Games Like Alter World

Another Perspective is a puzzle platformer following the very confusing adventure of someone looking for something. Swap minds to see the world in different ways! Where one mind sees a bottomless pit, another might not. Where one sees a locked door, another sees a key. To change perspective is to change reality!

Why similar: Indie 41.3%, Platformer 25.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Puzzle 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on perspective-shifting puzzles that challenge the player to think about the game world in multiple ways.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Puzzle 31.5%, Puzzle Platformer 28.5%, Indie 21%, Platformer 19%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex puzzle-platforming centered on creating and switching between clones to navigate environments.

In Between is set inside the mind of a man hit by a cruel twist of fate. Together you are on a journey through the protagonist's head, a world that doesn’t obey the laws of physics.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.1%, Platformer 22.2%, Indie 20.9%, Puzzle 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that features atmospheric gravity-shifting mechanics and challenging puzzles.

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, Indie 28.1%, Puzzle 24.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal puzzle-platformer that relies on rotating the 2D world to reveal new paths and dimensions.

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.3%, Indie 25.8%, Platformer 19.5%, Puzzle 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a color-shifting mechanic that changes the environment and allows players to pass through obstacles.

Backworlds is a multi-dimensional puzzle platform game in which you explore by painting. Solve environmental conundrums by using each world’s physical properties to your advantage, and use your own creativity to craft original solutions to the game’s puzzles.

Why similar: Indie 54%, Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to paint between two different dimensions to solve puzzles and traverse the environment.

And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world. Learn how to apply the physical consequences of rotation to master the many tricky situations you may encounter.

Why similar: Platformer 41.7%, Indie 31.5%, Puzzle 20.2%, Puzzle Platformer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based platformer where you rotate the entire world to navigate through challenging obstacles.

Gravity Error is an indie 2D puzzle/platformer about changing gravity. Guide Force in his quest seeking emotional stableness in a set of levels and avoid being crushed. Solve the puzzles in multiple creative ways.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.8%, Indie 30.6%, Platformer 21.4%, Puzzle 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on gravity-based puzzles and platforming challenges in a 2D environment.

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...

Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Puzzle Platformer 24.3%, Indie 23.8%, Puzzle 23.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-platformer where the world only exists where there is light, forcing players to manipulate light sources.

Jump through boiling lava; run from perilous traps and saw blades; glide and climb through catacombs; fall into the abyss and overcome gravity. And don't forget to switch to a parallel dimension in time, because it’s Alteric!

Why similar: Indie 49.7%, Platformer 34%, Puzzle 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, difficult 2D platformer that shares a similar aesthetic and challenge level to Alter World.

A challenging puzzle platformer in which you clone and teleport.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46%, Platformer 23.5%, Puzzle 15.6%, Indie 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that emphasizes puzzle-solving and precise movement.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Platformer 52.7%, Indie 42.1%, Puzzle 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty platformer that replaces jumping with a gravity-flipping mechanic.

Metroidvania with challenging puzzles and free exploration as long as you have oxygen.

Why similar: Indie 70%, Platformer 30%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D metroidvania-style platformer with puzzle elements and a focus on exploration.

Super Switch is a difficult platformer in which you have to actively switch between 2 dimensions. It's tougher than iron and extremely rewarding.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult platformer that requires quick reactions and switching mechanics to overcome obstacles.

Adventures of different characters with their unique atmosphere and puzzles.

Why similar: Indie 33.9%, Platformer 32.5%, Puzzle 25.8%, Puzzle Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that focuses on atmospheric exploration and dimension-based mechanics.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 52.4%, Platformer 17.4%, Indie 15.1%, Puzzle 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that uses time manipulation to solve complex spatial challenges.

CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

Why similar: Indie 30.1%, Platformer 30%, Puzzle 23.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16%

Why You'll Like It: Allows the player to shift into a shadow world to walk on 2D surfaces created by 3D objects.

Freeze time and manipulate the world with endless possibilities: build the solution YOU want where nothing is scripted and levels can be solved in multiple ways. When Super Meat Boy meets Braid, you may die repeatedly and enjoy it!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.9%, Platformer 21.7%, Indie 21.1%, Puzzle 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses physics-based manipulation to solve environmental challenges.

Rewind time and manipulate gravity in order to solve parkour puzzles in this exciting new 2D platformer.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.9%, Indie 23.2%, Platformer 20.6%, Puzzle 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that blends action and strategy to create unique level-based challenges.

Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.8%, Platformer 31.3%, Indie 21.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven puzzle-platformer where each character has unique abilities that must be combined to progress.

Classic 2D platforming that blends elements of: Nikola Tesla, puzzles, inventions, 1800's-era undead and a sprinkling of the maniacal Thomas Edison. Throw in a dash of randomly generating level sectors, a zesty squeeze of items and a pinch of indie love... Tasty!

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer that incorporates puzzle elements and environmental hazards.

An inventive, thought-provoking puzzle platformer. Use powerups in each environment, and your own inherent gravity-bending powers, to complete each level. The more you play, the more story details you'll uncover.

Why similar: Indie 46.3%, Platformer 33.6%, Puzzle 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle-platformer that relies on gravity manipulation to navigate levels.

A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland.

Why similar: Indie 34.1%, Puzzle Platformer 29%, Platformer 24.3%, Puzzle 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that shares the dark, challenging aesthetic of the seed game.

Blink into a world of after-images, where you can walk on light. Solve puzzles by manipulating lights and blinking between worlds. Explore hand drawn landscapes while uncovering the secrets behind this strange power.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure puzzle-platformer that features teleportation mechanics to bypass obstacles.

Minimalistic puzzle game telling about a tricky life situation, which gets your Hero. Mysterious world and treacherous enemies. Strange laws of this weird reality. Here the help of friends is more dangerous than the attack of enemies! Welcome to NEONomicon!

Why similar: Indie 46.2%, Platformer 27.2%, Puzzle Platformer 26.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer with puzzle-platforming elements and a distinct visual style.

"GOODBYE WORLD" is a narrative adventure game. Play through 12 stages of a puzzle platformer while following the two protagonists through 13 chapters of their story.

Why similar: Indie 47.8%, Platformer 29.6%, Puzzle 22.6%

Gravity Cat - it's a puzzle-platformer. You play as a cat who has an ability to change the gravity.

Why similar: Indie 35.7%, Platformer 26.7%, Puzzle Platformer 26.7%, Puzzle 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult platformer that uses gravity-switching mechanics to create challenging puzzles.

Solve difficult puzzles in a soothing atmosphere by altering your characters in multiple ways, forcing you to think outside the box.

Why similar: Puzzle 60.3%, Indie 39.7%

A 3d puzzle platformer that takes you along a journey of wisdom, through the 64 unique worlds that draw inspiration and teachings from the I Ching [Book of Changes], one of the oldest oracles in human history.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.2%, Platformer 25.2%, Puzzle 22.4%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle-platformer that requires logical thinking and spatial awareness to navigate.

Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer.

Why similar: Indie 81.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%

Turner is a 2D platformer puzzle game set in an insane asylum where you take the role of Turner, a man with a troubled past and an unstable state of mind. Complete over 500 levels by rotating the world around you.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.8%, Indie 36%, Puzzle 20.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that focuses on navigating through complex, trap-filled levels.

Wenjia is a 2D platform game with puzzle-solving elements. Players can freely travel between two realms (the material world and the energy world), each of them with different challenges and obstacles. Players must utilize both realms’ mechanisms to reach their final goal.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.6%, Indie 22.6%, Platformer 22.1%, Puzzle 16.7%

A mind-bending puzzle platformer where you can switch between 2D and 3D at will!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.1%, Indie 36.7%, Puzzle 20.2%

Eron is a 2D platform game that allows the player to actively switch between two parallel realms. The player will have to depend upon this power to finish each level.

Why similar: Indie 62%, Platformer 38%

A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 53.2%, Platformer 27.3%, Puzzle 19.4%

Perspective is an experimental platformer. The player avatar moves in a 2D space that transforms when the player changes perspective in 3D space. The player needs to use this mechanic navigate the 2D avatar to a goal in order to progress from level to level.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 49.8%, Puzzle 28.1%, Indie 22.1%

Parallax is a first-person puzzle game with two overlapping worlds. Weave back and forth between black and white as you try to be in the right place, in the right dimension, at the right time. Use switches, boosters and gravity to help you reach the exit. Can you conquer every mind-bending level?

Why similar: Indie 40.6%, Puzzle Platformer 33.2%, Puzzle 26.2%

A challenging and engaging puzzle game that will require you to move colored objects and place them on their respective platforms to explore through a series of increasingly complex levels.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 61.1%, Puzzle 38.9%

A hard, mind bending platformer based on imagination and quick reflexes.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.1%, Indie 26%, Platformer 18.9%, Puzzle 16%

A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly hilarious (and hilariously bleak) story where everything you know can turn on a dime.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 73.6%, Puzzle 26.4%

A puzzle game where the rooms are items and the items are rooms. Get to the goal by moving, rearranging and duplicating rooms and altering the structure of the world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42%, Indie 32.8%, Puzzle 25.3%

Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.9%, Platformer 21.5%, Indie 19%, Puzzle 12.7%

Stonerid is a challenging 2D platformer, which the most important feature are two parallel, different worlds. Over 30 different levels to complete, unconventional game style and lots of dangerous traps and monsters make it extremely difficult to rise to the challenge.

Why similar: Indie 65.3%, Platformer 34.7%

Simulation World - This is a puzzle, story and open world. Feel the vanilla atmosphere as you progress through the puzzles. Rescue the simulation from a virus that wants to destroy the computer world

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 50%, Platformer 26.5%, Puzzle 23.6%

A Dead World's Dream is a challenging retro platformerAs a peaceful alien, explore a harsh world looking for hidden species.Unlocking upgrades and power-ups, travel to even more treacherous places.Carefuly examine your surroundings before jumping toward new dangers and secrets.

Why similar: Platformer 100%

This is a platform puzzle game related to our "WATCH" vision.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.7%, Platformer 23%, Indie 18.4%, Puzzle 16.9%

A puzzle game with challenging puzzles, but forgiving mechanics. Master the use of your color changing staff to solve mind bending puzzles, unlock new areas, and help out your friends. Undo any mistake with the press of a button.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 52.3%, Puzzle 27.9%, Indie 12%, Platformer 7.8%

OneShift is a puzzle platformer where the player has the ability to freeze/unfreeze time and shift through worlds to collect blue cubes. But only one world can be active at a time. Later in the game, a world rotating mechanic is unveiled, which makes everything more complex!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 47.2%, Indie 28.9%, Puzzle 23.8%

Shift Quantum is a brain-busting platformer using a unique mechanic called SHIFTING, a way to twist your environment and invert space around you. Bend your mind to reach the exit of each level and unveil the secrets of a strange program. Extend the experience, create and share your own levels.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.9%, Indie 32.3%, Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle 10.6%

Color Symphony 2 is a puzzle action platformer that utilizes the ambiguity of color. Try to eliminate obstacles or find new paths by using color!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.8%, Indie 28.4%, Platformer 22.6%, Puzzle 14.2%

Every level introduces a unique solution method, breaking the fourth wall between the game and the player in unprecedented ways. From using a pause button to halt threats to turning off the sound to put an enemy NPC to sleep, the game continually surprises and engages players.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 55.1%, Indie 22.7%, Puzzle 22.3%

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Indie 51.2%, Platformer 48.8%

The game has two realities, and in order to pass the level, you must move between them. Reality is not identical, objects and their position in different variations of the same room is different. You have to find a way out using these differences.

Why similar: Indie 68.8%, Puzzle 31.2%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44.1%, Platformer 21.5%, Puzzle 19.9%, Indie 14.5%

Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel through time and space and reach enlightenment.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 48.6%, Platformer 21.4%, Puzzle 15.9%, Indie 14.1%

Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.

Why similar: Platformer 45.2%, Puzzle 28.3%, Puzzle Platformer 26.4%

A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.

Why similar: Platformer 34.7%, Puzzle Platformer 25.1%, Indie 20.7%, Puzzle 19.4%