- #1 SwooshCat
97% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: PixelForestStudio
Windows
SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!
Why similar: Souls-like 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Precision Platformer 12.6%, Cats 10.1%
- #2 Kitten Lost Her Box
96% matchMixed68% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: sadimakegames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help tiny Kitten get back her favorite paper box only with her agile actions. In this tight platformer kitten brave hand-crafted challenges, meet cute creatures and finally fight with her old enemy!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.7%, Retro 14.3%, Cartoon 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 8.1%
- #3 Bobo The Cat
96% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Bobo The Cat
Windows
In this Marioid styled game you can help little cat Bobo. Jump on enemies, run, scratch and spit furballs to fight your way back home. Bobo feels completely powerless and struggles to get in shape at first, but he constantly learns new mechanics and abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Cats 17.6%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Cute 6.5%
- #4 Gato Roboto
95% matchVery Positive94% of 5,065 reviews2019
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Metroidvania 35.6%, Cats 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 9.6%, Platformer 8.2%
- #5 Tamagoneko
94% matchVery Positive90% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: GDFET
Windows · Linux
Get off the tree and face the world full of saws, pits and spikes in this hardcore 2D platformer about the nimble white Cat. Make your way through wild plains, thorny deserts and crystal caverns on a challenging yet exciting journey to rescue the lost kitten eggs!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22%, Cats 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Platformer 9.9%
- #6 Cattie
94% matchVery Positive91% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: Vergiu
Windows
Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.
Why similar: Cats 21.4%, Precision Platformer 19.9%, Retro 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Platformer 10%
- #7 Super Catboy
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 354 reviews2023
Dev: PixelpogoPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!
Why similar: Cats 17.4%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #8 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
93% matchMostly Positive71% of 260 reviews2017
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Retro 12.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Precision Platformer 9.6%
- #9 MagiCat
91% matchVery Positive90% of 685 reviews2017
Dev: Kucing RembesPub: Toge Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
MagiCat is a side-scrolling platformer inspired by the retro games from 16-bit era. The game features a cute magical cat adventuring 63 levels, each with their own unique boss battle spread across 7 worlds.
Why similar: Cats 31.1%, Platformer 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Cute 12%, Action 8.5%
- #10 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
90% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 10.8%, Cute 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #11 Fatal Claw
89% matchVery Positive96% of 122 reviews2025
Dev: NDEV GAMESPub: Com2us Holdings
Windows
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 23.2%, Cats 14.9%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #12 I wanna be The Cat
91% matchVery Positive91% of 170 reviews2017
Dev: Nemega
Windows
I wanna be the Cat is a challenging roguelite platformer inspired by I wanna be the Guy fangames.Fight against famous videogame characters turned into cats and try to claim "THE CAT" as the ultimate title.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.8%, Cats 35.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 5.4%
- #13 Wanderer
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: RentugNetic
Windows
Play as a brave cat in Wanderer, a top-down action roguelike. Reclaim your stolen sausages, battle enemies, and upgrade your cat to grow stronger in a heartwarming adventure full of charm and surprises.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, 2D 8%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 4.8%
- #14 白猫骑士物语/ White Cat Knight
86% matchVery Positive100% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Dumpling Game Studio
Windows · Mac
"White Cat Stories" is a 2D platformer game. In this game, players take on the role of brave knight on a journey that is both dangerous and magical. Our protagonist is a fallen knight, in order to find her purpose in life, she embarks on a journey.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.8%, Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Cute 8.3%
- #15 Neko Journey
88% matchMixed58% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Feas
Windows
Jump into this attractive and mysterious world! Save your lovely sister and the mythical creatures that inhabit it, imprisoned in the fortified castle by an elderly wizard!
Why similar: Souls-like 48.6%, Platformer 18.3%, Cute 10.9%, Anime 10.7%, Action 6.3%
- #16 KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT
86% matchVery Positive96% of 170 reviews2024
Dev: KamotachiPub: Mameshiba Games
Windows
Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Cats 11.4%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #17 Blade Kitten
87% matchVery Positive83% of 1,086 reviews2014
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.
Why similar: Platformer 30.3%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Anime 17%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 8.9%
- #18 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 257 reviews2023
Dev: 豆豆萌萌兔
Windows
A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!
Why similar: Souls-like 32.1%, Metroidvania 25.9%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #19 Digital Meow
83% matchVery Positive85% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Digital Meow is a vaporwave platformer where a little cat journeys through a digital world to find a new home. Overcome lasers, spikes, and cannons in this nostalgic and challenging adventure!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.6%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Cute 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #20 Jumping Cat
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Simple Touch
Windows
"Jumping Cat" is a simple and straightforward platform jumping game. In order to revive the lost kingdom, our cat hero puts on his cape and overcomes many obstacles to collect Gold Coins and Paw Gems in dungeons full of traps!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.9%, Cats 24.5%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action 4.8%
- #21 Blue Fire
82% matchVery Positive81% of 3,030 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Metroidvania 22.2%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Precision Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 8.5%
- #22 Hunter's Legacy
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Lienzo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Platformer 21.1%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 6.5%
- #23 Cats Catching Mice: The Black and White World
81% matchVery Positive99% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: 半星BanXing
Windows · Linux
Explore in a black-and-white world. You'll encounter interesting enemies, feel smooth physics effects, freely combine props to solve fun puzzles, use powerful weapons, and defeat cool bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #24 Super Phantom Cat
82% matchVery Positive83% of 236 reviews2019
Dev: Veewo Games
Windows
A retro-casual platformer game! No matter who you are! Get your cat ears ready, BRING IT ON! Set off on the crazy journey to rescue your sister!
Why similar: Cats 29.3%, Retro 17.2%, Platformer 16.6%, Cute 12.7%, Adventure 8.3%
- #25 Frauki's Adventure!
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Metroidvania 28.4%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #26 Abathor
77% matchVery Positive91% of 358 reviews2024
Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Retro 12.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Precision Platformer 10.2%
- #27 末代侠客
79% matchVery Positive86% of 223 reviews2021
Dev: 夜葬半歌Pub: Mecrew Games
Windows
个人独立开发的像素武侠风横版动作游戏,以电子游戏的形式为大家展示在南宋末年蒙古入侵中原、江湖没落、大侠绝迹的背景下,怀有侠义之心的剑客贯彻心中理念的故事。
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Retro 9.4%
- #28 GIGASWORD
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: Studio HybridPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 25.8%, Retro 10.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #29 Beats Warrior: Nian
79% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Liujiajun
Windows
"Beats Warrior: Nian" is a strange rhythm action adventure game. The story tells that Nian and Bao never miss the adventure! Nian will use special beat combat techniques to defeat creatures and bosses in several worlds.
Why similar: Retro 25.2%, Action 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Indie 13.5%, 2D 7.9%
- #30 Squirreltopia
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 284 reviews2015
Dev: SD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Squirrel-based 2D platformer
Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Precision Platformer 21.2%, Retro 13.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #31 Stray Savior
76% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.
Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Precision Platformer 14.3%, Action 11.2%
- #32 Bubbles the Cat
78% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: Team Cats & Bears
Windows
Leap, blast and bob your way through over a hundred levels of cute platforming action in BUBBLES THE CAT!
Why similar: Cats 30.4%, Platformer 17.8%, Retro 14.9%, Cute 12.1%, Action 7.5%
- #33 The Purring Quest
78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,721 reviews2015
Dev: Valhalla Cats
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Have you ever wanted to be a cat? You will be able, thanks to the aventure platformer The Purring Quest. Take on the role of Kimchi the cat and meet famous cat of the internet in a journey full of humor.
Why similar: Cats 54.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Cute 11.5%, 2D Platformer 4.6%, Indie 4%
- #34 Itty Bitty Toilet Kitty
75% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Shent GamesPub: Shent Games
Windows
BE A CAT! SAVE YOUR HUMAN! You're a fluffy feline who must save their owner from the hordes of flesh eating greebles which dwell within the bathroom. Will she make it through her morning business alive? Only you can save her!
Why similar: Cats 30.6%, Retro 17.2%, Cute 11.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Old School 7.9%
- #35 Nine Sols
71% matchVery Positive95% of 38,824 reviews2024
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.4%, Metroidvania 31.1%, Cats 14.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 4.6%
- #36 Downpurr
76% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Robin FoxPub: Studio Nevermore
Windows · Linux
Mimi's platformer-shooter adventure through a land of magic, cats, and rain!
Why similar: Cats 34%, Platformer 18.3%, Cute 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
- #37 Umbraclaw
74% matchVery Positive90% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Umbraclaw tells the story of Kuon, a house cat who has died in the mortal world, after she awakens in the Soulplane, a realm of the dead. She must challenge the perilous underworld to return home to her owner in this 2D action adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 21.9%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Action 16.3%, Cats 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%
- #38 Super Mombo Quest
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Metroidvania 29.2%, Precision Platformer 21%, Platformer 9.4%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #39 Guns of Fury
72% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Retro 15.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Old School 8.1%
- #40 Crypt Custodian
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,759 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Cats 20.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Cute 10.5%, Action 6.8%
- #41 Super Puzzled Cat
71% matchVery Positive98% of 192 reviews2025
Dev: Penguin Mug Games
Windows
Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel through time and space and reach enlightenment.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Cute 14.4%, 2D 9.9%
- #42 Cathedral
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Retro 12.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 8.6%
- #43 Go Slimey Go!
70% matchVery Positive99% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: TembacPub: Tembac and Chabbie
Windows
Help Slimey, our tiny slippery protagonist, visit his friends for some well deserved teatime after some thrilling platforming challenges!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.4%, Cats 14.7%, Retro 11.3%, Cartoon 10.2%, Platformer 9.2%
- #44 Castaway
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 247 reviews2024
Dev: Canari Games
Windows
Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Retro 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Old School 8.4%, Anime 8.3%
- #45 The Adventures of Poppe
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Retro 12.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #46 Pixel Devil and the Broken Cartridge
75% matchMixed61% of 109 reviews2019
Dev: Level Evil
Windows
Classic platformer in the style of Pixel-art. The main character goes to the world of 8-bit games to save his girlfriend. Help him to find new abilities and find out who is behind the abduction of the girl.
Why similar: Action 42.8%, Adventure 32%, Indie 25.2%
- #47 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
69% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows
Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Cartoon 11%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #48 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
68% matchVery Positive93% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: Retro 17.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Cute 9%
- #49 WonderCat Adventures
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 reviews2015
Dev: Obscure Cloud
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
WonderCat is a thrilling one finger runner-platformer with a twist of reflexion. Help the WonderCat come back home through 5 worlds, 50 hand-made levels and 5 giant bosses. Collect the glowing stones to unlock 5 secret levels and extra achievements.
Why similar: Cats 31.4%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 9.5%
- #50 Tribal Hunter
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,613 reviews2022
Dev: Melonsoda Soft
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An action platformer with size-changing mechanics. Be quick and nimble or large and in-charge!
Why similar: Cartoon 16.3%, Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%
- #51 Cat Bait
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,436 reviews2024
Dev: Mayni prod.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Cat Bait is a casual game with cute pixel graphics. Control the Cat Bait, dodge enemies, and use the unique abilities of helper cats.
Why similar: Cats 40.9%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Cute 16.4%, Action 8.6%, 2D 7.6%
- #52 Catmaze
70% matchVery Positive84% of 581 reviews2018
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Platformer 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Cute 8.8%, Old School 7.1%
- #53 Dimensional Animals
68% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Five animal friends with unique abillities unite in this metroidvania adventure! You'll need to master each animal's skill to complete your quest! Play as the dog, duck, cat, frog and raccoon at the same time!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Cats 16%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Platformer 8.6%
- #54 Custodian: Beginning of the End
70% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2021
Dev: Red-Pixel
Windows
Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Metroidvania 24.3%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Platformer 7.9%
- #55 Mrs.Cat In Mars
69% matchVery Positive98% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: EVEV01
Windows
Help Mrs.Cat to complete a mission: Explore Mars and collect the energy gems.In this 2d precision platformer, you'll have to memorize and face the invisible and visible deadly objects, running, jumping and meowing!
Why similar: Souls-like 37.1%, Precision Platformer 27.5%, Cats 26.1%, Cute 6.3%, 2D 1.9%
- #56 Apocalyptic cat
67% matchVery Positive84% of 118 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Apocalyptic Cat is an atmospheric hardcore platformer about a little black cat's journey in a post-apocalyptic world. Overcome toxic clouds, spikes, and obstacles, striving to fulfill his last dream of reaching paradise.
Why similar: Cats 23.3%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Retro 10.9%
- #57 Atomic Owl
65% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Monster TheaterPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Linux
You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Precision Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Retro 8.5%
- #58 Dadish
66% matchVery Positive93% of 271 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas K. Young
Windows
Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging platforming adventure.
Why similar: Retro 20%, Platformer 13.9%, Cute 11.2%, Cartoon 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #59 Black Jewel
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 121 reviews2017
Dev: Oscar CelestiniPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 22%
You are Ryan, a barbarian warrior and you've got to keep back to the realm the Black Jewel, stolen by Darkor.
Why similar: Retro 39.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 8.7%
- #60 HellCat
67% matchVery Positive86% of 220 reviews2018
Dev: Verbal Chambers
Windows · Linux
The protagonist is a cat. To whom nothing remains but to arm himself in the fight against the army of devilish creatures and become a HellCat.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Cats 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 10.2%