- #1 Cowboy's Adventure
97% matchMixed45% of 97 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Cowboy's Adventure - is a Western Deathrun, with three levels of difficulty for your choice!
Why similar: Difficult 44.8%, Physics 22.2%, Adventure 8.4%, Platformer 6.3%, Atmospheric 5.9%
- #2 Boxman's Struggle
96% matchVery Positive85% of 294 reviews2020
Dev: OneBlock
Windows
What's better than climbing mountain in a cardboard box? Getting deep frustration every time you fall from it.
Why similar: Difficult 34.1%, Physics 25.4%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 9.4%
- #3 I am Coin
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SkorpionDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Life is tough when you're small change. Make every Cent count in this physics-based challenge and Become Savings!
Why similar: Difficult 44.7%, Physics 30.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #4 A Difficult Game About ROLLING - ReUpRise
95% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Livinskii Aleksandr
Windows
Explore a vertical world as you roll, fall, and try again.
Why similar: Difficult 32.9%, Physics 22.5%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, 3D Platformer 7.9%, Third Person 7.4%
- #5 Beach Ball Bounce Back
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FREIT GAMES
Windows
BBBB is a challenging physics platformer. If you fall down, just bounce back!
Why similar: Difficult 35.7%, Physics 24.1%, 3D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 7.5%, Adventure 5.7%
- #6 So Far Up
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: cleanpixels
Windows
Climb to the top using only your hands in this physics-based climbing game—play with a mouse or in VR! Leap, dodge, climb! One silly mistake, and you will find yourself all the way down!
Why similar: Difficult 44.3%, Physics 29.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #7 Peaks of Yore
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,567 reviews2023
Dev: Anders Grube JensenPub: TraipseWare
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Travel around The Great Gales to climb challenging peaks in this physics-based climbing adventure set in 1887. Meet like-minded mountaineers, unlock helpful climbing gear, and become a pioneer of mountaineering.
Why similar: Difficult 34.5%, Physics 24.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Platformer 7.6%
- #8 Block Bounce
92% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Pinfall Games
Windows
Block Bounce is an endless, obstacle-dodging gauntlet where you’re just a humble block... with dreams of bouncing forever. Too bad the world is out to stop you.
Why similar: Difficult 47.8%, Physics 31.6%, Psychological Horror 6.7%, Platformer 6.6%, Indie 4.4%
- #9 Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
91% matchVery Positive82% of 80,812 reviews2017
Dev: Bennett Foddy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.
Why similar: Difficult 49.6%, Physics 19.9%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Platformer 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #10 Jump To Space
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: GutaraGaming
Windows
Aim for space from the ground. Climb up while jumping on objects. The jump distance changes depending on the degree of accumulation, so delicate control is required. Don't cry no matter how many times you fall! I am sure you can do it!
Why similar: Difficult 49.1%, Physics 30.1%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Singleplayer 7%
- #11 Rollin' Ravioli
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spark Labs Gaming
Windows
A physics-based rage game. Control a ravioli can. Fight the physics. Accept the fall. Inspired by an iconic early 2000s ravioli commercial.
Why similar: Difficult 42.4%, Physics 27.9%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Third Person 4.8%
- #12 CLIMB IT!
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OLVI Studio
Windows
Take on the challenge and conquer the mountain! Test your coordination and resilience as you scale sheer cliffs and navigate through mountain caves - where every misstep can come at a high cost. Join this thrilling adventure and prove your skill!
Why similar: Difficult 33.8%, Physics 23.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Platformer 8.5%
- #13 Just Shake It
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Escape Games
Windows
Just shake it left and right If you make a mistake, rewind time.
Why similar: Difficult 41.1%, Physics 25%, Psychological Horror 12%, Platformer 4.6%, Adventure 4.6%
- #14 A Roll-Back Story
88% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: iQuantile
Windows · Linux
A Roll-Back Story is a rolling ball game heavily focused on platforming. Not recommended for casual players.
Why similar: Difficult 48.6%, Platformer 16.4%, Physics 15.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 8.1%
- #15 Soviet Bear Uni Adventure
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 95 reviews2019
Dev: J
Windows
Soviet Bear Uni Adventure is a painfully challenging physics-based action/adventure game. Pedal and lean to stay upright and overcome each crazy obstacle.
Why similar: Difficult 36.2%, Physics 24.1%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Third Person 5.8%
- #16 Path of Trials
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: ClawCraft Games
Windows
Save a friend in an exciting platformer with a cat hero! Complete challenges and uncover the story of friendship. Beware of mistakes, plan every jump, and achieve success in this captivating platformer.
Why similar: Difficult 39.4%, 3D Platformer 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Platformer 9%, Third Person 8.8%
- #17 MEGAJUMP
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 145 reviews2020
Dev: Laptop gaming
Windows
Only some will reach the top. Will you be one of them? in this precision 3D platformer where every jump is a risk and easy to learn-hard to master controls you will certainly feel rewarded once you start climbing from the Pit of Despair. Just don't fall. FREE NOW
Why similar: Difficult 31.3%, Physics 18.9%, 3D Platformer 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #18 Out of the Mist
85% matchPositive90% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Death by Broccoli
Windows · Mac
Challenge yourself to master a unique control scheme in this platformer game. Take control of the environment and traverse through atmospheric, yet challenging levels.
Why similar: Difficult 32.3%, Physics 24.8%, Atmospheric 11.1%, 3D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 10.4%
- #19 Softboiled
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Robert Furdui
Windows
A challenging physics-based precision platformer about a fragile egg. Crafted for hardboiled players.
Why similar: Difficult 37.3%, Physics 26.1%, 3D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #20 Swimpossible!
82% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2026
Dev: Arcane Cabinet
Windows
Move each limb separately to swim against the current and avoid difficult obstacles in Swimpossible!
Why similar: Difficult 39%, Physics 25.9%, Psychological Horror 8.5%, Platformer 8.2%, Third Person 7.7%
- #21 魔王跳 《More Jump》
82% matchVery Positive99% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: 弦外之境
Windows
Every grip is a rebellion against fate. The top holds the only secret method to defeat the demon king, but the path there is paved with countless falls. We pay tribute to every challenger. Reaching the end, you win the dawn of the world; and every attempt, you have already won your own dawn.
Why similar: Difficult 41.6%, Physics 16.7%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Platformer 9.7%, Adventure 6.8%
- #22 Umbrella Game
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lokon0402
Windows
Umbrella Game is challenging simulation adventure game about breaking through the storm. You master a slippery umbrella, dodge chaos and clear stages with special items.
Why similar: Difficult 37.3%, Physics 25.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, 3D Platformer 5.4%
- #23 Ascend the Dome
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Numantikun GameDev
Windows
A 3D rage-climbing game where you have to escape by scaling up different domes all the way to the top. Face all kinds of parkour challenges that’ll push your precision and skills to the limit! Connect your game to your Twitch chat!
Why similar: Difficult 30.6%, Physics 23.3%, Platformer 10.1%, 3D Platformer 9.1%, Psychological Horror 8.4%
- #24 Ducky: The Brave
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: STUDIO MIZI
Windows
The journey of a pet duck 'Ducky'! Healing(Hard) game going up the river towards the top of the mountain.
Why similar: Difficult 43.5%, Physics 27.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Adventure 5.8%, 3D Platformer 5.5%
- #25 A Frog's Folly
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mitchell SchreiterPub: Cornbread LLC
Windows
A Frog's Folly is a simplistic and unique 2D platformer with punishing mechanics and retro-style graphics. Hop around, make daring leaps, and tongue your way around the areas to ascend!
Why similar: Difficult 35.6%, Physics 25.8%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Platformer 8.7%
- #26 Dungeon Of Doom Puzzle
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2016
Dev: Codespace
Windows
Guide the little viking hero through 100 levels of monsters, traps and danger in this puzzle game. All you have with you is your puzzle solving skills, agility and timing.
Why similar: Difficult 46.8%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 11.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #27 Don't Break
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Blackbox AgencyPub: Jinjja
Windows
Break out of a dungeon as a fragile soul in a potion bottle. Roll, bounce, and avoid fall damage while fighting awkward physics to survive the impossible. Can you escape without breaking?
Why similar: Difficult 42.3%, Physics 27.5%, Psychological Horror 11%, Platformer 8.7%, Adventure 6.6%
- #28 All Must Fall
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bad Bandit Games
Windows
You fell into a pit and for some reason you can only move with a pole. Can you get out?
Why similar: Difficult 28.7%, Physics 19.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 8.5%, Psychological Horror 8.4%
- #29 Nose Goes
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Epic Gamer World LLC
Windows · Mac
Help Ronny Nose get back to his Face in this Hilarious Throwback 2D Platforming Adventure! Let us bring you back to the nostalgia of challenging Golden-Age platforming games.
Why similar: Difficult 32.1%, Physics 23.9%, Adventure 17.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Indie 11.4%
- #30 Barrhell
78% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Weird AF Games
Windows
In this challenging ordeal, a man cursed by an evil barrel must use his newfound form to escape a mysterious cave and earn his freedom.
Why similar: Difficult 37.1%, Physics 25.5%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Platformer 8.1%, Adventure 4.7%
- #31 Flat Fat Fartfest
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Sinking Codfish Studios
Windows
Our friend Chuggy just devoured a hearty plate of extra spicy noodles and is on the brink of an epic bout of diarrhea. The nearest toilet is several kilometers up… several. I wish you good luck on your journey, but be warned—the diapers were left at home.
Why similar: Difficult 35.1%, Physics 25.1%, Third Person 8.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Psychological Horror 8.3%
- #32 Row Away
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Absolute Zero
Windows
Row your way through various river terrains, enjoy the journey through nature, and hopefully make it to the end of the river.
Why similar: Difficult 35.6%, Physics 21.1%, Atmospheric 12.3%, 3D Platformer 6.9%, Psychological Horror 6.9%
- #33 Egging On
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: EgoboundsPub: Alibi Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
This game is hard-boiled. Face the challenge of being a real, fragile egg. Escape the hen-house and jump, roll and climb your way through a farm shop, factory and other perilous environments. With some determination, you might just reach your freedom.
Why similar: Difficult 29.2%, Physics 21.9%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%, 3D Platformer 7.6%
- #34 Dissonant
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NOTHOW GAME STUDIO
Windows
A patience test disguised as a game. No builds No stats No safety net Every mistake is yours. Every win is earned.
Why similar: Difficult 34.5%, Physics 24.6%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Platformer 9.1%, Third Person 7.8%
- #35 Down You Go
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chimera Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take the place of an obese man descending from a mountain peak. Down You Go.
Why similar: Difficult 40%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Platformer 13%, Adventure 12.9%, Third Person 7.7%
- #36 AtmaSphere
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,858 reviews2018
Dev: Mazen GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
AtmaSphere is roll-a-ball game set in a medieval world which is full of dangerous traps and uncertain paths! Roll all you want, but don't fall off! Collect all diamonds to impress Ballerina, and get Ballard safely to her house!
Why similar: Difficult 28.6%, Physics 22%, 3D Platformer 11%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Platformer 8.9%
- #37 Squidding Over It
74% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Foncheti
Windows
Can you overcome the challenge without losing your mind in your attempt to become a Squidding Master?
Why similar: Difficult 42.5%, Physics 22.9%, 3D Platformer 12.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Psychological Horror 6.1%
- #38 Davy Hooker
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redroot Games
Windows
Can you get Davy to the top? Swing your way through a surreal world in this hand-crafted challenge platformer. Grapple with unique challenges, explore hidden paths, and try not to fall!
Why similar: Difficult 38.8%, Physics 25%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Adventure 7.1%
- #39 Let It Slide
73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Nicolas Bouvet
Windows
Drag to move Cat Mermaid through obstacles and find the legendary Fishburger. Remember: it's not you suffering, it's Cat Mermaid.
Why similar: Difficult 35%, Physics 24.4%, Psychological Horror 10%, 3D Platformer 9.4%, Third Person 6.7%
- #40 Jump The Gun
72% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: Cameron Chin
Windows · Mac
Think you can make it out? Many have tried… All have failed. Traverse the unforgiving cave and do impossible jumps with your rocket launcher and shotgun.
Why similar: Difficult 36.6%, Physics 25.5%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Adventure 6.8%
- #41 Joker On The Spring
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HOPZ CORP
Windows
Joker on the Spring is a precision platformer where you control a joker with a spring for legs. Instead of walking, you bounce and ricochet, turning every move into a chaotic mix of humor and frustration.
Why similar: Difficult 50.3%, Physics 29.6%, Adventure 6.5%, Platformer 5.8%, Indie 3.9%
- #42 Bearly Flying
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: kamphest
Windows
A difficult game about flying a helicopter. Ascend through the floors of a deadly factory. Solo or local co-op. Watch out for emotional turbulence. Careful with those propellers.
Why similar: Difficult 40.7%, Physics 28.1%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Adventure 5.6%
- #43 Ball Challenge
72% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: André Holtz
Windows
With a retro pixel art graphics, Ball Challenge is a hard game that requires a lot of skill and agility from the player to go through all it's challenges. Dodge monsters, spikes and traps, collect the necessary diamonds and try to reach the end of each level.
Why similar: Difficult 47.9%, Physics 18.1%, Platformer 15%, Adventure 8.2%, Indie 6.7%
- #44 Benjumpin Hopkins
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrWhoMan
Windows
A challenging high-stakes physics based precision platformer. You take a role of Benji The Frog, who likes to jump, has a goal to climb up to the top of this infamous magical well, where a princess might be waiting. A single missed jump can lead to a long fall back down, but Benji never gives up.
Why similar: Difficult 37.1%, Physics 15.4%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #45 a Difficult game about Wheelchair
70% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: SATEKI GAMES
Windows
Overcome the obstacle course while sitting in a wheelchair, using unique controls.
Why similar: Difficult 36.2%, Physics 25.1%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Third Person 9.2%, 3D Platformer 6.7%
- #46 Launching Over It
69% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Talitos Games
Windows
Stretch, launch, fail, repeat. The only way is up.
Why similar: Difficult 37.3%, Physics 26.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Adventure 5.2%
- #47 Reach the light
70% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: TodiStation
Windows
Jump twice every so often to reach the light in this difficult precision platformer with the power of a simple ball. Explore a world full of challenges that will test your patience and skill.
Why similar: Difficult 33.9%, Physics 20.7%, 3D Platformer 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Platformer 6.2%
- #48 Echelon
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Riftcore Games
Windows
Can you master the brutal climb of Echelon? Trapped with no memory and compelled to ascend a massive, mysterious tower, you uncover the chilling record of a stranger's struggle. Your climb demands perfection, but is the fear of falling stopping you from achieving your goals?
Why similar: Difficult 50.3%, Physics 13.3%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Platformer 7.4%, Psychological Horror 6.6%
- #49 Acention
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mayzien
Windows
Acention is a skill-based, rage-inducing, satisfying first-person platformer where you play as a lone magitech construct fated to ascend the world. Soar through a brutal, yet beautiful vertical landscape that wishes to see your downfall.
Why similar: Difficult 37.1%, Physics 21.6%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Platformer 7.1%
- #50 Hop On It
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anel Djesevic
Windows · Linux
Hop your way to the top with a pogo stick! Alone or with friends, take on a tough challenge in a harsh forest as you climb towards the finish.
Why similar: Difficult 48.2%, Physics 27.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Casual 3.3%
- #51 Ocnus Theory
68% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Gawkfish StudiosPub: Alex Gimson
Windows
Ocnus Theory is a challenging sandbox platformer that will test your creativity, reflexes, and ability to rise from a painful fall. Explore the mysteries of this open environment, shape your Ocnus to match the current challenge, and ascend to the peak! Just don't look down.
Why similar: Difficult 37%, Physics 29.4%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Adventure 4.9%
- #52 Scuttle Up
67% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Moonside Studios
Windows
You are a crab. Your goal is to climb. This game is hard.
Why similar: Difficult 36.7%, Physics 13.3%, 3D Platformer 12.3%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Platformer 9.2%
- #53 Balloon & You
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lapiz Corto
Windows
One touch..one mistake..BOOM! Do you dare to carry a balloon to the end without it touching ANYTHING? First-person perspective: precise physical touches + extreme parkour. If it touches any surface..it explodes and you're back to the start! Patience, precision, and nerves of steel.
Why similar: Difficult 38.1%, Physics 26.8%, 3D Platformer 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Adventure 5.1%
- #54 Stick and Balls
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Epsilous
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stick and Balls is an exceedingly difficult climb up a minimalist tower. Control two balls, separately yet simultaneously, connected by a stick, with other physics shenanigans that are simple to learn, hard to master. The smallest mistake might lead you on a (psychologically) painful fall.
Why similar: Difficult 39.9%, Physics 27.9%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 4.4%
- #55 House Hopper
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Random Games Generator
Windows · Linux
JUMP, FALL, CRACK, REPEAT! This stress inducing golf-like 3D platformer will push your resolve to the limit. Climb through super-hard levels, solve puzzles, unlock hidden playable objects! Beat your highscores! Is the game too hard? GET BETTER!
Why similar: Difficult 37.1%, Physics 28.7%, 3D Platformer 10.8%, Third Person 6.7%, Platformer 6.1%
- #56 Goat over it
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Kiiega
Windows
Hardcore platformer about the balance a mountain goat which to get the top of the mountain.
Why similar: Difficult 49.3%, Physics 31.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #57 Jumpy Ball Happy Fun Time
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Gabriel Brock
Windows
2D precision platformer/obstacle game.
Why similar: Difficult 45.6%, Physics 23.5%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Platformer 7.6%, Adventure 7.4%
- #58 Upstairs
65% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: MODE24
Windows
Inspired by the difficult controls of QWOP, Upstairs puts you in control of each calf and thigh as you attempt the seemingly simple task of walking.
Why similar: Difficult 40.7%, Physics 24.9%, 3D Platformer 11%, Third Person 8.9%, Atmospheric 4.5%
- #59 Shotgun Knight
67% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Alli
Windows
Shotgun Knight is a hardcore precision platformer. You will embark on an impossible climb with nothing but yourself and a shotgun to propel yourself upwards while falling losing all your progress countless times.
Why similar: Difficult 40.3%, Physics 19.4%, Psychological Horror 16%, Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 8.2%