Games Like Friendly Fire

A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Platformer 17.3%, Mystery 15.3%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Friendly Fire, this is a beautifully crafted, short, and atmospheric pixel-art platformer that is completely free to play.

Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 25%, Adventure 11.1%, Mystery 9.9%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the meditative, exploration-heavy platforming and distinct pixel-art style found in Friendly Fire.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Platformer 14.3%, Indie 7.6%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, short, and highly polished 2D platformer that captures the same retro-inspired charm and exploration focus.

Treasure Adventure Game casts you in the role of a young boy who lands on an island that is a fragment of what was once a continent, destroyed in the war between a demon and a wizard.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A vast, retro-styled adventure that captures the spirit of discovery and platforming exploration.

Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Platformer 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Mystery 9.5%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines metroidvania-style exploration with atmospheric platforming that feels right at home with the seed game.

Night Reverie: Prologue is the first act of a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Mystery 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 26.2%, 2D 15%, Casual 13.9%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly short, puzzle-filled, and atmospheric experience with a strong focus on exploration.

A unique 2D firefighting platformer from the creator of Dead Cells, featuring devastating backdrafts, exploding walls, and expected cat rescues. Battle your way through a mysterious government facility, striving to keep the blaze under control.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.2%, Mystery 22.1%, Platformer 18%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Casual 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that excels at creating a mysterious, atmospheric environment while maintaining tight, satisfying movement.

Deepwell is a story-driven adventure game, about a small town surrounding a giant mystery hole.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.8%, Investigation 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Adventure 14%, Mystery 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a short, narrative-driven exploration experience with a distinct pixel-art aesthetic.

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Platformer 31.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on atmospheric exploration and platforming movement in a sprawling, mysterious world.

Your next job awaits in Karisvale, detective. Will you fulfill your duty? Or become lost in the mystery... Explore a retro top-down world, question its citizens, and collect hidden items to uncover Karisvale's dark secret.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 25.8%, Mystery 15.7%, Adventure 10.1%, 2D 8%

Why You'll Like It: A free, pixel-art exploration game that focuses on discovery and atmosphere over complex combat.

A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 44.6%, Adventure 18.7%, 2D 14.5%, Indie 13.2%, Casual 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a surreal, mysterious atmosphere and pixel-art visuals that mirror the cryptic narrative style of Friendly Fire.

Join Bernie's movement and transform the United States in this free retro 2D platformer.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26%, Platformer 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A free, retro-styled platformer that offers straightforward, accessible gameplay similar to the casual nature of the seed game.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Platformer 25%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Indie 6.7%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential pixel-art platformer that balances action, mystery, and a compelling narrative in a way that fans of the genre will appreciate.

Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, 2D Platformer 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Adventure 12.4%, Casual 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual platformer that emphasizes puzzle-solving and navigation within a 2D environment.

A Pixel art adventure inspired by the fascinating legends and myths of Venezuela. Enter a mysterious world where you will be the one to help this little Espanto solve the mystery of why all these creatures and lost souls are wandering the earth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Supernatural 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania-inspired platformer that leans into dark, mythological themes and exploration.

A top-down action-adventure game as you collect & solve puzzles in order for you to explore & unravel this mysterious world.

Why similar: Mystery 41.9%, Pixel Graphics 34.1%, Adventure 13.4%, 2D 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a lore-rich, pixel-art adventure that leans into the mystery and psychological elements found in Friendly Fire.

MAKE FRIENDS WITH GHOSTS

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.3%, 2D 15.9%, Mystery 14.8%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A free, 2D pixel-art game that focuses on a short, impactful story and exploration.

A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Fantasy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a mix of exploration and puzzle-platforming that rewards curiosity in a 2D world.

You return to your old apartment one last time, in search of a sickened raven. You must speak to him, and discover the cause behind the calamity that has spread across the world.

Why similar: Adventure 34.9%, Indie 32.9%, Casual 28.2%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, free-to-play adventure that captures a similar sense of mystery and psychological intrigue.

Hargrave finds himself inside the walls of a mysterious labyrinth filled with strange robots. Find the way out, or find what's hidden deep inside.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Platformer 19.9%, Adventure 14.9%, Casual 13.6%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A free, casual metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and platforming in a compact, indie-developed package.

Patch me if you can is a puzzle adventure where you dive into a game world and manipulate objects however you want. Equip blocks to shrink boulders, move the sun, and thwart Lord's conspiracy. This broken world needs your 'patch'!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.6%, Fantasy 23%, Casual 15.9%, 2D 12.6%, Adventure 11%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, casual exploration game that relies on puzzle-solving and 2D platforming mechanics.

Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...

Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, 2D Platformer 25%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Fantasy 8.4%, Mystery 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, pixel-art platformer that focuses on uncovering secrets in a 2D world.

Embark on a journey through tunnels, caves and ancient temples, solving puzzles and fighting all kinds of hostile creatures. Be smart - avoid traps and think carefully. They say it doesn't hurt ;)

Why similar: 2D Platformer 36.1%, Pixel Graphics 25.2%, Platformer 19.2%, Casual 9.6%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired 2D platformer that focuses on simple, puzzle-based navigation and casual play.

Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Fantasy 14.9%, Adventure 8.8%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, pixel-art metroidvania that focuses on exploration and combat in a 2D space.

Simulation World - This is a puzzle, story and open world. Feel the vanilla atmosphere as you progress through the puzzles. Rescue the simulation from a virus that wants to destroy the computer world

Why similar: Platformer 28.6%, 2D Platformer 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Adventure 13.6%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that focuses on narrative and exploration within a unique, stylized world.

In this prologue you crash-land on a mysterious planet. In order to get your lost cargo back, use tetrominos, solve blocky puzzles, and get to know its not too friendly inhabitants.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.7%, Platformer 20.7%, 2D 13.8%, Casual 10.8%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, experimental puzzle-platformer that focuses on clever mechanics in a 2D space.

Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Investigation 14.6%, Adventure 7.6%

Stuck in the Underworld without the slightest clue why, a young fiend has a bit of a mystery to solve in this action/adventure platformer. With a world to explore, a past to uncover, and quite the task to complete, players must embark on a quest filled with monsters, towns, dungeons, bosses, and various platforming challenges.

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Adventure 26%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Indie 21.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled indie platformer that provides a short, action-oriented adventure.

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Fantasy 9.8%, Casual 8.9%, 2D 6.6%

BLEMO! It’s a super-short, casual interactive story. You can talk to NPCs, walk across the tiny map, or try to solve our secret puzzle. We wanted to create a tiny, living world so let us know how we did! Soak in the five minutes of gameplay for as long as you like.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.7%, Conversation 15.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Casual 9.6%, 2D 8.4%

Disappearing cows, strange visitors, talking trees... What is going on here...? Is the end of the world, the cowpocalypse really here? Discover the mysteries trough this puzzle filled, 2,5D, point & click style adventure game.

Why similar: Adventure 37%, Casual 32.8%, Indie 26.8%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, casual adventure that offers a lighthearted, indie experience.

Something terrible happened in the forest! Someone frightened all Bugs! What happened? You are the only one who can find it out!

Why similar: Casual 39.8%, Adventure 31.4%, Indie 28.7%

Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Adventure 8.5%, 2D 5.2%

Hardcore pixel indie platformer with puzzle elements and history. Can you get to the end?

Why similar: Platformer 27.2%, Adventure 24.7%, Indie 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art platformer that blends puzzle-solving with a short, narrative-driven adventure.

Go about your normal every day life and meet new friends in this short visual novel!

Why similar: Casual 37.4%, 2D 24.8%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 15.3%, Singleplayer 4.1%

A short 2D exploration adventure in a retro style! Explore a laundromat in the middle of the night and try to clear it!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.5%, Pixel Graphics 25.9%, Conversation 21.1%, 2D 7.7%, Casual 7.4%

If the world was ending, how would you spend your final days? Explore a narrative management game set shortly before the end of the world, about enjoying the time you have left. Play music, take calls, and help the town face the challenges of saying goodbye to those closest to them.

Why similar: Narration 32.4%, Interactive Fiction 30.5%, Investigation 30.3%, Casual 4.5%, Indie 1.7%

Explore a mysterious world as the protagonist in this short adventure game with pixel graphics.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Conversation 17.5%, Multiple Endings 10%, Casual 7.8%

Open the portal to a strange world and save your friend with Inbetween Land, a stunning sci-fi adventure. There's a sense that something just isn't right when a childhood friend calls for you.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Investigation 20.4%, Narration 11.8%, Casual 10.6%, Fantasy 10.5%

You wake up on a floating island with no idea how you got there. Find ways to reach new and strange islands and meet other survivors all while uncovering the story of how you all got there.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.1%, Mystery 26.7%, Adventure 11%, Indie 9%, Casual 8.8%

Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Adventure 18.3%, Platformer 17%, Indie 14.5%

Free Will is a 2D psychological puzzle RPG where the puzzles happen outside of the game. Dig deep into the system code to fix the corruption, and uncover information that might be better off hidden.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.5%, Mystery 24.1%, Indie 23.5%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, 2D 11.3%

Adventure through bizarre and intricately made levels in this 2D platformer game.

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, 2D Platformer 30.1%, Narration 19.1%, Adventure 13.5%, 2D 3.6%

Mondealy: Day One is a prologue for the 2D adventure game Mondealy. You can see how adventures in the magical kingdom of Dargratt begin.

Why similar: Narration 28.9%, Pixel Graphics 25.6%, Conversation 22%, Adventure 12.5%, 2D 8.5%

Use and upgrade magic items, collect hidden treasures, and uncover the secrets between two worlds in this cute isometric puzzler! When a certain vacationing Elephant stumbles upon a way into the land of the dead, will she unwittingly let something far more sinister slip through?

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Platformer 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Adventure 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 41.9%, Indie 14.6%, Multiple Endings 14%, Adventure 13.1%, 2D 7.5%

URLate is a short and free point & click adventure that immerses you in a hand-drawn world filled with puzzles and mysteries to solve.

Why similar: Adventure 30.8%, Casual 26.6%, Indie 20.8%, 2D 18.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%

One of the new guys in school tells you he’s going to shoot up the school if he doesn’t make friends in 5 days. Discover the decisions, people, situations you will encounter while playing and trying to make friends of your own and living your own life.

Why similar: Mystery 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 27.5%, Adventure 17.3%, Casual 16.4%, 2D 10.7%

A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame that combines multiple genres and features various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy.

Why similar: Mystery 59.3%, Adventure 21.6%, Indie 14.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Be the light.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.8%, Multiple Endings 22.7%, Adventure 16.8%, Indie 10.4%, Casual 7.8%

You wake up inside a magical cave, can you escape? A nostalgic adventure game <3

Why similar: Adventure 37.1%, Pixel Graphics 37%, Indie 25.8%

Quirky, top-down puzzle adventure game. You’re trapped in a 12-minute time loop. Try to save yourself and a small town from destruction from a meteorite. Solve intuitive puzzles, interact with the people of the town, and discover the secrets of the town. Discover the 15 different endings!

Why similar: Mystery 27.7%, Investigation 16%, Adventure 12.7%, Casual 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

A short (and free) adventure game, where you are tasked with helping a hurt, hungry, but inventive dung beetle on its journey to find something to eat near the end of the mushroom season.

Why similar: Casual 48.2%, Adventure 23.2%, 2D 15.3%, Indie 11.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

You must save the world, whatever the cost...

Why similar: Indie 50.3%, Adventure 49.7%

Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Adventure 7.2%

Help a monkey find a fallen star in this short adventure game! Meet and recruit other animals, find useful items, and discover new abilities. Multiple endings available depending on your choices!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25%, Fantasy 17.2%, Casual 16.8%, Adventure 13.6%, 2D 11.3%

Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges.

Why similar: Mystery 39.4%, Fantasy 27.6%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 9.5%, Singleplayer 3%

The Last Oath is a short story based game about a knight that fell in battle fighting for their king. You find yourself with a final task to keep your oath to the king. Complete this task as you find out more about the world by interacting with the environment through text based dialogue.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Casual 12.8%, Fantasy 9.2%

The End of the Sun: Prologue is a first-person, story-driven mystery adventure set in a Slavic fantasy world. As the ashter, a sage sorcerer gifted with the ability to travel in time, you come to a mysterious village where the line between myth and reality begins to fade perilously.

Why similar: Mystery 36.3%, Narration 23.4%, Fantasy 15%, Adventure 13.5%, Casual 8.2%

Mars Underground is an apocalyptic adventure where you relive the same day over and over. With each cycle new items can be picked up and topics unlocked.​ Explore the possibilities of this timeloop and uncover multiple endings.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.1%, Adventure 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Indie 19%, 2D 7.6%