Games Like BasketBelle

Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 53.7%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 13.6%, Singleplayer 8.2%, Casual 2%

Why You'll Like It: Like BasketBelle, this game brilliantly blends a traditional sport—pinball—with exploration and platforming mechanics.

Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Indie 21.8%, Adventure 15.8%, Casual 11.4%, Multiple Endings 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title features experimental platforming mechanics where the player can deform the environment to solve puzzles.

Dunk on your opponents in a fast-paced first person action game with basketball, grappling hooks, parkour and explosions!

Why similar: Platformer 76.3%, Casual 12.7%, Singleplayer 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, basketball-themed platformer that focuses on momentum and precision movement.

The Floor is Jelly is a game that answers the question: what if everything you touched was made of jello?

Why similar: Platformer 66.3%, Indie 33.7%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental platformer that uses physics and surreal level design to create a distinct, dreamlike atmosphere.

Slither, coil and climb your way to the top of Haven Tor in this one of a kind physics based, puzzle platform adventure from award winning independent studio Sumo Digital!

Why similar: Platformer 45.3%, Adventure 24.1%, Indie 14.4%, Casual 8.4%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique, physics-based movement system that requires players to master a specific control scheme to navigate environments.

You are Zack. Juggle balls with unique properties through platforming puzzles to a goal at the end of each stage. Help Zack fill his treasured book of stickers to unlock optional challenge levels, where you race against the timer to destroy targets as fast as possible.

Why similar: Sports 71.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Indie 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines sports-like juggling mechanics with puzzle-platforming to create a challenging and unique experience.

An entirely different kind of basketball game. A narrative-driven journey told in four quarters.

Why similar: Sports 73.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy indie game that uses sports themes to explore deeper, more personal character stories.

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Adventure 48.6%, Indie 40.1%, Singleplayer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, highly experimental game that uses a strict time-loop mechanic to drive its narrative and gameplay.

Element4l is an immersive and experimental indie platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by Mind Tree.

Why similar: Platformer 59.6%, Indie 34.2%, Casual 3.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental platformer where players must switch between four different states of matter to navigate challenging levels.

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Indie 38.5%, Adventure 29.4%, Casual 22.2%, Singleplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, experimental game that uses a simple, recurring mechanic to tell a quirky and engaging story.

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

Why similar: Platformer 66.8%, Indie 22%, Singleplayer 5.7%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie precision platformer that uses a single, gravity-flipping mechanic to create a variety of experimental challenges.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Adventure 42.1%, Indie 35.1%, Casual 12.2%, Singleplayer 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, focused indie experience that emphasizes movement and exploration in a charming, low-pressure environment.

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Platformer 44.6%, Indie 24.4%, Adventure 23.6%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Casual 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses a color-shifting mechanic to alter the world, similar to how BasketBelle changes its mechanics per chapter.

The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!

Why similar: Casual 64.6%, Singleplayer 35.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a classic example of using a singular, experimental physics mechanic to define the entire gameplay loop.

Simple space, dynamic jump. 6180 the moon offers a fresh, unseen game play style by connecting the top and bottom of the screen.

Why similar: Experimental 45.6%, Platformer 30.9%, Indie 12.4%, Casual 6.2%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental platformer that utilizes screen-wrapping mechanics to create unique spatial puzzles.

In this 3D, story-driven platforming adventure, explore an uninhabited island's massive cave network. Learn about the heroes' psyches as you explore lush caverns, subterranean oceans, and surreal cityscapes, all while meeting surprising creatures! By Anodyne & Angeline Era's devs!

Why similar: Platformer 35%, Sports 33.9%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features experimental 3D movement and a deep, atmospheric narrative that rewards curiosity.

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Platformer 35.2%, Adventure 33.3%, Indie 24.2%, Casual 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental game where singing is the primary mechanic used to interact with the world and solve puzzles.

Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings.

Why similar: Adventure 39.9%, Indie 34.5%, Casual 16.5%, Singleplayer 9%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, surreal adventure game that uses a unique phone-dialing mechanic to explore different worlds.

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Indie 50.3%, Casual 31.4%, Singleplayer 18.3%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, physics-based puzzle-platformer that focuses on satisfying, fast-paced chain reactions.

Explore, collect, and fight in Basketboy's Adventure! Uncover stories and hidden secrets across the vibrant, hand-drawn semi-open world of Gugu City. Master dozens of skills and talents, bond with powerful pets, and gear up for an epic battle!

Why similar: Sports 69.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Night Fly - 2D game that will give you a chance to test your nerves for strength in artful locations.

Why similar: Adventure 35%, Platformer 31.3%, Indie 29%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and short indie platformer that focuses on a specific, moody aesthetic.

Classic 2D platforming that blends elements of: Nikola Tesla, puzzles, inventions, 1800's-era undead and a sprinkling of the maniacal Thomas Edison. Throw in a dash of randomly generating level sectors, a zesty squeeze of items and a pinch of indie love... Tasty!

Why similar: Adventure 53.9%, Indie 46.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, experimental indie platformer with a quirky tone and fast-paced gameplay.

Meditative rhythm ping-pong

Why similar: Sports 75%, Indie 16.4%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based sports game that turns a simple activity into a meditative, experimental experience.

Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!

Why similar: Sports 53.3%, Indie 26.5%, Casual 12.1%, Singleplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, physics-based flight game that focuses on the pure joy of experimental movement.

Local multiplayer basketball with birds.

Why similar: Sports 87.3%, Indie 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A basketball-themed indie action game that leans into the arcade-style fun of the sport.

Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

Why similar: Indie 70.1%, Singleplayer 24.9%, Casual 5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly experimental puzzle game that allows players to rewrite the rules of the game itself.

A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.

Why similar: Platformer 49.7%, Singleplayer 18%, Indie 16.7%, Adventure 10%, Casual 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, physics-based platformer that is as much about the frustration of movement as it is about the journey.

Sit back and enjoy 30 minutes of original electronic and vaporwave music in this challenging platformer, push forward to unlock Time Trial mode and a second playable character who completely changes the gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 58.6%, Adventure 18.6%, Casual 9.6%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, platforming-focused indie title that prioritizes a specific artistic vision over traditional gameplay.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Indie 77.1%, Singleplayer 17.1%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense, and rhythmically experimental game that tests reflexes in a minimalist environment.

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Adventure 38%, Indie 23.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure with a unique, quirky tone that blends platforming with light metroidvania elements.

Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!

Why similar: Platformer 53.1%, Indie 46.9%

Ball laB is a hardcore platformer with minimalist graphics.

Why similar: Platformer 57.8%, Indie 20.5%, Casual 11.1%, Singleplayer 10.6%

Immerse yourself in a colorful journey through universes that does not forgive any mistakes. Jump well in the ball parkour game, where falling can cost you everything!

Why similar: Sports 69.1%, Platformer 27%, Casual 3.9%

Equalizer is a musical arcade game in which you act as the main character inside a music tape recorder where you have to jump on platforms and discover new possibilities, such as music tracks and environments.

Why similar: Sports 71%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 11.2%, Casual 6%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Experimental 50.4%, Indie 28%, Casual 15.2%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Ephemerid is a rock fairy tale about a paper mayfly. Part rhythm game, part point-and-click adventure, and part rock opera.

Why similar: Adventure 51.9%, Indie 48.1%

Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!

Why similar: Platformer 62.6%, Indie 26.2%, Singleplayer 9.8%, Casual 1.5%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Platformer 59.9%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 12.7%, Singleplayer 7.6%

You Are Not a Banana is set in everyday life and has a sprinkle of imagination and humor. The audiovisuals (free OST included) seek to evoke nostalgia for the 80s and 90s. This short form experimental game unfolds as a sequence of thought provoking events and surprises.

Why similar: Experimental 49.9%, Multiple Endings 25.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.

Why similar: Platformer 73.3%, Indie 24.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

A challenging puzzle platformer in which you clone and teleport.

Why similar: Platformer 62.3%, Indie 16.3%, Casual 12.8%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Spectraball combines elements of platforming, puzzle solving, addictive gameplay, and stunning visuals to deliver an experience that sets a new standard for the genre. In addition, Spectraball utilizes Steamworks, offering full support for achievements and stat tracking.

Why similar: Indie 62.9%, Casual 37.1%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Indie 46.2%, Casual 25.4%, Adventure 15.5%, Singleplayer 12.9%

Achievement printer is simple basketball game. You need swipe the ball towards the hoop to score

Why similar: Sports 80.1%, Indie 12.8%, Casual 7.1%

Puzzle Flatformer Game Adventures Over Obstacles at a Paper Amusement Park

Why similar: Platformer 49.3%, Adventure 35.6%, Indie 9.8%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Join Selene in a charming platforming and puzzle adventure, where her ability to absorb and emit light from various flowers is key to activating mechanisms, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through environments that adjust depending on how you wield the light.

Why similar: Platformer 42.4%, Adventure 18.6%, Multiple Endings 17.8%, Indie 8.5%, Casual 7.3%

Bombunter is a 2D platformer where you play as a fearless treasure hunter exploring mysterious underground dungeons.

Why similar: Sports 71.7%, Adventure 15.5%, Casual 6.4%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Experience the ultimate hoops sim in Hoop Land, a retro-inspired basketball manager with modernized gameplay and fully customizable leagues. Build your legacy, lead a dynasty, or simulate endless seasons from college tournaments to championship trophies!

Why similar: Sports 97.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.

Why similar: Platformer 61.3%, Indie 22%, Adventure 13.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%

A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!

Why similar: Sports 93.8%, Adventure 6.2%

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: Platformer 72.8%, Adventure 19%, Singleplayer 8.2%

Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.

Why similar: Experimental 46.5%, Indie 41.2%, Singleplayer 12.3%

Gauge is an experimental and minimalistic sport game.

Why similar: Indie 69.2%, Casual 30.8%

Balancing the ball might sound easy but the reality is that Crazy Ball Adventures offers you multiple challenges so you will always have to face new and exciting levels.

Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Adventure 27.1%, Indie 24.6%, Casual 12.4%, Singleplayer 4.7%

RUBATO, an experimental, 2D physics-based take on the collect-a-thon genre!

Why similar: Experimental 67.7%, Platformer 19.7%, Indie 12.6%

Carve your own path through Fourmiworld - an "open-world-ant-farm-metroidvania". Play as an interdimensional urban explorer girl, collect Gamut to unlock new abilities, and discover the sights, plights, & soundbites of a surreal alien dimension.

Why similar: Adventure 33%, Platformer 32.1%, Indie 27.7%, Singleplayer 7.1%

A minimal point and click adventure, designed to take the player on a short but memorable journey.

Why similar: Adventure 51.3%, Indie 42.8%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Mekazoo is a 2D platformer set in a vibrant 3D world with fast-flowing gameplay and a cast of kinetically-diverse mechanized animals.

Why similar: Platformer 35.8%, Adventure 25.8%, Indie 21.6%, Casual 11.3%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Rocks and Rockets - a terrific action game where you have to control the rocket and to cope with a very hostile environment.

Why similar: Adventure 35.4%, Indie 30.3%, Platformer 29%, Singleplayer 5.4%