Games Like Dino Run DX

Test your dinosaur jump-jet skills with a game that redefines the platformer genre, aptly renaming it "platflyer." Simply put, you're a t-rex with rocket boots trying to save earth from an incoming asteroid. Do you have what it takes to stop it?

Why similar: Dinosaurs 41% ★, Runner 18.6%, Racing 16.5%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features similar momentum-based platforming and prehistoric themes with a challenging, fast-paced arcade feel.

Escape the destruction of your city with just one button! The game that popularized the infinite runner genre is back with two-player mode and new challenges.

Why similar: Runner 45.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a definitive side-scrolling runner, it shares the same core loop of constant forward motion and survival against environmental destruction.

Dash, jump, and fly at full speed through Wunderling DX: a non-stop puzzle platformer and the world's first "goomba simulator"! Race against the clock, beat tricky puzzles to uncover shiny secrets, and stomp the odds to please your evil overlord!

Why similar: Action 42.6%, Indie 37.3%, Retro 20%

Why You'll Like It: A charming 2D platformer that focuses on fast movement and puzzle-like navigation within a vibrant, retro-styled world.

Summer Catchers is an epic story that combines an endless runner with inventory management. Set your goals, complete tasks and stock up on gear to get as far as you can and advance this charming story full of strange and wonderful characters.

Why similar: Runner 31%, Racing 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Arcade 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling adventure captures the essence of a high-speed journey with varied obstacles and a distinct pixel-art aesthetic.

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Runner 36%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Arcade 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based runner demands the same level of precision and timing as Dino Run DX to survive its increasingly difficult levels.

Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 48.7% ★, Racing 22.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 9%, Arcade 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A prehistoric-themed platformer that blends side-scrolling action with fast-paced movement and combat.

Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 55.9% ★, Side Scroller 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Platformer 7.8%, Arcade 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines chaotic 2D side-scrolling action with unique time-manipulation mechanics that reward fast, strategic play.

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

Why similar: Platformer 33.4%, Pixel Graphics 32.3%, Indie 11.3%, 2D 9.3%, Retro 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same high-stakes, instant-respawn precision platforming that makes fast-paced arcade games so addictive.

Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this local cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players. Inspired by games like New Super Mario, Joe & Mac, Metal Slug and Trine.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 56.6% ★, Platformer 9%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action game captures the primitive, chaotic energy of Dino Run DX with a focus on cooperative platforming and combat.

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: Pixel Graphics 29.8%, Platformer 21.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Indie 9.5%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gravity-defying arcade experience that emphasizes quick reflexes and pixel-art style.

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

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 41.7%, Platformer 25.3%, Retro 11.3%, Indie 9.9%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features high-speed, gravity-flipping platforming that requires the same twitch-reflex mastery as Dino Run DX.

Featuring simple and satisfying drifting and nitro mechanics, Super Pixel Racers lets players race it out in numerous modes from classic Rally to pixelated mayhem in Takedown.

Why similar: Racing 71.7%, Action 10.7%, Indie 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the arcade racing spirit of the seed game with a top-down perspective and vibrant pixel graphics.

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

Why similar: Platformer 51.1%, Indie 16.8%, 2D 11.8%, Action 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game rewards players for maintaining high speed and fluid movement, mirroring the flow-state required in Dino Run DX.

Dinocide is a classic NES inspired old-school single-player platformer in a prehistoric fantasy world. Dinocide tries to capture the drive and fun of that era and recreate it in a modern way!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 37% ★, Pixel Graphics 21%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 9.6%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired platformer that directly embraces the dinosaur theme with challenging, arcade-style gameplay.

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: Platformer 32.3%, Arcade 25.7%, Action 22.5%, Indie 16.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, momentum-based platformer that focuses on fluid movement and high-speed navigation through dangerous levels.

Turbo Pug is back and better than ever! In Turbo Pug DX you'll explore a variety of beautiful, passionately crafted environments. Collect treasures, score boosters, unlock other creatures to play as. Unlock secret mini games. Create custom level skins or enjoy skins created by other players.

Why similar: Indie 69.2%, Runner 21%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Platformer 2.5%, 2D 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, fast-paced runner that shares the cute, pixelated aesthetic and pick-up-and-play nature of Dino Run DX.

An open world adventure inspired by the classics. Get lost in a wide world of precarious platforming that will take you back to a simpler time...

Why similar: Dinosaurs 66.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Platformer 7.7%, Action 5.8%, Retro 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled platformer that features dinosaur-like themes and challenging, exploration-based level design.

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: Platformer 28.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Retro 12.2%, Action 10.3%, 2D 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 2D platformer that emphasizes momentum and combat, feeling like a more expansive take on the runner genre.

Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom is a fiendishly fun action platformer that all takes place on one enormous screen. Run, dive and dodge through the twisting maze, evading spikes, saws, fireballs, portals and even more and escape the Tomb of Doom!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 52.9% ★, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Retro 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, action-oriented platformer that requires quick reactions to navigate hazardous environments.

Never STANDBY in this fast-paced, precise platformer and get out of the glitched world! Can you do it faster than anyone?

Why similar: Racing 26.5%, Platformer 19.2%, Action 12.1%, Indie 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, precision-based platformer that focuses on short, intense bursts of gameplay.

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: Pixel Graphics 41.2%, Platformer 21.7%, Action 12.9%, Indie 7.9%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features lightning-fast, one-hit-kill combat and platforming that demands precision and quick thinking.

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: Pixel Graphics 37.1%, Platformer 24.9%, Indie 11.6%, Side Scroller 8.7%, 2D 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, its core precision platforming and pixel-art style provide a similar sense of accomplishment through difficulty.

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: Action 21.5%, Platformer 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Indie 16.7%, Arcade 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, arcade-style action game that focuses on dodging and fast movement, perfect for fans of high-speed platformers.

Alpacapaca Dash is an endless runner with lasers and alpacas, a fun, cute and addictive game. Try to get the highest score, the highest amount of coins, unlock all alpacas and play until you can fully restore the world!

Why similar: Runner 30.9%, Racing 21.4%, Indie 11.5%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, indie runner that focuses on simple mechanics and increasing difficulty, similar to the casual side of Dino Run.

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 40%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Indie 13.4%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that is incredibly fast and punishing, mirroring the intensity of escaping the doom wall.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Arcade 42.2%, Indie 33.8%, Action 11.7%, 2D 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Though a different genre, it is the gold standard for high-speed, arcade-style survival that tests your reflexes to the limit.

Grab a shovel and let's get digging! Join the adventure, hire miners and dig for a treasure

Why similar: Multiplayer 72.3%, Singleplayer 27.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines exploration with runner-like mechanics, focusing on constant downward movement and resource management.

140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 59.8%, Indie 21.1%, 2D 9.5%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist platformer where the environment and obstacles move to the beat, requiring rhythmic precision similar to runner games.

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.7%, Platformer 27.3%, Indie 12.7%, Action 12.5%, 2D 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art action game emphasizes constant movement and survival against overwhelming odds, much like the extinction event in Dino Run.

Survive the wildest adventure of your life in Cartoon Survivor! Run, jump, and glide through a vibrant prehistoric world filled with dangerous creatures and crazy obstacles. Can you outlast the chaos and save the show? It’s time to prove you’ve got what it takes!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 51.2% ★, Runner 33.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 64.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 7.6%, Action 3.9%

Face hordes of Dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures in this survival game with minimalist gameplay! Dino Survivors is a casual game with Roguelite elements, where you need to be faster and survive several species of extinct animals. Your choices will determine this.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 74% ★, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 5%, Action 4.2%, 2D 2.9%

Enjoy the Tyrannosaurus Rex game with beautiful 3D graphics and in high resolution.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 56.8% ★, Runner 23.3%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Arcade 5%, Action 3.3%

As a brave caveman, save the dinosaurs from extinction! Try to escape from meteorids, lava, sharp teeth and deep abysses together with your riding dinosaur.

Why similar: Action 31.1%, Arcade 30.1%, Multiplayer 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Frantic, multiplayer action involving Nazis and dinosaurs! What are you waiting for? This is World War II as it should have been!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 91.1% ★, Multiplayer 3.9%, Action 3.1%, Indie 1.8%

MULTIPLAYER CAVEMEN - The Village is being taken over by DinoSaurs. Can You and Your Pack Survive ?

Why similar: Dinosaurs 91.5% ★, Multiplayer 4.8%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

There Was A Caveman is a prehistoric themed, retro styled, action platformer. With challenging gameplay that will keep you on your toes. Get ready to die and die a lot.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 71.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Platformer 6.4%, Retro 4.9%, Side Scroller 2.8%

Baby Dino Adventures is a cute platformer game inspired by classic retro games. You play a lost baby T-Rex, and help him find his parents back. You won't kill anyone. But rather solve puzzles, and make new allies throughout this upcoming adventure. ♥

Why similar: Dinosaurs 70.3% ★, Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Indie 5.2%, Action 4%

Dinosasur Forest is a fast paced chaotic first person wave-based shooter that pits players equipped with some basic weapons against species currently inhabiting the Unknown Planet.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 87.3% ★, Action 6.8%, Indie 5.9%

Run, jump and butt-slide into the glorious toy-filled world of Action Henk! Become a master of momentum and defy physics as you race against a band of ragged 90s action figures to once and for all prove that Action Henk is the fastest of them all!

Why similar: Racing 68%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 8.5%, Indie 6.4%, Multiplayer 4.8%

The most exciting episode of Gigantosaurus yet is one you get to play in. But will you be the most roarsome explorer or the fastest racer? Play together with friends and family to help Rocky, Tiny, Mazu and Bill save the day – before dino-dashing to the next zone. Dinosaurs have never had such giant fun!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 63.1% ★, Racing 24.3%, Platformer 6.2%, Action 3.6%, Multiplayer 2.6%

Super Helmets on Fire DX is a crazy side scrolling action platformer game, with lots of nods to old school games, mixed with hardcore runner gameplay and a pinch of RPG lite elements.

Why similar: Platformer 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Action 17.6%, Indie 14.8%, Arcade 10.5%

Become a customizable giant monster with manifold skills in Gigapocalypse, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong” and the game classic “Rampage”.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 55.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 9.2%, 2D 5.3%

Tap repeatedly to crack open an ancient egg and collect 9 different dinosaurs, from common to rare and elusive creatures. Try out this addictive clicker game that challenges you to unlock them all through luck and perseverance!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 83.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Indie 4.5%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Can you avoid extinction in Tiny Dino: Royale? A new genre bending clicker game where you compete with players to see who can survive the longest. Collect unique dino skins that can be used to craft rare rewards, climb the leaderboards, and find out how many ways you can destroy asteroids.

Why similar: Multiplayer 53.6%, Action 38.7%, Singleplayer 7.7%

DAMNOSAUR is a chaotic arcade shooter that combines colourful anime with the Dino-apocalypse! Fight alone, or with a friend to take down these monstrous dinosaurs.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 80% ★, Action 9.8%, Indie 7%, 2D 3.2%

Embark on an Epic Journey as Laughy the Lobster

Why similar: Racing 48.8%, Runner 29.9%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 6.6%, Indie 4.9%

Join the Intergalactic Mining Guild and prepare for a wild adventure full of alien creatures, deathly traps and gold... lots of gold!

Why similar: Runner 51.7%, Pixel Graphics 22.7%, Action 13.7%, Indie 11.9%

Race. Compete. Run. Clash head to head with your friends, ducking and weaving obstacle to obstacle until you prove yourself to be the best once and for all.

Why similar: Racing 51.7%, Runner 31.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Multiplayer 3.4%, Indie 2.4%

Derpy Dinos is a 2.5D side-scrolling arcade shooter. Smash, throw, and blast derpy dinosaurs. The more carnage you produce, the more points you earn for a spot on the global leaderboards. Protect your ship, collect power-ups, and earn achievements by completing challenging feats.

Why similar: Action 53.6%, Indie 46.4%

A 2D ecosystem and survival simulation where you can manage the ecology of an evolving island or survive on it as a human, facing realistic survival mechanics and a deep character progression system.

Why similar: Dinosaurs 88.7% ★, Action 4.8%, Indie 4.2%, 2D 2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

A comet is hurtling toward the planet! Sneak, scavenge and blast your way through an immersive prehistoric world filled with Humans, Dinosaurs, Droids and Mother Nature’s fury!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 88.8% ★, Action 6.1%, Indie 5.1%

HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS! THE 8-AND 16-BIT ERA OF JURASSIC PARK GAMES HAS RETURNED, COMMEMORATING 30 YEARS OF THE ICONIC FILM!

Why similar: Dinosaurs 59.6% ★, Side Scroller 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Platformer 7.9%, Retro 5.6%

Chameleon Run is a unique, fast and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. Jump, switch and run through expertly crafted levels that will have you running back for more.

Why similar: Runner 41%, Racing 27.3%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Indie 5%

Avoid rain, get stars,and run across the passage! Retro but new, high-speed action game filled with many hidden elements!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.3%, Arcade 23.5%, Action 22%, Retro 15.2%, 2D 7%

Holy cow, it’s all about the moooney! Run, jump and slide in this udderly moo-velous adventure to reclaim your fortunes from those sneaky Pig Pockets. Tough as nails and no continues! Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.4%, Arcade 23.7%, Retro 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 12.7%

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 31.1%, Multiplayer 21.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Action 10.6%, 2D 9.4%

Play the 3 classic Duck Life Flash games like you've never seen them before!

Why similar: Racing 49%, Runner 40.1%, 2D 5.7%, Retro 4.3%, Indie 0.7%