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 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Platformer 17.5%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 7.5%

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 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Mystery 9.8%, Indie 9.3%

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

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 42.1%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, 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 43.4%, Platformer 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Mystery 9.4%, 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 26.3%, 2D 14.9%, Casual 13.9%, Adventure 10%

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

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 49.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Indie 7.5%, 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.

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 25.3%, Mystery 22%, Platformer 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Casual 7.4%

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

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 34.8%, Pixel Graphics 25.5%, Mystery 15.6%, Adventure 10.1%, 2D 7.8%

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

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 31.8%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 11%, 2D 2.2%

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

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 14.1%, Mystery 12.1%

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

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 44.7%, Adventure 18.9%, 2D 14.5%, Indie 13.1%, 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 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 12.5%

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 45.2%, Platformer 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Indie 6.6%, Adventure 5.5%

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 27.8%, 2D Platformer 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Casual 11.5%

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

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Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.4%, 2D 15.8%, Mystery 14.8%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 14%

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

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 34.1%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Supernatural 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

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 13.5%, 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.

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 40.5%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Adventure 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 35.2%, Indie 32.6%, 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 20%, Adventure 14.9%, Casual 13.5%, Indie 7.9%

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 23.1%, Casual 15.9%, 2D 12.6%, Adventure 11.1%

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 26.1%, 2D Platformer 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Fantasy 8.4%, Mystery 8.1%

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 36.2%, Pixel Graphics 25.1%, Platformer 19.4%, 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 48.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Fantasy 14.8%, 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 28.8%, 2D Platformer 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Adventure 13.6%, 2D 6.9%

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 20.9%, 2D 13.7%, Casual 10.8%, Adventure 10.7%

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

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 29.6%, Adventure 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Indie 21.2%

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

An experimental platformer where words are tied to movement. Guide Pluto up the strange mountain and figure out what secrets are held within.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.8%, Platformer 23.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Casual 10.3%

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 37.3%, Casual 32.8%, Indie 26.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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

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 64.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Fantasy 9.8%, Casual 8.8%, 2D 6.5%

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 46.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Casual 11.3%, 2D 9.8%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Platformer 16.9%, Adventure 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Indie 7%

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 31.7%, Indie 28.5%

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 44.2%, Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Adventure 8.5%, 2D 5.2%

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 11.2%, Indie 8.9%, Casual 8.8%

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

Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Adventure 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Indie 19.9%, Casual 7.9%

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 37.5%, 2D 24.7%, Adventure 18.6%, Indie 15.2%, Singleplayer 4.1%

A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%

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 21.5%, Investigation 19.3%, Narration 16.5%, Casual 10%, Fantasy 10%

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 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 32.7%, 2D 9.7%, Casual 9.4%, Adventure 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 41.4%, Interactive Fiction 26.5%, Investigation 26.2%, Casual 3.9%, Indie 1.5%

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 50.3%, Adventure 18.3%, Platformer 17.1%, Indie 14.3%

Why are alien insectoids invading Earth in 2023? This narrative driven 2D shooter pits you against a seemingly hopeless battle against the invading Insectoids. How will you (and Earth) manage to survive? What hidden technological, historical, and spiritual secrets will you discover as a result?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.2%, Platformer 26.7%, Casual 20.7%, Indie 10.9%, 2D 6.7%

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 24.6%, Mystery 24.2%, Indie 23.4%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, 2D 11.3%

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

Why similar: Platformer 28.5%, 2D Platformer 27.7%, Narration 25.6%, Adventure 12.4%, 2D 3.3%

Where We Went is a narrative driven puzzle game. Step into the role of a mysterious character that can control ancient guardians to solve puzzles. Uncover the story behind your visit to the tomb and the reason for its existence!

Why similar: Mystery 40.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Casual 11.7%, Fantasy 6.3%

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 25.8%, Multiple Endings 12%, Casual 9.4%, 2D 9.2%

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 14.5%, Multiple Endings 14%, Adventure 13.1%, 2D 7.5%

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 49.2%, Platformer 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Adventure 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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 21.8%, Indie 14.4%, Singleplayer 4.5%

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 47.2%, Fantasy 19.7%, Adventure 17.8%, Casual 10.6%, Singleplayer 4.7%

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 31.1%, Casual 26.6%, Indie 20.7%, 2D 18.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Be the light.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.9%, Multiple Endings 22.6%, Adventure 17%, Indie 10.4%, Casual 7.8%

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

Why similar: Adventure 37.4%, Pixel Graphics 37%, Indie 25.6%

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 12.9%, Casual 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

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

Why similar: Adventure 50.1%, Indie 49.9%

Accompany Kyō, a young apothecary, on his journey to repair a world shattered by mankind and uncover the origin of his newfound golden powers.

Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, 2D Platformer 24.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Fantasy 10.7%, Narration 8.1%

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 23.4%, 2D 15.2%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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 39.3%, Fantasy 27.7%, Adventure 20.6%, Indie 9.4%, 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 37.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Adventure 13.8%, Casual 12.8%, Fantasy 9.3%