Games Like Ambidextro

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 37.2%, Platformer 22.7%, Indie 19.5%, Action 12.2%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the definitive experience for controlling two distinct characters simultaneously with a single controller.

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

Why similar: Difficult 40%, Platformer 35.6%, Action 17.1%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique control scheme that requires precise coordination of two legs, mirroring the dual-input challenge of the seed game.

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 45.3%, Platformer 26.2%, Action 12.3%, Indie 7.3%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: This platformer allows you to control two characters with different abilities, often requiring simultaneous management to solve puzzles.

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 39.6%, Platformer 20.4%, Difficult 17.8%, Magic 11.2%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: You control two characters with opposing elemental powers, requiring careful coordination to navigate the environment.

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 40.9%, Platformer 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, 2D 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer forces you to manage two characters linked together, directly echoing the dual-character mechanics of the seed game.

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 57%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Indie 14.6%, Action 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric game allows you to switch between or control two characters to overcome environmental obstacles.

When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.

Why similar: Platformer 44%, Action 28.4%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Singleplayer 8.5%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on the synergy between two characters connected by a thread, demanding synchronized movement.

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: Precision Platformer 43.1%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 15.1%, Linear 7.7%, Atmospheric 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: You must navigate multiple characters with unique physics and abilities through precision-based platforming challenges.

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 40.6%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for precision platforming, offering the same level of mechanical difficulty and satisfaction found in Ambidextro.

The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 54%, Platformer 15.4%, Difficult 12%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brutally difficult precision platformer that shares the dark, gritty aesthetic and high-stakes gameplay of the seed game.

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 36%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 10.3%, Difficult 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval-themed precision platformer that captures the retro aesthetic and difficulty of the seed game.

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 49.9%, Difficult 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Platformer 8.1%, Medieval 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the extreme difficulty of movement, where every jump requires careful calculation and precision.

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 51.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Difficult 7.4%, Platformer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that uses a unique magnetic mechanic, requiring the same kind of unconventional input mastery as the seed game.

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 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the dark fantasy, medieval atmosphere and challenging 2D action that defines the world of Ambidextro.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 40.9%, Difficult 20.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Action 8.4%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action-platformer that blends deep dark fantasy themes with precise combat and movement.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 50.5%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Difficult 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic precision platformer that demands the same level of twitch-reflex mastery and trial-and-error gameplay.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.8%, 2D Platformer 21%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly customizable 2D platformer that emphasizes movement mastery and exploration in a pixelated world.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.9%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Platformer 11.5%, Difficult 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique gravity-flipping mechanic that requires the same level of spatial awareness and precision as dual-character control.

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 46.3%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Difficult 11.8%, Platformer 9.3%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist precision platformer that focuses entirely on momentum and pixel-perfect movement.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 21%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 10.1%, Difficult 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-precision action game that requires perfect timing and execution in a dark, stylized world.

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 69.1%, Platformer 14.4%, Difficult 8.5%, Action 2.9%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game rewards high-speed, precise movement and mastery of complex platforming physics.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Platformer 20.1%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Retro 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Difficult 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines retro pixel-graphics with tight, responsive platforming and challenging combat encounters.

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 64.1%, Action 9.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Difficult 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist precision platformer that uses a very limited control scheme, forcing the player to master specific movement patterns.

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 37.3%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 11.3%, Retro 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer that features diverse levels and a focus on tight, responsive controls.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30%, Platformer 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Difficult 9.1%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and precise combat in a dark, interconnected world.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Difficult 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, 2D 7.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of 2D platforming and exploration that features a deep, dark fantasy world and challenging boss encounters.

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 37.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Platformer 19.1%, Action 9.5%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric metroidvania that features tight controls and challenging platforming segments.

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 39.5%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired precision platformer that utilizes a unique cable-swinging mechanic to navigate complex environments.

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 37.3%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Difficult 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%

Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.

Why similar: Medieval 22.2%, Platformer 21%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Indie 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric platformer that emphasizes exploration and survival in a dangerous, pixelated environment.

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%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Action 4.7%

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: Precision Platformer 46.4%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Retro 5.8%

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 35.9%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Difficult 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Platformer 8.5%

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 42%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Medieval 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Platformer 6.8%

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%, Difficult 10.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

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 15.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Retro 13.8%, Action 9.7%

Take control of PizzaBoy as he delivers pizza to monsters in this precision platformer. Use all of PizzaBoy's smooth and snappy moves to navigate through dangerous levels or break away from the path to discover who PizzaBoy really is...

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.7%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Difficult 10.3%, Retro 10.1%, Platformer 8.5%

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42.9%, Difficult 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%

Squirrel-based 2D platformer

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.8%, 2D Platformer 20%, Retro 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Difficult 7.8%

Control Lefty with your left hand, and Righty with your right. At the same time! Don't worry — it's a single-player game. No friends required. Use both hands to control two characters at once and escape the underground research facility!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.7%, Difficult 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Indie 7.7%, 2D 4.1%

With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Platformer 10.1%

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 32.8%, 2D Platformer 17%, Difficult 9.6%, Retro 7.9%, Platformer 7.4%

Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and nightmarish creatures in this dark and bloody retro-inspired action platformer. Uncover secrets, acquire powerful artifacts, and face challenging bosses in the Haunted Lands.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.4%, Platformer 15.2%, Retro 14.5%, Difficult 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%

Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 49.3%, Platformer 29.6%, Atmospheric 10%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%

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 35.5%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Medieval 12.6%, Difficult 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

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 47.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Difficult 12.3%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action 6%

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

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.8%, Difficult 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 8.8%

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 30.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Retro 10.8%, Platformer 10.6%, Difficult 10.6%

One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.1%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 10.5%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

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%, Difficult 22%, Action 9.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Indie 6.1%

Hands down the most adventurous and handsome hand in the world! You play as a hand on a gripping handventure where you single-handedly face dangerous obstacles and de-feet a handful of evil feet.

Why similar: Platformer 49.9%, Action 25.3%, Medieval 24.8%

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%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 13.7%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%

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 47.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 6.6%

Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%

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 37.6%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 11%, Difficult 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

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 36.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Retro 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Master your combat techniques and explore a magic world in this combat - focused metroidvania. Help the unreliable narrator complete his story which changes depending on the player's actions.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Medieval 16.1%, Difficult 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Action 7.8%

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 39.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Platformer 16.2%, Action 12.5%, 2D 6.4%

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 66.4%, Indie 33.6%