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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Platformer, Singleplayer, Action, Pixel Graphics.

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You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 80 reviews
Released: 2025-07-31
Developer: Monster Theater
Publisher: Eastasiasoft Limited
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 146 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows · Linux
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive95% of 9,977 reviews2024
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    70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,708 reviews2024
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    73% matchVery Positive89% of 351 reviews2019
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    75% matchMixed60% of 495 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    An action platformer with size-changing mechanics. Be quick and nimble or large and in-charge!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Platformer 15.9%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Colorful 7.3%

  55. #55 Digital Meow
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2024
    Dev: Galactic Geckon
    Windows

    Digital Meow is a vaporwave platformer where a little cat journeys through a digital world to find a new home. Overcome lasers, spikes, and cannons in this nostalgic and challenging adventure!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.5%, Side Scroller 26.3%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Old School 6.8%

  56. #56 Akatori
    66% matchMostly Positive70% of 267 reviews2026
    Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
    Windows

    A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 29.7%, 2D Platformer 29.1%, Platformer 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 7.6%

  57. #57 Spiritfall
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 1,984 reviews2024
    Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 15.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 12.3%

  58. #58 One Gun Guy
    68% matchMixed69% of 1,067 reviews2022
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    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 20.2%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 11.5%

  59. #59 Rift Racoon
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2019
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

    Rift Racoon is an intense precision platformer about a lost racoon with a fun abillity: teleportation! Teleport through dangerous traps, use your claws to climb walls and jump your way across difficult platforming levels with retro visuals!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Linear 10.1%

  60. #60 Grapple Dog
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 931 reviews2022
    Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 33%, Platformer 23%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Colorful 9.2%

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