Games Like Flywrench

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

Why similar: Difficult 40.3%, Great Soundtrack 39.6%, Indie 7.6%, Minimalist 5.8%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Flywrench, this game demands absolute rhythmic focus and twitch reflexes in a minimalist, high-speed environment.

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.2%, Action 15.8%, Indie 12%, Difficult 10.5%, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An aerial combat game that emphasizes physics-based flight and momentum-heavy maneuvers in a stylish, minimalist package.

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: Difficult 35.6%, Action 14%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Indie 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced, gravity-defying gameplay loop requires the same rhythmic precision and constant momentum management.

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: Difficult 27.7%, Level Editor 26%, Minimalist 17.2%, Action 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the gold standard for physics-based momentum and precision platforming that rewards mastery of movement.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.1%, Difficult 28%, Indie 8.7%, Action 6.9%, Level Editor 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This precision platformer is all about maintaining flow and momentum through difficult, rhythm-infused levels.

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: Difficult 27.3%, Action 26.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Indie 18.4%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the frenetic, high-difficulty, and momentum-focused platforming mechanics found in Flywrench.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 60.7%, Action 21.9%, Indie 13.6%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A speedrunning-focused game that demands extreme precision and rhythmic movement to clear levels as fast as possible.

Deftly teleport your way through a cosmic obstacle course in this white-knuckle arcade dodge-em-up!

Why similar: Difficult 40%, Minimalist 21.8%, Action 14.2%, Indie 9.6%, Retro 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed arcade game that requires the same level of twitch-based pattern recognition as Flywrench.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.9%, Difficult 25.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Indie 8.5%, Retro 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential precision platformer that uses simple mechanics to create complex, high-difficulty challenges.

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.6%, Difficult 31%, Action 13.6%, Indie 10%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-violence game that captures the same intense, sensory-overload experience through high-speed movement.

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: Great Soundtrack 47.6%, Difficult 31%, Indie 9.3%, Action 6.8%, Retro 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, music-heavy platformer that emphasizes rhythmic flow and precise timing.

Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 52.8%, Level Editor 28.7%, Action 9.5%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-racing game that focuses on physics-based flight and high-speed maneuvers through dangerous environments.

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: Great Soundtrack 44.8%, Indie 18.2%, Difficult 17.9%, Action 14.4%, Casual 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based platformer that focuses on manipulating momentum and state-changes to traverse challenging terrain.

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

Why similar: Difficult 39%, Great Soundtrack 27%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Indie 9.5%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive precision platformer that shares the 'one-more-try' addictive loop and high-difficulty design.

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.9%, Difficult 31.5%, Level Editor 24.1%, 2D 3.9%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that relies on extreme precision and memorization to overcome its difficult levels.

Elegant and minimal, Duet asks players simply to navigate two orbiting spheres past an increasingly complex maze of falling obstacles. As the difficulty increases, the tension mounts, and a peculiar narrative unfolds.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.6%, Difficult 23%, Minimalist 16.4%, Indie 10.7%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-difficulty game that focuses on rhythmic movement and precise spatial awareness.

A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

Why similar: Difficult 26.9%, Level Editor 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Action 7%, Casual 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist rhythm game that requires precise timing and rhythmic consistency to navigate complex paths.

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: Great Soundtrack 46.5%, Difficult 22.6%, Indie 8.5%, Action 8.2%, Retro 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-infused platformer that requires precise movement to survive its vibrant, fast-paced levels.

Velocibox is a twitch-heavy action game crafted for the hardcore audience.

Why similar: Difficult 53.4%, Action 25.2%, Indie 19.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, twitch-reflex arcade game that shares the minimalist aesthetic and high difficulty of Flywrench.

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: Great Soundtrack 37.6%, Difficult 37.3%, Indie 10.3%, Action 7.7%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer that emphasizes tight controls and mastery of movement mechanics.

Dodge! Shoot! Go faster! Break the sound barrier in this unbelievably fast game and go straight for the first place in the leaderboard of BARRIER X!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.4%, Difficult 28.4%, Indie 14.3%, Action 11.4%, Level Editor 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, music-driven arcade game that requires constant, rapid adjustments to avoid obstacles.

Pivvot is a thrilling game of strategic avoidance that will consistently test and challenge your ability to make quick, impulsive decisions. As the game progresses, you will have to rely on your instincts and problem-solving skills to navigate down the winding path for survival.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.2%, Difficult 28.2%, Action 12.6%, Indie 11.6%, Casual 10%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced game that tests your ability to react to sudden, rhythmic changes in the environment.

A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

Why similar: Difficult 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Indie 15.4%, Action 14%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that uses unique physics-based movement mechanics to challenge the player's spatial timing.

Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.

Why similar: Minimalist 36.3%, Difficult 28.1%, Action 22.7%, Indie 9.4%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, momentum-based runner that requires precise timing to navigate shifting platforms.

Dance to the rhythm with your mouse!

Why similar: Level Editor 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Action 11.4%, Casual 9.8%

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: Minimalist 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Difficult 20.2%, Action 14.2%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer where every jump and action must be perfectly synced to the music.

A simple, fast paced platformer with one small change: Your character can't run. Play as an adorable robot named Blitz and help it escape the factory it was built in. The only problem is, it seems like everything is trying to break you!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.6%, Difficult 27.5%, Action 20.9%, Indie 14.9%, 2D 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, precision-focused platformer that emphasizes quick, momentum-based movement.

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: Great Soundtrack 30.7%, Action 23.8%, Difficult 16.1%, Indie 13.7%, Retro 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that centers on momentum-based swinging and high-speed movement through futuristic environments.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 53.7%, Action 14.1%, Indie 11.6%, Difficult 9.5%, Retro 7.2%

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.5%, Action 19.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Indie 12.2%, Retro 9.6%

Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

Why similar: Difficult 24.5%, Action 24%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Indie 17.7%, 2D 6.7%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.8%, Difficult 26.2%, Action 15.6%, Indie 12.9%, Retro 7.7%

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.5%, Difficult 25.8%, Action 14.6%, Indie 10.1%, Retro 6.5%

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: Great Soundtrack 49%, Action 13.8%, Indie 12.1%, Difficult 9.5%, Retro 8.6%

The title says it all. Take one part falling block puzzle game, combine one part old-school platformer, add a couple thousand pixels, blend and serve. Why match colored blocks when you can just shoot the hell out of them? Your goal is to survive as long as you can. From celebrated indie developer Andrew Morrish and Adult Swim Games.

Why similar: Action 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Indie 18.5%, Difficult 17.1%, Casual 16.8%

Verlet Swing brings you energetic swinging in a world that would be best described as a fever dream. Swing fast, don't crash and reach the goal as fast as possible!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31%, Level Editor 26.2%, Action 24.6%, Indie 18.2%

A space game about swinging trash into things and dying.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.9%, Action 25%, Indie 23.5%, Retro 6.6%, Casual 5%

VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.

Why similar: Action 28.4%, Indie 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Difficult 15%, Minimalist 10.1%

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Action 45.3%, Indie 28.1%, Retro 18.8%, 2D 7.8%

Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.4%, Indie 16.2%, Action 11.1%, Retro 11%, Minimalist 10.2%

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: Great Soundtrack 34.3%, Minimalist 23.2%, Difficult 21.3%, Indie 11.4%, Action 5.5%

Dive, destroy and escape. TUNNEL DIVERS is a F2P high octane twin stick shooter, where you pilot a close quarters based spaceship that excels in claustrophobic areas. Play online with or against other pilots, create your own levels in the level editor, and wage war against the rogue AI, Watch Dog.

Why similar: Difficult 27.4%, Action 24.5%, Level Editor 24%, Indie 17.5%, 2D 6.6%

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: Great Soundtrack 34.6%, Difficult 32.4%, Indie 12.3%, Action 7.5%, Retro 6.6%

classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.2%, Retro 21.6%, Action 16.1%, Indie 13.4%, 2D 13.3%

The Sun and Moon, the winner of Ludum Dare 29, is a platformer with a unique mechanic: you can dive into the ground. Momentum is conserved but gravity is reversed, letting you fling yourself high into the air or deep beneath the surface.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.3%, Action 25.4%, Indie 22.4%, Difficult 19.9%

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 53%, Action 21.3%, Retro 8.8%, Indie 7.7%, 2D 6.5%

RFLEX is a fast-paced and challenging neo-arcade game. Frantically dodge your way to the high score in a series of rage-inducing levels while enjoying a kickass, original soundtrack. Experience trippy visuals while being pulled into a never-ending abyss of addicting, non-stop action.

Why similar: Action 36.8%, Casual 29.2%, Indie 24.9%, Retro 9.1%

Dash, jump and fly your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay!

Why similar: Difficult 26.4%, Level Editor 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Action 11%, Indie 8.1%

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 48.6%, Difficult 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Indie 8.2%, Action 7.8%

Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!

Why similar: Difficult 46.9%, Action 18.4%, Casual 16.7%, Indie 14.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

In Hyper Box you try to beat a bunch of platform levels in less than 30 seconds each by using the box rotation to your advantage, this is meant to be a very challenging yet rewarding experience as you improve at the game.

Why similar: Difficult 32.7%, Minimalist 17.7%, Action 14%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.8%, Action 25.6%, 2D Platformer 22.3%, Retro 12%, Indie 9.3%

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: Action 38%, Great Soundtrack 30.8%, Indie 23%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Escape Goat 2 is a puzzle platformer game where you use machinery, the environment, and a friendly mouse to progress through a dungeon.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.9%, Indie 23.2%, Action 17.3%, Casual 13.7%, 2D 4.5%

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30%, Difficult 23%, Action 18%, Indie 12.7%, Retro 11.2%

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 39.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Action 13.2%, Casual 12.3%, Indie 7.1%