly simplistic, but actually has worked pretty well for some of these conflicts. Everythings Open Source on GitHub if you're curious (or have ideas), and I'd love to hear feedback from fellow boardgamers!

    2024 · gamegame.ai · its alternatives →

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    I'll start by copying the comment I left on the Reddit post where I originally shared this project and then go into some more detail for this audience. (https://www.reddit.com/r/nes/comments/1umrnd5/i_made_an_inte...) """ Castlevania II has always held a special place in my heart. I didn’t own it myself as a kid but I had a family member who did. This meant that I only got a few chances to actually play it, but that left a big impression on me anyway. I recently beat it for the first time and along the way I decided I wanted to build the most over-the-top…

    Jul 2026 · theultimatesimonsquestguide.com · its alternatives →

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    Friend and me created a video game discovery website trying to answer the "what to play next" question. Unlike most other sites we wanted to support every platform, so whether you look for something on your PC, Playstation, Switch or even your phone or browser you should find something. We're still in the early stages and seek feedback (especially on the https://gamebrain.co/what-should-i-play and https://gamebrain.co/recommendations flows). Any well-meaning feedback is highly appreciated!

    Jun 2026 · gamebrain.co · its alternatives →

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    Hey everyone, I'm Fabio, a very long time lurker here. Today I want to celebrate and share with you, again, a game that I conceived more than 8 years ago. I shared it last week with all its history (if you're curious) [1], but it just stayed in the "shownew" and never reached the main "show" page, hopefully this time it'll do better (:crossed_fingers:)! What changed since last week? Today I've also published the mobile apps for both iOS and Android (last week it was just web), which are also my first mobile apps ever. So I believe it's still a worthwhile post and something to show :) I'd…

    2024 · fiftygame.com · its alternatives →

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    Find your next favorite game in seconds.

    Mar 2026 · gamesearch.gg · its alternatives →

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