- #1 Block Bounce
97% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Pinfall Games
Windows
Block Bounce is an endless, obstacle-dodging gauntlet where you’re just a humble block... with dreams of bouncing forever. Too bad the world is out to stop you.
Why similar: Difficult 35.1%, Physics 28.9%, Arcade 16.9%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 3.8%
- #2 Ball With Pistons
96% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Kushikuu
Windows
A game that will test your guts... Ball With Pistons has only one objective. Use the pistons to carry the ball to the top. No matter how many times you are dropped down, no matter what difficulties you encounter.
Why similar: Physics 33.8%, 2.5D 23.5%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 10%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #3 Airscape - The Fall of Gravity
96% matchVery Positive82% of 2,660 reviews2015
Dev: Cross-ProductPub: Senpai Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Airscape is a fast-paced, ultra-challenging 60 level action platformer. You play a deep-sea octopus, kidnapped by a mechanical alien race. Jump, dodge, and swim through a skybound environment full of floating islands, water formations, and robotic terrors.
Why similar: Difficult 23.5%, Physics 16.9%, 2.5D 16.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Arcade 11.1%
- #4 Capsule Hero
95% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ma Mingchi
Windows
This is a minimalist challenge game based on a physics engine. Players control a capsule-shaped character, keep balance on a narrow wooden board, and rely on skills and patience to gradually walk out of the dark room. Every step is a challenge, and every failure will bring great frustration.
Why similar: Difficult 39.5%, Physics 31.7%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Platformer 11.2%, Indie 3.2%
- #5 快乐蓝熊HappyBlueBear
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: happypandagames
Windows
Happy Blue Bear is a platformer game with adventurous jumping. Developers “handmade” all levels, hope to make you feel relaxed and at ease while playing it.
Why similar: Difficult 28.8%, Platformer 22.3%, Physics 17.7%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Cute 7%
- #6 Project 213c
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TogglePrismPub: Toggleable
Windows · Mac
A brutal platformer where you must toggle color platforms to make your way to the finish line. Speed run with single-player or endure with a friend with local co-op.
Why similar: Difficult 33.5%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action 7%
- #7 Goat over it
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Kiiega
Windows
Hardcore platformer about the balance a mountain goat which to get the top of the mountain.
Why similar: Difficult 35.3%, Physics 28.3%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 5.8%, Cute 5.1%
- #8 Rad Rocket
92% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Strafing Forward
Windows
A punishing precision platformer in which gravity is your biggest enemy!
Why similar: Difficult 20.7%, 2.5D 16.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Physics 13.1%, Local Co-Op 10.1%
- #9 LEG DAY: Four Steps Through Hell
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yanis Scripts
Windows
Control a single leg in a brutal physics-based precision platformer. Balance, jump and master momentum through four increasingly absurd stages. One bad move can send you falling.
Why similar: Physics 26.1%, Difficult 26%, 2.5D 17.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 6.8%
- #10 Elemgate
91% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: CWPGames
Windows
Elemgate is a unique precision platformer where you'll need to control your speed, changing of the elements and jump timing and to earn more time that converts into score needed to pass 10 stages per level and ultimately across 15 levels in this 2.5D obstacle course challenge to escape an evil god.
Why similar: Difficult 39.5%, 2.5D 31.4%, Platformer 28.2%, Indie 0.4%, Action 0.4%
- #11 Sword of Mine
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roberto Cespi
Windows · Mac
In this skill-based platformer you have to climb your way up into the sky by balancing, jumping and swinging yourself from platform to platform until you reach your goal! Time your jumps, manage your strength, grab onto ledges, and use the platforms' unique mechanics to reach the top.
Why similar: Difficult 29.2%, Platformer 22.2%, Physics 15.8%, 2.5D 11.4%, Action 8%
- #12 So Far Up
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: cleanpixels
Windows
Climb to the top using only your hands in this physics-based climbing game—play with a mouse or in VR! Leap, dodge, climb! One silly mistake, and you will find yourself all the way down!
Why similar: Difficult 38.3%, Physics 31.6%, Platformer 21.6%, Indie 3.4%, Action 3%
- #13 Project Roll
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rtnman
Windows · Mac
Project Roll is a difficult physics-based platformer with a twist: there's no jump button! Instead, you'll speed through levels by slamming into the ground and bouncing over obstacles! The game was designed with speedrunning in mind, and features time trial levels where you can compete globally!
Why similar: Difficult 34.5%, Platformer 22.7%, Physics 21.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action 6.1%
- #14 Upmadillo
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: nik4dev
Windows
You are an armadillo. You need to go up. Make precise jumps, master the physics, and reach the top without falling. That's it. Good luck.
Why similar: Difficult 27%, Physics 23.4%, Platformer 16.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #15 Cowboy's Adventure
87% matchMixed45% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Cowboy's Adventure - is a Western Deathrun, with three levels of difficulty for your choice!
Why similar: Difficult 40.7%, Physics 25.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 9.3%, Indie 5.4%
- #16 Some Synergy
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Acetate123
Windows
In this local co-op 2D platformer game, you and your friend cooperate to reach the end. Two of you simply needs to progress right. With different platforms that provide different challenges, how will you and your friend progress?
Why similar: Difficult 25.1%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Co-op 8.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%
- #17 Jumping Knight
86% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Flop
Windows
Get to the top by testing your patience and determination. If you feel up to it, good luck! Jump carefully, any fall can be harmful, but you can always learn a lesson from it...
Why similar: Difficult 36.8%, Physics 17.7%, Arcade 16.2%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #18 Heavenly Bodies
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,498 reviews2021
Dev: 2pt Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wrangle the hands and arms of a 1970s space cosmonaut and push, pull and twist your way through an increasingly precarious range of physically simulated stellar scenarios, where without gravity, nothing is still, nothing is secure, and nothing is simple.
Why similar: Physics 22.5%, Difficult 22.4%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, 2.5D 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #19 Jumpy Ball Happy Fun Time
85% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Gabriel Brock
Windows
2D precision platformer/obstacle game.
Why similar: Difficult 33.9%, Physics 21.8%, Arcade 16%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
- #20 Joker On The Spring
82% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: HOPZ CORP
Windows
Joker on the Spring is a precision platformer where you control a joker with a spring for legs. Instead of walking, you bounce and ricochet, turning every move into a chaotic mix of humor and frustration.
Why similar: Difficult 38.8%, Physics 28.5%, 2.5D 10.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 7.3%
- #21 Super Helmets on Fire DX Ultra Edition Plus Alpha
84% matchMixed68% of 66 reviews2016
Dev: Ripper Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Difficult 40%, Platformer 29.9%, Action 12.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Indie 6.6%
- #22 Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,921 reviews2012
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.
Why similar: Difficult 24.5%, 2.5D 17.2%, Platformer 16.7%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Arcade 11.6%
- #23 A Frog's Folly
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mitchell SchreiterPub: Cornbread LLC
Windows
A Frog's Folly is a simplistic and unique 2D platformer with punishing mechanics and retro-style graphics. Hop around, make daring leaps, and tongue your way around the areas to ascend!
Why similar: Difficult 28.2%, Physics 25.4%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Arcade 7.5%
- #24 Turtle Game
81% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: It From Bit Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Create water currents and feed the turtle! The retro-style underwater ring toss game, brought to life digitally with realistic physics, is back! Raise your turtle to level 10!
Why similar: Physics 32.1%, 2.5D 30.6%, Arcade 20.6%, Cute 11.8%, Indie 3.1%
- #25 A Fugu's Dive
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: KIMI's Project
Windows
A glimpse into the daily life of a Fugu.
Why similar: Difficult 41%, Physics 31.5%, Action 16.1%, Cute 8.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #26 noCube
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: KuutioPixel Oy
Windows
noCube is a short physics platformer with 22 synthwave themed levels. Jump in and complete compact levels built around physics based movement and puzzles with no story to slow things down while the focus stays on fun and easy-to-pick-up gameplay.
Why similar: Physics 33.6%, Platformer 28.7%, 2.5D 13.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Indie 6.2%
- #27 I Am Coin
79% matchPositive98% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: SkorpionDev
Windows
Life is tough when you're small change. Make every Cent count in this physics-based challenge and Become Savings!
Why similar: Physics 36.5%, Difficult 36.2%, Platformer 23.9%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #28 Inching Along
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tebi Byte
Windows
A cute physics-based climbing adventure about persistence and exploration 🐛
Why similar: Physics 27.2%, Difficult 19.7%, Platformer 18.8%, 2.5D 13.7%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #29 Flife
78% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: DAON Games
Windows
Flife, the title of my game, holds a dual significance. Initially, it combines 'Flip' and 'Knife,' reflecting its origins. However, it delves deeper by merging 'F' and 'life,' symbolizing the concept that life can be fantastic as long as you persist and refuse to give up.
Why similar: Physics 27.8%, 2.5D 21%, Platformer 19%, Arcade 13.9%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #30 Boxman's Struggle
78% matchVery Positive85% of 296 reviews2020
Dev: OneBlock
Windows
What's better than climbing mountain in a cardboard box? Getting deep frustration every time you fall from it.
Why similar: Difficult 31.9%, Physics 29.6%, Platformer 20.2%, Action 12.1%, Indie 5.2%
- #31 egg is broken. heart is too.
77% matchVery Positive87% of 143 reviews2019
Dev: Curious Visions
Windows · Mac
You are a chicken. Break into a restaurant kitchen and rescue your precious baby egg from the clutches of evil, hungry humans. You can do it. You have the power of motherly love.
Why similar: Difficult 30.2%, Physics 25.8%, Platformer 19.2%, Action 15.9%, Indie 8.9%
- #32 The Grugs: Origins
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funtaptic
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Grugs: Origins is a creative mix between runner and platformer games, mixing the challenging elements of both into it's gameplay, while allowing for player expression with four playable characters with multiple available skills to use.
Why similar: Difficult 30.2%, Platformer 25.3%, Physics 16%, Cute 10.5%, Action 7.1%
- #33 Hop On It
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anel Djesevic
Windows · Linux
Hop your way to the top with a pogo stick! Alone or with friends, take on a tough challenge in a harsh forest as you climb towards the finish.
Why similar: Difficult 38%, Physics 26.6%, Platformer 21.4%, Co-op 7.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%
- #34 Don’t Pop, Duck
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ENDLmn Studio
Windows
You don’t control the duck—you control the waves. Solo is a precision trial. Co-op is a friendship trial. Don’t Pop, Duck—don’t rage-pop.
Why similar: Physics 33.2%, Difficult 20.7%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Co-op 7.8%
- #35 Up, Little One
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yurari Games
Windows
Spin, launch, and climb from the forest to the stars! Help a tiny hamster reach the sky in a cute but challenging precision platformer where every jump depends on your timing.
Why similar: Difficult 34.7%, Platformer 22%, Physics 16.5%, Cute 8.7%, Action 8.4%
- #36 Otto's Escape
75% matchPositive86% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Axylaric
Windows
Help Otto escape a tall tower by individually controlling his jetpack's two boosters to steer and climb your way though 20 hazard-filled floors. Just try not to run out of fuel along the way!
Why similar: Difficult 34.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Arcade 15.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Cute 10.5%
- #37 Clumsy Rocketship
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Cosmic Pew Pew
Windows
Physics Based Arcade Game where you control the Left and Right thrusters of a Rocketship. Piloting it is not an easy task. Navigate through Challenging Levels and show the world that you have what it takes to become the best pilot anyone has ever seen!
Why similar: Difficult 26%, Physics 25.2%, 2.5D 17.7%, Arcade 14.6%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #38 Jump Barrel
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: ThatChung
Windows
You're locked up in an underground prison. Hide in a barrel and escape from prison.
Why similar: Physics 38.6%, Platformer 34.4%, Action 14%, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #39 Ball of Wonder
73% matchMixed64% of 170 reviews2016
Dev: White Rabbit GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Come with us to the magnicifent world of circuses.
Why similar: Platformer 19.4%, Physics 19.2%, Arcade 14.7%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #40 Rollback
74% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Dual M
Windows
It's a special challenge to get a chance. Go up to the highest point with simple control. If you make a mistake, try again.
Why similar: Difficult 38.9%, Platformer 21.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Physics 10.6%, Action 9.5%
- #41 Miko in Maguma
71% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: frog blendPub: holo Indie
Windows
Operate Hololive's VTuber "Mikochi" and aim to escape from magma! But there are ''35p'' and ''Holomem'' trying to prevent you from going home! ? If you make a mistake, you might have to start from the beginning!? This is a vertical scrolling action game that is very difficult but somewhat addictive.
Why similar: Difficult 43.8%, Physics 30.5%, Cute 11.6%, 2D Platformer 5.8%, Action 4.9%
- #42 Wizard Bros
72% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Caspian Interactive
Windows
Have fun with up to four of your Wizard Bros in this action packed party brawler.
Why similar: Physics 30.3%, Platformer 21.4%, 2.5D 13.6%, Arcade 10.6%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #43 Grave Robber
71% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Grave Robber is a simple, tiny, fun and challenging arcade game where you'll face hordes of undead enemies and try to get the highscore.
Why similar: Difficult 35.6%, Platformer 21.1%, Arcade 19.9%, Action 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
- #44 TECHPACK
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: TechDev
Windows
A brand new arcade game collection from the not-so-80's
Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Arcade 21.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Cute 9.2%, Local Co-Op 8.8%
- #45 A Roll-Back Story
72% 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: Difficult 42.9%, Platformer 33.3%, Physics 16.6%, Indie 7.3%
- #46 CactusLamp
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Miquéias Veloso
Windows · Linux
Take on the seven deadly sins in CactusLamp, an intense 2D action-platformer centered around unforgiving boss battles. Each sin is embodied as an epic boss inspired by Brazilian culture, requiring precision and fast reflexes to be victorious in this unique pixel art world.
Why similar: Difficult 46.5%, Platformer 29.4%, Action 13%, Indie 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #47 Corgi Conquest
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Roman NixonPub: Vermillion
Windows
Corgi Conquest is a difficult platformer where you're a corgi trying to get back to your owner! Continue to dash your way out of heaven all while trying not to fall back to hell...
Why similar: Difficult 34.5%, Platformer 22.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Physics 11.4%, Cute 9%
- #48 It Takes Paws
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Awoo StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Disaster strikes! The boy has mysteriously turned into a floppy "noodle-man." Now, Supremo (the cat) and Bubba Boo (the pug) are dragged into action. Help this feline-canine duo carry their helpless human through a hilariously wacky platforming adventure.
Why similar: Physics 22.9%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Difficult 17.4%, Platformer 13.8%, Co-op 9.4%
- #49 ThrustLander
70% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Improbable Pixel
Windows
ThrustLander is an action cave-flyer with modern graphics, classic gameplay, challenging levels and beautiful visuals. Battle through over 250 levels and 3 game modes including a retro mode!
Why similar: Physics 36.8%, 2.5D 27.9%, Difficult 17.8%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 6.8%
- #50 DOMIIINO
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hideya Yamamoto
Windows
Set up the dominoes. Just to the goal.
Why similar: Physics 43.5%, Difficult 41.3%, Action 11.2%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #51 The Way Of Joy
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunny Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Way Of Joy reflects actual life, where you must fail so much to achieve success, complete the mission, and reach the "Joy" at the end of the goal.
Why similar: Difficult 33.3%, Physics 20.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 12.3%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
- #52 moci over it
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: megumu morisaki
Windows · Mac
Use simple controls to control "moci" and reach the summit. Climbing is the accumulation of the past, much like life. Here is the future waiting to be piled up for you and the life of moci. Please join us in reaching the summit.
Why similar: Difficult 36.7%, Physics 29.2%, 2.5D 21.7%, Action 9.5%, Indie 1.9%
- #53 Wheel Balance
66% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Okiddy Games
Windows
Wheel Balance is a hard and fun physics-based game about balancing on two wheels. Master controls and beat all locations, compete with your friends. Try not to fall far away down!
Why similar: Difficult 26.8%, Physics 25.8%, 2.5D 20.7%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #54 Mr Spring
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TakedownChain23
Windows
A simple physics-based platformer with controls you may find rather... difficult to pick up.
Why similar: Difficult 36.1%, Physics 31%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Indie 5.8%
- #55 Sockman
69% 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: Difficult 42.6%, Platformer 31.8%, Action 16.8%, Indie 8.9%
- #56 Squiigee
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Miles Jonathon
Windows
Use your momentum to swing, launch and fly, cleaning cityscapes in record time to earn some sweet, sweet cash!
Why similar: Physics 27.2%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Platformer 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 8%
- #57 Stuck Together
65% matchVery Positive89% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: Hugecalf Studios
Windows
A co-op climbing game about two stuck-together toys on an escape mission from their evil owner.
Why similar: Difficult 27.6%, Platformer 18.4%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Co-op 9.5%, Physics 9.5%
- #58 Rockblaze
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alexandr Ogorodnikov
Windows
Rockblaze is a 2.5D physics-based puzzle platformer. Move with thrusters or weapon recoil as you pilot your ship through a simulated futuristic prison. Upgrade your ship, experiment with builds, learn from failure, and uncover the secrets of the simulation.
Why similar: Physics 31%, Difficult 25.5%, 2.5D 14.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Arcade 8.3%
- #59 Wandering Gem Jockeying
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: sinis
Windows
Run, slip, slide, collect, glide, jump, fly and (don't) die in this chill, ice-themed, platformer.
Why similar: Difficult 28.8%, Platformer 27.8%, Action 20.4%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Indie 11.1%
- #60 Sayonara Umihara Kawase
67% matchVery Positive94% of 179 reviews2015
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food—you’re going to need it!
Why similar: Physics 37.4%, 2.5D 18.6%, Difficult 14.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Action 10.9%