Games Like Ambidextro

A cosmic turbulence caused the 2D Platformer and the Top-Down Puzzler dimensions to merge! Switch between Toodee and Topdee and their unique perspectives to overcome hard-as-nails challenges, solve mind-melting puzzles and defeat huge bosses.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.4%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Platformer 10.5%, Difficult 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game requires you to switch between two different perspectives and characters to solve complex puzzles, echoing the dual-character focus.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Atmospheric 38.5%, Platformer 20.9%, Indie 20.2%, Action 11.8%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the definitive experience for controlling two characters simultaneously with each hand, mirroring the core mechanic of Ambidextro.

Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...

Why similar: Precision Platformer 47.4%, Difficult 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Platformer 7.2%, Psychological Horror 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same level of punishing, high-stakes precision platforming that demands total focus and patience.

Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players.

Why similar: Action 56.4%, Indie 27.2%, Singleplayer 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: You must coordinate the movement of two legs independently, providing a similar challenge of managing multiple inputs at once.

Cast into an ancient crypt, survive the horrors that dwell below, and ascend from despair with your unexpected companion in this short 2D puzzle platformer. Take risks to evade the petrifying gaze from beyond the dark.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 40.6%, Platformer 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Atmospheric 5.9%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The tether mechanic forces you to manage the relationship and movement between two characters, creating a unique coordination challenge.

Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 43.1%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Difficult 10.9%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that requires rhythmic movement and careful navigation, similar to the mechanical demands of Ambidextro.

Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 40.3%, Platformer 19.5%, Difficult 16.8%, Magic 11.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: You control two characters with distinct elemental powers that must work in tandem to navigate the environment.

Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 46.1%, Platformer 24.8%, Action 12.3%, Indie 7.8%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Players must manage two characters with different abilities, often requiring simultaneous control to progress through platforming sections.

A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 50.9%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Difficult 7%, Platformer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game removes traditional jumping in favor of magnetic physics, offering a unique mechanical twist on precision platforming.

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Platformer 54.4%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Indie 15.7%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a dual-character system where you must switch between or manage two protagonists to overcome environmental hazards.

Sir Lovelot is on a quest to find the love of his life. Join him in this wacky tight platformer, where impressing cheeky damsels is harder than a heart of stone!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.8%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Difficult 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced precision platformer that focuses on tight, responsive movement in a medieval-inspired setting.

The platformer without a jump button! Master the art of potion propulsion in this fast-paced adventure where strategy, precision, and creativity meet explosive fun.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.1%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Difficult 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes momentum and precision, requiring players to navigate dangerous environments with extreme care.

In this challenging 2D platformer game, play as a Superhero and help the Kid to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine, Sockventure has stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.4%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Retro 9.8%, Difficult 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished precision platformer that focuses on tight controls and increasingly difficult obstacle courses.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 40.3%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Difficult 10.4%, Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gold standard for precision platforming that shares the intense, screen-by-screen difficulty found in Ambidextro.

How do you platform if walking and jumping aren't an option? With a sword of course! Bounce and slash your way through this short and sweet, uniquely controlled precision platformer!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 41.4%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Medieval 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends medieval combat themes with platforming challenges, mirroring the aesthetic and gameplay loop of the seed game.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 50.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Difficult 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic provides the fast-paced, high-difficulty platforming experience that fans of the genre will appreciate.

In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42.1%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Platformer 8.6%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines puzzle-platforming elements with precision movement, requiring careful planning and execution.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Difficult 11.5%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the dark-fantasy aesthetic and challenging combat-platforming hybrid feel of the seed game.

This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Difficult 10%, Platformer 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game distills the precision-platforming experience into a single, highly difficult screen, much like the focused challenges in Ambidextro.

Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Medieval 13.2%, Difficult 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based platformer that requires careful, deliberate movement to scale difficult medieval structures.

A full-blown adventure played with only two buttons. Become the recently deceased agent Terry Cooper and escape the underworld while facing the toughest, meanest and most difficult obstacles ever devised.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 64%, Action 9.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Difficult 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, difficult precision platformer that uses a unique two-button control scheme, emphasizing simplicity and skill.

A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Difficult 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a dark, atmospheric platforming experience that tests your reflexes and precision.

Nixxsz Castle is a precision platform and rage inducing game. Inspired by games from previous generations, Nixxsz Castle has a very hard gameplay experience for those with patience and skill.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.5%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Difficult 9%, Retro 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that focuses on puzzle-solving and precise movement within a dark, gothic setting.

Brain Meltdown - Into Despair is a platformer game with a unique concept, where you need to control two characters by yourself. This is not a co-op game!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 42.7%, Difficult 20.8%, Action 9.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the title suggests, this game is designed to be mentally taxing and difficult, perfect for those who enjoy the challenge of Ambidextro.

Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials and an unsettling, experimental narrative. Find a way out - or live in Shelter forever more.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 41.7%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Retro 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dark platformer that focuses on narrative and precision, providing a moody experience similar to Ambidextro.

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.5%, Retro 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 8.1%

Challenge all your skill and quick thinking ability in this precision platform game, where you are a bitrom who controller over gravity called Newton, who is trying to escape from a deformed creature that relentlessly follows him in subspace.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 47.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Difficult 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that incorporates gravity-shifting mechanics, adding a layer of complexity to the movement.

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: 2D Platformer 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Platformer 16.9%, Retro 14.1%, Linear 8.9%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Action 8.6%

Axolotl is Dry is a precision platforming game where you play as a little axolotl taken from his home. You'll need to jump, dash and slide your way through the harsh desert before you sweat yourself dry. Help the axolotl get to his home!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.7%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Difficult 9%, Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult precision platformer that hides its high level of challenge behind a cute, pixel-art aesthetic.

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: Platformer 30.4%, Action 20.7%, Difficult 16.4%, Indie 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title uses color-based mechanics to alter the environment, requiring both puzzle-solving and precise platforming skills.

Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Retro 13.6%, Action 9.7%

Grimind is a 2D, physics based, adventure, platform game in horror/creepy theme. Grimind casts you into forgotten caves and ancient crypts, without memories. While being there you have to demonstrate great manual skills to pass obstacles and solve non trivial puzzles to get out of scary environment and additionally discover what are you...

Why similar: Platformer 53.6%, Indie 18.5%, Action 13.1%, Atmospheric 8%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric platformer that emphasizes physics-based puzzles and careful navigation.

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: Pixel Graphics 28.5%, Platformer 25.2%, Retro 13.9%, Action 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.4%

The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.3%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 13%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 40.7%, Platformer 22.1%, Action 10.1%, 2D 7%, Atmospheric 6.3%

The legendary game is now on Steam! Can you prove that you are a good player, go through a difficult path and save your brother? This challenge is not for wimps!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.1%, Precision Platformer 22%, Action 10%, Platformer 6.9%, 2D 5.6%

You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.5%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Retro 10.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Difficult 9.8%

Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42.9%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Retro 5.5%

Are you skilled enough to face frequent deaths, survive deadly traps and avoid scary enemies? Enjoy an ultra difficult classic 2D platformer with a dark story! Master your special abilities, enter an alternate reality, and clone yourself to get through 21 hardcore levels!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.9%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Platformer 10.3%, Difficult 9.5%

Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.

Why similar: Action 65%, Indie 35%

Super Cable Boy is a retro inspired platformer, where you are playing a living handheld gaming system with a power cord. Collect game cartridges to become more powerful and take on your quest to defeat "the Glitch", an entity that 1▧01☠01௹1‱☣∰0␢⌀▧ ..

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39%, 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 10.6%, Retro 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.

Why similar: Platformer 26.5%, Action 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Difficult 14.5%, Indie 12.4%

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Why similar: Platformer 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Retro 15.8%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Linear 12.1%

A puzzle platformer with a new twist on co-op and single player gameplay. Solve puzzles, platforming challenges, and encounter dangerous monsters and traps that require you to KILL and resurrect your brother to advance! Death is just part of the adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 24.4%, Difficult 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Magic 16.1%, Action 11.1%

The Dreamworld has been infected! It is up to you to explore the Dreamworld as the DreamDasher, discover its secrets, and defeat the Nightmare.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.3%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 8.6%, Difficult 7.9%

Through the Nightmares is a challenge-driven platformer for anyone who’s ever had a restless night. Run, jump, and change your size to overcome the nightmare’s traps. Face Morpheus. Rescue children from an endless dream.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42.8%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Difficult 11%, Linear 7.2%, Action 5.1%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.2%, Platformer 19.9%, Action 15.4%, Indie 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 8%

Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 10.6%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Attempt to jump to the top of the world in this short, yet difficult platforming adventure. Meet strange friends along the way and make sure not to fall!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 53.9%, 2D Platformer 23.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Psychological Horror 4.3%, Pixel Graphics 1.7%

Squirrel-based 2D platformer

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.4%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Difficult 7.3%

Triple Take is a fast 2D precision platformer where the stage evolves as you complete it! Run, wall jump, climb and swim through increasing difficult levels in vibrant colored worlds!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.1%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Retro 9.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Jump, hover and clean your way through this precision platformer combining permissive jetpack mechanics with a compassionate narrative about getting lost in your own fear.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 46.8%, 2D Platformer 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Action 6.6%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 36.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Medieval 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 8.6%

Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.3%, 2D Platformer 23.2%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Retro 13.8%, Platformer 8.1%

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.1%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Retro 9.1%

A tough platformer following a girl diving over the heads of terrifying creatures and bouncing off walls to traverse a mysterious, unsettling world that's so much bigger than her: the "world between all worlds"

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.1%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 6.9%

An atmospheric platformer with puzzle elements and split screen, where the player takes control of two characters at once. Immerse yourself in the ethnic world of two heroes, solve puzzles and overcome obstacles together, explore the fairy forest and other locations, help each other.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 45%, Platformer 27.9%, Magic 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Linear 4.1%