Games Like Celeste

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.6%, Difficult 16.8%, Platformer 12%, Great Soundtrack 12%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: If you love Celeste's instant-restart precision gauntlets, this is the other essential benchmark for brutally tight 2D platforming mastery.

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 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Difficult 19.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers dense handcrafted rooms, hidden collectibles, and a relentless difficulty curve that hits the same 'one more try' rhythm.

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 22.8%, Difficult 21.1%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This compact precision platformer channels Celeste's screen-by-screen challenge design, quick respawns, and escalating mechanics almost directly.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 43.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Celeste players who obsess over clean movement and shaving mistakes will appreciate its incredibly exact, flow-driven platforming.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though based on gravity flipping instead of dashes, it nails the same mix of clever room design, tough execution, and memorable soundtrack.

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 38.4%, Difficult 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps jumping for magnetic movement, but the handcrafted precision challenges and demanding execution feel very Celeste-adjacent.

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 36.3%, Difficult 24%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Puzzle Platformer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its minimalist look hides hundreds of razor-tight stages built around momentum control, iteration, and skill improvement.

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: Precision Platformer 39.1%, Difficult 31%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It trades Celeste's speed for deliberate jumps, but the mountain-climbing structure and emotional war of attrition are a very close thematic match.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.3%, Platformer 18.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Story Rich 5%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It adds exploration and a lush art style, but its responsive movement, escape sequences, and emotional story hit several of Celeste's same highs.

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.4%, Platformer 19.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Story Rich 5.1%, Cute 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel leans more into combat, yet its acrobatic movement and challenge rooms still strongly appeal to Celeste fans.

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: Great Soundtrack 34.9%, Difficult 24.6%, Platformer 15.9%, Story Rich 4.2%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: It's more combat- and exploration-driven, but its melancholy tone, hidden challenges, and punishing execution make it a natural next step.

Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!

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: This modern retro platformer is all about sharp controls, bite-size hard stages, and pushing for cleaner runs.

Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.

Why similar: Platformer 53.3%, Difficult 17.4%, Indie 16.6%, Action 5.9%, 2D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Responsive movement, high-speed hazards, and tough but readable obstacle courses make it a great fit for Celeste fans.

With the powers granted to him by the dragon, Kayra will destroy the Remnants of Naezith, enchanted fragments of the dragon's body, to prevent anyone from exploiting their power for evil. Rush and swing through levels to top the leaderboards in this fast-paced, grappling hook precision platformer.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 41.1%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its grappling-hook movement creates the same kind of high-skill, high-satisfaction platforming that makes Celeste so replayable.

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 37.1%, Difficult 15.9%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The format is different, yet its tight controls, fast deaths, and intense focus on skillful movement make it a strong mechanical cousin.

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: Great Soundtrack 32.2%, Platformer 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Difficult 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Beneath the ninja action is a very polished pixel platformer with excellent movement, demanding stages, and lots of secrets.

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.8%, Female Protagonist 15%, Platformer 11.8%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is far easier than Celeste, yet the emotional journey, beautiful presentation, and inward-looking themes make it a good vibes-based alternative.

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: Great Soundtrack 40%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Much zanier and more aggressive, it still excels at movement mastery, handcrafted stages, and the joy of getting really good at a moveset.

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.9%, Difficult 19.3%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Expect punishing platforming, instant retries, and a dark, demanding style that rewards patience and precision.

LOVE 3 is a precision platformer with minimalistic pixel graphics and tight controls. Face challenging obstacles, discover hidden secrets, and place custom checkpoints after you overcome each new danger.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.3%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Side Scroller 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its stripped-down presentation puts the focus squarely on tight controls, clever room layouts, and constant micro-improvement.

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Platformer 19.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: The movement system is unusual, but the game shares Celeste's difficulty, checkpoint generosity, and introspective atmosphere.

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.6%, Difficult 24.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Indie 3.9%

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.2%, Difficult 24.4%, Platformer 15.2%, Puzzle Platformer 6.7%, Side Scroller 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: If you want Celeste-level platforming challenge inside a much larger adventure, this is one of the strongest metroidvania picks.

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 32.1%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Side Scroller 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its optional precision platforming trials feel tailor-made for players who loved Celeste's B-sides and tougher postgame content.

Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.4%, Difficult 17.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is another hardcore screen-by-screen platformer built around exact timing, trap memorization, and stubborn persistence.

SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 10.9%, Difficult 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its grappling-based traversal, tough action-platforming, and emotional story make it a strong pick if you liked Celeste's blend of challenge and heart.

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: Precision Platformer 52.8%, Platformer 23.2%, Cute 7.4%, Exploration 3.8%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its 3D 'Void' platforming trials capture a surprising amount of Celeste's demanding precision and restart-driven practice loop.

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Platformer 20.7%, Difficult 20.7%, Precision Platformer 20.1%, Indie 6.5%, Side Scroller 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This moody platformer emphasizes careful movement, dangerous obstacle courses, and a somber indie tone Celeste fans may appreciate.

TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.2%, Difficult 17.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

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: Great Soundtrack 35.9%, Platformer 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Retro 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is more combat-heavy and old-school, but the polished level design and demanding platforming still land close enough.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Cute 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Indie 8.1%

Escape into a world kept secret by a tyrant, and discover the truth about your freedom. Run, jump, and fly through forgotten lost kingdoms with a uniquely momentum-based flying mechanic.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.5%, Platformer 21.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on momentum and graceful chaining rather than dashes, but it scratches a similar itch for flowing, demanding traversal.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 47.1%, Platformer 15%, Difficult 12%, Story Rich 4.9%, Atmospheric 3.9%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle Platformer 7.5%

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Story Rich 10.9%, Cute 6.5%, Indie 5.5%

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Difficult 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Difficult 12.5%, Story Rich 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: Precision Platformer 24.5%, Difficult 17.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.6%, Difficult 15.6%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Can't run or jump? But with a bat, you can surpass any obstacle! Climb to the heavens, learn techniques, and discover secrets across the valley in this challenging puzzle - execution - momentum game!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.7%, Difficult 23%, Platformer 10.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.8%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

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 22.8%, Platformer 20.9%, Difficult 11.4%, Indie 9.5%, 2D 6.4%

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.3%, Precision Platformer 27.6%, Difficult 26.8%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D 3.1%

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Difficult 23.7%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Difficult 37.6%, Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Indie 4.2%, 2D 2.7%

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Difficult 16.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Indie 11.8%

Place your faith and embrace the Void.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.7%, Difficult 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Indie 5.2%

This is a difficult game about climbing.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.3%, Difficult 33.8%, Platformer 18.6%, Adventure 3.1%, 2D 3%

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: Great Soundtrack 32.7%, Platformer 19.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Difficult 7.9%

Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.

Why similar: Platformer 26.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Story Rich 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Cute 7%

You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

Why similar: Difficult 35.7%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Atmospheric 4.6%

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 31.6%, Difficult 20.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Female Protagonist 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 31.1%, Difficult 20.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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: Great Soundtrack 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 11.5%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Difficult 17.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%

Help Milli to find Greg in this challenging platform game.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.1%, Difficult 18.2%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

LAPIN is a 2D precision platformer game featuring a group of brave rabbit explorers. Break through life-threatening obstacles with precise controls, and embark on an adventure filled with new encounters and stunning landscapes!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.4%, Difficult 14.6%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Help Leah overcome a serious illness caused by her cybernetic implants. In this a platformer from the creators of Aeterna Noctis, you will face hundreds of challenges and secrets that unravel the mystery of Eden Genesis. Live this Cyberpunk 2D adventure.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.8%, Difficult 18.1%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.5%, Difficult 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Indie 3.8%

Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.1%, Difficult 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Platformer 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8%

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 60.1%, Story Rich 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Indie 6.6%, Adventure 2.1%