- #1 Prism: It's a Light Sentence
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nathan Knight
Windows
You will jump, double jump, dash, wall slide, and wall jump your way through PRISM — and the game really expects you to master all of it. Levels are designed to push you to your limits, chaining mechanics together in increasingly demanding ways that require precision and quick reactions.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.3%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Difficult 20.1%, Platformer 14%, Linear 6.6%
- #2 Ziggy
96% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Afil Games
Windows
Ziggy is a challenging platformer about a small lightning bolt trying to get back home. Your main objective is to go through all the traps and reach the end. Can you do it?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.6%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Difficult 17.8%, Platformer 12.9%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #3 Goat Mode: Activated
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Monosurge
Windows
A hilarious, challenging, and seriously addictive platformer. Ready to become THE GOAT? Choose your torments and create an increasingly impossible experience. Enter the arena. Jump, fail, repeat.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.5%, Difficult 22.6%, Side Scroller 21%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D 4.7%
- #4 To Clean The Mountain
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Yinz Studio
Windows
To Clean The Mountain is a platformer where you traverse a mountainous environment by flinging yourself with a bag. Enjoy the open environment without guardrails as you persevere towards the summit.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.7%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 18%, Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 5.8%
- #5 Shieldbound
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Bangers
Windows
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Souls-like 21.5%, Difficult 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Combat 9.9%
- #6 喵路昭昭 The long journey
94% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: WITHOUTM
Windows
In order to find the lost cat, the girl must embark on a difficult road!
Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Precision Platformer 20%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Difficult 16.6%, Platformer 12.2%
- #7 Catting Over It
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SEKTOR Games
Windows
Challenge your jumping skills and immerse yourself in the world of real jumping tactics. The stakes are high, remember, the higher you climb, the harder you fall, every mistake can teach you a valuable lesson, or not, but it will be fun!
Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Precision Platformer 23.3%, Difficult 23.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.8%
- #8 Veilslash
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boiling Lava Hot LLC
Windows
In this action adventure, generate and phase terrain with various tools. Carry a massive communication device to the apex of an alien planet, but don't drop it. It's a long way down...
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.9%, Difficult 21.2%, Platformer 15.4%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #9 Luciform
91% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Chaos Minds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Luciform is a color-based precision platformer that demands quick reflexes and nerves of steel. Can you help “Luci” navigate a dangerous forest to save its people from the nasty Red-Eyed Gorilla?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.7%, Difficult 19.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 15.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%
- #10 The Legend of Chibi Ninja
91% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: Iván EspadasPub: WingedSwordStudios
Windows
CHIBI NINJA is a ruthless 2D Puzzle platformer. Play as The Legendary Hero and destroy hordes of mechanical beasts to save your world from a mind controlling extraterrestial parasite using detonable BOMB SHURIKENS. Be very wary though, you can only endure one single hit. Are you up to the task?
Why similar: Souls-like 18.8%, Precision Platformer 18.3%, Difficult 16.6%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 10.5%
- #11 REKINDLE
90% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: StudioLightHouse
Windows
Deflect. Illuminate. Eradicate. REKINDLE is a 2D pixel action-platformer featuring deflection focused combat. Explore Zion, a fallen city corrupted in darkness. Master the art of parrying, customize your gear, and solve light-based puzzles to complete your mission. May The Light Be With You.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Difficult 21.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Combat 10.4%, Side Scroller 9%
- #12 WarriOrb
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 175 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: Souls-like 20.9%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Precision Platformer 15.4%, Difficult 14.8%, Platformer 11.9%
- #13 Who Takes The Crown?
88% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: devthedoug
Windows
Test your brain and your brawn in the toughest chess game ever made! Play against the Stockfish chess engine to build your path and climb upward to claim the crown, but be careful! One small blunder and you risk losing your progress. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but who will take it?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.6%, Souls-like 19.2%, Difficult 18.5%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Platformer 10.6%
- #14 Key Escape
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2021
Dev: BeJotah
Windows
Key Escape is a precision platform game, where your objective is to pick the padlock to venture out and be challenged in new levels. Bring the padlock with you and escape from this world with it.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.3%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Difficult 20.6%, Platformer 15.2%, Linear 8.3%
- #15 Blade's Legacy
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2Design Games
Windows
Use your skills to double jump, crouch, climb wall, jump across platforms, defeat your enemies and save the world! You are the last hope to this land, go through challenging levels and defeat Rorudark!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.3%, Difficult 18%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Combat 6.7%
- #16 Quetzal's Call
86% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: tissue inu
Windows
Experience the rush of soaring, dashing and leaping with unmatched agility as you navigate intricate levels and test your skills in a vibrant, treacherous world.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.8%, Precision Platformer 20.9%, Difficult 16.8%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 9.7%
- #17 Atrion Project
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RedSteelVision
Windows
A hybrid with no memories. A planet out to kill you. A demanding sci-fi action game with fast-paced combat and die & retry mechanics. Fight. Die. Learn. Retry. Your body is a weapon. Your past, a mystery.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Precision Platformer 12.3%
- #18 Ever Roach
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: playablecuriosity
Windows
Play as a cockroach climbing toward The Bright in this short, hand-drawn 2D precision platformer. Master double jumps, glides, and wall-climbs through tightly designed levels. Collect optional spores on harder paths and complete the ascent before your 100 lives run out.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.6%, Difficult 21.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #19 Keepy UP
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TLL
Windows
Push yourself ever higher in this challenging reimagining of a classic childhood game. Guide your balloon through a vertical gauntlet of seagulls, ghosts, UFOs and more! Your balloon is your only friend, and gravity is your greatest foe. Are you skilful enough to Keepy UP?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.1%, Difficult 27.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2D 5.7%
- #20 THE DARK DWELLERS
84% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: COLNELIUS
Windows
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Difficult 17.8%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Combat 9%, Platformer 8.8%
- #21 Unbound: Worlds Apart
82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,299 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Platformer 17%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Difficult 13.9%, Souls-like 12.6%, Precision Platformer 11.2%
- #22 Clouds no more
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Fiery Bytes
Windows
This game is a reversed platformer. In the sense that your goal is not to jump on platforms, but to avoid them. In this world you are going to fall. And then die. And then fall again. Faster.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.1%, Difficult 24.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Linear 5.1%
- #23 Aeterna Noctis
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Souls-like 20.4%, Precision Platformer 17.3%, Difficult 16.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%
- #24 Classroom Reverie
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: TokAyı Games
Windows
A hand-drawn, 2D precision platformer set in a student's notebook. Traverse six distinct subject themes, each with a unique core mechanic, in a world where your doodles come to life. Defend this world created by your mind from a threat that seeks to turn it into a void.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Precision Platformer 21.7%, Side Scroller 18%, Platformer 12.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #25 Rift Racoon
82% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2019
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
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 24.7%, Difficult 20.1%, Side Scroller 17%, Platformer 13.8%, Linear 8.3%
- #26 The Rise
80% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Icy Mountain StudiosPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Help Sam and Elicy on their challenging journey through the abyss. An epic 2D precision platform game where exploring the unknown, overcoming obstacles, and discovering secrets are crucial to reaching the top of the abyss. Adventure awaits you!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.8%, Difficult 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Linear 7%
- #27 Velocity Noodle
79% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Shotgun AnacondaPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Master the art of lightning-fast noodle delivery in this challenging 2D platformer. With deadly traps, a range of moves to master, including teleportation, and trophies to unlock, are you ready to become the ultimate noodle delivery master?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.7%, Difficult 22.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Platformer 17.2%, 2D 4.4%
- #28 Frenzy Fall
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel Purrfect
Windows
Take on the challenge of going up with your sword in this high-stakes precision platformer! Slash, launch, and maneuver your way upward, unlocking unknown powers—but beware, one wrong move could send you crashing all the way back down!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.3%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Difficult 17.9%, Souls-like 16.4%, Platformer 14%
- #29 Lost: Into Dolor
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Matthew Mepstead
Windows
Lost is an emotional indie precision platformer that hinders the players ability to see, making every step forward dangerous. Experience a new twist on platforming as you traverse the world of Dolor in search of your runaway puppy. Conquer the darkness or find yourself lost along the way.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.1%, Side Scroller 22%, Platformer 19.4%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Linear 5.7%
- #30 Windy Day
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dreaming Rabbit
Windows
Ride the wind in Windy Day! On a windy day, you begin your journey to meet a dear friend, carrying a gift in hand. With only your own two legs to move and jump, push forward through the wind. Your friend is waiting for you at the end of the road.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.1%, Difficult 22.2%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #31 SlideNGlide
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RBCMrRhoads
Windows
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.9%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Difficult 15.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 5.9%
- #32 Liam's Journey
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Evertale Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rope-swing your grappling hook as you explore your way out of this mysterious cave filled with strange characters and handcrafted levels
Why similar: Platformer 15%, Precision Platformer 14.6%, Difficult 14.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #33 Solus Machina
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Inferno Duck Games
Windows
A lone robot, deemed worthless by its creators, seeks freedom and adventure in a hostile world
Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.8%, Difficult 24.4%, Platformer 17.2%, Linear 9.2%, 2D 5.6%
- #34 Illusoria
78% matchMixed41% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: Under The BridgePub: BadLand Publishing
Windows
Illusoria is a game where players can immerse themselves in a fantasy world full of wonderful characters and terrible monsters. A place where death lurks past every corner and where patience and expertise will be your best allies.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Difficult 22.2%, Platformer 16.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Exploration 7.6%
- #35 Megabat
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arff Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
While in search of food, a fruit bat stumbles its way through the ventilation system of a secret facility finding unique fruit that give special abilities. While in search of more fruit the bat must avoid traps and enemies. Will the bat be able to satiate it's hunger and escape with its life?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.8%, Difficult 23.3%, Platformer 18.5%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Linear 5.1%
- #36 Quiet Thoughts
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Luka Radulovic
Windows
Follow Asha’s journey as she jumps, dances, and attempts to escape from not only her home, but also her mind. Join her in discovering new things about herself and the delightfully colorful world around her. Wander and wonder through Quiet Thoughts, a narrative driven challenging platformer.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Platformer 19.9%, Atmospheric 5.9%, 2D 5.6%
- #37 The Trials Of Beadie
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Doug NickosonPub: S&A Gaming Studio LLC
Windows
The Trials Of Beadie is a 2D side scrolling platformer that relies on precision playing mechanics such as run, jump, wall jump, dash, fast fall, hover, and wall grab. Play for fun or speed run as fast as you can. You can die as many times as you like, but there are no save points and no continues.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.3%, Difficult 21.4%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Platformer 17%, Linear 5.4%
- #38 Keo and the Cosmic Crystals
73% matchPositive100% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: Crydolphin Games
Windows
Keo and the Cosmic Crystals is a 2D platform game with colorful and cute graphics, featuring high difficulty and precision challenges.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.8%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Difficult 19.7%, Platformer 14.3%, Linear 7.2%
- #39 You will die a lot buddy, trust me!
74% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Gokyolcu
Windows
A challenging platformer where you have to overcome obstacles. Avoid rays and spikes using the grappling gun. There are checkpoints for each room, so don't be afraid to die. And finally see your rank on the leaderboard at the end of game.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.9%, Difficult 23%, Platformer 16.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%
- #40 Frog King
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ducc
Windows
Dive into Frog King, where survival is key and every leap counts! Face several relentless bosses and ascend to the throne in a world brimming with danger. Miss a jump and plummet into peril; conquer the odds and claim your crown. Will you hop to victory or fall to the depths in your quest to the top
Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.6%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Souls-like 13.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Difficult 13%
- #41 Speedin' Shotgun
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: In New Windows
Windows
A cube with a shotgun; what could go wrong? Speedin' Shotgun is a fast paced one-button precise-platformer. Shoot your way through levels, try to beat your best times, defeat bosses, create levels, and more! Try not to rage.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.3%, Difficult 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Combat 11.5%
- #42 Ducky Runnerz
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Occasional Gamer Studios
Windows · Linux
Ducky Runnerz is a fast-paced 2D precision platformer where you play as a determined mother duckling rescuing her stolen eggs from the malicious raccoon gang!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.1%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Difficult 19.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 6.6%
- #43 Station 13
73% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Cube 80 Studio
Windows
Help the astronaut escape from Station 13 and survive the LAH 13.000 AI and all the traps in a handcrafted platformer game.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.2%, Difficult 23.2%, Platformer 18.9%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 2D 5.8%
- #44 Biologger
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alex Weber
Windows
Biologger is a hard as nails retro platformer. Make your way through unique worlds each with a different and exciting twist. On your journey scan and research creatures to complete your logs. Biologger was developed with speedrunning in mind - how fast can you beat the game?
Why similar: Difficult 31.3%, Precision Platformer 27%, Platformer 21.1%, 2D 7.1%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #45 The Light of the Darkness: Renascence
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
Windows
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Combat 7.9%
- #46 WarriOrb: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive88% of 399 reviews2019
Dev: Not Yet
Windows · Linux
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Difficult 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Platformer 13.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #47 LAPIN
69% matchVery Positive95% of 333 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Doodal
Windows
LAPIN is a 2D precision platformer game featuring a group of brave rabbit explorers. Break through life-threatening obstacles with precise controls, and embark on an adventure filled with new encounters and stunning landscapes!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.8%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 11.9%, Atmospheric 7%
- #48 Axolotl is Dry
70% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Manodeix
Windows
Axolotl is Dry is a precision platforming game where you play as a little axolotl taken from his home. You'll need to jump, dash and slide your way through the harsh desert before you sweat yourself dry. Help the axolotl get to his home!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.2%, Difficult 23.2%, Platformer 14%, Story Rich 7.8%, Linear 7.7%
- #49 Shadows of Zana
68% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: SnuggleFry Games
Windows
Swing, dash, slide and slice your way through the Corrupted Nature Realm. Blast, hack and slash your opponents or bounce off their heads! Power up Special Agent Lawt and rid the land of consuming shadows in this retro inspired 2D Action Platformer RPG.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.3%, Difficult 20%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Combat 7.7%
- #50 RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!
69% matchVery Positive92% of 357 reviews2022
Dev: RUKIMIN.
Windows
Action game suitable for live game play and streaming, which looks cute but full of unreasonable traps! "RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!" series is a 2D side-scrolling action game in which you control Shobomi, a cute cat character, and aim for the goal!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.8%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Difficult 19.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Linear 7%
- #51 Linked Mask
70% matchMixed63% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Spoonman Games
Windows
Kill the deities that have been abandoned in the towers created by people, a KAIZO LIKE EXTREME CHALLENGING PLATFORMER video game that aims to make you become a god in Linked Mask.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.2%, Difficult 21.7%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Platformer 13.8%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #52 Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Super16bits
Windows · Linux
The slime hero lost his holy sword. Without it, he is just an ordinary slime. Now, he will go on a journey to find his lost sword, and return to defend the slime kingdon.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.1%, Difficult 21.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Minimalist 5.6%
- #53 Foregone
68% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Souls-like 22%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Platformer 16.7%, Difficult 16.7%, 2D 5.6%
- #54 Cracked
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Void Chamber
Windows
Cracked is a difficult 2D Platformer. Dominate the leaderboards by completing the maps as fast as possible. Explore the abandoned Factory.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26%, Difficult 21.1%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D 5.5%
- #55 1 Screen Platformer 2
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC
Windows
Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps, 8 playable characters each with a unique gameplay style. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.8%, Difficult 22.7%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D 4.7%
- #56 Timothy and the Tower of Mu
68% matchMixed65% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: Kibou EntertainmentPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Ascend the tower to save your grandfather in this classic, hardcore action-platformer. The Tower of Mu is waiting for you... Push past each check point to the next awaiting challenge; dashing, jumping, and slinging your way up to the towers peak. Die. learn. Overcome.
Why similar: Difficult 20.7%, Precision Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #57 Gunjump Before Dinner
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pysethus
Windows
2D precision platformer with tight and responsive controls. Gunjump your way through challenging obstacle course. Rescue your lame dad who's been kidnapped and get home for dinner.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.8%, Difficult 22.9%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Platformer 18%, 2D 4.4%
- #58 Gedda Cake
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Difficult 18.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #59 RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure! ~SHOBOMI AND THE PHANTOM RUINS~
66% matchVery Positive94% of 161 reviews2022
Dev: RUKIMIN.
Windows
Action game suitable for live game play and streaming, which looks cute but full of unreasonable traps! "RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!" series is a 2D side-scrolling action game in which you control Shobomi, a cute cat character, and aim for the goal!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.7%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Difficult 19.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Linear 7.4%
- #60 The Pale Piper
64% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: FreeTimeDev
Windows · Linux
Uncover the truth behind your death and your sibling’s in a story-driven precision platformer inspired by the Pied Piper myth. Navigate a decaying, interconnected world where movement is your only defense. No combat, only precision, consequence, and secrets hidden in the dark.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26%, Difficult 17.7%, Platformer 14.6%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%