Games Like DreamDasher

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 32.2%, Difficult 19%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of precision platforming that perfectly balances challenging movement mechanics with an atmospheric, emotional narrative.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 58.2%, Platformer 16.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Indie 3.4%, Parkour 3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish platformer that rewards fluid movement and parkour-like flow through its challenging levels.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42%, Difficult 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for difficult, fast-paced 2D platforming that demands perfection and quick respawns.

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 45.1%, Difficult 21.7%, Platformer 18%, Indie 4.1%, Pixel Graphics 4%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal precision platformer from the creator of Super Meat Boy that focuses on tight, unforgiving movement.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Parkour 43.3%, Precision Platformer 30.7%, Platformer 16%, Action 4.7%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed parkour game that blends platforming and dash mechanics into a seamless, adrenaline-fueled experience.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.9%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, minimalist platformer that uses gravity-flipping mechanics to create intense, difficult puzzles.

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: 2D Platformer 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Platformer 18.5%, Difficult 16.9%, Retro 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, dash-heavy action and precise movement within a highly atmospheric, story-driven world.

Through the Nightmares is a challenge-driven platformer for anyone who’s ever had a restless night. Run, jump, and change your size to overcome the nightmare’s traps. Face Morpheus. Rescue children from an endless dream.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.9%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Difficult 18.8%, Surreal 16.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that shares the dream-like, challenging nature of the seed game.

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 41%, Difficult 27.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An extreme test of patience and precision where every jump carries the weight of potential failure.

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 28.4%, Difficult 27.6%, Precision Platformer 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, rhythm-based precision platformer that matches its intense gameplay with a vibrant, electronic aesthetic.

A new side-scrolling platformer where you go flying out of control at the slightest touch! In this virus-infected world, it is your job to collect the scattered pieces of vaccine code and exterminate the virus!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.8%, Platformer 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 11.3%, Difficult 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult 2D platformer that emphasizes movement and dodging obstacles in a vibrant world.

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 38.1%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Difficult 13.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art platformer that requires constant movement and precision to survive its vertical descent.

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 30%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based platformer that focuses on arcade-style movement and challenging level design.

Join Bernie's movement and transform the United States in this free retro 2D platformer.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.3%, Platformer 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Retro 13.8%, Indie 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie 2D platformer that captures the classic feel of movement-based platforming challenges.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 40.3%, Difficult 25.6%, Platformer 18.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer that emphasizes complex movement abilities and difficult environmental navigation.

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: Parkour 59.8%, Platformer 18.7%, Action 7.1%, Indie 6.3%, Retro 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A parkour-focused platformer that uses a minimalist aesthetic to highlight its movement-based gameplay.

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.6%, 2D Platformer 22.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Retro 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Side-scrolling precision platforming that offers a challenging experience through its dangerous, trap-filled environments.

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: 2D Platformer 30.3%, Surreal 25.7%, Platformer 20.8%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling platformer that blends action-adventure elements with tight movement challenges.

How do you platform if walking and jumping aren't an option? With a sword of course! Bounce and slash your way through this short and sweet, uniquely controlled precision platformer!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 45.2%, 2D Platformer 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Platformer 10.2%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based platformer that integrates unique movement mechanics into its pixel-art world.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.9%, Difficult 20.6%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer that rewards precise movement and quick reflexes during its intense combat encounters.

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 34.7%, Retro 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-momentum platformer that focuses on speed and fluid movement through its vibrant, pixelated stages.

A story about dreams. Explore a weird house and find the truth. A short game with mild puzzles and some psychological horror elements.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 47.3%, Pixel Graphics 42.4%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological adventure game that incorporates platforming elements within a dream-themed narrative.

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Difficult 40.3%, Platformer 28.5%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Action 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Challenging platforming combined with exploration elements that test your ability to navigate difficult terrain.

Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...

Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.7%, Platformer 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Action 6.9%, Retro 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich platformer with pixel-art visuals that emphasizes exploration and movement.

A quick atmospheric 2D precision platformer taking place in Medieval India where the player must take back the throne. Repeatedly dying and finding game breaking exploits is heavily encouraged in this short indie title.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.9%, Parkour 19.7%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that focuses on exploration and traversal through its unique environments.

Airborne is a combination of 2D Platformers, Rage Games, Parkour, while also being packed with Action. You need to get to the end of the level by dodging Spikes, Bullets, Turrets, Lasers and more!

Why similar: Parkour 23.1%, Precision Platformer 21.2%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Surreal 14.2%, Platformer 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal 2D platformer that emphasizes unique movement and navigation through its atmospheric world.

Adventure through bizarre and intricately made levels in this 2D platformer game.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 42.3%, Platformer 30.6%, Atmospheric 13%, Surreal 6.5%, Colorful 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, hand-drawn platformer that offers a unique atmosphere and challenging traversal.

Introducing Final Dash, the thrilling platformer where you'll embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through stunning worlds! Jump into fast-paced challenges, create your own levels, and compete with friends. Are you ready to dash to victory?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 50.5%, Platformer 30.6%, Action 12.6%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Welcome to the Great Library of Dreams, where chaos has just been unleashed! Play as The Agent in this fantasy 3D Metroidvania filled to the brim with surprising secrets, daring traversal, confounding puzzles and menacing monkeys. Rid the library of the creatures wreaking havoc and bring back order!

Why similar: Platformer 69%, Fantasy 18%, Indie 8.4%, Singleplayer 4.6%

I HAVE A DREAM is a 3D puzzle line game. You wake up in a place you've never seen before. Adapt to the transformation of various points of view and get out of here!

Why similar: Surreal 66.8%, Action 20.8%, Indie 8.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Just a Dream is a fast paced top down action game. You enter a world filled with your worst nightmares and must escape. As you fight across your dream from level to level, you encounter the very things that you dread every night.

Why similar: Indie 54.1%, Action 45.9%

Challenge yourself and master 4 Distinct worlds with 66 finely tuned level screens and climb to the top of the Steam Leaderboards in this retro pixel art speedrunning platformer!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.1%, Platformer 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Retro 14.8%, Family Friendly 10.9%

Collect Dreamlord powers, Mind Fragments and lost memories. Jump from platform to platform in order to reach the end portal in time and escape. The Dreamlord has given you jump pads, teleports, elevators, anti-gravity devices and lots of platforms to jump on and get to the end. Prove to him you are worthy of waking up.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that features indie platforming roots and a focus on exploration.

Enter the realm of the Dream Slayers, a Fantasy-Themed Extraction RPG where you battle nightmares, survive raids, and escape with powerful loot... or lose it all.

Why similar: Atmospheric 30%, Fantasy 22.5%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Action 15.9%, Colorful 15.2%

Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest is an exciting 2.5D platformer and adventure Metroidvania that takes you on a journey through mysterious worlds. The game offers a rich story set in a dark fantasy universe where every decision you make can lead to one of multiple endings.

Why similar: Platformer 44.6%, Surreal 42.6%, Action 12.7%

When you sleep, you are dreaming. Some dreams are beautiful and vivid, the others are strange, and the rest of them are horrible... We've having them all the night, and then wake up and forget them. But what if one day your "awakening" would be a difficult task? Could you find a way out of the dreams and wake up?

Why similar: Indie 100%

Explore an oniric world and discover all its secrets during a dangerous and memorable quest.

Why similar: Platformer 43.8%, Action 25.5%, Family Friendly 20%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Collect your unicorn shoes to dash through enemies, gather hearts, unlock fun abilities, and climb the leaderboards!

Why similar: Action 33.5%, Family Friendly 28.2%, Colorful 13.1%, Fantasy 12.5%, Indie 9.2%

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.1%, Difficult 25.4%, Platformer 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 10.1%

A Dead World's Dream is a challenging retro platformerAs a peaceful alien, explore a harsh world looking for hidden species.Unlocking upgrades and power-ups, travel to even more treacherous places.Carefuly examine your surroundings before jumping toward new dangers and secrets.

Why similar: Platformer 100%

Become a lightning fast thief in this fast-paced platformer about looting ancient ruins with speed and style!

Why similar: Action 23.1%, Indie 20%, Precision Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Difficult 9.2%

Enter a digital dream where every mistake echoes forever. Control your little computer soul through an endless neon labyrinth filled with moving obstacles, shimmering tiles and vaporwave vibes.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.7%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 17.7%, Retro 12%, Atmospheric 7.1%

The Dreamcutter, a mysterious scythe with an ulterior motive, promises sexy rewards and a chance at escape. What strange dangers and exotic encounters will you find inside your own mind?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.2%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Platformer 18.3%, Sexual Content 11.5%, Atmospheric 7%

Face extreme challenges in a precision platformer where every move is a daring jump! Use your skill to fling yourself and stick to surfaces, navigating adrenaline-filled scenes and unpredictable obstacles.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 44.9%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Platformer 10.5%, Retro 6.1%

Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.3%, Platformer 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 7.9%, Multiplayer 4%

Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Surreal 52.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Colorful 7.1%, Indie 4.1%

They may be awkward dimensions, but they're my dreams...

Why similar: Surreal 30%, Platformer 22.1%, Atmospheric 19%, Indie 15.6%, Multiplayer 9.7%

A retro-style 2D platformer where you play as a penguin collecting yellow budgies to fulfill his dream of flying. Explore diverse levels, jump past obstacles, and enjoy a colorful, music-filled adventure.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 46.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Retro 11.5%, Action 9.6%

Face the Dark Forest of the Divine Comedy in this action platformer inspired by the Sommo Poeta’s masterpiece! Help Dante avoid pitfalls, spikes & specters using double jumps, magical attacks and dashes. Find the scrolls containing the triplets of the Canto exploring this gloomy, pixelart forest!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.8%, Difficult 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Platformer 10.3%

A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 45.2%, Platformer 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Family Friendly 11%, Fantasy 5%

A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.2%, Difficult 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Platformer 6.5%

Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.5%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 8.6%

Venture deep into the Cavern of Longing in this short-yet-challenging physics platformer. Plunge your sword deep into the dragon's heart! How deep is your resolve?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.1%, 2D Platformer 25.6%, Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Sexual Content 4.8%

All of the color has been wiped from Huey's world! Run, jump, dash, swipe, and pogo your way through this hand-drawn platformer to restore color to the land.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 45.1%, Platformer 31.3%, Action 14.2%, Colorful 4.2%, Indie 3.8%

Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain.

Why similar: Surreal 55%, Platformer 11.5%, Indie 10.4%, Family Friendly 7.8%, Fantasy 7.4%

Welcome to the Deep: Pixelart platformer indie game located deep inside caves. You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls in a pit which leads to a big cave system. After some exploration, you find remains of an old civilization that used to live there and decide to explore it a little further.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.9%, Platformer 21%, Difficult 19.8%, Action 14.8%, Indie 13%

Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.4%, Platformer 21.4%, Retro 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.8%

You are selected to be part of a circus, open the doors and beat the Clowns, solving the challenges before the clock ends.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.4%, Family Friendly 18.7%, Action 15.9%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Indie 12.9%

I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer with a robust level editor and online level sharing, based on I Wanna Be The Guy fangames. Create complex levels using a variety of objects, a powerful events system, and customizable visuals. Browse levels online, take on challenge modes, and more!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.5%, 2D Platformer 20%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%