Best Intentionally Awkward Controls Games on Steam
Steam currently has 108 Intentionally Awkward Controls games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Intentionally Awkward Controls game rankings were last updated on 1/6/2025.
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1. Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan...
Octodad: Dadliest Catch holds the #1 spot for "best Intentionally Awkward Controls game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,368 positive reviews and 611 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/30/2014 |
| Developer | Young Horses |
| Publisher | Young Horses |
| Steam App Id | 224480 |
2. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,694 positive reviews and 615 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. Just, Bearly
An honest comedy about anxiety and feeling awkward, played through painfully relatable mini games.
Just, Bearly has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 486 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/31/2018 |
| Developer | Daniel J Roberts |
| Publisher | Daniel J Roberts |
| Steam App Id | 792030 |
4. Stilt Fella
Become the fella. Walk on the stilts.
Stilt Fella has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 793 positive reviews and 67 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stilt Fella on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2020 |
| Developer | September Games |
| Publisher | September Games |
| Steam App Id | 1133590 |
5. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a sandboxy physics game for 1-8 players, with everything from sneaky heists to hilarous stupidity to baking pizzas. With continuous updates, plenty of maps, and hundreds of items, clothes and quests, it has something for everyone.
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,322 positive reviews and 265 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 7/2/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1451480 |
6. A Difficult Game About Climbing
This is a difficult game about climbing.
A Difficult Game About Climbing has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,830 positive reviews and 486 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Difficult Game About Climbing on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2024 |
| Developer | Pontypants |
| Publisher | Pontypants |
| Steam App Id | 2497920 |
7. International Space Banana
SPIN. BOUNCE. STRUGGLE... In Space, nobody can hear you rage.
International Space Banana has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2021 |
| Developer | Cool Scooter Software |
| Publisher | PQube |
| Steam App Id | 1331670 |
8. Make Me LAG
Make Me LAG is the first game that features a revolutionary new control scheme: your character actions are determined by the game frame count! Use external softwares and other tricks to lower the FPS count and control your character to defeat evil monsters and save the world!
Make Me LAG has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 228 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/14/2020 |
| Developer | 4H StudioLab |
| Publisher | 4H StudioLab |
| Steam App Id | 1215430 |
9. Cranked Up
Cranked Up is an offbeat and challenging platformer game where you control rocket-powered donuts trying to save the world from an evil pizza.
Cranked Up has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2021 |
| Developer | BBlack Studio |
| Publisher | BBlack Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1074500 |
10. Chinese Brush Simulator
A simulator for showing the way of writing and drawing in ancient China.
Chinese Brush Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 99 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2020 |
| Developer | Complex Plane |
| Publisher | Complex Plane |
| Steam App Id | 1222160 |
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| 15 | 1/30/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/31/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/26/2020 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 7/2/2021 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 3/6/2024 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/31/2021 | 85 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/14/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/13/2021 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/29/2020 | 83 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 7/18/2017 | 83 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/6/2021 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/20/2021 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2022 | 81 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/15/2024 | 81 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/4/2023 | 81 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 4/19/2013 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/14/2016 | 80 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/27/2024 | 79 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/30/2024 | 79 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Octodad: Dadliest Catch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Just, Bearly on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Stilt Fella on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). A Difficult Game About Climbing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 24). International Space Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 22). Make Me LAG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Cranked Up on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Chinese Brush Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.