Games Like Caden's Climb

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.2%, Cartoony 16.5%, Platformer 15.6%, Funny 12.4%, Comedy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same high-energy, fast-paced, and cartoony platforming chaos found in Caden's Climb.

This is a difficult game about climbing.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.3%, Platformer 22%, Funny 15.1%, Comedy 9.1%, Physics 7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the specific focus on frustrating, physics-based climbing that borders on psychological horror.

A physics driven parkour game inspired by "Getting Over It" and "Jump King". Flip, ski, and dive yourself up a massive mountain of stuff. Fall down, rage, get up, shake it off, parkour-on!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.4%, Platformer 21.4%, Funny 17.8%, Comedy 9.6%, Physics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the funny yet punishing climbing gameplay and psychological-horror undertones.

Climb a surreal mountain on a pogo stick and make friends along the way.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 36.9%, Platformer 24.1%, Funny 18.3%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines difficult, physics-based climbing with the same sense of absurdity and psychological frustration.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 51.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Funny 11.6%, Physics 9.6%, Comedy 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential psychological-horror climbing game that tests player patience through punishing mechanics.

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: Psychological Horror 42.9%, Platformer 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, 2D 6.6%, Funny 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-stakes climbing game that emphasizes the psychological toll of losing progress.

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 28.4%, Platformer 19.6%, Funny 12.7%, Cartoony 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, cartoony 2D platformer that utilizes unique movement mechanics similar to climbing games.

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 50.1%, 2D 9.1%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 7.3%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, minimalist aesthetic paired with extremely precise and difficult 2D platforming.

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: 2D Platformer 32.6%, Platformer 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers tight precision platforming with a deep focus on the psychological journey of the protagonist.

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

Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, 2D Platformer 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fast-paced, precision platformer that rewards quick reflexes and persistence.

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Why similar: Platformer 29.1%, Hand-drawn 24%, Cartoony 17%, Funny 10%, 2D 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features stunning hand-drawn art and fast-paced, challenging boss-rush platforming.

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31%, Platformer 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, 2D 6.2%, Minimalist 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, minimalist platformer that uses a unique gravity-flipping mechanic to create intense difficulty.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.3%, Platformer 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Action 10.7%, 2D 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, one-hit-kill action with a strong, unsettling psychological narrative.

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: 2D Platformer 31%, Platformer 29.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Action 7.9%, 2D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced action-platformer that emphasizes verticality and quick decision-making.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Platformer 41.9%, Hand-drawn 20.5%, 2D 14.9%, Adventure 7.6%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, atmospheric 2D platforming experience with challenging combat and exploration.

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: 2D Platformer 36.3%, Platformer 32.4%, Funny 13.5%, 2D 7.3%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, action-oriented platformer where every run is a test of nerves and skill.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 44.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, 2D 11%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in cartoony, tight 2D platforming with plenty of humor and charm.

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: Platformer 64.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Indie 8.2%, Action 8.1%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: A music-driven, fast-paced platformer that is as difficult as it is visually chaotic.

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

Why similar: Minimalist 46.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Funny 9.5%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist adventure game that uses a unique time-loop mechanic to create a sense of urgency.

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: Platformer 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Action 14.1%, 2D 13.7%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, hand-drawn 2D platformer that focuses on tight controls and exploration.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Funny 13.5%, Action 12.5%, 2D 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, high-octane 2D platformer that emphasizes explosive action and destruction.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Platformer 29.1%, Funny 22%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, 2D 11.5%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that rewards precision and constant movement.

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: Funny 40.1%, Physics 18.2%, Action 14.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Comedy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, physics-based puzzle-platformer that makes simple climbing feel like a comedic struggle.

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: Platformer 53.9%, Funny 11.2%, 2D 9.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly fluid, fast-paced platforming with a vibrant, cartoony art style.

Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

Why similar: Platformer 26.4%, Funny 21.1%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Comedy 15.3%, 2D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous 2D platformer that balances tight controls with a quirky, cartoonish presentation.

Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan...

Why similar: Comedy 34.3%, Funny 29.7%, Physics 17.2%, Adventure 7.6%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: Uses awkward, physics-based controls to create a funny and stressful experience.

Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.7%, Platformer 17%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Funny 13.1%, Physics 11.6%

A quirky 2D puzzle platformer where your most powerful tool is… the DUDES!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 39%, Platformer 35.8%, Casual 12.5%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 3.5%

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: 2D Platformer 22.6%, Platformer 17.9%, Funny 14.5%, Cartoony 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Relaxing rage game in a cutesy wholesome Moonstuck land. Delicate jump-balancing rage platformer where your job is to escape, while staying relaxed.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26%, Platformer 22.9%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Cartoony 13%, Action 11.8%

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: 2D Platformer 38.3%, Platformer 33.7%, Action 9.6%, 2D 6%, Physics 5.6%

Step into Cursedland, a 2D indie action platformer where every jump, movement, and decision truly matters. This is a game built around precision, reflexes, and mastery, challenging players to push their skills to the limit while navigating a world filled with chaos, humor, and surreal surprises.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.9%, Platformer 22.3%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%

17 2D platforming stages across four worlds in classic run-and-jump fashion. Play as a guy in a grayscale pocket dimension just trying his best.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.2%, Platformer 25.6%, Funny 13.8%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 9.8%

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: 2D Platformer 24.6%, Platformer 19.5%, Psychological Horror 17%, Funny 14.6%, 2D 6.8%

Adventure through bizarre and intricately made levels in this 2D platformer game.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.5%, Platformer 26.4%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, Adventure 8%, Psychological Horror 6.8%

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.5%, Platformer 28%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D 9.2%, Action 7.7%

This is a 2D platform game but not just a "jumping" game. Action, Puzzles, funny incidents. This is a game that makes you happy.

Why similar: Action 34.6%, Adventure 28.7%, Casual 19.7%, Indie 16.9%

In a game where you can't stop moving, every step is progress. But whether that progress is forward or backward, that is up to you...

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.5%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Platformer 16.8%, Cartoony 14.3%, Funny 10.4%

Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventure, Psycutlery offers a surprising full-course meal, despite all unassuming appearances...

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.8%, Platformer 22.1%, Funny 15.4%, Cartoony 12.3%, 2D 7.4%

You Have 10 Seconds is a fast paced arcade style platformer game with over 40 levels.

Why similar: Platformer 48.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Funny 13.7%, 2D 11.6%, Indie 9.8%

A NOT Troll Game, a platformer where you journey through a world that constantly trolls you. Can you make it to Zoobtryx? Beware…

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 17.7%, Minimalist 14.7%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Funny 11.1%

A unique combination of run n' jump and humor. Even death is fun in Pyramid Raid!

Why similar: Action 39.9%, Platformer 33.4%, Indie 13.9%, Casual 12.8%

Play as a rabbit ascending up a paper scroll, scrambling to escape a rampaging wall of deadly ink. Can you ensure your beautiful world won't be erased from the history books?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.6%, Platformer 25.4%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Action 10.3%, 2D 8.8%

Verlet Ascend is a physics based, action platformer with roguelike mechanics, a fully destructable procedurally generated environment, and rope swing physics. Fight creatures, loot enemies, upgrade your character, and climb your way up in an endless parkour.

Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, 2D Platformer 23.7%, Minimalist 15.7%, Funny 10.1%, Physics 9.1%

In Crowbar Climber, use your crowbars to make your way up! Face hooks, planks, and gears using only your arms. Can you beat the game before you run out of energy?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.5%, Platformer 20.3%, Physics 13.3%, Action 11.6%, Comedy 9.4%

Exciting Adventure About the Joys of Working at an Amazin' Fulfillment Center! Short, social commentary game that is 100% free, no micro-transactions.

Why similar: Action 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Adventure 18.3%, Casual 14.5%, Indie 12.8%

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: 2D Platformer 35.1%, Platformer 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 5.5%

Triple Take is a fast 2D precision platformer where the stage evolves as you complete it! Run, wall jump, climb and swim through increasing difficult levels in vibrant colored worlds!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.2%, Platformer 18.2%, Psychological Horror 18%, Minimalist 16%, 2D 9.6%

Freedom Fall is a diabolical down-scrolling platformer set in a prison tower so tall it touches the clouds. Presented with hand painted art, its old school vibe mixes with fast-paced free falling action and a story with both dark wit and heart.

Why similar: Platformer 45.4%, Action 21.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 12.3%, 2D 5.7%

A free platformer game with a bunch of unique enemies and landscapes. Jump your way through 24 different levels to find that delicious pint.

Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Indie 14.9%, 2D 14.1%, Physics 12.7%

32 levels of platforming awesomeness.

Why similar: Action 27.6%, 2D Platformer 23.4%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 14.5%, Funny 11.6%

From the depths of hell, climb chained to your friends through diverse worlds. Solo or co-op, try to reach the summit and discover what awaits you there...

Why similar: Platformer 42.2%, Funny 27.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Physics 9%, Casual 8.2%

Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 36.4%, Platformer 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 9.6%, Action 8.1%

Join Bernie's movement and transform the United States in this free retro 2D platformer.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.7%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Platformer 17.2%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Fling yourself into a mountain climbing adventure! Become the first to reach the top of the highest mountain in the world and meet eccentric characters along the way!

Why similar: Platformer 23.8%, Cartoony 19.8%, Funny 19.1%, Physics 13.8%, Action 12.3%

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: 2D Platformer 26.6%, Platformer 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Action 14%, 2D 7.5%

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 39%, Platformer 28.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 2D 9.7%, Action 7.9%

Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!

Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 11.1%, 2D 10.7%

Discover the fun of team climbing! Explore all the secrets, shortcuts and traps! Share this adventure as a team, or do it alone.

Why similar: Platformer 55.8%, Action 22%, Casual 12.8%, Physics 9.4%

Plunge into high-stakes punishment platforming in JUMP KING QUEST! Explore alone or fall together in dynamic online climbing action as you fight your way upwards on an unhinged quest to The Smoking Hot Babe at The Top. In this world, every ledge is a battlefield…

Why similar: 2D Platformer 41.9%, Psychological Horror 31.2%, Funny 25.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%