- #1 ERI
97% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Mauri Republic
Windows
We control the ERI, this is self-learning artificial intelligence, which has to overcome 45 levels. The purpose of the test is to overcome obstacles and get to the portals, which will take us to more difficult levels.
Why similar: Indie 33.6%, Platformer 28.3%, Action 28.2%, 2D 9.9%
- #2 Exoder
96% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Fever Dream Gameworks
Windows
Exoder is a frantic, fast paced, 2D, action platformer that will test your skills of reflex, resilience, patience and determination.
Why similar: Indie 32.3%, Platformer 30.7%, Action 27.1%, 2D 9.9%
- #3 Spartan
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: Sinister Cyclops Game Studio
Windows
Spartan is an epic 2d platformer powered by UE4. Featuring silky smooth animations, pixel perfect controls, challenging gameplay, huge non linear levels and an awesome original soundtrack , Spartan is taking classic platforming to the next level, UE4 Turbocharged style!
Why similar: Platformer 32.3%, Indie 31.6%, Action 26.5%, 2D 9.7%
- #4 The Adventures of Clive McMulligan on Planet Zeta Four
95% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Broke Astronaut
Windows
Clive McMulligan is a 2D retro-inspired action/puzzle/platformer with challenging old school style gameplay. Over 70 levels with fast-paced gravity switching mechanics.
Why similar: Indie 38.3%, Action 32.1%, Platformer 21.9%, 2D 7.6%
- #5 Gambol
93% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Mike Pickering
Windows
Gambol is a wall-hopping, ceiling-slapping jaunt of a platformer with straight forward controls, and buttery smooth movement. You control the Gambol Gumball through a gauntlet of levels designed with flow and rhythm in mind to test your platforming grit.
Why similar: Indie 44.2%, Platformer 28.2%, Action 27.6%
- #6 Ghost in the Machine
92% matchMixed67% of 21 reviews2015
Dev: Michael J. Moffitt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ghost in the Machine is about the player's escape from a run-down factory following a large explosion. In the dark factory there are many dangerous machines that must be minded in order to not be crushed or mechanically separated.
Why similar: Indie 40.3%, Action 31.1%, Platformer 28.6%
- #7 Slip
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2014
Dev: Handsome Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Slip is a fast paced side scrolling platformer featuring a two color, swap mechanic. Using your two colors flee from Steve and his wretched purple beam through a multitude of obstacles and enemies. Slip combines the elegant simplicity of platforming with a polarity mechanic to create an easy to learn, but extremely difficult to master...
Why similar: Indie 39.7%, Action 30.7%, Platformer 29.5%
- #8 Wake
94% matchMostly Negative27% of 195 reviews
Dev: Boss Baddie
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Wake is the story of an engineer trapped on a sinking ship. Navigate through the ship however you want to find your way to the surface above, but avoid the ship's corrupted security system!Key Features Run and swim to escape a sinking ship Dodge bullets, fire, electricity and LASERS - but most of all avoid drowning!
Why similar: Indie 46.4%, Platformer 28.9%, Action 24.7%
- #9 Leilani's Island
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ishisoft
Windows
Leilani has got to roll, jump, and smash things to take back her island from mechanical invasion! A tropical 2D platformer in the making for PC.
Why similar: Indie 41.7%, Action 36%, Platformer 22.4%
- #10 The Flesh God
89% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Nuberu Games
Windows
The Flesh God is a tough action platformer where you shoot a massive gun to fly through deadly levels infested with mutant flesh.
Why similar: Indie 38.4%, Action 32.2%, Platformer 29.4%
- #11 Concursion
91% matchMixed56% of 84 reviews2014
Dev: Puuba
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Concursion is a multi-genre game played on the boundaries between worlds. Steer your hero through a dangerous interdimensional universe, switching between different genres on the fly, pulling off feats of tight aerial acrobatics otherwise unattainable in one genre alone.
Why similar: Indie 40.4%, Action 32.7%, Platformer 26.9%
- #12 Farjob
87% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Simon Kaley
Windows · Mac
Delve into a boundless realm of twisting pathways and absurd bosses.
Why similar: Indie 36.2%, Platformer 33.4%, Action 30.4%
- #13 Demon Hearts
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Jon Harwood Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Demon Hearts is a 2D platformer game that will leave you feeling blood thirsty for victory every time you play! Take the winged and dangerously swift Vampiress Snow through many challenging silhouette environments while withstanding the many divergent demons, evil forces, and bosses!
Why similar: Indie 39.9%, Action 33.4%, Platformer 26.7%
- #14 Galacatraz: Eject Equip Escape
89% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Summer Bear Studio
Windows
Escape Galacatraz, the universe's most secure detainment facility, in this side scrolling twin stick shooter! GAMEPAD REQUIRED!
Why similar: Indie 37.3%, Platformer 31.5%, Action 31.3%
- #15 Ember Kaboom
86% matchVery Positive82% of 119 reviews2016
Dev: Josh Koenig Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Ember's a fox who loves adventure. Run, jump, and ride through 30+ colorful, fast-paced obstacle courses in a quest to get your missing soul back!
Why similar: Indie 38.8%, Action 33.8%, Platformer 27.5%
- #16 Stonerid
86% matchMixed66% of 213 reviews2014
Dev: Enitvare
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Stonerid is a challenging 2D platformer, which the most important feature are two parallel, different worlds. Over 30 different levels to complete, unconventional game style and lots of dangerous traps and monsters make it extremely difficult to rise to the challenge.
Why similar: Indie 38.3%, Action 33.3%, Platformer 28.4%
- #17 Colourless
84% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Outrage Games
Windows
Once Upon A Time, There Was A land Called colourland. The citizens,praised and love the coloursphere which made everything colourful. But nobody knew... the black and white days... were about to come...
Why similar: Indie 44.2%, Platformer 32.2%, Action 13.2%, 2D 10.4%
- #18 lilGunBois: Super Team Transgender Fortress Platformer Battlegrounds
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: BoringKate
Windows · Linux
Just a lil game about some lil pixely gun bois doing lil gun boi things. Pew pew!
Why similar: Indie 52.9%, Platformer 20.5%, Action 19.5%, 2D 7.1%
- #19 Ant-gravity: Tiny's Adventure
83% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: SharkByte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Combine your 4-direction gravity manipulation ability with your platformer skills to overcome the challenges of this 2D side-scroller game.
Why similar: Indie 36.4%, Action 28.7%, Platformer 27.6%, 2D 7.2%
- #20 Wooden Sen'SeY
85% matchMixed54% of 137 reviews2013
Dev: Upper BytePub: Spawn Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Wooden Sen'SeY is an action-platformer, set in a unique "Japan Steam Rock" universe filled with humour. You follow Goro, a village chief, as he seeks revenge through a variety of levels. He will defeat his enemies using his axes to slice, dice, squash and grapple!
Why similar: Indie 36.3%, Action 33.1%, Platformer 30.5%
- #21 Eggggg
80% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Hyper Games
Windows · Mac
Eggggg is a ridiculous two-button platform game where you propel yourself around using your vomiting superpowers.
Why similar: Platformer 38.8%, Indie 34.7%, Action 26.5%
- #22 Bloo Kid 2
81% matchVery Positive89% of 281 reviews2015
Dev: winterworks GmbH
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Bloo Kid 2 is a classic 2D retro-style platformer experience with lovely designed pixel-graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack. Run, jump and swim your way through five huge worlds with twelve levels each. Master brutal bossfights and discover lots of secrets in the world of Bloo Kid 2.
Why similar: Indie 35.9%, Platformer 32.6%, Action 23.2%, 2D 8.3%
- #23 Swiftly
82% matchMixed51% of 142 reviews2016
Dev: Cleverweek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Swiftly is a very challenging platformer game. It has simple graphics and easy to understand rules, but you are going to have a hard time completing the levels.
Why similar: Action 40.2%, Indie 36.4%, Platformer 23.4%
- #24 League of Evil
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2016
Dev: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
League of Evil is an action game where you, as a bionic super agent take on the mission to defeat the League of Evil. Use your acrobatic skills to punch your way through levels filled with deadly traps and defeat your enemies. The world is counting on you!
Why similar: Indie 39.8%, Action 32.5%, Platformer 27.7%
- #25 Sacred Stones
77% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Retro sidescrolling action and adventure greet you in Sacred Stones! The indie atmosphere is easy to immerse yourself in. Have a great time as you explore, run/jump & fight your way to victory. This game is perfect for both hardcore and casual fans alike seeking that nostalgic-indie fix!
Why similar: Indie 44.4%, Action 35.8%, Platformer 19.8%
- #26 DungeonGOGO
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: Davids
Windows · Mac
DungeonGOGO is a challenging precision platformer where you escape from a light prison and help rescue your friends from the secret chambers where they are being held.
Why similar: Indie 42.8%, Platformer 24.4%, Action 24.3%, 2D 8.5%
- #27 Volt
79% matchMixed69% of 451 reviews2014
Dev: Quantized Bit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You were on the way to a recycling process when fortunately for you - and unfortunately for the environment - you accidentally ran off. Now your goal is to escape from the facility, which is an extremely difficult task due to the fact that you are a battery without legs.
Why similar: Indie 43.4%, Action 27.4%, Platformer 23.7%, 2D 5.5%
- #28 Mula: The Cycle of Shadow
77% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Boozer Game Studios
Windows
Mula is the story of the protagonist Wave a survivor of the dark invasion on the land of Mula. Finds himself to be the next guardian that will prevent the invasion, at the cost of his existence. As it was always been done.
Why similar: Indie 48.1%, Platformer 35%, Action 16.9%
- #29 Flem
78% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Henchman & Goon
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Try, die, cry, repeat. Flem is an old school hard-as-nails platformer about a sentient snot ball, with a nose-stalgia inducing soundtrack.
Why similar: Indie 38.2%, Action 32.5%, Platformer 25%, 2D 4.3%
- #30 GunnRunner
66% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: pixelCast Games
Windows
Get your fingers warm with this twin-stick shooter. Balance finesse movement with one hand while shooting accurately with the other. Plow through each enemy in your path or skillfully dodge the onslaught of bullets. Venture into the constructed world of machines and halt annihilation.
Why similar: Indie 40.6%, Action 34.1%, Platformer 25.3%
- #31 FEIST
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 537 reviews2015
Dev: Bits & BeastsPub: Finji
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A desperate, savage survival experience full of stunning visuals, dynamic creatures, and a haunting soundtrack.
Why similar: Indie 35%, Platformer 29.1%, Action 28.9%, 2D 7.1%
- #32 Down Ward
72% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Fisholith
Windows
Venture into the haunted wilds with Gable, a little owl, as she sets out to rekindle the dormant relics of a land long abandoned to ruin.
Why similar: Indie 44.4%, Action 35.1%, Platformer 20.4%
- #33 Freedom Fall
76% matchVery Positive92% of 389 reviews2014
Dev: Stirfire Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Freedom Fall is a diabolical down-scrolling platformer set in a prison tower so tall it touches the clouds. Presented with hand painted art, its old school vibe mixes with fast-paced free falling action and a story with both dark wit and heart.
Why similar: Indie 35.4%, Platformer 34.5%, Action 26%, 2D 4.1%
- #34 Navyblue and the Spectrum Killers
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Hyper Combo Studio
Windows
Jump, Shoot and Dash throughout the city, choosing which crisis to solve first as you gain new powers and fight your way through legions of evil robots and thugs as you try to save the world!
Why similar: Indie 39%, Action 32.7%, Platformer 28.3%
- #35 Nightmare Pop!
75% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: The Lunatic Tilemaps
Windows
You play as a little girl, Clementine, trapped in her own nightmares; blow bubbles to capture your fears. In front of you stand twitch’s viewers that will do everything to stop you, interacting directly with the level.
Why similar: Indie 56.5%, Platformer 32.3%, 2D 11.2%
- #36 Grapple Force Rena
71% matchVery Positive94% of 143 reviews2018
Dev: Friend & FairyPub: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Linux
Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!
Why similar: Indie 37.5%, Action 32.3%, Platformer 24.5%, 2D 5.7%
- #37 NEONomicon
73% matchVery Positive80% of 128 reviews2017
Dev: CWH Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Minimalistic puzzle game telling about a tricky life situation, which gets your Hero. Mysterious world and treacherous enemies. Strange laws of this weird reality. Here the help of friends is more dangerous than the attack of enemies! Welcome to NEONomicon!
Why similar: Indie 38.9%, Platformer 32%, Action 23.2%, 2D 5.8%
- #38 Deadly Traps
73% matchMixed61% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: BT Studios
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Battle yourself through dangerous traps in this fast-paced platformer.
Why similar: Indie 36.5%, Action 31.6%, Platformer 24.7%, 2D 7.3%
- #39 Shadowcrypt
75% matchMixed58% of 111 reviews2014
Dev: One-bit Punch
Windows · Mac
Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.
Why similar: Indie 36.9%, Action 31.8%, Platformer 31.3%
- #40 Tetrapulse
57% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews
Dev: The AmiablePub: Lunar Giant Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coordinate, combine, and conquer in this high-action co-op game for two to four friends. Reclaim your planet from swarms of alien RoboBugs using the only weapon you have left, your own life-force. Grab a seat, find some friends, and give it your all in the ultimate cooperative experience.
Why similar: Indie 57.4%, Action 42.6%
- #41 Osteya
74% matchMixed60% of 141 reviews2015
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Osteya - the city which once was home to many people over the centuries. According to historians, there is a legend that Osteya stuck in time between worlds.
Why similar: Indie 41.4%, Platformer 30.9%, Action 18.6%, 2D 9.1%
- #42 Dogurai
68% matchVery Positive96% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Hungry Bear Games
Windows · Linux
Dogurai is a retro-styled platformer with animal-like characters, graphics and soundtrack designed with old portable games in mind - down to the limited color ranges and sprite sizes!
Why similar: Indie 36.3%, Action 31.1%, Platformer 25.2%, 2D 7.4%
- #43 Lexie The Takeover
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Chris Verner Studio
Windows
Lexie The Takeover is a 2D platformer that will send you to a post apocalyptic world where an army of skeletons roam, lead by the infamous Commander Bones. Your goal? To defeat the army and Commander Bones himself to restore peace to humanity.
Why similar: Indie 32.5%, Platformer 29.9%, Action 27.2%, 2D 10.4%
- #44 Mechanic Escape
72% matchVery Positive85% of 793 reviews2014
Dev: Slak GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
In a world oppressed by ruthless machines, a stronghold full of die-hard TV-sets resists the persecution. Your lost friends and the lack of resources drive you to take action against the extinction. Brave the dangers and go find your comrades to rescue your species!
Why similar: Indie 39%, Platformer 38.6%, Action 22.4%
- #45 Splasher
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,175 reviews2017
Dev: SplashteamPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 40.1%, Indie 30%, Action 24.1%, 2D 5.8%
- #46 Gravity Den
71% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: DiPiPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Den is a one-eyed alien who is grounded after the terrible crash of a spaceship. On this planet, one can control the gravity around him to walk in space. Lucky Dan is also able to change the gravity on the ground. Help him to reach the lost ship.
Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Indie 30.9%, Action 25.9%, 2D 9.9%
- #47 The Square Game
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Aiden J Rodgers
Windows
The Square Game is an insanely hard 2D action platformer with 24 short action packed levels.
Why similar: Indie 45%, Action 37.7%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D 4.2%
- #48 Nick Reckless in The Curse of the Lost Cause
69% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Akedo Studio
Windows
Unravel the mysteries of old-school gameplay in this classic side-scrolling platformer, venture through four different environments and procedurally generated levels for ever-changing play sessions, and hope to lift... The Curse of the Lost Cause.
Why similar: Indie 37%, Action 32%, Platformer 23%, 2D 8%
- #49 Rocketbirds 2 Evolution
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 405 reviews2017
Dev: Ratloop AsiaPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The original Coq of War returns in a glorious explosion of finger-licking fun; with enhanced controls, new upgrade systems, a full single player campaign in “Part 1: The Cockup” with full VO and OST - and a 1- 4 player campaign in “Part 2: The Rescue” with procedurally generated maps.
Why similar: Indie 31.2%, Action 30%, Platformer 29.8%, 2D 9.1%
- #50 Wallachia: Reign of Dracula
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 186 reviews2020
Dev: Migami GamesPub: Storybird Studio
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.
Why similar: Indie 40.8%, Action 36%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D 7.2%
- #51 Kill Fun Yeah
73% matchMixed44% of 82 reviews2014
Dev: Arctic Anteater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Kill Fun Yeah is an online 2D platform shooter. Murder and capture your way to the top, using an ever increasing arsenal of silly weaponry and items, the powers of deflect, attract and freeze, as well as various powerups.
Why similar: Indie 44.6%, Action 37.4%, Platformer 18%
- #52 Metanet Hunter CD
68% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: RodeoNET
Windows
Get ready to rumble, Metanet Hunter CD is ready to take the stage with super-slick platforming, tons of action, and all around, all sorts of radical vibes from the good old times!
Why similar: Indie 39.3%, Action 33%, Platformer 27.7%
- #53 Dungeon Bosses
66% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Kiiega
Windows
Dungeon Bosses is a classic game with bosses and unusual style. The game also has an interesting story, which is revealed in the course of game progress.
Why similar: Indie 49.1%, Action 41.1%, 2D 9.8%
- #54 Juke
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Godfri Games
Windows · Mac
Juke is a hardcore platformer with tight controls and unforgiving challenges. Easy to pick up but hard to master, Juke will test your reflexes and your coordination.
Why similar: Indie 49.2%, Platformer 37.7%, 2D 13.1%
- #55 iterform
67% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Evgeny PetrovPub: Not a Prototype games
Windows · Linux
iterform is a minimalistic hardcore platformer with experimental respawn mechanic and ability to create replicas and respawn on them.
Why similar: Indie 41.5%, Action 34.8%, Platformer 23.7%
- #56 Jumping Over It With Kang KiYun
65% matchMixed53% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: Hobby.st Game
Windows
Send the frog back home.
Why similar: Indie 46.3%, Action 38.8%, 2D 14.8%