Games Like Freedom Fall

No Princess, only Pineapple! Dodge bullets, leap lava pits, and wall-jump your way up the Big Tower in this precision platformer. Quick deaths, generous respawns, and a whole lot of jumping.

Why similar: Action 34.1%, Adventure 31.8%, Indie 30.9%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the tower-climbing (and falling) intensity and minimalist, high-stakes platforming found in Freedom Fall.

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: Platformer 48.2%, Indie 20%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 9.1%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive down-scrolling action game that perfectly mirrors the core descent mechanic of Freedom Fall.

Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.

Why similar: Platformer 58.5%, Action 20.5%, Indie 14.1%, 2D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the focus on verticality and procedural descent, making it a natural fit for fans of falling-based platformers.

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

Why similar: Platformer 60%, Indie 21.9%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 4.8%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its gravity-flipping mechanics provide a similar sense of disorientation and fast-paced platforming challenge.

Craft your path in this innovative 2D platformer. Master the use of your own platform to explore the Forgotten World of Numbra and save the land and its inhabitants from an imminent threat. Do you have what it takes to survive in perilous Numbra?

Why similar: Action 35.3%, Indie 32.8%, Adventure 31.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, momentum-driven platforming that requires quick reflexes and precise timing.

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

Why similar: Platformer 64.2%, Indie 19.6%, Action 12.1%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on momentum and flow, rewarding players for maintaining speed and precision in complex platforming environments.

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: Platformer 47.1%, Action 30%, Indie 22.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in physics-based platforming that emphasizes speed and momentum, much like the gameplay loop of the seed game.

In a world oppressed by ruthless machines, a stronghold full of die-hard TV-sets resists the persecution. Your lost friends and the lack of resources drive you to take action against the extinction. Brave the dangers and go find your comrades to rescue your species!

Why similar: Platformer 39.2%, Indie 25.4%, Action 19.8%, Adventure 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, challenging platformer that shares the frantic, fast-paced action of Freedom Fall.

After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?

Why similar: Platformer 38.2%, Action 21.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 20.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the dystopian, prison-like atmosphere and puzzle-platforming elements found in the seed game.

Experience a fast-paced, single-player adventure mixing fluid motion, split-second decision making, stylized machine-age visuals, and a dynamic soundscape.

Why similar: Platformer 36.3%, Action 23.7%, Indie 20.1%, Adventure 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses unique physics-based mechanics to create challenging platforming puzzles that require precise movement.

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: Platformer 53.8%, Indie 23.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Action 7.4%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tight platforming mechanics with a strong narrative and emotional depth, similar to the heart found in Freedom Fall.

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

Why similar: Platformer 68.5%, Indie 21.6%, 2D 5.2%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for precision platforming, offering the same level of difficulty and satisfaction found in short, intense levels.

Follow a boy's wordless journey as he climbs an ancient tower stretching above the clouds. Fossil Echo is a story-driven, short and challenging 2D platformer with hand drawn visuals. Why, and how did he get there? What will he find at the top?

Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Action 25.4%, Adventure 23%, Indie 21.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that emphasizes movement and atmosphere, echoing the narrative-driven platforming of the seed.

Classic 2D platforming that blends elements of: Nikola Tesla, puzzles, inventions, 1800's-era undead and a sprinkling of the maniacal Thomas Edison. Throw in a dash of randomly generating level sectors, a zesty squeeze of items and a pinch of indie love... Tasty!

Why similar: Adventure 50.7%, Indie 49.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming indie platformer that captures the same lighthearted yet challenging spirit of the genre.

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: Platformer 38.7%, Indie 23%, Adventure 16.8%, Action 16.5%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the vertical challenge, providing a punishing but rewarding experience centered on upward and downward movement.

Mr. Bree+ is a hardcore sidescrolling adventure platformer, enriched with great visual and musical aspects. It's about 60 levels of pure challenge, revealing along the progress, the dark past events which tells the story of our hero, a householding family pig, Mr. Bree.

Why similar: Platformer 41.8%, Indie 21.6%, Action 18.9%, Adventure 17.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer that balances action and adventure with a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic.

A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.

Why similar: Platformer 56.5%, Indie 21%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the frustration and unique vertical movement challenges that define the experience of navigating a tall, treacherous structure.

Zack Zero takes you on an action-packed platform adventure with incredible 3D graphics and the playability and entertainment of classic 2D games. Help Zack Zero save his beloved Marlene, kidnapped by the evil Zulrog in an effort to obtain the powerful substance that will allow him to travel back in time.

Why similar: Platformer 40.5%, Action 22%, Indie 18.8%, Adventure 18.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-platformer that provides a straightforward, singleplayer adventure experience.

Adventure in the Tower of Flight is a retro-styled platformer in which you fly instead of jump! You are Wing, a young adventurer. Wing must climb a seeming endless the tower and collect all five known relics held within to become the ruler of the known world.

Why similar: Action 36.9%, Adventure 33.3%, Indie 29.8%

Why You'll Like It: Directly addresses the tower-climbing theme with a focus on action and adventure in a vertical space.

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: Platformer 45.2%, Action 25.9%, Adventure 22.7%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that emphasizes exploration and classic side-scrolling action with a distinct visual style.

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

Why similar: Platformer 56.9%, Action 22%, Adventure 14.4%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling platformer that incorporates precision movement and exploration in a confined environment.

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 41.7%, Action 22.4%, Adventure 18.8%, Indie 12.5%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action and platforming in a 2D space, focusing on overcoming obstacles through movement.

Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...

Why similar: Platformer 64.5%, Adventure 16.8%, Action 14.6%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredible artistic flair and rhythm-based platforming sections that feel as fluid and stylish as Freedom Fall.

A rollicking action-platformer, inspired by the greats of the DOS and NES era. Explore 20 huge levels in 4 varied locations, full of cunning secrets and unique dangers, including 4 epic boss battles.

Why similar: Action 27.9%, Platformer 26.8%, Adventure 23%, Indie 22.4%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, indie platformer that captures the core mechanics of the genre without unnecessary complexity.

Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

Why similar: Platformer 51.9%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 9.2%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that demands high accuracy and quick thinking, similar to the more difficult sections of Freedom Fall.

A puzzle platform game, with both stealth and parkour elements. Use your wits, cunning and agility to escape this deadly prison. Take the stealthy approach, progressing slowly, hiding and staying out of sight. Or utilise your athleticism to wall jump, ledge grab and speed run your way to freedom.

Why similar: Platformer 36.3%, Indie 28.3%, Adventure 27.6%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a challenging, pixel-art platforming experience that tests your reflexes in a dungeon-like setting.

Slip is a fast paced side scrolling platformer featuring a two color, swap mechanic. Using your two colors flee from Steve and his wretched purple beam through a multitude of obstacles and enemies. Slip combines the elegant simplicity of platforming with a polarity mechanic to create an easy to learn, but extremely difficult to master...

Why similar: Platformer 36.1%, Action 32.7%, Indie 31.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-oriented platformer that focuses on quick movement and reflex-based gameplay.

Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself.

Why similar: Action 35.4%, Indie 31.6%, Adventure 30.4%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that shares the indie spirit and arcade-like platforming feel of the seed game.

Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler

Why similar: Action 63.8%, Indie 36.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art platformer that focuses on fast-paced action and survival in a challenging environment.

Fell is a 2d Precision Platformer with a retro semi-1-bit aesthetic. Play through multiple unique areas, unlock new color palettes, and use fun movement abilities to conquer levels and make difficult jumps!

Why similar: Platformer 63.5%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 12.1%, 2D 8%

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: Platformer 50.5%, Indie 22.9%, Action 21.4%, 2D 5.2%

A punishing, one-button platformer about escaping prison. Test your skills and intellect as you ascend a tower of hand-crafted challenges. Jump, fly, slide up walls, float in bubbles and perform somersaults; all with the press of a single button. Reach the paramount. Reach.

Why similar: Platformer 51%, Adventure 23.6%, Action 19.3%, 2D 6.1%

Soar, shoot and dodge - but don't stop moving. Fall down at breakneck speeds in this fast-paced platformer filled with chaos and explosions.

Why similar: Action 36.6%, Indie 32.2%, Platformer 31.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style platformer that emphasizes speed and survival, fitting the fast-paced nature of the seed game.

Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 50.1%, Adventure 22.4%, Action 20.9%, 2D 6.6%

A fast-paced 2D platformer inspired by a whole buncha stuff!

Why similar: Platformer 45.2%, Action 21%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 12.6%, 2D 5.8%

"With your trusty shank and die hard will to survive, you've successfully broken out of your Prison Cell. How many other prisoners can you set free on your way to Freedom? Take down as many Guards as possible while avoiding traps and hazards along the way! From Knives, to Guns, and Mines to Bombs!"

Why similar: Platformer 47%, Action 27.1%, Indie 21.8%, 2D 4.1%

Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!

Why similar: Platformer 54.5%, Indie 20.1%, Action 20%, 2D 5.4%

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

Why similar: Action 47.6%, Platformer 38.4%, 2D 9.7%, Indie 4.3%

Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out.

Why similar: Platformer 45.8%, Adventure 30.3%, Indie 11.2%, Action 9.3%, 2D 3.4%

Dive in Project Tower, a third-person shooter mixing intense bullet hell combat with a unique morphing ability. Imprisoned by the "Hiks", fight to the top of their deadly tower for freedom. Will you outsmart them and make your way out ?

Why similar: Action 52%, Adventure 48%

Escape Goat is a puzzle platformer where you take control of a goat, who has been imprisoned for witchcraft, and overcome traps and obstacles to escape the Prison of Agnus. Fear not, for with your supreme agility, sturdy horns, and the help of a magic mouse friend, you can turn the tables on foes and use the environment to your advantage.

Why similar: Platformer 56.4%, Indie 24%, Action 16.8%, 2D 2.8%

Vector is an exciting, arcade-style game featuring you as the exceptional free runner who won’t be held down by the system. In this totalitarian world freedom and individually is nothing more than a distant dream. But the heart of a freerunner is strong, and so you break free.

Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Action 26.8%, Indie 22.8%, Adventure 6.9%, 2D 4%

A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

Why similar: Platformer 41.1%, Action 19.3%, Indie 17.7%, Adventure 16.9%, 2D 4.9%

Grimind is a 2D, physics based, adventure, platform game in horror/creepy theme. Grimind casts you into forgotten caves and ancient crypts, without memories. While being there you have to demonstrate great manual skills to pass obstacles and solve non trivial puzzles to get out of scary environment and additionally discover what are you...

Why similar: Platformer 46.1%, Indie 25.1%, Adventure 16.4%, Action 10%, 2D 2.4%

Volchaos is an ultra-challenging old school platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 44.3%, Action 22.2%, Adventure 18.9%, Indie 9.2%, 2D 5.5%

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: Platformer 40.4%, Action 32.2%, Indie 11.6%, Adventure 11.4%, 2D 4.4%

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

Why similar: Action 30.2%, Adventure 26.4%, Indie 25.6%, Platformer 16.1%, 2D 1.7%

At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.

Why similar: Platformer 51.5%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 15.2%, Action 10.5%, 2D 4.1%

Aefen Fall is a first-person parkour fantasy game. Run, jump and use your alchemical powers in a DieselPunk world to reach your goal as quickly as possible. Your abilities, your freedom.

Why similar: Action 45.6%, Platformer 38.5%, Indie 15.9%

Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.

Why similar: Platformer 50%, Action 25.5%, Indie 24.4%

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 40.1%, Action 30.2%, Indie 29.6%

Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!

Why similar: Platformer 39.3%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 17.6%, 2D 4.2%

A gripping, retro-inspired 2D cinematic puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian future where AI has taken over humanity. A short game in handcrafted pixel art, to experience in a film-like journey. Play as a young teenager, alone in a run-down world, relying only on your hacking skills to survive.

Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 17.8%, 2D 6%

Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

Why similar: Platformer 68.7%, Action 23.7%, 2D 7.6%

A 3D party platformer where you grab obstacles from a shared box, place them on the course, then race through the deadly gauntlet you all created. Outsmart your friends while surviving your own traps!

Why similar: Platformer 88.7%, Indie 11.3%

Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

Why similar: Action 50.6%, Adventure 25.3%, Platformer 18.5%, Indie 5.6%

Step into Cursedland, a 2D indie action platformer where every jump, movement, and decision truly matters. This is a game built around precision, reflexes, and mastery, challenging players to push their skills to the limit while navigating a world filled with chaos, humor, and surreal surprises.

Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Action 28.8%, Adventure 23.8%, Indie 8.5%, 2D 3.8%

Exciting Adventure About the Joys of Working at an Amazin' Fulfillment Center! Short, social commentary game that is 100% free, no micro-transactions.

Why similar: Action 33%, Indie 32.9%, Adventure 29.9%, 2D 4.1%

Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.

Why similar: Platformer 58.4%, Adventure 24.6%, Indie 16.9%

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: Platformer 38%, Adventure 23%, Action 21.3%, Indie 12.5%, 2D 5.1%