What makes Pogostuck stick is its core loop. The games below share at least part of it, and we point out which ones add co-op so your friends can join.
We make Drive UP: Together, so it is our pick. The other games are described from their Steam pages: what they share with ours and what they do differently.
Quick facts
- Online play: 2 of the 8 games on this list.
- Same-screen play: 2 of 8.
- Biggest lobby: 4 players (Chained Together, Heave Ho).
- Single-player only: 5 of 8, better for a solo session than a group night.
Our pick: Drive UP: Together
Drive UP: Together
- 1–8 players in online co-op, invited from your Steam friends list.
- Real driving physics: throttle, weight and grip decide every plank and ramp.
- Every car is solid: build a bridge, push a friend up, or nudge them off.
- Every meter is earned: one slip can undo a long climb.
In common with Pogostuck: climbing, physics
The list
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Players: solo
In common with Pogostuck: climbing, physics, rage game
What is different: —
A Difficult Game About Climbing
Players: solo
In common with Pogostuck: climbing, physics, rage game
What is different: —
Golfing Over It with Alva Majo
Players: solo
In common with Pogostuck: climbing, physics, rage game
What is different: —
Jump King
Players: solo
In common with Pogostuck: climbing, rage game
What is different: —
Only Up!
Players: solo
In common with Pogostuck: climbing, rage game
What is different: —
Chained Together
Players: up to 4 · online
In common with Pogostuck: climbing, rage game
What is different: co-op, tethered
Bread & Fred
Players: up to 2 · online, same screen
In common with Pogostuck: climbing, rage game
What is different: co-op, tethered
Heave Ho
Players: up to 4 · same screen
In common with Pogostuck: physics, climbing
What is different: co-op, comedy
At a glance
| Game | Players | How you play | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive UP: Together | up to 8 | online | climbing, physics, driving |
| Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy | 1 | solo | climbing, physics, rage game |
| A Difficult Game About Climbing | 1 | solo | climbing, physics, rage game |
| Golfing Over It with Alva Majo | 1 | solo | climbing, physics, rage game |
| Jump King | 1 | solo | climbing, rage game |
| Only Up! | 1 | solo | climbing, rage game |
| Chained Together | up to 4 | online | climbing, co-op, tethered |
| Bread & Fred | up to 2 | online, same screen | climbing, co-op, tethered |
| Heave Ho | up to 4 | same screen | co-op, physics, comedy |
How to choose
- Start with the games that share the most tags with Pogostuck, then branch out.
- Want to play together? Pick from the ones marked online.
Bring your crew up the mountain
Drive UP: Together is co-op climbing for up to 8 friends on real driving physics. Every meter is earned.
FAQ
What are the best games like Pogostuck?
Our list covers Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, A Difficult Game About Climbing, Golfing Over It with Alva Majo and more, compared by players and style. We make Drive UP: Together, our pick for groups of up to 8.
How many players does Drive UP: Together support?
1 to 8 players in online co-op, invited from your Steam friends list. You can also climb solo.
Where can I play Drive UP: Together?
On Windows PC through Steam, in Early Access. There is a demo on its Steam page.
Which of these games can I play online with friends?
Online: Chained Together, Bread & Fred. Drive UP: Together supports up to 8 players online.