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  1. #1 BlackEye
    97% matchMostly Positive72% of 175 reviews2017
    Dev: DnovelPub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    BlackEye is an adventure game, and its main character is the inhabitant of the world of Koyte. This mysterious world is divided into two - upper and lower ones. No one inhabitant of the upper world would voluntarily go down to the lower world. However the main character has to reach the bottom!

    Why similar: Action 22.5%, Adventure 19.4%, Casual 19.1%, Puzzle Platformer 8.8%, Side Scroller 7.9%

  2. #2 Dark Frame
    96% matchMixed52% of 67 reviews2021
    Dev: Nimos Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Simple platformer in a dark setting

    Why similar: Adventure 19.6%, Casual 18.1%, Action 17.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Platformer 14.6%

  3. #3 AVA
    96% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2019
    Dev: DnovelPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows

    AVA is an adventure game where the protagonist is a girl resident of the world “Koyte”. The heroine has to get out of the dungeon and find out what happened to the world.

    Why similar: Action 32.7%, Adventure 30.7%, Casual 30.2%, Indie 6.3%

  4. #4 Devious Dungeon
    95% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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

    Why similar: Platformer 26%, Action 24.8%, Arcade 18.9%, Retro 14.5%, 2D 9.9%

  5. #5 Jump Off The Bridge
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 255 reviews2019
    Dev: Cody Penn
    Windows

    An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

    Why similar: Action 17.6%, Adventure 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Platformer 13.4%

  6. #6 The End Is Nigh
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 3,330 reviews2017
    Dev: Edmund McMillen
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Platformer 35.4%, Adventure 23.4%, Action 18.7%, Indie 7.5%, 2D 7.3%

  7. #7 Mahluk:Dark Demon
    93% matchMixed66% of 168 reviews2016
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay.

    Why similar: Action 16.7%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Casual 14.7%, Platformer 12.3%

  8. #8 Bat to Bed
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Brothers Make Games
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: Action 51.8%, Retro 17%, Platformer 16.2%, 2D 12.9%, Indie 1.1%

  9. #9 Ghostory
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2017
    Dev: RigidCore Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Puns, and puzzles. Horrible puns and devious puzzles actually, along with several incorporeal entities are what makes Ghostory a pixel art puzzle adventure brimming with humour and intrigue. Take on the role of a cursed traveler, master your ghostly form, find a cure, and escape a perilous cave system.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.9%, Adventure 19.5%, Platformer 14.3%, Casual 14.2%, Retro 7.4%

  10. #10 Void Memory
    91% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

    Why similar: Action 33.2%, Adventure 32.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Indie 6.6%

  11. #11 Adventures of Quin85
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2023
    Dev: Deathclaim (Dreadnoughts)
    Windows

    A relatively hard 2D Platformer with a relatively high skill Ceiling developed by one guy as a hobby in his free time. You can expect skill-driven movement and action- filled Combat with multiple unique enemies and Bosses.

    Why similar: Adventure 36.5%, Action 33.4%, Platformer 17.7%, Comedy 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  12. #12 Gregory Horror Show: Soul of Roses
    88% matchVery Positive98% of 124 reviews2024
    Dev: Unframe
    Windows · Mac

    Soul of Roses is a 2D rogue light action game. Absorb the abilities of your enemies, fight, die, revive, and repeat to advance the story.

    Why similar: Roguelite 24.8%, Action 22.1%, Platformer 16.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Funny 10.7%

  13. #13 The Warrior
    87% matchVery Positive97% of 248 reviews2025
    Dev: ThornDuck
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 10.8%

  14. #14 VolChaos
    90% matchMixed68% of 59 reviews2015
    Dev: Fun Infused Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Volchaos is an ultra-challenging old school platformer.

    Why similar: Action 21.7%, Adventure 20.5%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 16.9%, Retro 13.7%

  15. #15 Chop is dish
    89% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: HugePixel
    Windows

    Chop is dish-2d-dimensional platformer, where you conroll an angry master-chef who was lost piece of meat-it was stolen. Looking in the root of their troubles hero plunges into the mysterious world of strange creatures, which is fraught with many traps and dangers.

    Why similar: Action 29.5%, Adventure 27.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Retro 7.8%

  16. #16 Angvik
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 2,527 reviews2014
    Dev: Alastair John Jack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Angvik is a platform action game set in a joyful but unforgiving land.

    Why similar: Action 33.9%, Platformer 30.3%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 8.7%, Side Scroller 7.2%

  17. #17 DEVIATOR
    85% matchMixed68% of 988 reviews2024
    Dev: Gami Studio
    Windows

    Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

    Why similar: Action 30.7%, Platformer 22.2%, Adventure 20.2%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2D 4.9%

  18. #18 A Difficult Game About Climbing
    83% matchVery Positive88% of 5,396 reviews2024
    Dev: Pontypants
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    This is a difficult game about climbing.

    Why similar: Adventure 20.5%, Action 17.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Casual 15.2%, Comedy 12%

  19. #19 Jad
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 66 reviews2021
    Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
    Windows

    JAD is an atmospheric jumping and puzzle platformer.

    Why similar: Adventure 23.6%, Casual 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Arcade 13.2%

  20. #20 Total Party Kill
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 167 reviews2019
    Dev: Adventure Islands
    Windows · Mac

    Your party enters a deep and dark dungeon… but sacrifices must be made! Control 3 different heroes and use their special abilities to solve tricky puzzles by sacrificing your teammates!

    Why similar: Adventure 24.3%, Action 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Platformer 8.9%

  21. #21 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 3,701 reviews2012
    Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

    Why similar: Platformer 28.7%, Action 26.8%, Comedy 13.9%, Funny 9.1%, 2D 7.3%

  22. #22 Depths of Limbo
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 77 reviews2017
    Dev: Evgiz
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Depths of Limbo is a difficult action roguelike with a dark theme. The fast-paced combat is spiced up with a variety of unique items and weapons found throughout the procedurally generated world.

    Why similar: Adventure 45.2%, Action 45.1%, Indie 9.7%

  23. #23 A Void Hope
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2024
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.

    Why similar: Adventure 32.2%, Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, Retro 22.6%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D 4.3%

  24. #24 Dark Roll
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 252 reviews2019
    Dev: Artbarian Games
    Windows

    Dark Roll is a FREE single player game, in which the player goes through a series of uniquely designed levels. Your agility will be tested along with your logic. Each level is planned to provide a different challenge.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27%, Platformer 27%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 5%

  25. #25 Eternal Step
    82% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
    Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.

    Why similar: Action 36.1%, Adventure 34.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  26. #26 Venture Kid
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 224 reviews2018
    Dev: Snikkabo ASPub: FDG Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

    Why similar: Action 47.5%, Platformer 19.7%, Retro 17.6%, Indie 8.8%, 2D 6.4%

  27. #27 DERE EXE: Rebirth of Horror
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 102 reviews2021
    Dev: Darius Immanuel GuerreroPub: AppSir Games
    Windows

    Experience a meta horror pixel platformer retro game haunted by a mysterious yandere.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, Platformer 22.4%, Action 18.4%, Retro 17.1%, 2D 7.3%

  28. #28 Rot Gut
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 301 reviews2016
    Dev: Shotgun Surgeons
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%

    Rot Gut is an action packed platformer set in America’s 1920’s Prohibition era. You take control of an agent who, to uncover their mysteries, goes on a mission to fight the city’s underground armed to the teeth organizations.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 22.6%, Platformer 15.9%, Action 15.8%, Casual 14.9%, Adventure 13.1%

  29. #29 Purple Heart
    81% matchMixed47% of 131 reviews2017
    Dev: Artalasky
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Hardcore pixel indie platformer with puzzle elements and history. Can you get to the end?

    Why similar: Adventure 45.3%, Platformer 16.5%, Casual 14.9%, Retro 13.7%, Indie 9.6%

  30. #30 Revenge of the shadow ninja
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2023
    Dev: Varvarik
    Windows

    Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.

    Why similar: Adventure 25.5%, Action 25%, Platformer 24.1%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D 4.7%

  31. #31 Lucky Tower Ultimate
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,715 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio SeufzPub: AMC Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Escape from an incredibly dangerous, randomly generated tower in a slapstick, roguelite adventure that looks like a cartoon and feels like a joke. Slashy slashy!

    Why similar: Adventure 26.6%, Roguelite 24.1%, Comedy 22.9%, Funny 17.2%, 2D 9.2%

  32. #32 Elypse
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 359 reviews2023
    Dev: Hot Chili GamesPub: PID Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.

    Why similar: Action 28%, Adventure 26.7%, Platformer 25.1%, 2D 9.3%, Indie 5.4%

  33. #33 Super Dungeon Boy
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
    Dev: Tower Up Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

    Why similar: Action 24.1%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Adventure 16%, Platformer 15.2%, Retro 12.9%

  34. #34 Potty Knight Saga
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2024
    Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
    Windows · Linux

    A player described this game as "Dark Souls meets Mario."It's quite an amusing analogy, and surprisingly accurate too.Player WantedFor hazardous journey, bitter condition, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success.

    Why similar: Action 24.9%, Roguelite 24.6%, Adventure 21.2%, Funny 15.6%, Platformer 11.2%

  35. #35 Yet Another World
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 85 reviews2015
    Dev: Energy Milk
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Yet Another World - funny hardcore platformer in minimal style and relaxing ambient music.

    Why similar: Action 38.2%, Adventure 37.1%, Platformer 15.4%, Indie 9.3%

  36. #36 Gunbrella
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 969 reviews2023
    Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 28.6%, Platformer 19.9%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 14.2%, Funny 11.6%

  37. #37 Stickit
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: Symfonim
    Windows

    A game for those who can stick it, and stick to it.

    Why similar: Platformer 40.1%, Action 33%, Funny 27%

  38. #38 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 260 reviews2017
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

    Why similar: Action 14.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Casual 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%

  39. #39 Devious Dungeon 2
    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 34.6%, Platformer 22.7%, Action 21.8%, Retro 12.5%, 2D 8.4%

  40. #40 Dark Devotion
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,437 reviews2019
    Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

    Why similar: Action 24.2%, Adventure 20.9%, Roguelite 18.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D 9%

  41. #41 Brainmelter Deluxe
    72% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
    Dev: Cosmocat
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Side Scroller 33.3%, Action 20.7%, Platformer 20.5%, Retro 12.7%, 2D 7.9%

  42. #42 Through the Mirror
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 115 reviews2017
    Dev: Cleiton OliveiraPub: Volens Nolens Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A hard, mind bending platformer based on imagination and quick reflexes.

    Why similar: Casual 25.8%, Action 24%, Puzzle Platformer 20.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Arcade 7.6%

  43. #43 Sleeping Valley
    74% matchMostly Negative35% of 347 reviews2016
    Dev: White Dog GamesPub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Sleeping Valley - a new arcade platformer game In Sleeping Valley you only have one life to live and it's your job to see how far you can take this cute character on his brutally hard journey.

    Why similar: Casual 36.7%, Adventure 19.2%, Action 17.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Puzzle Platformer 6.9%

  44. #44 System Purge
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 202 reviews2022
    Dev: Actual Nerds
    Windows

    Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.

    Why similar: Action 27.6%, Platformer 26.4%, 2D 10.3%, Retro 10.2%, Comedy 9.5%

  45. #45 Kingdom Shell
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 232 reviews2023
    Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Adventure 24.4%, Side Scroller 23%, Action 20.2%, Retro 17.1%, Platformer 11%

  46. #46 Chamber of Darkness
    73% matchMixed46% of 67 reviews2018
    Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    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: Adventure 57.7%, Platformer 19.5%, Indie 12.3%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%

  47. #47 Dark Light
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 734 reviews2022
    Dev: Mirari&Co.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

    Why similar: Action 35.2%, Adventure 30.8%, Platformer 21.5%, 2D 6%, Indie 4.2%

  48. #48 DOOMER'S ADVENTURE
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 75 reviews2021
    Dev: deadworld games
    Windows

    An platformer game about collecting stuff to bear with reality. Just like life, this game is short and meaningless, filled with existential questions of being.

    Why similar: Action 24.4%, Platformer 20%, Side Scroller 18%, Retro 17.2%, 2D 7%

  49. #49 DEAD DAYLIGHT
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: KARMIU
    Windows

    "DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.

    Why similar: Adventure 29.7%, Action 29%, Platformer 22.3%, Retro 11.4%, 2D 7.5%

  50. #50 Dynamic Very, Very, Hard game!!
    71% matchMixed51% of 170 reviews2016
    Dev: White Dog GamesPub: SA Industry
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dynamic is an indie Platformer game. The goal is to try to avoid obstacles and dangerous enemies who want to kill you

    Why similar: Action 23.4%, Casual 23%, Adventure 22.7%, Indie 9.2%, Platformer 7.5%

  51. #51 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Planet Tobor
    Windows

    A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

    Why similar: Action 23.1%, Adventure 22.9%, Retro 20.2%, Platformer 19.1%, 2D 6.5%

  52. #52 Charlie's Adventure
    70% matchMixed59% of 428 reviews2016
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    In this hard to master platformer you will slay zombies, avoid deadly traps and unleash your true potential through a variety of skills and abilities.

    Why similar: Casual 28.4%, Adventure 28.1%, Action 28.1%, Platformer 9%, Indie 6.5%

  53. #53 Jump King
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 13,075 reviews2019
    Dev: Nexile
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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: Adventure 23.1%, Action 20.4%, Platformer 18.7%, Retro 7.8%, 2D 7.7%

  54. #54 3D Hardcore Cube
    71% matchMixed54% of 203 reviews2017
    Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    3D Hardcore Cube - this is not an easy platformer in which you want to get to the portal and not to fall into the trap. The game has boosters traffic boosters bounce, anti bounce, falling cubes, turrets and more!

    Why similar: Action 51.5%, Side Scroller 19%, Casual 16.4%, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%

  55. #55 OVIVO
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 467 reviews2017
    Dev: IzHard
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    OVIVO is a minimalistic platformer with unusual mechanics where everything is as simple as black and white. The journey in this metaphoric world is filled with illusions and hidden messages.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 16.4%, Action 15.5%, Casual 14.3%, Adventure 14%

  56. #56 Hardcore and Death
    65% matchVery Positive82% of 74 reviews2025
    Dev: ZERO5GAMES
    Windows

    Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out.

    Why similar: Adventure 34%, Casual 30.8%, Platformer 18%, Action 9.4%, 2D 4.3%

  57. #57 Beholgar
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 358 reviews2022
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

    Why similar: Action 23.3%, Adventure 22%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Platformer 16.6%, Arcade 12.6%

  58. #58 Dark Water : Slime Invader
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 186 reviews2021
    Dev: DEVBOX
    Windows

    Dark Water is an Action Platformer game where you use a bow.

    Why similar: Action 24.4%, Adventure 23.5%, Casual 22.8%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D 6.9%

  59. #59 Volgarr the Viking II
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Eclipse
    Windows

    A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

    Why similar: Action 22.6%, Adventure 21.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Platformer 17.6%, Arcade 13.5%

  60. #60 Simona's Requiem
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Simona
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Simona's Requiem is a retro-styled platformer Inspired by old action-adventure games but with a modern touch. Pick up the scythe as Simona and slash your way to the Fisher King who has hidden behind the moon.

    Why similar: Platformer 26.6%, Action 24.8%, Adventure 20.5%, Retro 14.9%, 2D 10.5%

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