Zup! F similar games & best alternatives
Zup! F
2019
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Quick resume
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Global score
97/100
Genres
Casual, Indie
Similar games
Pros
- Easy to learn and play physics puzzles
- Large number of achievements for profile customization
- Relaxing and satisfying gameplay
- Low price and good value
- Minimal system requirements
Cons
- Very short playtime
- Repetitive and simple puzzles
- No story or narrative
- No multiplayer or social features
- Achievement-focused rather than deep gameplay
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
3"Players freely decide when and how to trigger explosions to solve puzzles, allowing personal control within simple mechanics."
Zup! 4
"Players have freedom to decide the order of triggering explosions to solve puzzles."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
2"Puzzles are generally easy with some requiring more thought, providing a mild skill challenge."
Cats in Time
"Puzzles are generally easy with some requiring thought; skill ceiling is low but some challenge exists."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-5"No competitive or ranked modes; focus is on individual puzzle solving and achievement hunting."
Oik 3
"No competitive or ranked modes; focus is on individual puzzle solving and achievement hunting."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
1"Some players find it addictive for short sessions, but overall the game is short and can lose appeal quickly."
Demolition Inc.
"Some players find it addictive and play multiple rounds, but overall short playtime limits long sessions."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Single-player puzzle game with no cooperative elements."
Alice's Patchwork
"Single-player puzzle game with no cooperative elements."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
1"Players experiment with timing and explosion sequences but within fixed puzzle designs and limited modification."
Zup! 4
"Players creatively solve puzzles by choosing explosion sequences; limited creation or modification."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No player versus player or dominance mechanics; interactions are individual and equal."
Lost Lands: A Hidden Object Adventure
"No player versus player or dominance mechanics; interactions are individual and equal."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
2"Some players use it as a relaxing distraction or to de-stress."
WAVESHAPER
"Many players use it as a relaxing, stress-relieving pastime to unwind."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily for fun and achievement hunting, not out of obligation."
Tap Tap Infinity
"Players engage voluntarily for fun or achievement hunting, not due to obligation."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
2"Players try different explosion timings and strategies to solve puzzles."
Zup! 6
"Players experiment with different explosion orders to solve puzzles."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
-3"Levels are fixed and known; no open exploration or discovery."
Zuma Deluxe
"Levels are fixed and familiar; no open exploration or discovery."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
4"Strong emphasis on customizing Steam profile with diverse achievement icons and colors."
Zup! X
"Strong emphasis on customizing Steam profile with numerous colorful achievements and backgrounds."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
-4"Realistic physics-based puzzles with minimal fictional or imaginative elements."
Zup!
"Realistic physics-based puzzles with minimal fictional or imaginative elements."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-5"No social or community gameplay; purely solo experience."
SAMOLIOTIK
"No social or community gameplay; purely solo experience."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
1"Some learning and problem solving involved but puzzles are generally easy and repetitive."
Zup! 7
"Some learning and problem solving involved, but mostly straightforward puzzles."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."
NEKOPARA Vol. 1
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
3"Suitable for casual, intermittent play sessions; can be left running for grinding achievements."
Retrowave
"Suitable for short sessions and casual play; some players leave it running for achievements."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-5"No social or emotional connection features."
COMPOUND
"No social or emotional connection features."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management elements."
High On Life
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
3"Progression through levels and unlocking a large number of achievements."
Zup! 6
"Progression through levels and unlocking many achievements and profile items."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
4"Many players find the game calming and relaxing with soothing music and simple gameplay."
Montaro RE
"Many players find it relaxing with calming music and satisfying gameplay."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
1"Minimal sensory stimulation; simple visuals and sounds provide mild enjoyment."
Picross Touch
"Minimal sensory stimulation; simple visuals and sounds but satisfying effects."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
4"Achievements serve as status symbols on Steam profiles, enhancing social recognition."
Zup! 3
"Achievements and profile decorations provide social recognition and status on Steam."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
-5"No narrative or story elements; purely puzzle gameplay."
Freeways
"No narrative or story elements; purely puzzle gameplay."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
2"Requires planning explosion sequences and timing to solve puzzles effectively."
Zup! 2
"Requires planning the order of explosions to solve puzzles."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
-3"Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable."
Polarity
"Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
4"Highly praised for low price and good value especially for achievement hunters and profile customization."
Zup! X
"Highly praised for value due to low price, achievements, and profile customization."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
1"Explosions are a core mechanic but are cartoonish and puzzle-oriented rather than violent."
Zup! 4
"Explosions are stylized and non-violent; more constructive puzzle focus."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
-5"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."
To the Moon
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."
Analysis
Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Story.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
Last update: 30/04/2026