How to Find Games Similar to the Ones You Loved
You finish a game you loved and the credits roll. The next hour is spent searching “games like …” and scrolling lists that all recommend the same five blockbusters. There is a better way: start from the game, and let its actual traits drive the search.
Why most “games like” lists disappoint
- They are written for clicks, so they repeat the most popular titles.
- They match on genre only. “RPG” covers a 100-hour open world and a 6-hour turn-based indie.
- They don't know what you already own or played.
How NXTO finds similar games
Every game in the catalogue carries genres and tags (for example atmospheric, roguelike, story rich, co-op). The Similar feature compares those tag sets, giving more weight to rare, distinctive tags than to common ones — sharing “Metroidvania” says much more than sharing “Singleplayer”. The result is a ranked list of up to 20 games.
How to use it
- Open your backlog and hover over any game.
- Press Similar (the lightning bolt next to the genre).
- Browse the list. Anything you like can be added to your backlog in one click.
Do it on games you rated five stars. A 5-star game is the clearest signal of what you want more of, and those are the ones where the list is most useful.
Similar vs. recommendations
Similar: starts from one game
“I just finished Hades; what else feels like it?” Quick, specific and free.
Recommendations: start from your whole library
Based on everything you completed and rated, plus an optional AI pick where you describe your mood. Better when you don't have one game in mind.
Tips for better results
- Check the playtime estimate before adding. Similar in feel doesn't mean similar in length.
- Look at the games ranked 8–15, not just the top three. That's where the less obvious picks are.
- If you hated the game, use it the other way round: note which tags you disliked and avoid them.
Looking for an immediate pick from your own pile instead? See how to choose what to play next.