Games Like FEIST

You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

Why similar: Platformer 28.8%, Difficult 20.1%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Indie 14.5%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same desperate, ecosystem-driven survival experience in a hostile and atmospheric 2D world.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Platformer 35.4%, Action 20.7%, Indie 17.7%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric 2D platforming that uses physics and environmental storytelling to create a sense of vulnerability.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Platformer 39.9%, Indie 21.9%, Atmospheric 15.8%, 2D 7.2%, Difficult 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similarly dark, atmospheric aesthetic with heavy emphasis on physics-based puzzles and platforming.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Atmospheric 16%, Action 9.1%, Difficult 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid, high-stakes platforming with a deeply atmospheric and visually stunning world.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Platformer 27.2%, Atmospheric 25.2%, Indie 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the feeling of being small and preyed upon in a dark, atmospheric world, mirroring the survival tension of FEIST.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Action 30.7%, Platformer 30.4%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes physics-based movement and platforming within a beautiful, atmospheric natural setting.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Platformer 28%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Difficult 13.7%, Indie 12.6%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging, atmospheric 2D action experience with a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Action 17.1%, Difficult 16.9%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Indie 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the difficult, atmospheric, and wordless storytelling style of FEIST with intense 2D action.

Explore the ruins of the human race and discover the thriving wildlife that blossomed after our extinction in this underwater action/adventure. Encounter monstrous creatures and let curiosity guide you through an inevitable voyage of extinction.

Why similar: Action 39.5%, Indie 32.3%, 2D 9%, Adventure 8.9%, Difficult 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on survival and exploration in a dangerous, atmospheric underwater world.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, Action 17.5%, Indie 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Difficult 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, atmospheric 2D adventure that rewards exploration and mastery of movement.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Platformer 32.4%, Atmospheric 20.9%, Indie 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that relies on unique physics mechanics and a somber, isolated tone.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Action 16.3%, Indie 16.1%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric metroidvania that captures the sense of exploration and danger found in challenging 2D games.

Element4l is an immersive and experimental indie platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by Mind Tree.

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Indie 22.5%, Action 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique physics-based platformer that emphasizes movement and environmental adaptation.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Platformer 48.2%, Action 18.1%, Indie 16.8%, 2D 8.9%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers tight 2D action and stealth mechanics within a highly atmospheric and visually distinct environment.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Platformer 23.9%, Action 21.5%, Indie 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that emphasizes physics-based movement and a dark, atmospheric narrative.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Platformer 47.1%, Indie 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Difficult 7.3%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal 2D platformer that uses physics-bending mechanics and a melancholic atmosphere to challenge the player.

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 39.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Indie 14.4%, Difficult 13.8%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, difficult platformer that relies on a strong soundtrack and precise movement.

Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

Why similar: Action 31.5%, Indie 24.6%, Platformer 21.1%, Difficult 10%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on extreme difficulty and fast-paced, rhythmic platforming action.

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: Platformer 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Indie 13.5%, Action 11.4%, Difficult 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-infused platformer that demands precision and rewards the player with a great soundtrack.

You are stranded on a strange and peculiar planet. It’s time to embark on your journey and find your way home! Explore a gravity defying and challenging platformer with striking visuals and a captivating story that transports you to a world beyond ours.

Why similar: Platformer 44%, Indie 26%, Difficult 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses gravity-based mechanics to create a distinct, atmospheric experience.

Circa Infinity is a brain-melting circular platformer by Kenny Sun, with a pulse-pounding soundtrack by Jack + Jim Fay.

Why similar: Action 24.1%, Indie 21.9%, Platformer 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Difficult 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, physics-oriented platformer with a hypnotic soundtrack and unique 2D geometry.

You're outnumbered, low on ammunition and the paranoia sets in. This is an action horror-world where enemies get power-ups and you don’t.

Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Action 26.4%, Indie 21.3%, Difficult 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, difficult 2D action game that forces the player to survive against overwhelming odds.

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: Platformer 37.8%, Action 26.8%, Indie 13.3%, 2D 8.4%, Difficult 6.9%

Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives!

Why similar: Platformer 40.3%, Action 27.6%, Indie 19%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based 2D action and exploration in a hostile, alien environment.

Klang is an innovative take on traditional rhythm games that pushes the genre beyond pressing buttons to tempo into a world of fast-paced exploration, platforming and combat.

Why similar: Platformer 29%, Action 16.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced, difficult platforming with rhythm-based combat mechanics.

Selma and the Wisp is an astonishing platform game with a particularly eerie feel to it. Densely packed with logical puzzles and unexpected obstacles, the game incorporates innovative gameplay, low-poly models and an spectacular animations.

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Indie 25.6%, Action 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric adventure platformer that focuses on guiding a character through dangerous environments.

Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!

Why similar: Action 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Indie 23.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D action game that focuses on precise, violent swordplay and survival.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Platformer 29.4%, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Atmospheric 15%, Difficult 7.5%, Action 7.3%

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Platformer 32%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Action 16.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Difficult 6.5%

In this action platformer you play as a cat, Bast, running through a dark fantasy world. You’ll be running, jumping and sliding with smooth and precise controls designed to make you feel like a cat. But it wont be easy. In the dark you never know what lies in the shadows.

Why similar: Platformer 41%, Indie 25.7%, Action 23.7%, Difficult 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, atmospheric 2D platformer that emphasizes shadow and precise movement.

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Action 63.4%, Atmospheric 24.4%, Adventure 6.4%, Singleplayer 5.8%

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

Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, Action 19%, Indie 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Difficult 10%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired 2D platformer that offers a challenging, single-player survival experience.

A super high difficulty, fantastical 2D action platformer complete with an expansive original soundtrack. 20+ Levels. Multiple playable characters. Rich lore. BLEAK: Welcome to Glimmer is Act One in a timeless tale of loss and redemption.

Why similar: Action 42.6%, Indie 32.9%, Platformer 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Difficult 5.6%

Concursion is a multi-genre game played on the boundaries between worlds. Steer your hero through a dangerous interdimensional universe, switching between different genres on the fly, pulling off feats of tight aerial acrobatics otherwise unattainable in one genre alone.

Why similar: Action 39.6%, Indie 32%, Platformer 28.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer that blends multiple gameplay styles, requiring quick adaptation and skill.

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

Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Action 18.7%, Difficult 16.4%, Indie 12.3%, 2D 7.9%

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: Action 35%, Indie 27%, Platformer 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Difficult 5.5%

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

Why similar: Action 28.5%, Platformer 22%, Indie 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Difficult 7.8%

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Action 18.7%, Indie 17.9%, Difficult 13.9%, 2D 8.5%

Immerse yourself in a survival FPS adventure. Stranded on a dangerous island, face mercenaries, dinosaurs, and a vibrant yet hostile ecosystem. Explore breathtaking environments and survive the onslaught of intense, fast-paced encounters.

Why similar: Action 48.5%, Atmospheric 34%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 8.7%

"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.

Why similar: Platformer 27.4%, Action 24.3%, Indie 21%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Difficult 7.7%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Platformer 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Difficult 15.1%, Indie 13.6%, Action 9%

Super hardcore first-person game.

Why similar: Action 45.5%, Indie 34.5%, Difficult 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Electronic Super Joy 2 is a brutally hard platformer, set in a world of brain-smashing electronic music. Run, jump, smash, & slice your way through 55+ weird & different levels, with giant monsters, swarming missiles & secret areas.

Why similar: Platformer 28.9%, Indie 20.5%, Difficult 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Action 11%

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: Platformer 37.5%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Indie 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Action 7.8%

PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.

Why similar: Platformer 37.6%, Action 23%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 5.4%

DESYNC is an intense single-player first person action game that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal.

Why similar: Action 44.1%, Indie 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 21.6%, Difficult 11.6%

A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.

Why similar: Platformer 27.9%, Action 27.7%, Indie 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Difficult 8.7%

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: Platformer 36.1%, Difficult 18.9%, Action 17.2%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 8.7%

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Platformer 36.1%, Action 22.2%, Indie 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, 2D 6.8%

HoPiKo is an intense speed run platformer where you get to save gaming. Jump from platform to platform avoiding death, exploiting shortcuts and ripping through 100s of hand-crafted levels, each one dropped into a 5-stage mini run designed to break your mind!

Why similar: Platformer 44.7%, Action 29.3%, Indie 26%

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

Why similar: Platformer 30%, Action 15%, Difficult 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world.

Why similar: Action 29.5%, Platformer 27.2%, Indie 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Difficult 6.6%

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: Platformer 35.8%, Difficult 15.5%, Indie 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Action 9.7%

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 46%, Indie 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Difficult 9.5%, Action 7.6%

Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things.

Why similar: Action 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Indie 19.3%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Platformer 9.9%

Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.

Why similar: Platformer 19.6%, Difficult 18.9%, Action 18.4%, Indie 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%

"oO" is a hardcore minimal arcade game.

Why similar: Difficult 24.4%, Platformer 19.1%, Action 15.9%, Indie 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%