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 37.9%, Platformer 22%, Indie 19.8%, Action 11.8%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience for controlling two distinct characters simultaneously with each analog stick.

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 35.9%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Difficult 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the pixel-art aesthetic and challenging platforming gauntlets found in 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 47.2%, Difficult 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Platformer 7.4%, Psychological Horror 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the high-stakes, punishing precision platforming that fans of Ambidextro will find familiar.

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 45.5%, Platformer 25.7%, Action 12.1%, Indie 7.5%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a core mechanic centered on controlling two characters at once to solve puzzles and navigate 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 42.6%, Action 29%, Atmospheric 13%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Requires precise coordination between two characters that can be controlled by a single player in a platforming environment.

ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.

Why similar: Platformer 53.6%, Difficult 15.9%, Indie 12.3%, Action 11.9%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that demands constant synchronization and coordination between two characters.

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 39.7%, Platformer 20%, Difficult 17.6%, Magic 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on dual-character mechanics where each character manipulates the environment differently to progress.

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 40.4%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Difficult 10.9%, Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for tight, responsive precision platforming with a high difficulty ceiling.

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 56%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Indie 15.1%, Action 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that emphasizes the relationship and coordination between two distinct characters in a harsh world.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 50.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Difficult 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic precision platformer that tests your reflexes and patience through difficult, fast-paced levels.

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 51.1%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Difficult 7.3%, Platformer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique movement mechanics that require high precision and quick thinking to navigate.

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

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 35.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Difficult 16.3%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy metroidvania that features the pixel-graphics and side-scrolling action seen in the seed game.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.8%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Difficult 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unique gravity-flipping mechanics that require the same level of precision and pattern recognition as 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 41.8%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Medieval 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Platformer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval-themed precision platformer that emphasizes movement and timing.

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 37.2%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 11.1%, Retro 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult precision platformer that rewards players for mastering complex movement patterns.

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 19.6%, Retro 19%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Difficult 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tight platforming with a dark, retro-inspired aesthetic that fits the medieval theme.

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 36.5%, Pixel Graphics 22%, Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark-fantasy atmosphere paired with challenging 2D movement and platforming elements.

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 41.5%, Difficult 20.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 8.2%, 2D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy 2D action game that emphasizes difficult combat and platforming navigation.

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 55.7%, Action 26.8%, Indie 7.6%, Atmospheric 4.1%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to switch between multiple characters to overcome environmental puzzles and platforming challenges.

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 9.2%, Platformer 8.3%, Difficult 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-difficulty precision platformer that strips away complexity to focus on pure skill.

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 42.9%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 14.8%, Linear 7.7%, Atmospheric 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Requires managing multiple characters with unique movement traits to navigate complex levels.

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 42.1%, Difficult 21.7%, Action 9.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A notoriously difficult platformer that tests your ability to handle stressful, high-precision scenarios.

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.9%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Retro 11%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy platformer with a strong retro aesthetic and challenging gameplay.

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 40.2%, Platformer 22.8%, Action 9.9%, 2D 7.1%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that utilizes a unique character-swapping mechanic to solve complex spatial challenges.

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%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro action platformer that provides a quick, challenging experience similar to indie precision games.

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 39.3%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 11%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled precision platformer with a focus on fast-paced, challenging movement.

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 35.3%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Medieval 12.8%, Difficult 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based precision platformer that requires careful control and timing in a medieval 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 19.6%, Platformer 12%, Difficult 11.4%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that emphasizes atmospheric movement and rhythmic timing.

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Difficult 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling platformer that blends action and precision movement in a medieval 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 36.2%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Difficult 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%

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 16.7%, Difficult 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 8.3%

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Action 7.2%

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 10.4%, Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

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 29.3%, Platformer 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Retro 14%, Linear 9.3%

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 16.1%, Platformer 15%, Retro 13.7%, Action 9.6%

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 34.7%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 7.1%

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 32.6%, 2D Platformer 17%, Difficult 9.5%, Retro 8%, Platformer 7.3%

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%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Platformer 18.7%, Action 9.4%, 2D 6.4%

Squirrel-based 2D platformer

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.6%, 2D Platformer 20%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Difficult 7.7%

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 40.4%, Platformer 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, 2D 5.8%, Atmospheric 5.7%

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 49.9%, Platformer 28.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%

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%, Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 12.1%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action 5.9%

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 47.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 6.5%

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 15.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%, Action 3.4%

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 17.8%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 12.3%, 2D 6.6%

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 42.4%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Platformer 8.9%, Action 4.2%

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 29.4%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Retro 10.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Platformer 10.2%

Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.

Why similar: Retro 35.7%, Pixel Graphics 30.4%, Action 10.9%, 2D 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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 22.4%, Platformer 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Indie 12.6%

RITE is a high-speed, precision platformer where you must conquer a series of challenging trials, a rite of passage for every Nim.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.4%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Difficult 7.8%

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 35.2%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

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 35.9%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

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 65.5%, Indie 34.5%

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 21.8%, Difficult 11.5%, Linear 7.5%, Action 5%

Knight's Try is a tough platformer with retro 64 bit 3D graphics. Take on the role of an honorable Knight of Trye attempting to complete their sacred trial by leaping through a world full of perilous pitfalls and dangerous traps!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 51.7%, Platformer 16.1%, Medieval 11%, Action 9.2%, Retro 5.8%

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 25%, Difficult 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Magic 15.5%, Action 10.8%

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 36.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Medieval 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 8.6%

Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.8%, Medieval 20.2%, Retro 12.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

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 27.7%, Platformer 26.2%, Retro 14.2%, Action 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%