- #1 BRUTAL KATANA
97% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Jonathan Fasth
Windows
Slice meat statues in half as quickly as possible. An easy to learn but hard to master game with satisfying parkour movement and combat.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.3%, Platformer 25.6%, Gore 14.2%, Action 7.4%, Indie 6.6%
- #2 Dustforce DX
96% matchVery Positive88% of 2,375 reviews2012
Dev: Hitbox Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.
Why similar: Time Attack 37.9% ★, Platformer 20.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Level Editor 7%, Fast-Paced 5.6%
- #3 Exoracer
95% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Nyan Studio Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Compete for the world record in this fast-paced multiplayer racing platformer! Dash through short and fun levels, or be creative and build your own levels in the fully fledged level editor!
Why similar: Level Editor 41.5%, Difficult 21.1%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action 3.7%
- #4 Kickshot
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: R.A.M. Studios LLC
Windows
Kickshot is a first-person speedrunning game in which you utilize your tools, environment and movement abilities to complete the course as quickly as possible.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 37%, Gore 31.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Action 8.8%, Indie 6.8%
- #5 MEATGRINDER
94% matchVery Positive87% of 265 reviews2023
Dev: Vampire Squid
Windows
Meatgrinder is a chaotic and fast-paced FPS. Use agility and guns to jump your way through insane levels on top of speeding trucks, trains and planes. No cutscenes or storylines, just pure action.
Why similar: Blood 47.1% ★, Fast-Paced 33.7%, Stylized 10.4%, Action 8.8%
- #6 Super Meat Boy 3D
93% matchVery Positive88% of 119 reviews2026
Dev: SluggerflyPub: Headup
Windows
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer – now in 3D!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.6%, Time Attack 19.1% ★, Difficult 18.6%, Platformer 17%, Gore 10.7%
- #7 Time Up
94% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Game
Windows · Mac
Time Up is a fast paced action platformer, with each level only being 9 seconds. Sieze every opportunity, plan your route, Survive various deadly traps, and reach the finish line! This game combines a variety of classic platformer elements: The levels are carefully designed to make them harder, yet more enjoyable to give the player a...
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.1%, Difficult 18.1%, Platformer 15%, Action 11.2%, Casual 11.2%
- #8 Warstride Challenges
92% matchVery Positive91% of 317 reviews2023
Dev: Dream Powered GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Blast hordes of demons at lightning speed in bloody gunfights, and race against the clock to overcome everything that comes your way! Die and retry to get the highest score in increasingly intense trials. Create and share your own runs, enjoying hundreds of levels created by the community.
Why similar: Level Editor 32%, Fast-Paced 28%, Gore 17.5%, Difficult 15.7%, Action 4%
- #9 Quickly, Quackley!
91% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: JXTPub: Black Country Games
Windows
A fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a ZX Spectrum aesthetic. And a duck!
Why similar: Time Attack 23.3% ★, Difficult 19.7%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%
- #10 iZBOT
91% matchVery Positive82% of 284 reviews2015
Dev: Ruxar
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
iZBOT is fast paced, double jumping, wall sliding, edge of your seat platformer that delivers delicious bite sized challenging platforming levels while always keeping you in the action.
Why similar: Time Attack 32.7% ★, Fast-Paced 18.3%, Difficult 12.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 9.2%
- #11 Final Dash
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: Boot-Dark GamesPub: Deam147
Windows · Mac
Introducing Final Dash, the thrilling platformer where you'll embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through stunning worlds! Jump into fast-paced challenges, create your own levels, and compete with friends. Are you ready to dash to victory?
Why similar: Level Editor 32.6%, Platformer 23.5%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Action 9.7%, 2D 4.9%
- #12 Never Give Up
90% matchVery Positive88% of 176 reviews2019
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Never Give Up is a hardcore platformer determined to turn you into bloody chunks. Run, jump, and slide your way through ever-changing levels that get harder each time you succeed. You’ll need to try, die, and try again if you want to conquer the game without pressing the Give Up button.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19%, Platformer 17.5%, Difficult 16.5%, Time Attack 15.1% ★, Side Scroller 8.6%
- #13 10 Seconds to Win!
88% matchVery Positive94% of 144 reviews2021
Dev: Vergiu
Windows
10 seconds to win! is a platform game where you only have 10 seconds to complete each stage, be agile and skillful to complete all levels.
Why similar: Time Attack 47.6% ★, Difficult 12.2%, Time Management 12.1%, Platformer 8.3%, 2D Platformer 6.7%
- #14 Rifter
89% matchVery Positive93% of 113 reviews2018
Dev: MaxBytes
Windows · Mac · Linux
Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.2%, Time Attack 23.9% ★, Platformer 12.8%, Action 7%, Difficult 6.9%
- #15 Hell of an Office
86% matchVery Positive91% of 180 reviews2024
Dev: 43 StudiosPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows
Hell of an Office is a 3D precision platformer in first-person view that combines action and speedrunning as you try to escape HellO, the most infernal office in the (under)world! Be quick, use your stapler to rocket jump and dash. Can you escape before the lava catches up to you?
Why similar: Level Editor 32.1%, Fast-Paced 29%, Difficult 16.1%, Parody 13.7% ★, Action 4.4%
- #16 ANTONBLAST
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,412 reviews2024
Dev: Summitsphere
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30%, Destruction 28%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #17 Airborne
86% 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: Level Editor 27.8%, Fast-Paced 17%, Platformer 15.1%, 2D Platformer 11%, Difficult 10%
- #18 Celaria
87% matchVery Positive87% of 140 reviews2019
Dev: Lewa
Windows
Celaria is a first-person racing parkour platformer in which the player races against the time on various tracks. Find the fastest path to the goal and take advantage of the environment in order to improve your runs as much as possible.
Why similar: Time Attack 37.8% ★, Level Editor 25.5%, Fast-Paced 17%, Platformer 9.6%, Stylized 4.2%
- #19 Speed Swing
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: Jakob DelzerPub: Indie
Windows
Speed Swing is a challenging level based grappling hook game, where the objective is to reach the end of each level as fast as possible.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 39.3%, Platformer 23.2%, Difficult 21.9%, Indie 12.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #20 Clustertruck
82% matchVery Positive94% of 18,074 reviews2016
Dev: LandfallPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.1%, Destruction 22.5%, Difficult 14.4%, Level Editor 11.7%, Action 6.9%
- #21 BZZZT
81% matchVery Positive94% of 1,120 reviews2023
Dev: KO.DLLPub: CINEMAX GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Why similar: Time Attack 40% ★, Fast-Paced 20%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #22 Verlet Swing
83% matchVery Positive88% of 705 reviews2018
Dev: Flamebait Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Verlet Swing brings you energetic swinging in a world that would be best described as a fever dream. Swing fast, don't crash and reach the goal as fast as possible!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 43.4%, Level Editor 36.2%, Action 11.4%, Indie 9.1%
- #23 Diatomic
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Diatomic Studios
Windows
Diatomic has fast paced action, gun juggling, epic boss fights, Agility Challenges and much more! Level up, unlock new abilities and customize your power ups to try and conquer this brutally difficult arena shooter where the only way to survive is to keep moving!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 33%, Blood 21.8% ★, Difficult 16.3%, Destruction 14.7%, Platformer 6.4%
- #24 Asteria
84% matchMixed55% of 251 reviews2014
Dev: Legend Studio
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Asteria is a fast paced indie platformer, wrapped up in a sandbox sci-fi world where everything is destructible, mineable, collectable, craftable and creatable.
Why similar: Platformer 34.2%, Sandbox 32.6%, Indie 15.1%, Action 13.1%, 2D 5%
- #25 Super Meat Boy Forever
81% matchMixed56% of 1,782 reviews2022
Dev: Team Meat
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Super Meat Boy is back! This time around Meat Boy is always running, literally it's an auto-runner. You will jump, dive, slide and punch your way through brutal levels and mean boss fights. We designed 5,000+ levels so you can play the game over and over without seeing the same level twice.
Why similar: Difficult 18.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Blood 15.6% ★, Gore 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%
- #26 Cyber Hook
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,107 reviews2020
Dev: Blazing StickPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.
Why similar: Time Attack 49.3% ★, Fast-Paced 28.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 4.2%, Indie 3.4%
- #27 SpeedRunners
78% matchVery Positive94% of 37,047 reviews2016
Dev: DoubleDutch GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 46.2%, Platformer 20.7%, Level Editor 16.6%, Action 6%, Indie 5.4%
- #28 On Rusty Trails
80% matchVery Positive87% of 266 reviews2016
Dev: Black Pants Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Conformity is everything in this lightning-fast platformer - get ready to shift your friendships each and every second!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 36.4%, Difficult 20.5%, Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action 5.7%
- #29 Against All Odds
78% matchMixed63% of 253 reviews2023
Dev: Microwave GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Water's cut. Rent's due. Jobs are scarce. Time to get rich. Enter the Slaughter League and win against all odds in supremely lethal races. Platforming meets slaughter in this casual racing game designed for players looking for a new experience - or a way to wind down with blood and guts galore!
Why similar: Blood 37.2% ★, Platformer 25.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Action 8%, Indie 5.5%
- #30 Save the Ninja Clan
79% matchVery Positive91% of 112 reviews2017
Dev: WillzPub: Sometimes You
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Save the Ninja Clan is a platformer for casual players as well as speed runners. There are two ways to play this game: play through the normal story mode or find secrets/"bugs" in the game to annoy the Game Manager watching.
Why similar: Gore 42.3%, Indie 15.2%, Action 14.6%, Difficult 14.1%, Platformer 13.8%
- #31 Super Meat Boy
76% matchVery Positive94% of 36,925 reviews2010
Dev: Team Meat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, Difficult 20.6%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Time Attack 11.5% ★
- #32 Action Henk
77% matchVery Positive89% of 863 reviews2015
Dev: RageSquid
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Run, jump and butt-slide into the glorious toy-filled world of Action Henk! Become a master of momentum and defy physics as you race against a band of ragged 90s action figures to once and for all prove that Action Henk is the fastest of them all!
Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Level Editor 34.7%, Action 16.3%, Indie 10.5%
- #33 Sacre Bleu
74% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Hildring Studio IncPub: Noodlecake
Windows
A fast-paced, bullet-time action-platformer with speedrunning and revolutionary flair. Hack n’ slash your way out of la Bastille, blasting yourself through the air in graceful bullet-time aerial battles on a quest to save all of France!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 36.7%, Difficult 18.4%, Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 13%, Stylized 7%
- #34 Goober Dash
72% matchVery Positive90% of 142 reviews2025
Dev: Winterpixel Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Goober Dash: A 2D platformer battle royale where Goobers Run, Jump & Dash to victory! Customize your Goober, dash to outmaneuver opponents, create your own levels, and compete in global time trials. Unlock exclusive skins and celebrate your wins in this action-packed multiplayer Race Royale!
Why similar: Level Editor 32.2%, Platformer 19.6%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action 6.8%
- #35 Pixel Fodder
77% 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 31.3%, Platformer 31.3%, Indie 21.8%, 2D 15.5%
- #36 Just Get Through
76% matchVery Positive86% of 221 reviews2015
Dev: Retrific
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Just Get Through is a randomly generated platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring a destructible environment, sandbox mode, user-created levels, various gamemodes, hardcore mode, color palettes, deadly traps, explosions and more.
Why similar: Level Editor 25.4%, Destruction 16.2%, Platformer 15.5%, Difficult 10.5%, Sandbox 8.1%
- #37 Dashy Square
75% matchVery Positive85% of 165 reviews2016
Dev: Kastriot SulejmaniPub: KasSanity
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dash, jump and fly your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay!
Why similar: Level Editor 33%, Difficult 18.8%, Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action 5.4%
- #38 Yafti
75% matchMixed65% of 62 reviews2018
Dev: russpuppy
Windows
A run, jump, and dodge platform game where you escape a castle full of evil and save the kingdom from wicked monsters and wizards.
Why similar: Level Editor 41.1%, Platformer 20.9%, Indie 10.8%, Action 10%, Casual 9.6%
- #39 Blood Harvest 3
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 216 reviews2018
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.4%, Platformer 15.9%, Gore 14%, Difficult 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.9%
- #40 Kick Bastards
70% matchVery Positive90% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Something Something Games
Windows
GO FAST, KICK ASS! Kick Bastards combines high-speed parkour with intense kicking action. Race faster and faster, perform daring moves, and push your limits in pursuit of unrivalled speed. The armies of Hell are coming; fight back and become a kicking legend!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 39.8%, Difficult 23.7%, Platformer 19.7%, Action 7.6%, Stylized 7.4%
- #41 Ratz Instagib
71% matchVery Positive90% of 3,929 reviews2016
Dev: Lino SlahuschekPub: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Shoot first, eat cheese later! Jump into a fast, frenetic and exciting one-hit, one-kill FPS arena shooter with a totally level playing field, tonnes of maps, customisation and a robust map editor!
Why similar: Level Editor 28.5%, Fast-Paced 27.2%, Gore 14.5%, Difficult 13.3%, Stylized 5.5%
- #42 Bloodthief
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 887 reviews2025
Dev: Blargis
Windows · Linux
Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through haunted crypts and castles and learn what dark secrets lie beneath.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.7%, Difficult 18.9%, Blood 18.6% ★, Platformer 16.2%, Action 4.1%
- #43 SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
70% matchVery Positive95% of 3,029 reviews2016
Dev: Pine Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Like a bastard child of Quake 3 and Super Meat Boy, SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is truly hardcore and focuses on speed and fast reaction.
Why similar: Level Editor 28.2%, Fast-Paced 26.1%, Difficult 17.1%, Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle 4.9%
- #44 Run Dude
71% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Skull Box Games
Windows
Hardcore, bloody platformer with a simple dude.
Why similar: Gore 44.1%, Platformer 23.3%, Action 16.1%, Indie 12%, 2D 4.5%
- #45 ION Shift
67% matchVery Positive92% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Electro Soul Games
Windows
ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.2%, Blood 18.6% ★, Difficult 17.1%, Gore 14.6%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #46 Panic Porcupine
69% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
Windows · Mac
A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...
Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.3%, Difficult 18.9%, Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D Platformer 7.7%
- #47 Fighties
72% matchVery Positive84% of 259 reviews2015
Dev: Pillow Pig Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fighties is a fast paced 2D platform fighter. Choose from a wide selection of Fighties each with their own unique play style. Beat down your opponents to become the strongest Fightie of them all.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.2%, Platformer 24.4%, Level Editor 19.8%, Action 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
- #48 PANZER BALL
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 reviews2020
Dev: Oz
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Panzer Ball is a fast-paced 3D platformer inspired by the classic surf and bunnyhop game modes. Jump in and see how fast you can complete the courses in both single and multiplayer.
Why similar: Time Attack 42.8% ★, Fast-Paced 25%, Difficult 13.3%, Casual 6.4%, Indie 6.3%
- #49 Geometry Dash
67% matchVery Positive93% of 567,135 reviews2014
Dev: RobTop Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 98.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Why similar: Level Editor 41.9%, Difficult 27%, Platformer 13.1%, Side Scroller 7.2%, 2D 4%
- #50 Super Rude Bear Resurrection
73% matchMixed60% of 174 reviews2017
Dev: Alex RosePub: Alex Rose Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Super Rude Bear Resurrection is an ultra-tight, masocore platformer that anyone can beat! Use your corpses to get ahead, or take on the ultimate challenge and try to defeat the entire game without dying!
Why similar: Time Attack 30% ★, Fast-Paced 16.7%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.4%
- #51 Grass Cutter - Mutated Lawns
70% matchVery Positive88% of 334 reviews2017
Dev: Nikolai UsachevPub: USANIK STD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Challenge lawn monsters!
Why similar: Difficult 35.4%, Gore 34.6%, Puzzle 13.7%, Action 9%, Indie 5.4%
- #52 Ultimate Chicken Horse
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 51,920 reviews2016
Dev: Clever Endeavour Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.
Why similar: Level Editor 47.3%, Platformer 28.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Casual 4.7%, Action 4.5%
- #53 AFTERGRINDER
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 101 reviews2017
Dev: Grave Danger Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aftergrinder is a fast-paced 2D runner precision platformer. Skate your way through an unforgiving, difficult arcade side scroller. Pick a character, pick a level, and get ready to die. A lot. Test your skills over 90 adrenaline-inducing levels.
Why similar: Difficult 24.2%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Platformer 21.2%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action 5.6%
- #54 Goosthetic
65% matchVery Positive94% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: SmilewirePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Arm yourself with sticky boots, a smart-pistol, and the titular 'Goosthetic' grappling prosthetic to swing, slide, jump, boost, and shoot your way out of a twisted and abandoned scientific facility! Escape captivity and evade slime mutations in this fast-paced action-platformer FPS.
Why similar: Platformer 53.6%, Time Attack 31% ★, Action 12.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #55 Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine
68% matchMixed62% of 290 reviews2023
Dev: Headup
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Help Dr. Fetus create the perfect Meat Boy clone in a unique new twist on the tile-matching puzzle genre. In classic Meat Boy fashion, an endless cavalcade of devious and deadly traps stand between you and victory in this hardcore puzzle game that will push your skills to the limit.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.9%, Difficult 24.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Action 11.7%, Casual 10.5%
- #56 ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: deadworld games
Windows
ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID is a a fast-paced arcade game with bullet-hell elements.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 34%, Difficult 19.4%, Level Editor 16%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Action 5.6%
- #57 Maximum Action
66% matchVery Positive90% of 3,834 reviews2018
Dev: George MandellPub: Balloon Moose Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
MAXIMUM Action is a brutal and satisfying physics-based first person shooter influenced by Hong Kong cinema, heroic slow motion bloodshed, and old-school FPS ACTION.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.6%, Level Editor 20.7%, Blood 18.1% ★, Gore 17%, Sandbox 8%
- #58 Bacon May Die
66% matchVery Positive94% of 898 reviews2021
Dev: SnoutUp
Windows
Chaotic bacon-flavored beat'em up with plenty of enemies to smash around
Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.1%, Side Scroller 24%, Action 12.8%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 8%