- #1 Kautic - The Bald Wizard
97% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: Bad Coffee Games
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Kautic is an action platform game where villagers from a little Town have been petrified and now Kautic, the Bald Wizard, has the hard mission of saving them, but he will need to venture into a world controlled by evil creatures.
Why similar: Adventure 32.4%, Platformer 25.4%, Indie 25%, Difficult 17.1%
- #2 LaserCat
96% matchVery Positive90% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: Daniel McFarline
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Jump, dodge and explore in the search for your Owlfriend, who has been kidnapped by Wizzord: the magic space frog! Explore Wizzord's castle, avoid nasty enemies, find the keys and solve trivia questions to free your friend!
Why similar: Adventure 39.1%, Platformer 31.8%, Indie 29.1%
- #3 Broccoli Bob
96% matchMixed68% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: Timberwolf StudiosPub: My Way Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
"Broccoli Bob" is an adventure game that combined with puzzle.
Why similar: Indie 38.3%, Platformer 37.7%, Adventure 24%
- #4 DYE
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: Bat Country Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
DYE is a challenging precision platformer where you help Hue rescue Pigments and defeat the nefarious Necrolights in order to restore color to the world! Jump, wall jump and float your way through 4 unique worlds with hundreds of challenges ranging from beginner to advanced level.
Why similar: Platformer 32.7%, Difficult 25.8%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 18.6%
- #5 Kyurinaga's Revenge
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 reviews2016
Dev: Recotechnology S.L.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
3D platforming with high doses of action. Lots of challenging puzzles and frenetic combat. New characters and enemies. Play solo or with a friend in a local co-op mode. A 2D cartoonish and engaging living world, set in the Feudal Japan. Samurais, ninjas, ronins and more!
Why similar: Platformer 52.6%, Adventure 47.4%
- #6 The Overdreamer
93% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: Hars
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The Overdreamer is a side-scrolling 2D horror game, in which you must use and combinate various items in order to defeat your enemies and carry on, so that you can figure out what's happening behind the scenes.
Why similar: Adventure 59.7%, Indie 40.3%
- #7 Aritana and the Harpy's Feather
94% matchVery Positive91% of 125 reviews2014
Dev: Duaik Entretenimento
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Aritana and the Harpy's Feather is a 2.5D platform game with an innovative stance and combo system. Race against time, face the challenges of Harpy Mountain, confront the Spirits of the Forest, and venture into the lands of the fearsome Mapinguari.
Why similar: Adventure 39.7%, Platformer 31.3%, Indie 29%
- #8 Resurgence
92% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Lightning Man Media
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
When his daughter Rosie goes missing after a car crash, Jason Dawn thinks his debts with the mob have come back to haunt him. His past leads him to a final confrontation where Jason learns the terrible truth.
Why similar: Adventure 65.8%, Indie 34.2%
- #9 ScribbleDude
89% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: RandomErik
Windows
In ScribbleDude, you play as an unknown creature who wants to explore the world around him and defeat the evil forces. It's a challenging non-linear 2D platformer where you encounter action-filled platforming with gimmicks, explore areas and defeat unique bosses.
Why similar: Adventure 30.8%, Platformer 25.1%, Indie 22.9%, Difficult 21.2%
- #10 Chowdertwo
91% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Ryan Jensen
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Chowderchu is a space-dwelling, beard-wielding, Wizard who harnesses the power of Chowd and might to reach his goals. This is a challenging game with a unique play-style involving the mouse and keyboard. Creative problem-solving is essential and there are different ways of approaching each level.
Why similar: Adventure 45.5%, Difficult 30.3%, Indie 24.2%
- #11 The Journey: Bob's Story
91% matchMixed53% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: Tomas Gonzalez
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The Journey: Bob's Story is an Exploration, Atmospheric and puzzle 2D platformer. Play as Bob, who goes on an adventure to find his best friend Neibag who left the village with a group of explorers through villages secret cave.
Why similar: Adventure 44.1%, Platformer 29.9%, Indie 26%
- #12 Quatro Luzes
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2015
Dev: Jardel Elias
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Quatro Luzes (from the Portuguese, Four Lights) is a 3D platformer game, where you have to swap between 4 worlds to proceed, using your brain and skill. You play as Atlas, a girl that lived in a blank, lifeless world, in her adventure to discover 4 colorful new ones!
Why similar: Adventure 58.2%, Indie 41.8%
- #13 Super Galaxy Boy
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DesignBy.Cloud
Windows
Let go of Gravity in this indie platformer adventure! Search from one star system to the next and blast beyond your enemies with your multi-functional raygun to save your friends!
Why similar: Platformer 26%, Indie 25.8%, Adventure 24.4%, Difficult 23.9%
- #14 Javva Juice
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Super Games Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure little wizard named Javva, looking for his Coffee stolen by evil skeleton King. Enjoy challenging gameplay - then Javva Juice for you! Here you have to work hard to be like before you go through the next dungeon!
Why similar: Platformer 33%, Adventure 24.9%, Difficult 23.4%, Indie 18.8%
- #15 Bounce Rescue!
88% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Bitecore Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bounce Rescue! is an arcade- styled puzzle platformer, telling a story about a group of heroes, saving their friends. Made by a small indiedev studio Bitecore Ltd.
Why similar: Adventure 31.6%, Platformer 24.8%, Indie 22.6%, Difficult 21%
- #16 A Roll-Back Story
87% 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: Platformer 35.1%, Difficult 28.8%, Adventure 20.5%, Indie 15.6%
- #17 Jomp The Jumper
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: SGStudio Games
Windows · Linux
A wicked wizard is trying to dominate the world and only you can save everyone
Why similar: Platformer 39%, Adventure 34.8%, Indie 26.2%
- #18 Run The Gamut
86% match9 user reviews33% of 9 reviews2016
Dev: Playdev Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
100 levels with three difficulty levels - Casual, Hardcore and Ultra mode. On Ultra Mode, we take no responsibility for any broken keyboards or gamepads.
Why similar: Platformer 28%, Indie 25.5%, Difficult 23.6%, Adventure 22.9%
- #19 SUPER DISTRO
86% matchMostly Negative37% of 1,155 reviews2015
Dev: KITATUS STUDIOSPub: My Way Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"SUPER DISTRO" is a hard-as-nails 2D platformer in the style of retro games such as Megaman, Super Mario Bros 2: The Lost Levels and other such rage-inducing classics. Taking "Difficult gameplay" to a whole new level - SUPER DISTRO is not for the faint-of-heart. The weak need not apply.
Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Indie 28.3%, Adventure 18.6%, Difficult 18.2%
- #20 21 Steps to Soul
84% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Grigory Everstov
Windows
Classic old-school hardcore two dimensional horror platformer. Following Daniel in this God forsaken world, the players are going to collect the elements to open doors, run for their dear lives from the evil monsters and make their way further and further into the darkness.
Why similar: Platformer 41.2%, Adventure 34.3%, Indie 24.6%
- #21 SHELL
80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Kings of the Heroes
Windows
Take control of Nebby and guide her through a challenging 2D platformer with a unique body projection mechanic. Test your skills by completing increasingly more difficult levels. Try to complete the game as fast as possible in Speedrun Mode to show off how good you really are!
Why similar: Platformer 40.6%, Difficult 34.3%, Indie 25.1%
- #22 Rynn's Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Arcane Four Studios
Windows · Mac
Rynn’s Adventure is a 2D platformer game in which the player guides Rynn through a variety of environments teeming with magic and danger. The player will help Rynn combat the many enemies she encounters and outwit each of their fearsome generals.
Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Difficult 30.9%, Indie 18.1%, Adventure 15.5%
- #23 Sideway™ New York
85% matchMixed59% of 123 reviews2011
Dev: Playbrains
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Battle your way through a twisted graffiti world where your prowess in puzzle solving makes the difference between life & death!
Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, Adventure 33.5%, Indie 23.2%
- #24 Nose Goes
72% 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: Adventure 31.7%, Platformer 25.8%, Indie 22.7%, Difficult 19.8%
- #25 Slinki
82% matchMixed58% of 24 reviews2015
Dev: Titan Forged Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hack your way through this maddened forest with one angry bunny's razor sharp Independently Targeting Bionic Shard of Concentrated Mayhem that serves as the titular character's right arm. Now fully detatchable and slingshot capable, for when you just need to fling yourself across the screen.
Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Adventure 35.6%, Indie 27.1%
- #26 Crossbow Warrior - The Legend of William Tell
81% matchMixed59% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: MobyDick GamesPub: Scherrer Medien GmbH
Windows · Mac
Crossbow Warrior has 29 exciting levels with 4 different game types like classical Jump'n'run-, Sniper-, TempleRun-, Boat-Levels! Experience the whole story behind the legend of William Tell with a multitude of lovely graphics!
Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Adventure 27.4%, Difficult 22.3%, Indie 18.8%
- #27 Sockman
77% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Sockware
Windows
Sockman is a single-screen platformer inspired by classics like Rick Dangerous, Jet Set Willy, Manic Miner, Jumpman, Prince of Persia… A hardcore platformer, very difficult, even more than suck your own elbow.
Why similar: Platformer 35.7%, Difficult 30.4%, Indie 20.4%, Adventure 13.5%
- #28 Wobbly Jungle
79% matchPositive88% of 48 reviews2016
Dev: Sourena Game StudioPub: KATNAPPE SP. Z O. O.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Wobbly Jungle demands the player's entire skill and dexterity across 60 diverse levels. This sidescroller impresses with its extraordinary design and will drive the player to the edge. Survival of the fittest!
Why similar: Platformer 38.1%, Difficult 35.1%, Indie 26.8%
- #29 The Evil Party
78% matchMixed46% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: Irvin Vaush
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
The Evil Party is a very difficult platforming game, you play a ninja, and you have to go through many levels to get to the party . But it will be very difficult to do this, the game does not forgive mistakes, the player dies with one blow and starts the level first .
Why similar: Adventure 30.7%, Platformer 26.5%, Indie 22%, Difficult 20.9%
- #30 Sign Motion
79% matchMixed64% of 86 reviews2014
Dev: Midnart
Windows · Mac · Linux
The story of the kid who escaped from the school crossing sign.
Why similar: Adventure 39.2%, Indie 31.2%, Platformer 29.5%
- #31 Dispersio
75% matchVery Positive89% of 90 reviews2016
Dev: Achpile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Dispersio is a retro-style action platformer. As you progress through the game, you will have to use and combine special abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players.
Why similar: Adventure 27.5%, Platformer 26.4%, Difficult 25.8%, Indie 20.3%
- #32 8 Ball
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 144 reviews2018
Dev: One Buck
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Get ready to be the main attraction at the tables.
Why similar: Adventure 40.6%, Indie 30.1%, Platformer 29.3%
- #33 Trash TV
77% matchVery Positive86% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: Lawrence RussellPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Welcome to the world of Trash TV. Cast away into a recycling center, you play an outdated tube television animated to life with a singular goal – find your remote control and become fully functional again.
Why similar: Platformer 41%, Indie 30.6%, Adventure 28.4%
- #34 Blaite
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 553 reviews2017
Dev: Dosane GamesPub: Akim Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A platform game so difficult and at the same time, so addictive that you will enjoy having to repeat a levels dozens of times until complete them.
Why similar: Platformer 30%, Indie 27.1%, Difficult 22.5%, Adventure 20.3%
- #35 Phantom Jump
73% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2017
Dev: Phantom Pine Studios
Windows
Phantom Jump is a skill based platformer with rhythm mechanics, built to turn you into a speedrunner.
Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Difficult 32.1%, Indie 28.1%
- #36 Tobari and the Night of the Curious Moon
76% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2015
Dev: desunoyaPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It's a platformer about magic and whacking things! What does that mean? It means you go around whacking enemies with your staff to get their magic! But ultimately, all you need to do is make it to the goal!
Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Adventure 28.9%, Indie 21.7%, Difficult 18.1%
- #37 Fiery Disaster
76% matchMixed54% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Vogelfänger
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Test your mind with this twist on a Tower Defense genre, wrapped up in a deep, dark story! Play as a scientist punishing ignorant peasants with burning balls of lava!
Why similar: Difficult 51.3%, Indie 48.7%
- #38 Purple Heart
74% matchMixed47% of 131 reviews2017
Dev: Artalasky
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Hardcore pixel indie platformer with puzzle elements and history. Can you get to the end?
Why similar: Adventure 31%, Platformer 26.7%, Indie 22.9%, Difficult 19.4%
- #39 Mommy
66% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2020
Dev: KuKo
Windows
Meteor storm falls on Sweet Country. All country inhabitants disappear. Help little Toby survive, find his Mommy, safe locals and restore his home!
Why similar: Adventure 42.6%, Indie 31.3%, Platformer 26%
- #40 Minimalism
71% matchMixed67% of 3,936 reviews2017
Dev: PixelMouse
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Minimalism - platformer with a lot of levels, made in minimalist style - which is a cube protogonist. The game is a kind of labyrinth consisting of levels, to go between them you need to open the doors with collected keys.
Why similar: Difficult 31%, Platformer 30.7%, Indie 27.2%, Adventure 11.2%
- #41 KuniTure
67% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: Ken Davis
Windows
A game that looks pretty, but not easy
Why similar: Platformer 36.5%, Difficult 33.6%, Adventure 29.9%
- #42 The Theodore Adventures
73% matchMixed49% of 45 reviews2017
Dev: norum82Pub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Help the little Theodore reach Juicy Island, immerse yourself in classical retro style 80's, accumulate coins to proceed between mysterious island levels. Be quick and do not stop.
Why similar: Platformer 34%, Adventure 29.8%, Indie 21.3%, Difficult 15%
- #43 Prototype Mansion - Used No Cover
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: Jupiter Lighthouse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A classic 32-bit Survival-Horror found in a bargain bin. It is HARD, JANKY, and MEAN-SPIRITED. BUYER BEWARE!! ↓
Why similar: Adventure 43.7%, Indie 32.2%, Difficult 24.1%
- #44 Changeover: Decisions
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your character has lost his memory and finds himself in a godforsaken place. An adventure with a nonlinear storyline, lots of choices, and a unique combat system. Could he get out alive?
Why similar: Adventure 28.4%, Platformer 28.2%, Difficult 23.5%, Indie 19.9%
- #45 Willful
71% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Luke Vincent
Windows · Mac
Willful is a fast paced shooting/exploration game that takes place over ten worlds. Explore ruins, forests, other dimensions, and take down an evil organization as a small rabbit Will.
Why similar: Adventure 48.2%, Platformer 39.9%, Indie 11.9%
- #46 The voluntary chipping
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roza A.
Windows
You have resieved an invitation from the "Greenhouse" corporation for free chipping. But you have a choice not to be enslaved! You have to fight back against cyber machines.
Why similar: Adventure 58.5%, Indie 21.3%, Platformer 20.2%
- #47 Aaru's Awakening
72% matchMixed69% of 133 reviews2015
Dev: Lumenox ehf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Aaru's Awakening is a hand drawn 2D action platformer set in the mythical world of Lumenox. Travel through the mysterious world while the story of the four gods unravels.
Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Adventure 27.8%, Indie 20.5%, Difficult 20.3%
- #48 Squirbs
70% matchMixed67% of 443 reviews2016
Dev: Team Indev
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Squirbs is a challenging puzzle-platformer in which you control two cute blue Squirbs simultaneously with one set of controls. Looking for an awesomely difficult game? That's Squirbs.
Why similar: Platformer 36.7%, Adventure 22.8%, Difficult 21.4%, Indie 19.1%
- #49 Mr. Bree+
71% matchVery Positive85% of 230 reviews2014
Dev: TawStudio Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mr. Bree+ is a hardcore sidescrolling adventure platformer, enriched with great visual and musical aspects. It's about 60 levels of pure challenge, revealing along the progress, the dark past events which tells the story of our hero, a householding family pig, Mr. Bree.
Why similar: Platformer 50.8%, Adventure 25.9%, Indie 23.2%
- #50 Energy Invasion
68% matchMixed61% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Sometimes You
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Energy Invasion - an arcade game inspired by the classic Breakout. Unlike the original game, your ball does not break blocks on its own, but can launch missiles in a chosen direction.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #51 Glitch's Trip
60% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2020
Dev: Ransacked Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Help Glitch save his planet from intergalactic tyrants in this innovative and vibrant retro-styled action platformer.
Why similar: Platformer 34.2%, Adventure 29.2%, Indie 21.5%, Difficult 15.1%
- #52 Captain MaCaw 2
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Auld Games
Windows
We're not in Guadeloupe anymore Capn'! Captain MaCaw 2 is a Sci-Fi flip screen retro platform adventure game with pixel art graphics and old school chip tunes!
Why similar: Adventure 41.8%, Indie 29.9%, Platformer 28.3%
- #53 CropDuster Supreme
67% matchVery Positive89% of 206 reviews2017
Dev: kChamp Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put your flatulent skills to the test in this fast-paced toot-shooting gas-passing masterpiece.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #54 Journey To The Center Of The Earth
69% matchMixed69% of 698 reviews2015
Dev: InSayn
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
You love riddles and to combine logically? You love Jump 'n' Runs? You don't want to fight but you still want a challenge? Then you will love this Journey to the Center of the Earth! Control three adventurers with unique powers at the same time, or guide them individually in this narrative 2D puzzle platformer...
Why similar: Platformer 37.9%, Indie 33.7%, Adventure 28.4%
- #55 Kabitis 2: Fire Sword
63% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Two games of Kabitis in one package.
Why similar: Adventure 48.2%, Platformer 39.2%, Indie 12.7%
- #56 Mechanic Escape
69% 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: Platformer 48.7%, Indie 28%, Adventure 23.3%
- #57 Fly'N
70% matchVery Positive86% of 511 reviews2012
Dev: Ankama Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Somewhere between a platformer, a puzzle game and a great big dollop of pure fun, Fly’N will challenge your skills through more than forty levels set in a luxuriant world. Experiment with the four Buds to save the World-Trees from Dyer, the loony hair-dryer who intends to destroy their Helys!
Why similar: Platformer 57.7%, Indie 19%, Adventure 13.1%, Difficult 10.2%