Games Like Cave Crawler

Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.8%, Side Scroller 23.3%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the cave-exploration theme and side-scrolling action-platformer gameplay of the seed game perfectly.

Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.9%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Old School 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar pixel-art aesthetics and challenging 2D platforming sequences set in a hostile, atmospheric world.

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.1%, Platformer 34.3%, Action 11.7%, Shooter 10.3%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, linear, and highly polished action-platformer that captures the same arcade-style shooting and jumping mechanics.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 21.9%, Side Scroller 21%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a challenging, linear 2D action experience with precise controls and retro-inspired combat.

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 26.6%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Linear 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-focused platformer that requires careful movement and timing to navigate dangerous, linear levels.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Platformer 43.5%, Action 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 17%, 2D 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-heavy platformer that emphasizes shooting and dodging, much like the core loop of Cave Crawler.

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 44.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, high-intensity descent game that combines platforming and shooting in a confined, cave-like environment.

Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a “12-bit” action platformer full of pixels and platforming fun!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.1%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie 2D platformer that focuses on tight jumping mechanics and simple, effective action.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.1%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep 2D platforming experience with a focus on exploration and movement-based challenges.

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: Precision Platformer 20.2%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.6%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel to the seed game, offering more of the same platforming and shooting mechanics.

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 38.1%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Side Scroller 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, it provides the ultimate experience in precision 2D platforming and environmental navigation.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 48.7%, Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for precision platforming, offering the same level of challenge and tight movement found in Cave Crawler.

How do you platform if walking and jumping aren't an option? With a sword of course! Bounce and slash your way through this short and sweet, uniquely controlled precision platformer!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines precision platforming with combat mechanics in a way that mirrors the core gameplay loop of the seed game.

You find yourself stuck in a cave with nothing but your wit... and a pickaxe! As you climb your way out you'll find this is no ordinary cave.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.7%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that shares the underground theme and focus on survival-based movement.

A fun and simple 2D platformer game about a duck named Scruffles. Fight your way through 10 levels with a smooth feeling movement system.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.3%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Linear 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling platformer that emphasizes speed and quick reactions to overcome obstacles.

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 32.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, 2D Platformer 9%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer that tests your reflexes and movement accuracy in short, intense bursts.

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 32.1%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, 2D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D action-platforming that balances combat and traversal in a way that feels familiar to fans of the genre.

One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.3%, Retro 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action platformer that focuses on simple, effective shooting and jumping mechanics.

Lost Girl Platformer is a thrilling 2D platform game where you play as a courageous girl. Your task is to jump from platform to platform to survive and escape. But be careful: time is limited, and every jump must be precise!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.7%, Side Scroller 26.8%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward 2D platformer that emphasizes precision and linear level progression.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Retro 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action platformer that emphasizes momentum and combat in a classic side-scrolling format.

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: Side Scroller 22.2%, Platformer 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Shooter 14%, 2D 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers chaotic, side-scrolling action with a heavy emphasis on shooting and environmental destruction.

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 27%, Platformer 27%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Action 8.6%, Retro 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based action game where movement and timing are just as important as the combat itself.

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Why similar: Platformer 34.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Retro 12.1%, Old School 10%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A punishing, old-school action platformer that rewards players for mastering movement and enemy patterns.

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 32.7%, Side Scroller 19.9%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 5%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult precision-platformer that challenges players to master movement within a confined space.

Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Shooter 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that features exploration and combat in a 2D side-scrolling world.

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 27.7%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Linear 10.9%, Platformer 9.5%, Retro 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cute but challenging precision platformer that requires careful navigation of dangerous environments.

Embark on a journey through tunnels, caves and ancient temples, solving puzzles and fighting all kinds of hostile creatures. Be smart - avoid traps and think carefully. They say it doesn't hurt ;)

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.4%, Precision Platformer 23%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that focuses on puzzle-like navigation and retro-style 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 49%, 2D Platformer 26.7%, Platformer 16.2%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the physics and precision of platforming, stripping away distractions for a pure movement experience.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality action-platformer that transitions from linear levels to more open exploration, perfect for fans of the genre.

A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Retro 8.9%, Linear 8.1%

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: Side Scroller 19.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Precision Platformer 9.8%

Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Why similar: Platformer 54%, Action 15.3%, Retro 9.9%, 2D 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vertical descent game that captures the intense, arcade-like feel of navigating dangerous caverns.

Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.3%, Fantasy 29.9%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 14.3%

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

At the bottom of a massive underground dump, a sentient pile of sludge is born. After finding a discarded book that shows photographs of the surface, they decide to make the journey upward to see the outside world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.9%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Platformer 16.3%, Action 7%

FREE DEMO features 1 playable character and 1 complete level with leaderboards. Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.5%, Side Scroller 20.6%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Fell is a 2d Precision Platformer with a retro semi-1-bit aesthetic. Play through multiple unique areas, unlock new color palettes, and use fun movement abilities to conquer levels and make difficult jumps!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 40%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Linear 7.8%

A quick atmospheric 2D precision platformer taking place in Medieval India where the player must take back the throne. Repeatedly dying and finding game breaking exploits is heavily encouraged in this short indie title.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.2%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Miska's Cave is a unique action-centric side scroller with strategic components and animated with pixel art. If you love completing challenging games that require varying strategies, this game is for you.

Why similar: Side Scroller 43.4%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Fantasy 7.6%, 2D 7.6%

Cavegirl adventures is a game for platformer fans. Jump across vibrant levels and collect giant eggs to feed your tribe. Watch out for sharp thorns and dangerous plants on your way to victory!

Why similar: Side Scroller 40.3%, 2D Platformer 28.5%, Stylized 14.6%, Casual 6%, Adventure 4.6%

Face the Dark Forest of the Divine Comedy in this action platformer inspired by the Sommo Poeta’s masterpiece! Help Dante avoid pitfalls, spikes & specters using double jumps, magical attacks and dashes. Find the scrolls containing the triplets of the Canto exploring this gloomy, pixelart forest!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.4%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Old School 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Cave Crawler is a short horror game where you pilot a drone into a cave and discover something horrible.

Why similar: Linear 62%, Retro 24.8%, Adventure 9.2%, Singleplayer 4%

Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, Platformer 20.8%, 2D Platformer 12%, Old School 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.4%, Platformer 20.7%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Linear 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

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 26.5%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Platformer 16.7%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.4%, 2D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Retro 7.1%

The soldier in the mine is an interesting 2D platformer. In this game, to move from one cave to another. But you will interfere with obstacles.

Why similar: Side Scroller 44.7%, Platformer 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D 7.5%, Casual 6.5%

Welcome to the Deep: Pixelart platformer indie game located deep inside caves. You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls in a pit which leads to a big cave system. After some exploration, you find remains of an old civilization that used to live there and decide to explore it a little further.

Why similar: Platformer 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 25.7%, Action 18.8%, Adventure 15.7%, 2D 9.8%

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, 2D Platformer 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Retro 10.5%, Fantasy 6.5%

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.2%, Platformer 19.9%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Greedy Pea is back in game! Dark dungeons, deadly traps, everything is green, a lot of gold everywhere!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.8%, Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.8%, Linear 8.2%

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 23.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Avoid Spikes, Fire, Water, Electricity, Shoot Dozens of Enemies And Bosses, Collect Keys And Treasure, Discover Secrets, Solve Puzzles, And Unlock New Areas As You Fight To Wake Up From A Nightmare In This Exciting Dungeon Crawler.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.5%, Platformer 17.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Linear 14.3%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

Cavern Kings is an infinite action platformer designed to make every playthrough unique and interesting. Cavern Kings aims to explode with special effects in classical arcade fashion and create interesting synergies with its powerup system.

Why similar: Platformer 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 24.3%, Action 23.6%, Casual 22.7%

Escape a concealed, mutated monster that's disrupting your scavenging. Master running, jumping, swinging, shooting and combining upgrades to end up as the powerful beast you once feared, turning the cave system from a nightmarish hollow into a playground.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.9%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Linear 10.2%

Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.5%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.5%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Escape from a mysterious underground megastructure in this short atmospheric 3d-platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Linear 20.8%, Old School 14.9%, Adventure 14.2%, Retro 11.1%

Jump, dive, and platform through this minimalistic indie 3D platformer about a little crow trying to save his friends.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.9%, Platformer 23.8%, Linear 23.3%, Fantasy 8.9%, Adventure 4.1%

In a world gone wild, there's only one animal man enough to put his foot down!Join Frebb's small clique of reluctant "friends" as they rumble, tumble, and action-platform their way through the craziest journey of the year!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.9%, Side Scroller 20.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Linear 10.6%