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Games Like Ghost in the Machine

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Platformer, 2D.

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Ghost in the Machine is about the player's escape from a run-down factory following a large explosion. In the dark factory there are many dangerous machines that must be minded in order to not be crushed or mechanically separated.

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 21 reviews
Released: 2015-04-22
Developer: Michael J. Moffitt
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    96% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2018
    Dev: Fever Dream Gameworks
    Windows

    Exoder is a frantic, fast paced, 2D, action platformer that will test your skills of reflex, resilience, patience and determination.

    Why similar: Action 36.5%, Platformer 33%, Indie 30.5%

  2. #2 Kill Fun Yeah
    97% matchMixed44% of 82 reviews2014
    Dev: Arctic Anteater
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 20%

    Kill Fun Yeah is an online 2D platform shooter. Murder and capture your way to the top, using an ever increasing arsenal of silly weaponry and items, the powers of deflect, attract and freeze, as well as various powerups.

    Why similar: Action 45.1%, Indie 37.7%, Platformer 17.2%

  3. #3 Konrad the Rocket
    96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: Leonardo Alexandrino
    Windows

    Konrad the Rocket: A hardcore platformer inspired by Orwell's 1984 and jetpacks.

    Why similar: Action 42.6%, Indie 35.6%, Platformer 21.7%

  4. #4 Slip
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2014
    Dev: Handsome Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    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: Action 37.4%, Indie 33.9%, Platformer 28.7%

  5. #5 The Flesh God
    94% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2017
    Dev: Nuberu Games
    Windows

    The Flesh God is a tough action platformer where you shoot a massive gun to fly through deadly levels infested with mutant flesh.

    Why similar: Action 39%, Indie 32.6%, Platformer 28.4%

  6. #6 Concursion
    94% matchMixed56% of 84 reviews2014
    Dev: Puuba
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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 34.3%, Platformer 26%

  7. #7 Stonerid
    93% matchMixed66% of 213 reviews2014
    Dev: Enitvare
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Stonerid is a challenging 2D platformer, which the most important feature are two parallel, different worlds. Over 30 different levels to complete, unconventional game style and lots of dangerous traps and monsters make it extremely difficult to rise to the challenge.

    Why similar: Action 40.2%, Indie 32.4%, Platformer 27.4%

  8. #8 Leilani's Island
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ishisoft
    Windows

    Leilani has got to roll, jump, and smash things to take back her island from mechanical invasion! A tropical 2D platformer in the making for PC.

    Why similar: Action 43.3%, Indie 35.2%, Platformer 21.5%

  9. #9 Demon Hearts
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2015
    Dev: Jon Harwood Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Demon Hearts is a 2D platformer game that will leave you feeling blood thirsty for victory every time you play! Take the winged and dangerously swift Vampiress Snow through many challenging silhouette environments while withstanding the many divergent demons, evil forces, and bosses!

    Why similar: Action 40.4%, Indie 33.8%, Platformer 25.8%

  10. #10 Ember Kaboom
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 119 reviews2016
    Dev: Josh Koenig Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Ember's a fox who loves adventure. Run, jump, and ride through 30+ colorful, fast-paced obstacle courses in a quest to get your missing soul back!

    Why similar: Action 40.8%, Indie 32.8%, Platformer 26.4%

  11. #11 Gambol
    89% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2018
    Dev: Mike Pickering
    Windows

    Gambol is a wall-hopping, ceiling-slapping jaunt of a platformer with straight forward controls, and buttery smooth movement. You control the Gambol Gumball through a gauntlet of levels designed with flow and rhythm in mind to test your platforming grit.

    Why similar: Indie 38.3%, Action 34%, Platformer 27.7%

  12. #12 Farjob
    88% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
    Dev: Simon Kaley
    Windows · Mac

    Delve into a boundless realm of twisting pathways and absurd bosses.

    Why similar: Action 36.9%, Platformer 32.3%, Indie 30.8%

  13. #13 Galacatraz: Eject Equip Escape
    90% matchNo user reviews2018
    Dev: Summer Bear Studio
    Windows

    Escape Galacatraz, the universe's most secure detainment facility, in this side scrolling twin stick shooter! GAMEPAD REQUIRED!

    Why similar: Action 37.9%, Indie 31.7%, Platformer 30.4%

  14. #14 Wooden Sen'SeY
    89% matchMixed54% of 137 reviews2013
    Dev: Upper BytePub: Spawn Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Wooden Sen'SeY is an action-platformer, set in a unique "Japan Steam Rock" universe filled with humour. You follow Goro, a village chief, as he seeks revenge through a variety of levels. He will defeat his enemies using his axes to slice, dice, squash and grapple!

    Why similar: Action 39.9%, Indie 30.7%, Platformer 29.3%

  15. #15 The Adventures of Clive McMulligan on Planet Zeta Four
    84% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
    Dev: Broke Astronaut
    Windows

    Clive McMulligan is a 2D retro-inspired action/puzzle/platformer with challenging old school style gameplay. Over 70 levels with fast-paced gravity switching mechanics.

    Why similar: Action 42%, Indie 35.1%, Platformer 22.8%

  16. #16 Metanet Hunter CD
    85% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
    Dev: RodeoNET
    Windows

    Get ready to rumble, Metanet Hunter CD is ready to take the stage with super-slick platforming, tons of action, and all around, all sorts of radical vibes from the good old times!

    Why similar: Action 39.9%, Indie 33.4%, Platformer 26.7%

  17. #17 Swiftly
    86% matchMixed51% of 142 reviews2016
    Dev: Cleverweek
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Swiftly is a very challenging platformer game. It has simple graphics and easy to understand rules, but you are going to have a hard time completing the levels.

    Why similar: Action 47.7%, Indie 30.2%, Platformer 22.1%

  18. #18 Colette's Sugar Madness
    83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: Mark Hill
    Windows

    Colette's Sugar Madness is a retro platformer designed to be completed in a single sitting. Use the powers from multiple costumes to save Halloween candy from falling into the wrong hands. Hone your skills with each play through to make each play better than the last. How much candy can you get?

    Why similar: Indie 40.3%, Action 31.1%, Platformer 28.6%

  19. #19 Eggggg
    82% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
    Dev: Hyper Games
    Windows · Mac

    Eggggg is a ridiculous two-button platform game where you propel yourself around using your vomiting superpowers.

    Why similar: Platformer 37.8%, Action 32.4%, Indie 29.7%

  20. #20 GunnRunner
    73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
    Dev: pixelCast Games
    Windows

    Get your fingers warm with this twin-stick shooter. Balance finesse movement with one hand while shooting accurately with the other. Plow through each enemy in your path or skillfully dodge the onslaught of bullets. Venture into the constructed world of machines and halt annihilation.

    Why similar: Action 41.2%, Indie 34.4%, Platformer 24.4%

  21. #21 ERI
    81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: Mauri Republic
    Windows

    We control the ERI, this is self-learning artificial intelligence, which has to overcome 45 levels. The purpose of the test is to overcome obstacles and get to the portals, which will take us to more difficult levels.

    Why similar: Action 37.9%, Indie 31.7%, Platformer 30.4%

  22. #22 League of Evil
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2016
    Dev: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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  23. #23 Sacred Stones
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2018
    Dev: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Action 43.3%, Indie 37.6%, Platformer 19.1%

  24. #24 Down Ward
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2019
    Dev: Fisholith
    Windows

    Venture into the haunted wilds with Gable, a little owl, as she sets out to rekindle the dormant relics of a land long abandoned to ruin.

    Why similar: Action 42.5%, Indie 37.7%, Platformer 19.7%

  25. #25 Spartan
    80% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2017
    Dev: Sinister Cyclops Game Studio
    Windows

    Spartan is an epic 2d platformer powered by UE4. Featuring silky smooth animations, pixel perfect controls, challenging gameplay, huge non linear levels and an awesome original soundtrack , Spartan is taking classic platforming to the next level, UE4 Turbocharged style!

    Why similar: Action 35.6%, Platformer 34.7%, Indie 29.8%

  26. #26 Wake
    86% matchMostly Negative27% of 195 reviews
    Dev: Boss Baddie
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Wake is the story of an engineer trapped on a sinking ship. Navigate through the ship however you want to find your way to the surface above, but avoid the ship's corrupted security system!Key Features Run and swim to escape a sinking ship Dodge bullets, fire, electricity and LASERS - but most of all avoid drowning!

    Why similar: Indie 40.5%, Action 30.8%, Platformer 28.7%

  27. #27 Navyblue and the Spectrum Killers
    78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Hyper Combo Studio
    Windows

    Jump, Shoot and Dash throughout the city, choosing which crisis to solve first as you gain new powers and fight your way through legions of evil robots and thugs as you try to save the world!

    Why similar: Action 39.6%, Indie 33.1%, Platformer 27.4%

  28. #28 Shadowcrypt
    79% matchMixed58% of 111 reviews2014
    Dev: One-bit Punch
    Windows · Mac

    Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.

    Why similar: Action 38.5%, Indie 31.3%, Platformer 30.2%

  29. #29 Flem
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2015
    Dev: Henchman & Goon
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 41%, Indie 33.8%, Platformer 25.1%

  30. #30 Mechanic Escape
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 793 reviews2014
    Dev: Slak GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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 38.2%, Indie 34%, Action 27.8%

  31. #31 Ant-gravity: Tiny's Adventure
    75% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2016
    Dev: SharkByte Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Combine your 4-direction gravity manipulation ability with your platformer skills to overcome the challenges of this 2D side-scroller game.

    Why similar: Action 37.7%, Indie 33.5%, Platformer 28.8%

  32. #32 Roy Cluse: Itsy-Bitsy Edition
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Goblin & Goblin
    Windows

    The itsy-bitsy spider was bullied by rogue A.I., forced to run through angry plants, and try not to die!

    Why similar: Action 44.5%, Indie 37.2%, Platformer 18.3%

  33. #33 Mos Speedrun 2
    76% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2015
    Dev: Physmo
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mos is back, in her biggest and most exciting adventure ever! Wall-jump to victory through 30 mysterious, action packed levels!

    Why similar: Action 44.2%, Indie 35.3%, Platformer 20.5%

  34. #34 Smells Like a Mushroom
    59% matchPositive85% of 33 reviews2024
    Dev: Red Limb StudioPub: Destructive Creations
    Windows

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  35. #35 iterform
    74% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2018
    Dev: Evgeny PetrovPub: Not a Prototype games
    Windows · Linux

    iterform is a minimalistic hardcore platformer with experimental respawn mechanic and ability to create replicas and respawn on them.

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  36. #36 Booster Trooper
    79% matchMixed47% of 197 reviews2010
    Dev: DnS Development
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%

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    74% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2017
    Dev: Boozer Game Studios
    Windows

    Mula is the story of the protagonist Wave a survivor of the dark invasion on the land of Mula. Finds himself to be the next guardian that will prevent the invasion, at the cost of his existence. As it was always been done.

    Why similar: Indie 43%, Platformer 35.5%, Action 21.5%

  38. #38 Absinthia
    61% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2023
    Dev: Joshua KeithPub: Team Bewitched
    Windows

    Absinthia is a turn-based RPG featuring the story of scorned Knight Freya, her young apprentice Sera, and their individual struggles with loss, betrayal and acceptance as they fight to protect their home.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  39. #39 Wandering Gem Jockeying
    70% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: sinis
    Windows

    Run, slip, slide, collect, glide, jump, fly and (don't) die in this chill, ice-themed, platformer.

    Why similar: Action 40.6%, Indie 33%, Platformer 26.4%

  40. #40 Grapple Force Rena
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 143 reviews2018
    Dev: Friend & FairyPub: GalaxyTrail
    Windows · Linux

    Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!

    Why similar: Action 41.3%, Indie 33.7%, Platformer 25%

  41. #41 Freedom Fall
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 389 reviews2014
    Dev: Stirfire Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Freedom Fall is a diabolical down-scrolling platformer set in a prison tower so tall it touches the clouds. Presented with hand painted art, its old school vibe mixes with fast-paced free falling action and a story with both dark wit and heart.

    Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Action 33.2%, Indie 31.7%

  42. #42 The Hour of the Rat
    69% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    The Hour of the Rat is a platformer about an assassination attempt on an emperor. Use limited resources to succeed within a limited time.

    Why similar: Action 49.5%, Indie 41.4%, Platformer 9%

  43. #43 BLEAK: Welcome to Glimmer
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 75 reviews2016
    Dev: Novelline, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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 48%, Indie 39.6%, Platformer 12.4%

  44. #44 Proto Raider
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 109 reviews2015
    Dev: Puzzle Lab
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Proto Raider is a single screen auto-running puzzle platformer covered in ASCII beauty. Immerse yourself in this colorful and imaginative world. Ride waterfalls, fly into tornadoes, solve puzzles, and fight monsters to complete quests and collect your treasure!

    Why similar: Action 38.4%, Indie 34.5%, Platformer 27.1%

  45. #45 Twisted: Enhanced Edition
    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
    Dev: Szekretar
    Windows

    Twisted:EE is an action-platformer game combined with the best gameplay elements like time and object manipulation, clever enemies, traps and other challenges.

    Why similar: Action 42%, Indie 35.1%, Platformer 22.8%

  46. #46 Revolve
    71% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: Steven Delrue
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Revolve is a Physics based Action Platformer. You have no direct control and need to use boosts, gravity & momentum to escape a dystopian world

    Why similar: Action 37.4%, Indie 31.3%, Platformer 31.3%

  47. #47 GRAVIATORS
    57% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2023
    Dev: Couch in the Woods InteractivePub: Bonus Stage Publishing
    Windows

    GRAVIATORS is a team arena sports game in space! Compete against friends in pinball-like arenas. Use your spacepods special gravity and shield abilities to control and shoot the ball and score points on the enemy goal. Engage in multiple game modes and arenas with exciting gameplay!

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  48. #48 The Square Game
    67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Aiden J Rodgers
    Windows

    The Square Game is an insanely hard 2D action platformer with 24 short action packed levels.

    Why similar: Action 47.3%, Indie 39.6%, Platformer 13.2%

  49. #49 Volt
    71% matchMixed69% of 451 reviews2014
    Dev: Quantized Bit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    You were on the way to a recycling process when fortunately for you - and unfortunately for the environment - you accidentally ran off. Now your goal is to escape from the facility, which is an extremely difficult task due to the fact that you are a battery without legs.

    Why similar: Indie 39.6%, Action 35.7%, Platformer 24.6%

  50. #50 CrunchTime
    65% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2019
    Dev: Umiringo StudioPub: Navila Software Japan
    Windows

    A long-term crunch time programmer entered the world of code, and became a green cursor. Knowing that the condition for getting off work is to find 4 bugs in the code world, the adventure begins...

    Why similar: Action 36.9%, Platformer 32.3%, Indie 30.8%

  51. #51 Viktor
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 251 reviews2014
    Dev: Shorebound Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Viktor is an action-packed sidescrolling adventure with gameplay inspired by classics such as Castlevania and Megaman. As Viktor, you will fight your way through hordes of relentless enemies, lurking traps, and fearsome bosses who will try to keep you from your mission.

    Why similar: Action 37.5%, Platformer 33.1%, Indie 29.5%

  52. #52 A Walk in the Dark
    69% matchVery Positive80% of 385 reviews2013
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    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 42.3%, Indie 31%, Action 26.7%

  53. #53 Mighty Fight Federation
    60% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2021
    Dev: Komi Games Inc.Pub: Forthright Entertainment
    Windows

    Slam opponents into walls, launch them into the air & follow up with fast, high-flying attacks in this brand new arena fighter. Choose from 13 different characters with unique play styles. Face off in head-to-head matches, team up with other fighters or embrace the chaos of 4-player free-for-all.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  54. #54 The Skylia Prophecy
    63% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2020
    Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore a dangerous fantasy world in this epic quest for redemption inspired by the 'kill the player' approach of the Souls games. And if you feel this type of game is to hard for you, you can make the game easier by completing sidequests and spending the money earned on items in shops.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  55. #55 The Empress Of Mahjong
    55% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Melon GamesPub: 8floor
    Windows

    The Empress invites you to play! Immerse yourself in the amazingly beautiful locations of Asia and complete mahjong levels approved by the Empress herself!

  56. #56 FEIST
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 537 reviews2015
    Dev: Bits & BeastsPub: Finji
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    A desperate, savage survival experience full of stunning visuals, dynamic creatures, and a haunting soundtrack.

    Why similar: Action 37.7%, Indie 32%, Platformer 30.2%

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