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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Indie, Action, Free to Play, Platformer.

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  1. #1 Mushroom Heroes
    97% matchVery Positive86% of 158 reviews2018
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    A puzzle platform adventure, with inspiration going all the way back to SNES and 8-bit classics. The game is inspired from ‘90s classics like Lost Vikings.

    Why similar: Action 38.8%, Casual 35.4%, Indie 25.8%

  2. #2 Summon The DUDES!
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2024
    Dev: Inanity Catchers Team
    Windows

    A quirky 2D puzzle platformer where your most powerful tool is… the DUDES!

    Why similar: Casual 80.1%, Indie 19.9%

  3. #3 Bubbles the Cat
    96% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2019
    Dev: Team Cats & Bears
    Windows

    Leap, blast and bob your way through over a hundred levels of cute platforming action in BUBBLES THE CAT!

    Why similar: Indie 54.6%, Action 45.4%

  4. #4 Azure
    95% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2020
    Dev: Hongke Luo
    Windows

    A final project of my college freshman year. Just jump and dash and have fun.

    Why similar: Action 56.4%, Indie 43.6%

  5. #5 Janosik
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 677 reviews2020
    Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!

    Why similar: Action 42.5%, Casual 37.6%, Indie 19.9%

  6. #6 Caden's Climb
    93% matchVery Positive83% of 105 reviews2024
    Dev: SillyMan Studios
    Windows

    A fast-paced 2D platformer inspired by a whole buncha stuff!

    Why similar: Action 47.4%, Casual 28.6%, Indie 24%

  7. #7 PHAT PHROG
    94% matchMixed62% of 78 reviews2016
    Dev: ColloseusXPub: Phat Phrog Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Phat Phrog is an all new one of a kind free to play, physics based addictive arcade game that puts your reflexes and skills to the test (and also your patience).

    Why similar: Action 36.6%, Casual 36.1%, Indie 27.3%

  8. #8 Ghosts'n DJs
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 141 reviews2020
    Dev: Dr. Kucho! Games
    Windows · Mac

    Inspired by the classic arcade hit Ghosts'n Goblins and fully created by the house music legend Dr. Kucho!, Ghosts'n DJs is a pixel-art run and gun side-scrolling action platformer set in a parallel universe in which the music scene is being dominated by fake artists and DJ’s.

    Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%

  9. #9 Mega Hasan
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 410 reviews2020
    Dev: Tameem HamouiPub: Cold And Old
    Windows · Mac

    32 levels of platforming awesomeness.

    Why similar: Action 56.7%, Indie 43.3%

  10. #10 Lunarsea
    91% matchMostly Positive71% of 75 reviews2017
    Dev: Live in the Game, LLC SelfPub: Live in the Game, LLC Self
    Windows · Mac

    Action on the High Seas with casual gaming on a physics-based PC and mobile platform.

    Why similar: Casual 37.2%, Action 36%, Indie 26.9%

  11. #11 Brainmelter Deluxe
    90% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
    Dev: Cosmocat
    Windows

    Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!

    Why similar: Action 66.9%, Indie 33.1%

  12. #12 Upfall
    88% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Amicable Animal
    Windows

    Upfall is a game about bouncing, dodging, and near death experiences. Burst bubbles to progress upwards, but be careful to dodge the hazards in the depths. How far will your upfall be? A free game for the in betweens.

    Why similar: Action 37.9%, Indie 34.3%, Casual 27.8%

  13. #13 Mandew vs the Colorless Curse
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2020
    Dev: Suits & Sandals
    Windows

    17 2D platforming stages across four worlds in classic run-and-jump fashion. Play as a guy in a grayscale pocket dimension just trying his best.

    Why similar: Action 81%, Indie 19%

  14. #14 Cybercube
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 286 reviews2017
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Cybercube is a fun platformer with many colorful levels. The goal of the game is avoiding obstacles with various mechanics.

    Why similar: Action 37.3%, Casual 35.7%, Indie 27%

  15. #15 Ninja Hanrei
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 275 reviews2020
    Dev: DynKen
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ninja Hanrei is a 2D run and gun Platformer game inspired on Ancient Japan but with Super Powers.

    Why similar: Action 73.1%, Indie 26.9%

  16. #16 Armillo
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 242 reviews2020
    Dev: Fuzzy Wuzzy Games Inc.
    Windows

    A sci-fi-style rolling 3D platformer.

    Why similar: Action 46.7%, Casual 39.9%, Indie 13.5%

  17. #17 Avenger Bird
    86% matchMostly Positive73% of 144 reviews2017
    Dev: TiliaSoftPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Avenger Bird is a platform side-scroller game with pixel-art graphics, but your hero isn't just a regular hero. You are playing a bird that can flap it's tiny wings to fly and glide for a limited distances. It's a retro inspired 16-bit era game with innovative and challenging fly/glide mechanic.

    Why similar: Casual 55.4%, Indie 44.6%

  18. #18 Mr. Dubstep
    85% matchMixed64% of 236 reviews2017
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Mr. Dubstep is a fun platformer with many colorful levels. The goal of the game is avoiding obstacles with various mechanics.

    Why similar: Casual 36.7%, Action 36.2%, Indie 27%

  19. #19 Pixel Fodder
    84% matchMostly Positive80% of 160 reviews2015
    Dev: WachaPub: wacha.ru
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Pixel Fodder is a old school platformer with a fully destructible world, a large choise of characters, incredible dynamics and gigaliters of 8-bit meat.

    Why similar: Action 58.8%, Indie 41.2%

  20. #20 CHRONO
    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 122 reviews2018
    Dev: Martin NayeriPub: nima
    Windows · Mac

    a two-player platform-fighter splattered with neon, kinetic movement, and just a sprinkle of bullet time.

    Why similar: Action 50.4%, Casual 49.6%

  21. #21 Blaster Shooter GunGuy!
    84% matchMixed44% of 410 reviews2015
    Dev: Adam DeLease
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Blaster Shooter GunGuy is a 2D action rage platformer. Similar in nature to games such as IWBTG. But also inspired by Mega Man and Mega Man X.

    Why similar: Action 50.9%, Casual 49.1%

  22. #22 Super Jagua
    82% matchVery Positive81% of 117 reviews2016
    Dev: cbritez
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Super Jagua is a classic 2D retro-style single-player platformer inspired by the greatest platformers of the 80s. Run, jump, swim, discover lots of secrets, fight brutal bosses and more in this classic NES inspired adventure.

    Why similar: Action 50.4%, Casual 49.6%

  23. #23 Nice Jumper
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 340 reviews2019
    Dev: Nikolai UsachevPub: USANIK STD
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ready to test your reaction?

    Why similar: Casual 38.1%, Action 33.6%, Indie 28.3%

  24. #24 7
    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2018
    Dev: Zac
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    7 is a puzzle platformer, literally, by the numbers.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  25. #25 Cave Crawler
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,108 reviews2022
    Dev: Evan Youssef
    Windows

    Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

    Why similar: Action 51.8%, Casual 48.2%

  26. #26 Super Bernie World
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,095 reviews2020
    Dev: Gamedevs for BerniePub: Kitsune Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    Join Bernie's movement and transform the United States in this free retro 2D platformer.

    Why similar: Action 47.1%, Indie 41.4%, Casual 11.5%

  27. #27 Rustbucket Rumble
    82% matchMixed56% of 378 reviews2015
    Dev: Reactor ZeroPub: Scrap Yard Productions, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Rustbuckle Rumble is a side-scrolling, team-based, arena combat game - WITH ROBOTS! Inspiration for the mechanics was taken from classic run and gun games mixed with more modern, class-based, multiplayer shooters. It’s capture-the-flag where the players are the flags.

    Why similar: Action 39.1%, Casual 34.3%, Indie 26.5%

  28. #28 FULFILLMENT
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 302 reviews2019
    Dev: Unbound Creations
    Windows · Linux

    Exciting Adventure About the Joys of Working at an Amazin' Fulfillment Center! Short, social commentary game that is 100% free, no micro-transactions.

    Why similar: Casual 37%, Action 34.1%, Indie 28.9%

  29. #29 Pingorile
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2025
    Dev: John B.
    Windows

    A retro-style 2D platformer where you play as a penguin collecting yellow budgies to fulfill his dream of flying. Explore diverse levels, jump past obstacles, and enjoy a colorful, music-filled adventure.

    Why similar: Action 79%, Indie 21%

  30. #30 Armadusa
    80% matchMostly Positive72% of 61 reviews2019
    Dev: WVV Games
    Windows

    100% free retro indie game with dungeons, treasures and online co-op!

    Why similar: Action 35.9%, Casual 32.8%, Indie 31.3%

  31. #31 Super Blue Boy Planet
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 2,720 reviews2016
    Dev: NanningsGames
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    SBBP is a 2D platformer with pixel graphics. Blue boy’s girlfriend is kidnapped by aliens so he goes through 21 levels to save her and he also fight bosses along the way.

    Why similar: Indie 79.6%, Action 20.4%

  32. #32 Airborne
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2024
    Dev: bl4ckPub: XDev
    Windows

    Airborne is a combination of 2D Platformers, Rage Games, Parkour, while also being packed with Action. You need to get to the end of the level by dodging Spikes, Bullets, Turrets, Lasers and more!

    Why similar: Action 51.9%, Casual 48.1%

  33. #33 NOTTOLOT
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 175 reviews2024
    Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
    Windows

    NOTTOLOT is a free play robot hacking action game. The main character, Rolly, uses his "hacking ability" to control four enemies and escape from a robot production factory!

    Why similar: Action 47.4%, Casual 40.6%, Indie 12%

  34. #34 1982
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2017
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.

    Why similar: Action 37.8%, Casual 35.1%, Indie 27.1%

  35. #35 Canyon Capers
    79% matchMixed45% of 1,899 reviews2014
    Dev: CrazyMoo GamesPub: Sunset Sugar Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Canyon Capers is a retro style platform game brought right up to date, with tons of levels, modes, collectables and secrets.

    Why similar: Casual 38.1%, Indie 33.9%, Action 28%

  36. #36 Daisy Dangerous
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: Securas
    Windows · Linux

    A 2D puzzle and precision platformer based on the 1989's classic, Rick Dangerous.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  37. #37 Yukiusa
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: つばさ
    Windows

    A game of bouncing snow rabbits!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  38. #38 Blink the Bulb
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 107 reviews2017
    Dev: White Sparkle Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Blink the Bulb is a 16-bit platformer composed of massive, holiday-themed realms. Explore six unique worlds, mix and match varied power ups, and stave off the nefarious Holidaemon in this throwback to games of yore.

    Why similar: Action 59.4%, Indie 40.6%

  39. #39 Himno
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 5,803 reviews2019
    Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.

    Why similar: Action 54.2%, Casual 45.8%

  40. #40 Duck Dash
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Levi Soren
    Windows

    A fun and simple 2D platformer game about a duck named Scruffles. Fight your way through 10 levels with a smooth feeling movement system.

    Why similar: Action 74.2%, Indie 25.8%

  41. #41 Rolling Bird
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 196 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Rolling Bird is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'.

    Why similar: Action 57.6%, Indie 42.4%

  42. #42 Meteor Volleyball!
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 200 reviews2022
    Dev: AvoCavo
    Windows · Mac

    Meteor Volleyball! is a simple, fun, comic-like volleyball game that simulates your life if there were a meteor heading towards Earth and you have to survive by piloting a volleyball robot. Protect your home and survive!

    Why similar: Action 60.2%, Casual 34.1%, Indie 5.7%

  43. #43 Comet Crasher
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2019
    Dev: Mika Molenkamp
    Windows

    Soar, shoot and dodge - but don't stop moving. Fall down at breakneck speeds in this fast-paced platformer filled with chaos and explosions.

    Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%

  44. #44 You Have to Win the Game
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 5,714 reviews2014
    Dev: Minor Key Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

    Why similar: Indie 65.8%, Action 34.2%

  45. #45 Super Blue Fighter
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 133 reviews2016
    Dev: Herrero Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Save the universe in this casual arcade game.

    Why similar: Casual 36.6%, Action 35.7%, Indie 27.7%

  46. #46 GunGirl 2
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 171 reviews2016
    Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    GunGirl2 is an action platformer in the style of games like Metroid, Castlevania or Cave Story. But with blood… LOTS of blood! Go on an epic adventure and explore a huge world with the heroic blonde chick GunGirl or her best friend GunDude.

    Why similar: Action 58.5%, Indie 41.5%

  47. #47 4 for the Money Demo
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 78 reviews2018
    Dev: Lost Marble
    Windows

    4 for the Money is a fast-paced, side-scrolling action/platformer featuring gameplay and graphics resembling the greats of the NES era. Except you don't need a Four Score to play 4-player! Sit down alone or with a pack of friends and jump in for the action!

    Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%

  48. #48 Sheepy
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 477 reviews2021
    Dev: Eksperimental Games
    Windows

    Cute and bouncy platformer with big, relaxing levels! Explore and enjoy!

    Why similar: Casual 79.6%, Indie 20.4%

  49. #49 Hammer Kid
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: Asylum Square
    Windows

    A charming pixel art platform adventure, reminiscent of the good old 16-bit days. Served as the foundation for the retro-platformer Tiny Thor.

  50. #50 Its Simple, SHOOT
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2019
    Dev: KyleR
    Windows

    Its Simple, SHOOT! Is a minimalist top down 2D waveshooter that has the player utilizing various weapons and abilities to overcome their foes.

    Why similar: Action 51.9%, Casual 48.1%

  51. #51 Abathor - Atlantis Landing
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 199 reviews2023
    Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.

    Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%

  52. #52 Cave Crawler 2
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 150 reviews2024
    Dev: Evan Youssef
    Windows

    Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.

    Why similar: Action 88%, Indie 12%

  53. #53 BombTag
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,521 reviews2018
    Dev: David Schneider
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    BombTag is an online multiplayer Bomberman-inspired game for up to 8 players. Drop bombs, blow up crates, collect powerups, and blow up your friends - but be careful not to get blown up first!

    Why similar: Casual 51.5%, Indie 38.2%, Action 10.2%

  54. #54 Cup Of Ethanol
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 98 reviews2019
    Dev: Eoin Flanagan
    Windows

    A free platformer game with a bunch of unique enemies and landscapes. Jump your way through 24 different levels to find that delicious pint.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  55. #55 This Is Not A Jumping Game
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 123 reviews2018
    Dev: Heero
    Windows

    This is a 2D platform game but not just a "jumping" game. Action, Puzzles, funny incidents. This is a game that makes you happy.

    Why similar: Action 37.7%, Casual 35.5%, Indie 26.8%

  56. #56 Greedy Goose
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 120 reviews2024
    Dev: Teamey
    Windows

    You play as a brave goose who has decided to embark on an exciting journey. Your goal is to reach the end of the level, collecting as many coins as possible.

    Why similar: Indie 56.2%, Casual 43.8%

  57. #57 Super Ubie Island REMIX
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2016
    Dev: Notion Games
    Windows

    Inspired by Super Mario World, Super Ubie Island REMIX is an adorable platformer. Help Ubie defeat Dr. Terrestrial, discover secrets, repair his ship and escape Climate Island. Run, jump and glide your way through more than 25 insanely fun levels!

    Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%

  58. #58 Gamma Bros
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 164 reviews2018
    Dev: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free.

    Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 42%

  59. #59 Castle Kong
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2020
    Dev: Drowning Monkeys Games
    Windows

    Relive classic arcade action in an all new title! 4 stages, 22 levels, and a kill screen. 1 coin* , 3 lives - set the high score. Stop the evil BaronMan and save PrincessGirl! *(Meaning no restarts or additional lives. there are no actual coins on the PC version of the game)

    Why similar: Action 66.1%, Indie 33.9%

  60. #60 SnOut
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 209 reviews2021
    Dev: Aarjvark
    Windows

    Compete for the top score in this combination of two classic arcade games!

    Why similar: Action 44.4%, Casual 42.1%, Indie 13.5%

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