Games Like BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition

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: Local Co-Op 31.3%, Co-op 22.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Puzzle 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gravity-defying cooperative puzzle-platformer that requires tight coordination and physics manipulation.

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: Local Co-Op 33.3%, Co-op 23.5%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Puzzle 6.3%, Platformer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A premier cooperative platformer that emphasizes physics-based movement and tethering mechanics between two characters.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.5%, Platformer 21.4%, Puzzle 9.8%, Indie 8.7%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the iconic silhouette art style and atmospheric, physics-based puzzle-platforming found in BADLAND.

Jump, switch and fly your way through mind-bending subterranean puzzles in this stunning new platforming adventure from the award-winning Press Play!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 44.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Action 12.9%, Difficult 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging cooperative puzzle-platformer that requires precise movement and synchronized character control.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Puzzle Platformer 23.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Puzzle 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar dark, atmospheric tone and relies heavily on physics-based environmental puzzles in a 2D space.

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24%, Difficult 12.7%, Co-op 11.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Multiplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based cooperative game where movement is key to solving environmental puzzles and navigating platforming challenges.

Embark on a journey to give his majesty the ride of his afterlife. Guide a chariot containing the King's remains through underground caves using physics-based mechanics such as pushing, pulling, riding and swinging.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Co-op 10.3%, Puzzle Platformer 8.5%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on physics-based cooperative movement where players must navigate a platforming world while dragging a heavy object.

Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.2%, Platformer 24%, Co-op 9.6%, Adventure 7.1%, 4 Player Local 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers some of the most fluid, momentum-based platforming in the genre with a strong emphasis on rhythmic action.

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: Local Co-Op 33.8%, Difficult 14%, Platformer 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed, momentum-based platforming and physics that reward precise, fluid movement.

The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

Why similar: Platformer 60.2%, 2D 25.4%, Local Co-Op 5.3%, Difficult 1.7%, Co-op 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides fluid, fast-paced action-platforming with a vibrant style and tight, responsive controls.

Three heroes make their way through a fairytale world of forgotten ruins, scheming goblins and impossible contraptions. Play alone and switch between wizard, knight and thief at will, or bring up to two friends, in online or local co-op.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28%, Platformer 15.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, Co-op 12.8%, Side Scroller 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D physics-based puzzle-platformer that excels in cooperative play and environmental interaction.

Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.6%, Platformer 17.6%, Difficult 13.5%, Co-op 13.3%, 4 Player Local 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, physics-driven platformer that rewards mastery of movement and environmental interaction.

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: Local Co-Op 30.7%, Co-op 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative platformer centered on physics and character-swapping mechanics that require constant communication.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.5%, Platformer 16.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Atmospheric 12%, Puzzle 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar sense of atmospheric dread and 2D environmental puzzle-solving in a unique, stylized world.

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: Local Co-Op 35.8%, Platformer 16.3%, Co-op 6.8%, Puzzle Platformer 6.5%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 2D platformer that focuses on cooperative gameplay and cultural storytelling.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Puzzle 21.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses unique physics and cloning mechanics to navigate its mysterious environment.

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31%, Platformer 20.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Co-op 9%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven puzzle-platformer that emphasizes cooperative exploration and environmental interaction.

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: Platformer 27%, Puzzle Platformer 20%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle-platformer that uses physics and character-specific abilities to navigate challenging obstacles.

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20%, Co-op 15.6%, Multiplayer 14.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, physics-based platformer that emphasizes movement and environmental puzzle-solving in a stylized world.

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

Why similar: Platformer 39.9%, Difficult 25.9%, Indie 12.6%, 2D 9.7%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, gravity-flipping platformer that demands the same level of precision and quick reflexes as BADLAND.

Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

Why similar: Co-op 20.6%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle game where the clumsy, momentum-heavy movement is the primary challenge and source of fun.

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: Local Co-Op 17.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Difficult 11.5%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Side Scroller 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative puzzle-platformer that uses death and physics as core mechanics to solve environmental challenges.

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

Why similar: Platformer 40.2%, Difficult 31.4%, Indie 10.9%, 2D 9.8%, Side Scroller 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential difficult platformer that demands absolute precision and mastery of momentum-based physics.

Revenge will consume you, but redemption will push you to your breaking point.Play as Dusty, a multi- weapon wielding warrior ready to face loads of outlawed criminals, dangerous creatures and the ruthless evil villain that rules them all.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 36.3%, Platformer 17.9%, Co-op 15.9%, Action 12.8%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that features cooperative combat and movement-based traversal through 2D environments.

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: Adventure 25%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric cooperative puzzle-platformer that requires controlling two characters simultaneously.

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Difficult 10.3%, Co-op 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%

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: Local Co-Op 20%, Platformer 16.7%, Difficult 11.2%, Co-op 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.6%, Platformer 15%, Difficult 13.4%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Multiplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer that uses world-shifting mechanics to create complex, fast-paced movement puzzles.

Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.

Why similar: Platformer 27.9%, Puzzle Platformer 24.4%, Adventure 13%, Puzzle 9.1%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D puzzle-platformer that relies on environmental awareness and timing to survive dangerous obstacles.

When Blobolonia is threatened by an evil Emperor, the blob comes to Earth looking for help. Instead, he finds a young boy. Help the blob dethrone the evil Emperor that's terrorizing Blobolonia and establish a friendship with the blob that will last a lifetime.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.6%, Platformer 25.2%, Adventure 22.1%, Puzzle 12.4%, 2D 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features atmospheric puzzle-platforming where the player must utilize a companion to navigate complex environments.

Bloody Trapland is a fast-paced multiplayer platformer where the levels are filled with dozens of dangerous traps and tricky jumps that stand in your way! Play co-op with your friends or take on the challenges on your own. With support for up to 4 players at once, local and/or online.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.2%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Platformer 10%, Difficult 9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.4%

Moo Lander is a 2D action-adventure RPG with metroidvania elements featuring an epic plot, mighty cow bosses, beautiful environments, clever puzzles, and lots of milk!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.9%, Co-op 12.3%, 4 Player Local 11.5%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Adventure 10%

You are stranded on a strange and peculiar planet. It’s time to embark on your journey and find your way home! Explore a gravity defying and challenging platformer with striking visuals and a captivating story that transports you to a world beyond ours.

Why similar: Platformer 20.5%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 8.9%

Embark on a thrilling co-op adventure in 'Brave Escape,' a challenging platformer demanding teamwork to conquer perilous traps and treacherous terrain.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.3%, Co-op 13.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Difficult 12.1%, Puzzle Platformer 11.1%

PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.1%, Multiplayer 19.3%, Co-op 13.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 7.8%

The award winning arcade platformer! Race to climb falling blocks as you dodge lava, dragons, and space chickens? Fast-paced retro goodness!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 54.4%, Platformer 20.2%, Indie 13%, Action 12.4%

PICO PARK is back with all new levels! Play with 2-8 players locally or online in this co-op action-puzzle game!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Co-op 15.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%

Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.7%, Platformer 17.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Co-op 9.8%, Side Scroller 6.6%

Take on the hard yet fair world of Bloody Trapland. Jump, slide, dash and dodge your way through the many deadly levels. Find secrets, solve puzzles, unlock mysteries and unravel the story. Go at it alone or bring your friends along for a co-op experience like no other. 1-4 players online and/or splitscreen.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.9%, Co-op 14.8%, Platformer 11%, 4 Player Local 10.9%, Difficult 10.4%

FORCED is a challenging 1-4-player game with co-op at its heart! A mix of tactical arcade action, RPG elements and puzzles will forge you and your friends together. As slaves in the toughest gladiator school of them all, you will face a plethora of unique trials - designed to be your death!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.1%, Co-op 14.1%, Difficult 10%, Multiplayer 9.7%, 4 Player Local 8.8%

Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Co-op 11%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Side Scroller 6.9%

Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.8%, Platformer 24.6%, 2D 6.6%, Co-op 6.5%, Adventure 6%

A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland.

Why similar: Platformer 19.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%, Side Scroller 11%, Indie 11%

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.4%, Platformer 28.5%, Difficult 15%, Indie 7.4%, 2D 6.1%

DYO is a mind-bending cooperative platformer for one or two players where you can hop between two halves of a split screen.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 32%, Co-op 13.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Multiplayer 9.1%

One player navigates. One player creates. Linebound is a 2D asymmetric co-op puzzle platformer where one player navigates the world while the other draws platforms in real time. Progress is only possible through communication.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 9%, Co-op 6.3%

Puzzling Action for One or Two Players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.3%, Co-op 12.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%, Difficult 11.6%

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: Local Co-Op 27.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 8%

Extreme Exorcism is a paranormal platformer where every move you make comes back to haunt you.

Why similar: Platformer 20.5%, Co-op 16%, Indie 14.6%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Adventure 12.7%

Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.8%, Platformer 13.2%, Difficult 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Co-op 8.9%

A platform game so difficult and at the same time, so addictive that you will enjoy having to repeat a levels dozens of times until complete them.

Why similar: Platformer 25.1%, Indie 22.1%, Difficult 18.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Action 14.5%

Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Puzzle Platformer 27.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, 2D 11.4%, Action 8.9%

Help Fireboy and Watergirl explore the 7 Elemental temples!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.4%, Co-op 11.7%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%

An award-winning anti-platformer where destruction is the only way to move. Mold yourself into any form by destroying your cells, and traverse a devastated landscape filled with brain-twisting puzzles and bizarre mutations. Are you ready to break the mold?

Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Adventure 13.6%, Puzzle 11.4%, Indie 11.3%

Join Shaun the Sheep and his friends Timmy and Shirley on this epic adventure journeying through caverns, the busy streets of London and through outer space all in search of the green grass of home. Now with new multiplayer modes, controller support, widescreen graphics and much, much more!

Why similar: Platformer 20.1%, Puzzle 19.6%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 15.1%, Multiplayer 14.2%

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.6%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Difficult 9.3%, Co-op 8.5%

Return to the indie classic Teslagrad, recharged to provide the ultimate electromagnetic experience! Escape a tyrant king, master the art of Teslamancy, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the Tesla Tower in this puzzle-platforming adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 22.5%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%