Gunpoint similar games & best alternatives

Gunpoint

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2013

Should you play it?

Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

What works
  • Innovative rewiring gameplay
  • Engaging noir story and humor
  • Great jazzy soundtrack
  • Level editor and workshop support
  • Multiple solutions and replayability
Things to keep in mind
  • Short main campaign
  • Limited character customization
  • Some minor bugs reported
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Graphics are simple pixel art

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

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  • SteamWorld Dig 2

  • Mushroom 11

  • The Swapper

  • GIGA WRECKER

  • Freedom Planet

  • Youropa

  • Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Youropa

  • BIOMORPH

  • Haimrik
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Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Creativity

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  • Experimenting

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  • Autonomy

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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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 (hidden on purpose).

Gunpoint: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Violence.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to explore levels, solve puzzles in multiple ways, and choose combat or stealth approaches."

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    "Players have freedom to choose how to approach each mission, including stealth, combat, or puzzle solutions with rewiring circuits."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Gameplay involves skillful puzzle solving, action sequences, and coordination, providing meaningful challenges and feedback."

    Capsule for Split Fiction Split Fiction

    "Gameplay involves solving puzzles and mastering mechanics like jumping and rewiring, with skillful execution rewarded."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus is on personal playstyle and exploration; no mention of competitive modes or leaderboards."

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    "Focus is on individual play and personal progression; no mention of competitive modes or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report extended play sessions and replaying levels to improve performance and unlock achievements."

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    "Players report replaying levels for achievements and experimenting with different solutions; workshop adds extended play."

  • Cooperation

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    "Game is single-player focused with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    Capsule for Tails of Iron Tails of Iron

    "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Core mechanic involves creative manipulation of debris to solve puzzles and build platforms; level editor supports player creativity."

    Capsule for GIGA WRECKER GIGA WRECKER

    "Core mechanic is creative rewiring of circuits to solve puzzles in multiple ways; level editor encourages player creation."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions are balanced and focused on stealth and survival rather than exerting power over others; no trash talk or social dominance."

    Capsule for Budget Cuts Budget Cuts

    "Interactions with guards are balanced; players can choose stealth or combat but no social domination or trash talk."

  • Escapism

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    "Players appreciate the immersive noir atmosphere and emotional story as an escape from reality."

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    "Players enjoy immersive noir atmosphere, humor, and story as a form of escapism from real life."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Encourages trying new strategies, exploring level design, and testing various approaches."

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    "Experimentation with wiring, gadgets, and different approaches to levels is a major motivation."

  • Exploration

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    "Exploration of puzzle layouts and spatial environments is part of gameplay, though within designed levels."

    Capsule for Puzzle Dimension Puzzle Dimension

    "Exploration of level layouts and discovering multiple solutions is part of gameplay, though levels are small."

  • Expression

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    "Some character personality expression through dialogue and story, but limited avatar customization."

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    "Some character dialogue choices allow expression of personality; limited avatar customization."

  • Fantasy

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    "The spy and hacker theme provides an imaginative, stylized fiction experience."

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    "Fictional noir spy setting with exaggerated jumping and hacking gadgets creates a stylized fantasy experience."

  • Fellowship

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    "Game is mainly single-player with minimal social interaction or community feeling."

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    "Game is single-player with minimal social interaction or community feeling beyond workshop sharing."

  • Growth

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    "Players unlock upgrades and improve skills, learning combat and puzzle mechanics over time."

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    "Players unlock upgrades and new gadgets, improving skills and abilities over time."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle games with no physical activity."

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle/stealth games with no physical activity."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and puzzle solving; not designed for idle or background play."

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    "Requires focused attention and puzzle solving; not designed for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Social interactions are superficial and limited to brief dialogue; no close relationships formed."

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    "Social interactions are limited to brief dialogue choices; no close relationships formed."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management mechanics; player acts independently."

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    "No leadership or group management mechanics; player acts independently."

  • Progression

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    4

    "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlock missions through scoring and achievements."

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    "Players accumulate upgrades, gadgets, and achievements as they progress through missions."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game balances challenge and humor to create an enjoyable, engaging experience without excessive tension."

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    "Game balances challenge and humor to create a satisfying, enjoyable flow without excessive tension."

  • Sensation

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    "Pixel art and atmospheric soundtrack provide moderate sensory stimulation and retro charm."

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    "Stylized pixel art and jazzy soundtrack provide moderate sensory stimulation and atmosphere."

  • Status

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    "No social status or ranking systems; achievements are personal and community recognition is limited."

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    "No social status or ranking systems; achievements are personal and community recognition is limited."

  • Story

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    "Narrative immersion with developed characters, cutscenes, and engaging noir plot."

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    "Engaging noir story with dialogue choices and multiple endings enhances narrative immersion."

  • Strategy

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    "Players must plan and use logic to solve puzzles, manage allies, and navigate levels effectively."

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    "Players must plan rewiring and movement carefully, using logic and problem solving to complete levels."

  • Thrill

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    "Some suspense in stealth and combat, but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."

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    "Some suspense in stealth and timing, but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."

  • Value

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    "Generally considered good value on sale due to short length and replayability; less so at full price."

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    "Generally considered good value especially on sale; short length noted but replayability and workshop add value."

  • Violence

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    "Violence is present but balanced with negotiation and non-lethal options; neither dominant nor absent"

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    "Violence is optional and balanced with stealth and puzzle elements; neither strongly emphasized nor avoided."

  • Survival

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    "Avoiding hazards and death is key, but game is forgiving with frequent checkpoints and retries."

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    "Avoiding detection and death is important, but gameplay is forgiving with quick restarts and checkpoints."

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