Best Intentionally Awkward Controls Games on Steam
Steam currently has 78 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 3/27/2024.
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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 9,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,947 positive reviews and 598 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 6,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,155 positive reviews and 566 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 498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 467 positive reviews and 31 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 848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 781 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 2,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,057 positive reviews and 241 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | That Fish, That Other Fish |
| 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 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,716 positive reviews and 354 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/6/2024 |
| Developer | Pontypants |
| Publisher | Pontypants |
| Steam App Id | 2497920 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 224 positive reviews and 17 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87 positive reviews and 3 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 | 3/31/2021 |
| Developer | Cool Scooter Software |
| Publisher | PQube |
| Steam App Id | 1331670 |
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 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 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. Hand Simulator
There are many different levels where you can play with spinners, plunge into the subtleties of handling weapons, milk a cow, take part in a Mexican duel with your friends, have a good time fishing, play chess or simply chat in an anonymous club.
Hand 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 36,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,475 positive reviews and 5,780 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hand Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 7/18/2017 |
| Franchise | How Fast Make |
| Developer | HFM Games |
| Publisher | HFM Games |
| Steam App Id | 657200 |
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 | 7 | 1/30/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 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 | |
 | 5 | 7/2/2021 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 170 | 3/6/2024 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/14/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2021 | 85 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/13/2021 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 7/18/2017 | 83 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/6/2021 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/28/2020 | 82 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/20/2021 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 4/19/2013 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/14/2016 | 80 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/27/2022 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/11/2021 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/25/2019 | 78 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/26/2023 | 78 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/13/2018 | 78 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 27). Octodad: Dadliest Catch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Just, Bearly on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Stilt Fella on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 2). The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). A Difficult Game About Climbing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Make Me LAG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). International Space Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Cranked Up on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Hand Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.