Games Like BZZZT

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.6%, Difficult 20.9%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for precision platforming, offering a perfect balance of challenging mechanics and a heartfelt, narrative-driven experience.

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.4%, Robots 18.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Soundtrack 11.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This action-platformer captures the same retro-robot aesthetic while providing fast, satisfying combat and movement.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.6%, Difficult 14.8%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 10.4%, Fast-Paced 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This iconic title defines the genre with its brutal difficulty, fast-paced movement, and instant respawn system that keeps the momentum high.

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.6%, Time Attack 26.4% ★, Difficult 11.5%, Platformer 10.8%, Fast-Paced 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes flow and speed, rewarding players who master its complex movement mechanics to clear levels with style.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.5%, Difficult 15.7%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Platformer 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: This gravity-flipping platformer shares the same retro charm and high-difficulty, screen-by-screen puzzle-platforming DNA as BZZZT.

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: Precision Platformer 42.6%, Difficult 22.9%, Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the team behind Super Meat Boy, this game offers incredibly tight controls and a massive amount of challenging, bite-sized levels.

RITE is a high-speed, precision platformer where you must conquer a series of challenging trials, a rite of passage for every Nim.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.7%, Soundtrack 14.6% ★, 2D Platformer 14%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, no-nonsense precision platformer that focuses on short, intense levels that require absolute mastery of your character's movement.

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: Precision Platformer 27%, Fast-Paced 19%, Difficult 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist masterpiece that focuses entirely on physics-based movement and momentum, making it a perfect match for fans of pure precision.

A simple, fast paced platformer with one small change: Your character can't run. Play as an adorable robot named Blitz and help it escape the factory it was built in. The only problem is, it seems like everything is trying to break you!

Why similar: Difficult 33.2%, Platformer 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Action 12.8%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced, one-button-style platformer is built for speed and precision, mirroring the arcade-like intensity of BZZZT.

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Why similar: Difficult 24.7%, Platformer 21.9%, Precision Platformer 17.3%, Soundtrack 13.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a pulsing electronic soundtrack and frantic, high-speed platforming, this game matches the energy and difficulty of BZZZT perfectly.

Sunblaze is a brain-twisting precision platformer with hundreds of challenging, handcrafted levels to keep you dying for hours and hours.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.7%, Difficult 21.3%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 9.6%, Funny 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A superhero-themed precision platformer that features hundreds of levels designed to test your reflexes and timing.

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Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Robots 17.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant puzzle-platformer that relies on precision timing and clever use of electricity to navigate its linear, pixel-art levels.

Sir Lovelot is on a quest to find the love of his life. Join him in this wacky tight platformer, where impressing cheeky damsels is harder than a heart of stone!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.2%, Difficult 17.3%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.8%, Score Attack 10%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and difficult precision platformer that focuses on short, punchy levels and a lighthearted, humorous tone.

Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!

Why similar: Soundtrack 31.2% ★, Precision Platformer 19.4%, Difficult 17%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines tight 2D platforming with a unique bouncing hammer mechanic that requires precision and quick thinking.

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: Precision Platformer 30.8%, Time Attack 24.3% ★, Difficult 13.7%, Fast-Paced 12.4%, Platformer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique take on the precision genre where your own corpses create platforms, allowing for creative solutions to difficult obstacles.

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.3%, Difficult 16.2%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Funny 10%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, fast-paced platformer that emphasizes momentum and fluid movement through its charming, retro-inspired world.

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 38% ★, Precision Platformer 17.6%, Difficult 10.8%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is built entirely around the time-attack mechanic, forcing players to execute perfect runs within extremely tight time limits.

Rift Racoon is an intense precision platformer about a lost racoon with a fun abillity: teleportation! Teleport through dangerous traps, use your claws to climb walls and jump your way across difficult platforming levels with retro visuals!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.8%, Difficult 17.8%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced precision platformer that utilizes a teleportation mechanic to create intense, speed-focused gameplay.

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 25.2% ★, Precision Platformer 16.9%, Fast-Paced 12.9%, Robots 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-feeling precision platformer that features a robotic protagonist and challenging, trap-filled levels.

Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.5%, Difficult 15.3%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Robots 12.1%, Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling precision platformer features challenging boss fights and tight movement that will feel right at home for BZZZT fans.

Skybolt Zack is a brand new fast-paced arcade gaming experience! With his Rocket Punches Zack leaps from enemy to enemy, destroying anything standing in his way! Match the colour of the enemies with the buttons on the gamepad to rid the world of Dr Kaz’s robot army!

Why similar: Time Attack 24.1% ★, Fast-Paced 14.7%, Soundtrack 12% ★, Score Attack 10.8%, Difficult 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of platforming and rhythm-based combat that requires fast reflexes and precise inputs.

A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 45%, Difficult 15.6%, 2D Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Platformer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces traditional jumping with magnetic attraction and repulsion, offering a fresh and challenging take on precision movement.

Help Thomas the Allergic Mailman gather all his lost letters in this challenging and unique 2D platformer! In Hayfever, the player takes control of Thomas – a young postman with a strong work ethic. There is just one tiny little issue… Thomas suffers from terrible (and we mean TERRIBLE) allergies.

Why similar: Soundtrack 19.8% ★, Precision Platformer 17.1%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, Score Attack 11.3%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and difficult precision platformer where you use sneezing as a mechanic to navigate through challenging environments.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Robots 30.8%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Cute 10%

Why You'll Like It: While more exploration-focused, its tight controls and robotic theme make it a great follow-up for those who enjoyed the feel of BZZZT.

🦆 Marbles and 🐢 Checkers need your help finding their way home after being swept away in a storm. In this 90s buddy-platformer there's a ton of stuff to do and even more to collect!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22%, Difficult 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Fast-Paced 13%, Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern precision platformer that offers a high level of challenge and a clean, pixel-art aesthetic.

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: Precision Platformer 26.3%, Fast-Paced 24.3%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers high-speed, momentum-based platforming that rewards players for maintaining their pace through dangerous levels.

A fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a ZX Spectrum aesthetic. And a duck!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.5%, Time Attack 18.1% ★, Difficult 17%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and difficult precision platformer that focuses on tight jumps and avoiding hazards in a side-scrolling format.

If a long lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table?

Why similar: Score Attack 30.7%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Funny 12%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style platformer that emphasizes high scores and fast, reflex-heavy gameplay in a retro package.

Make full use of your advanced move-set to navigate hand-crafted retro worlds without a jump button in this vibrant love letter to the N64 era of collectathons!

Why similar: Time Attack 51.5% ★, Platformer 13.5%, Funny 13.4%, Colorful 9.5%, Arcade 6.6%

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.2%, Platformer 15.8%, Funny 12.6%, Cute 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game adds a fun grappling hook mechanic to the standard 2D platforming formula, creating a fast and fluid movement experience.

The platformer without a jump button! Master the art of potion propulsion in this fast-paced adventure where strategy, precision, and creativity meet explosive fun.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.1%, Difficult 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Funny 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer where you use explosions to propel yourself through levels, requiring precise timing and control.

Relive the 90s in this 16-bit inspired retro platformer! Explore colorful worlds alongside Ronny and their adorable furry friends and help them jump, dash and fight their way to the top of the mountain. Can you overcome the challenges and reach the summit?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.3%, Difficult 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Funny 9.1%

Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

Why similar: Difficult 25.9%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Funny 11.2%, Cute 10.3%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.8%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Arcade 7.8%, Funny 7.6%

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Platformer 21%, Difficult 11.8%, Cute 11%, 2D 10.8%

Squirrel-based 2D platformer

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.4%, 2D Platformer 18%, Difficult 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 6.9%

A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

Why similar: Action 45.1%, Indie 32.4%, Cute 12.3%, Colorful 10.3%

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.2%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Robots 11.2%, Perma Death 10.4%

Ghoulscrapers is a precision platformer where you play as Eggroll, the new employee at Ghoulscrapers. You owe the government one gazillion dollars and it's your job to pay the debt before it's too late!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Funny 8%, Cute 7.9%

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Soundtrack 30.8% ★, Robots 16.7%, Difficult 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 9.6%

Axolotl is Dry is a precision platforming game where you play as a little axolotl taken from his home. You'll need to jump, dash and slide your way through the harsh desert before you sweat yourself dry. Help the axolotl get to his home!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.2%, Difficult 18.2%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Platformer 9%

Hats up and whips out; the wilderness' mysteries await! Explore lush biomes, use your trusty whip to extract wild flowers' mystic powers, and collect rare gems in this dynamic precision-platformer. Unearth archaeological marvels and become a legend!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.3%, Difficult 19.3%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Help the greedy Pea to make his way through a string of levels filled with deadly traps and cute but dangerous enemies and collect all the coins to which he can only reach!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.6%, Difficult 18.5%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Challenge all your skill and quick thinking ability in this precision platform game, where you are a bitrom who controller over gravity called Newton, who is trying to escape from a deformed creature that relentlessly follows him in subspace.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.2%, Difficult 20.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, 2D Platformer 6.8%

E.Z is a simple hardcore platformer game the goal being get across to the other side of each of the 100 levels while each death throws you back to the previous levels.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.2%, Difficult 16%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Score Attack 11.4%

Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.1%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Robots 10.9%, Platformer 8.8%, Colorful 7.7%

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 36%, Platformer 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 8.3%, 2D 7.6%

In this challenging 2D platformer game, play as a Superhero and help the Kid to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine, Sockventure has stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22%, Fast-Paced 19.3%, Difficult 18.5%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 8.9%

Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.

Why similar: Difficult 21.2%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 12.7%, Funny 9.9%, Arcade 7.7%

-SPROUT- is a mini precision-platformer built for speed-running. Run, jump and dash your way through 100 levels across five unique lands, and restore your world to its former glory.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29%, Fast-Paced 23.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%

No Princess, only Pineapple! Dodge bullets, leap lava pits, and wall-jump your way up the Big Tower in this precision platformer. Quick deaths, generous respawns, and a whole lot of jumping.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.6%, Difficult 23.8%, Action 11.1%, Funny 10.5%, Indie 8.2%

Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.3%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Cute 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.7%, Fast-Paced 13.7%, Difficult 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.3%

Face extreme challenges in a precision platformer where every move is a daring jump! Use your skill to fling yourself and stick to surfaces, navigating adrenaline-filled scenes and unpredictable obstacles.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 43.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Cute 11.2%, Platformer 9.8%

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: Precision Platformer 35.5%, Difficult 21.6%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.6%, Difficult 18.3%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Robots 12.3%

Inspired by the legendary ZX Spectrum classic Bugaboo (La Pulga), Flix the Flea is a precision arcade platformer where every jump counts. Master momentum, bounce through deadly caverns, and conquer ten challenging levels in this deceptively simple but brutally addictive skill game.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.1%, Fast-Paced 15.1%, Score Attack 14%, Platformer 13.8%, Difficult 9.3%

Challenge yourself and master 4 Distinct worlds with 66 finely tuned level screens and climb to the top of the Steam Leaderboards in this retro pixel art speedrunning platformer!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Cute 7.9%

Test your reflexes and awareness as you simultaneously guide two lovable balls through over 100 brightly-coloured challenges in a controller-smashingly tough BAFTA nominated platformer.

Why similar: Time Attack 31.2% ★, Difficult 17.3%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Platformer 9.2%, Funny 7.6%

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: Difficult 32.2%, Platformer 19.4%, Funny 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, 2D 7.9%