- #1 Broll
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 158 reviews2020
Dev: Victor Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Broll is a 3D ragdoll-based platformer, explore open levels, use the ragdoll to interact with the world, and solve awesome challenges!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.1%, 3D Platformer 26.2%, Physics 22.8%, Platformer 10%, Action 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D physics-based platformer that focuses on momentum and precision in an open-world setting.
- #2 Armillo
96% matchVery Positive89% of 242 reviews2020
Dev: Fuzzy Wuzzy Games Inc.
Windows
A sci-fi-style rolling 3D platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.9%, Puzzle Platformer 24.9%, Platformer 14.5%, Top-Down 11.7%, Action 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that features rolling mechanics and challenging level design similar to the seed game.
- #3 Ballance
96% matchVery Positive83% of 435 reviews2024
Dev: CyparadePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 37%
In this 2004 classic originally released by Atari games, you will navigate 12 sky-high courses. Each course is fraught with different obstacles that will block your path, slide your marble off course, or blow them right into the bottomless void below.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Physics 21.4%, 3D Platformer 18.6%, Top-Down 9.3%, Platformer 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic physics-based puzzle-platformer where you must carefully navigate a ball through increasingly difficult 3D environments.
- #4 Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
95% matchVery Positive82% of 81,393 reviews2017
Dev: Bennett Foddy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 36.7%, Difficult 35%, Physics 18.4%, Platformer 5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same spirit of extreme frustration and physics-based movement that defines the difficulty of Dark Roll.
- #5 OVIVO
94% matchVery Positive90% of 467 reviews2017
Dev: IzHard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OVIVO is a minimalistic platformer with unusual mechanics where everything is as simple as black and white. The journey in this metaphoric world is filled with illusions and hidden messages.
Why similar: Difficult 21%, Physics 19.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, Dark 15.8%, Platformer 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, dark-themed platformer that utilizes physics and gravity-shifting mechanics to create a unique challenge.
- #6 Jump King
93% matchVery Positive90% of 13,176 reviews2019
Dev: Nexile
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 35.5%, Psychological Horror 26.2%, Difficult 25.2%, Platformer 5.5%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: An unforgiving precision platformer that tests your patience and skill with every single jump.
- #7 Dream Alone
94% matchMixed58% of 57 reviews2018
Dev: Play2ChillPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
Are you skilled enough to face frequent deaths, survive deadly traps and avoid scary enemies? Enjoy an ultra difficult classic 2D platformer with a dark story! Master your special abilities, enter an alternate reality, and clone yourself to get through 21 hardcore levels!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.2%, Difficult 15.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Dark 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, difficult puzzle-platformer that shares the gloomy aesthetic and punishing gameplay of Dark Roll.
- #8 Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
92% matchVery Positive83% of 1,587 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Why similar: Difficult 26.6%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Platformer 18.8%, 3D Platformer 16%, Action 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for rolling-based platforming games that require immense control and precision.
- #9 Vectromirror 0™
91% matchVery Positive86% of 463 reviews2020
Dev: The Vectromirror InitiativePub: Burnout Game Ventures
Windows
Become the Test Subject and attempt to complete a challenging experiment to awaken emotional responses in your Artificial Intelligence. Jump, wall-run, and parkour your way through the free-to-play prequel to the upcoming game.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.2%, Puzzle Platformer 27%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 8.3%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play 3D parkour platformer that focuses on speed and precision in a minimalist environment.
- #10 Human Fall Flat
89% matchVery Positive95% of 224,340 reviews2016
Dev: No Brakes GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.
Why similar: Physics 41.1%, Puzzle Platformer 39%, 3D Platformer 9.1%, Action 7.8%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based platformer where the movement itself is the primary challenge to overcome.
- #11 Polyroll
91% matchVery Positive95% of 95 reviews2019
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
Windows
Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!
Why similar: Difficult 31%, Puzzle Platformer 19%, Platformer 18.4%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Action 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer featuring a rolling protagonist that emphasizes exploration and side-scrolling precision.
- #12 Cloudbuilt
90% matchVery Positive87% of 948 reviews2014
Dev: Coilworks
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Rocket parkour your way through dizzying obstacles and lethal robot hazards, in this 3rd person action platformer with over 40 levels, and even more community levels.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.7%, 3D Platformer 19.8%, Difficult 17.1%, Dark 12.2%, Platformer 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 3D platformer that demands perfect precision and mastery of movement mechanics.
- #13 MEGAJUMP
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 145 reviews2020
Dev: Laptop gaming
Windows
Only some will reach the top. Will you be one of them? in this precision 3D platformer where every jump is a risk and easy to learn-hard to master controls you will certainly feel rewarded once you start climbing from the Pit of Despair. Just don't fall. FREE NOW
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.5%, 3D Platformer 15%, Difficult 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Physics 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult 3D platformer that combines precision movement with psychological-horror elements.
- #14 Fell
86% matchVery Positive96% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: Dakota Vaughan
Windows
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 62.4%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric precision platformer that focuses on navigating dangerous underground environments.
- #15 WarriOrb
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 177 reviews2020
Dev: Not Yet
Windows · Linux
Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.7%, Difficult 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Platformer 12%, Atmospheric 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like platformer that combines difficult traversal with a dark, atmospheric fantasy world.
- #16 Grimind
88% matchMixed64% of 290 reviews2014
Dev: Paweł MogiłaPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Grimind is a 2D, physics based, adventure, platform game in horror/creepy theme. Grimind casts you into forgotten caves and ancient crypts, without memories. While being there you have to demonstrate great manual skills to pass obstacles and solve non trivial puzzles to get out of scary environment and additionally discover what are you...
Why similar: Platformer 40.1%, Physics 21.8%, Indie 15.6%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-platformer set in a dark, eerie world that requires careful manipulation of objects.
- #17 Entangled
86% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: P² Studios
Windows
Complete physics-based platformer puzzles as you venture deeper into an abandoned research facility responsible for developing ominously powerful quantum entanglement technology.
Why similar: Physics 54.1%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Platformer 16%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, Singleplayer 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-platformer that tests your logic and movement in a sci-fi setting.
- #18 Celeste
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 140,994 reviews2018
Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 42.6%, Difficult 26.9%, Platformer 11%, Puzzle Platformer 9%, Atmospheric 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly acclaimed precision platformer that balances intense difficulty with a deep, atmospheric narrative.
- #19 Nolgorb's Ordeal
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Hard Meat
Windows · Linux
Now with barely functioning co-op features! A challenging 3D platformer with little room for error. Escape a dungeon, alone or with others jumping to the top, and sacrifice your collectables for items to aid in your ordeal.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 33%, 3D Platformer 21.1%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Difficult 18.5%, Platformer 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An unforgiving 3D precision platformer that mirrors the high difficulty and dark tone of the seed game.
- #20 Super Meat Boy
84% matchVery Positive94% of 38,047 reviews2010
Dev: Team Meat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 58.2%, Difficult 23.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: The benchmark for difficult, precision-based platforming that requires muscle memory and persistence.
- #21 Brainmelter Deluxe
85% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Difficult 57.3%, Platformer 25.4%, Action 9.1%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult side-scrolling platformer that features perma-death and intense, reflex-based challenges.
- #22 DROS
82% matchVery Positive97% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: emergeWorlds
Windows
Swap between a gooey creature and her human shell in this body-swapping puzzle adventure. Outsmart enemies, solve clever challenges, and escape a twisted Alchemy Tower.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.3%, Puzzle Platformer 20.2%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Platformer 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer with a dark, steampunk-inspired fantasy aesthetic and complex level design.
- #23 Grow Home
81% matchVery Positive92% of 5,587 reviews2015
Dev: Reflections, a Ubisoft StudioPub: Infogrames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 56.3%, Physics 19%, Platformer 9%, Singleplayer 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based climbing game that focuses on unique, experimental movement mechanics.
- #24 Andarin Weppes: Pre-Dementia
79% matchVery Positive93% of 188 reviews2024
Dev: MötivPub: Next in Game
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Andarin Weppes is a first person puzzle experience of a man with ever advancing dementia...
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.6%, Puzzle Platformer 26.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Dark 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric 3D platformer that uses puzzle-solving and navigation to create a sense of unease.
- #25 Midnight
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 80 reviews2016
Dev: Petite Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Precision puzzle platformer. Launch a square fairy through 56 deadly levels using only your mouse.
Why similar: Physics 26.5%, Puzzle Platformer 25%, Difficult 23.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Platformer 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D physics-based platformer that focuses on atmospheric exploration and challenging traversal.
- #26 Skelethrone: The Prey
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 444 reviews2024
Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 30%
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.
Why similar: Difficult 42.9%, Dark Fantasy 27%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 8.1%, Singleplayer 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy, souls-like platformer that focuses on challenging combat and precise movement.
- #27 Toby: The Secret Mine
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 732 reviews2015
Dev: Lukas Navratil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22%, Dark 19.5%, Difficult 16.6%, Platformer 15.5%, Atmospheric 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dark-themed platformer that emphasizes exploration and environmental hazards.
- #28 UROS: A Trip Through Shadows
80% matchMixed60% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Oniric KittensPub: ESAT
Windows
Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Platformer 19%, Dark 14.3%, Atmospheric 10%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, metroidvania-style platformer that emphasizes exploration and difficult action sequences.
- #29 Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge
78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,211 reviews2021
Dev: Artbarian Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A ball rolling game, where you take football free kicks. Single player challenges, Steam Leaderboards and ranked multiplayer. Free to play.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.3%, Difficult 22.9%, Physics 16.3%, 3D Platformer 12.6%, Psychological Horror 8.8%
- #30 Bat to Bed
76% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Brothers Make Games
Windows · Mac
A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.9%, Difficult 22.6%, Dark 15.7%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Physics 5.1%
- #31 Egging On
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 770 reviews2025
Dev: EgoboundsPub: Alibi Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
This game is hard-boiled. Face the challenge of being a real, fragile egg. Escape the hen-house and jump, roll and climb your way through a farm shop, factory and other perilous environments. With some determination, you might just reach your freedom.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 21%, Difficult 16.4%, Physics 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, 3D Platformer 12.9%
- #32 MONUMENTUM
73% matchVery Positive95% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Jakob Scott
Windows
Take control of a small rolling square and utilize long dormant mechanisms to ascend to the top. Watch your step!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.6%, Difficult 21.4%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 6%
- #33 Gorble
74% matchVery Positive98% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Leafy Games
Windows
Gorble is a short marble-based dungeon crawl.
Why similar: Physics 42%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, 3D 5%, Action 4.9%
- #34 Hellevator
75% matchVery Positive92% of 330 reviews2021
Dev: Quasar Games
Windows
Hellevator is a 2D platformer in hell where the only way to escape is to die. Find creative ways to die in order to solve the puzzles and progress through this infernal hotel.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41%, Physics 21.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #35 Mik - Legacy
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2021
Dev: Stefaaan06
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mik-Legacy is a short atmospheric parkour game that takes you through a linear experience inside a forgotten facility.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.5%, 3D Platformer 18%, Physics 14.1%, Dark 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11%
- #36 Triple Take
74% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: FlyAway StudiosPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Triple Take is a fast 2D precision platformer where the stage evolves as you complete it! Run, wall jump, climb and swim through increasing difficult levels in vibrant colored worlds!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.3%, Puzzle Platformer 21%, Psychological Horror 20%, Platformer 10.1%, Arcade 6.3%
- #37 Upfall
73% matchPositive100% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Amicable Animal
Windows
Upfall is a game about bouncing, dodging, and near death experiences. Burst bubbles to progress upwards, but be careful to dodge the hazards in the depths. How far will your upfall be? A free game for the in betweens.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 44.1%, Difficult 22.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 4.7%
- #38 ZRoll
77% matchMixed58% of 208 reviews2017
Dev: KxONEPub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In ZRoll you will encounter many difficult levels. You will need to jump over the platforms, use different mechanisms and collect ancient totems to earn achievements and pass the levels.
Why similar: Action 59.9%, Indie 40.1%
- #39 Disorder
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 104 reviews2015
Dev: Swagabyte Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.2%, Difficult 20.5%, Dark 18.1%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 10.7%
- #40 Y2ROLL
70% matchVery Positive95% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: MenacingMecha
Windows · Linux
Y2ROLL is an N64-style minimalistic physics-based arcade-style marble rolling game that will take you back to the turn of the millennium.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 47%, Physics 11.6%, 3D Platformer 8.6%, Arcade 7.9%, Difficult 6.2%
- #41 Crazy Ball Adventures
73% matchVery Positive84% of 203 reviews2017
Dev: FreezeNova
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Balancing the ball might sound easy but the reality is that Crazy Ball Adventures offers you multiple challenges so you will always have to face new and exciting levels.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 52.6%, Platformer 25.8%, Indie 16%, Singleplayer 5.6%
- #42 sun-rise.exe
71% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: louis morel
Windows
Adventure through bizarre and intricately made levels in this 2D platformer game.
Why similar: Dark 34%, Platformer 27.4%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #43 Free Will
68% matchVery Positive97% of 344 reviews2024
Dev: Kipps In A BoxPub: Meowdy
Windows
Free Will is a 2D psychological puzzle RPG where the puzzles happen outside of the game. Dig deep into the system code to fix the corruption, and uncover information that might be better off hidden.
Why similar: Dark 42.1%, Top-Down 36.4%, Indie 17.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #44 The Game of Sisyphus
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 839 reviews2024
Dev: cream
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Roll the boulder to the top.
Why similar: Difficult 21.3%, Psychological Horror 20%, 3D Platformer 19.4%, Physics 18.8%, Platformer 7.7%
- #45 Lightmatter
69% matchVery Positive91% of 2,873 reviews2020
Dev: Tunnel Vision GamesPub: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Dark 21.7%, Indie 16.8%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Difficult 15%
- #46 Lorn's Lure
67% matchVery Positive87% of 2,670 reviews2024
Dev: Rubeki Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An android is led through a vast structure by a glitch in his visual system. Lorn's Lure is an atmospheric narrative first-person platformer with novel climb-anything mechanics and modernized retro 3D graphics.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26%, Difficult 21.9%, Dark 20.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Platformer 8.1%
- #47 Revenge of the shadow ninja
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: Varvarik
Windows
Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 44.9%, Difficult 23.7%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 5.9%, Atmospheric 5.1%
- #48 GravNewton
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 467 reviews2017
Dev: JOZGamerPub: JOZGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Challenge all your skill and quick thinking ability in this precision platform game, where you are a bitrom who controller over gravity called Newton, who is trying to escape from a deformed creature that relentlessly follows him in subspace.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 40.9%, Difficult 24.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Psychological Horror 7.7%, 3D Platformer 7.1%
- #49 Dark Frame
72% matchMixed54% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Nimos Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Simple platformer in a dark setting
Why similar: Platformer 39.9%, Dark Fantasy 31.7%, Action 17.3%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #50 Swallow The Blue: Remastered
72% matchMixed60% of 106 reviews2021
Dev: Euphoric Bros
Windows · Mac · Linux
An eerie horror game set in a weird hotel plagued with bizarre beings and interesting characters. The game utilizes a never-used before environment alongside brand new horror mechanics, one of a kind graphics/art style, and an unnerving story with rich lore to create a unique experience for players.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.2%, Dark 22%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #51 Wheelborn
68% matchVery Positive93% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Alex Klexber
Windows · Mac
Explore, fight, and gather materials in an atmospheric, ruined kingdom inhabited by creepy-cute car creatures, in this short and unique exploration experience.
Why similar: Dark 27%, Action-Adventure 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 23%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Action 5.7%
- #52 Idols of Ash
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,081 reviews2026
Dev: Leafy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.1%, Physics 19.2%, Dark 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%
- #53 On A Roll 3D
71% matchVery Positive86% of 267 reviews2015
Dev: Battenberg Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
On A Roll 3D is a fast, colourful 3D platform game. Roll your way through 24 huge levels across six different themes and be prepared to take on spikes, mines, dynamite, conveyor belts, springs, switches, doors, bumpers, lasers, saws, fire, ice, water, electricity, trapdoors and much much more.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.1%, Platformer 24.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #54 Doorways: Old Prototype
70% matchVery Positive86% of 670 reviews2016
Dev: Saibot Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 23%
An immersive and twisted adventure created before the official development of the Doorways saga
Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.8%, 3D Platformer 22.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #55 A Difficult Game About Climbing
65% matchVery Positive88% of 5,505 reviews2024
Dev: Pontypants
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
This is a difficult game about climbing.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.3%, Difficult 22.1%, Psychological Horror 20%, Physics 15.7%, Platformer 9%
- #56 Enrobssyba
66% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Alexco Games
Windows
Enrobssyba is a dark fantasy roguelite that thrusts you into a shadowed, ever-changing dungeon, teeming with enemies, upgrades, and untold power.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.9%, Dark 29.5%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Action 11%, 3D 10.4%
- #57 Utomah
67% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: REDACTEDPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Utomah is a 2D platformer in which the player navigates through a nightmarish world. Grapple, latch, and dash through incredible environments, discovering the darkness of one's inner mind, encountering true horrors along the way. Prepare to push your skills to the limit!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 30%, Platformer 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Action 10.1%
- #58 ImpossiBowl
66% matchVery Positive90% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Ducktopus Games
Windows
ImpossiBowl is a Chaotically Challenging Bowling Game with Platforming mechanics. Explore a variety of Weird Levels, Unlock new Balls and Powers on your journey to become the Champion!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.9%, Physics 19%, 3D Platformer 17.4%, Difficult 16.2%, Platformer 6.9%
- #59 Mighty Fling
68% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: Hollow Art Studios
Windows
Take control of a mighty ball and fling with great precision towards the top of the Tower. Jump through aesthetically pleasing environments filled with intriguing creatures and encounters. Falling is part of the journey, so just keep going. Can you reach the end?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.1%, Difficult 18.3%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Physics 14.9%, Platformer 7.5%