Games Like Dead Dungeon

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 40.8%, Difficult 23.2%, Platformer 20.3%, Indie 4%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the developer of Super Meat Boy, this game captures the exact same punishing, pixel-perfect platforming feel.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.7%, Difficult 16.5%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Gore 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive precision platformer that set the standard for tight controls and brutal, instant-respawn difficulty.

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 31.6%, Difficult 22.1%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Side Scroller 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in precision platforming that combines high-difficulty challenges with a deeply emotional narrative.

RITE is a high-speed, precision platformer where you must conquer a series of challenging trials, a rite of passage for every Nim.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Difficult 15.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Retro 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, challenging precision platformer that focuses on tight level design and immediate restarts.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.2%, Platformer 17%, Difficult 16.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Retro 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled platformer that replaces jumping with gravity manipulation, offering a unique and difficult challenge.

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Difficult 28.8%, Precision Platformer 19.1%, Side Scroller 6.7%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, difficult platformer that syncs its intense gameplay with a pulse-pounding electronic soundtrack.

Rift Racoon is an intense precision platformer about a lost racoon with a fun abillity: teleportation! Teleport through dangerous traps, use your claws to climb walls and jump your way across difficult platforming levels with retro visuals!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.4%, Difficult 17.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, precision-based platforming with a focus on momentum and quick navigation.

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

Why similar: Difficult 29.8%, Platformer 24.3%, Retro 13.2%, Side Scroller 7%, Arcade 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A punishing, retro-style action platformer that captures the unforgiving nature of classic arcade games.

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 38.3%, Platformer 19.7%, Difficult 17.6%, Retro 9.1%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brutally difficult, retro-aesthetic platformer that rewards patience and memorization of deadly traps.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24%, Difficult 17.7%, Gore 17.1%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, dark-themed precision platformer that emphasizes combat and tight movement.

Surf through a pulsating, underground world on platforms pulled from thin air in this challenging, psychedelic, rhythm-infused action platformer that has you defying gravity to a pumping beat.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33%, Platformer 17.8%, Difficult 16.6%, Retro 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based precision platformer where the environment reacts to the music and your movement.

If a long lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.4%, Arcade 25.1%, Funny 17.3%, Retro 13.8%, 2D 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro arcade-style platformer that offers high-difficulty, score-chasing gameplay in a classic package.

Ball laB is a hardcore platformer with minimalist graphics.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.9%, Perma Death 17.3%, Difficult 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, difficult precision platformer that relies on simple mechanics and tight level design.

Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 17%, Perma Death 11.8%, Difficult 11.4%, Mystery Dungeon 10.4% ★, Gore 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style precision platformer that focuses on navigating deadly dungeon traps.

Help the greedy Pea to make his way through a string of levels filled with deadly traps and cute but dangerous enemies and collect all the coins to which he can only reach!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.5%, Mystery Dungeon 20.2% ★, Difficult 13.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired precision platformer that focuses on simple, addictive gameplay loops and difficult obstacles.

Never Give Up is a hardcore platformer determined to turn you into bloody chunks. Run, jump, and slide your way through ever-changing levels that get harder each time you succeed. You’ll need to try, die, and try again if you want to conquer the game without pressing the Give Up button.

Why similar: Difficult 20.7%, Platformer 18.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Precision Platformer 11.3%, Comedy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced precision platformer designed to test your patience and reaction times.

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Platformer 22.8%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Retro 19.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled metroidvania platformer that features tight controls and challenging exploration.

Super Meat Boy is back! This time around Meat Boy is always running, literally it's an auto-runner. You will jump, dive, slide and punch your way through brutal levels and mean boss fights. We designed 5,000+ levels so you can play the game over and over without seeing the same level twice.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.6%, Difficult 16.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Gore 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging auto-runner precision platformer that maintains the series' signature difficulty and style.

A full-blown adventure played with only two buttons. Become the recently deceased agent Terry Cooper and escape the underworld while facing the toughest, meanest and most difficult obstacles ever devised.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 61%, Difficult 18.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, difficult precision platformer that uses a simplified control scheme to create a distinct challenge.

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: Platformer 22.6%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Difficult 19.5%, Gore 15.6%, Retro 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, one-hit-death action game that requires precision timing and careful planning to survive.

Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 16.2%, Mystery Dungeon 14.4% ★, Underground 13% ★, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, retro-inspired platformer that emphasizes precision movement through dangerous environments.

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

Why similar: Platformer 40.5%, Arcade 28.8%, Indie 18.7%, 2D 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, challenging action-platformer that emphasizes dodging and precision movement.

Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!

Why similar: Perma Death 24.6%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Difficult 17.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, side-scrolling precision platformer that features increasingly complex and deadly levels.

A puzzle platform game, with both stealth and parkour elements. Use your wits, cunning and agility to escape this deadly prison. Take the stealthy approach, progressing slowly, hiding and staying out of sight. Or utilise your athleticism to wall jump, ledge grab and speed run your way to freedom.

Why similar: Difficult 31.7%, Retro 19.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Arcade 12%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art, difficult platformer that blends puzzle elements with precise movement requirements.

A challenging 3D platformer with little room for error. Escape a dungeon by jumping to the top, and sacrifice your collectables for items to aid in your ordeal.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.7%, Difficult 19.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Emotional 12.5%, Retro 12.3%

After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Platformer 18.2%, Retro 17.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Adventure 11%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging metroidvania-style platformer that features intricate level design and rewarding exploration.

Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!

Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, Retro 17.5%, Side Scroller 16%, Adventure 12%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style, difficult platformer that captures the feel of early 2D gaming challenges.

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Platformer 40.3%, Retro 29.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro action-platformer that offers a challenging experience with a focus on classic run-and-gun mechanics.

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

Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 22% ★, Difficult 15.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Retro 12%

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Difficult 22.3%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Retro 6.5%

Dog Adventure is an incredibly challenging side-scrolling game. If you like challenging platformers, then this game is definitely for you. In this game you play as a funny dog ​​that needs to get into its house. Complete all the hardest levels of this game with funny music!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.6%, Difficult 21.1%, Platformer 15.9%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 10.1%

Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.

Why similar: Difficult 26.3%, 2D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 19.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 11.1%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 17%, Precision Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%

Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!

Why similar: Difficult 12.9%, Precision Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Gore 11.5%, Platformer 10.2%

Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.

Why similar: Difficult 22.2%, Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Retro 12.9%, Adventure 11.3%

This game is only for the brave. Dungeons await, each one deeper, each one more perilous and each one more challenging than the last.

Why similar: Adventure 88.7%, Singleplayer 11.3%

Sit back and enjoy 30 minutes of original electronic and vaporwave music in this challenging platformer, push forward to unlock Time Trial mode and a second playable character who completely changes the gameplay.

Why similar: Difficult 31.9%, Platformer 23.5%, Funny 15.6%, Retro 12.4%, 2D 7.7%

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 49.6%, Retro 23.1%, 2D 12.1%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 4.7%

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 39.4%, Comedy 16.1%, Gore 13.9%, Funny 11%, 2D 8.1%

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Difficult 27.7%, Perma Death 12%, Arcade 6.4%, Indie 6%

Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.

Why similar: Gore 38.3%, Retro 20.1%, Difficult 18.4%, Indie 12.2%, Adventure 11%

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 44.3%, Difficult 16.3%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Retro 6.8%

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 35.7%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Arcade 8.4%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Gore 16.6%, Platformer 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Difficult 15.4%, Retro 12.3%

Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out.

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, 2D Platformer 22.7%, Underground 20.8% ★, Adventure 14.2%, 2D 6%

Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.

Why similar: Difficult 18.9%, Side Scroller 18.9%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Arcade 8.9%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Difficult 26.1%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Platformer 21.1%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, 2D 6.1%

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.1%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Platformer 12.7%, Difficult 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%

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 27.8%, Difficult 18.1%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 9.5%

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: Platformer 36.6%, Difficult 22.6%, Indie 20.4%, Retro 14.3%, 2D 6.2%

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Retro 35.1%, Indie 16.2%, 2D 10.2%

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: Difficult 40.2%, Platformer 28.5%, Adventure 17.2%, Indie 14.1%

In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!

Why similar: Platformer 16.8%, Retro 13.7%, Difficult 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Adventure 10.3%

In this challenging 2D platformer game, play as a Superhero and help the Kid to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine, Sockventure has stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.5%, Difficult 14.7%, Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.6%

An platformer game about collecting stuff to bear with reality. Just like life, this game is short and meaningless, filled with existential questions of being.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 16.7%, Perma Death 12.6%, Difficult 11.3%, Gore 10%, Mystery Dungeon 10% ★

Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.

Why similar: Platformer 24.9%, Retro 18.7%, 2D Platformer 17%, Difficult 16%, Adventure 8%

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

Why similar: Platformer 16.2%, Difficult 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Precision Platformer 13.5%, Retro 11.6%

VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.

Why similar: Adventure 15.6%, Difficult 14.4%, Gore 14.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.5%

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: 2D Platformer 22.6%, Platformer 16.9%, Comedy 14%, Difficult 13.4%, Funny 11.7%

Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich

Why similar: Retro 33.7%, Arcade 21.8%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, 2D 11.7%, Adventure 8.5%