- #1 Tiempo
96% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: Vancouver Film School
Windows
Climb a towering clockwork spire in this 3D platformer. Use time-pausing and rewinding powers to overcome traps, puzzles, and enemies as you race to stop your rival from freezing time forever.
Why similar: Action 40.3%, Puzzle Platformer 29.9%, Platformer 29.8%
- #2 AntiPodal
97% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: Lily DehaudtPub: lilGames
Windows · Mac
Trapped in a strange parallel world, face ruthless challenges using wit and skill. Run, jump and swap your way out of tricky situations in this super-tight action puzzle platformer. Will you be able to find and rescue your poor lost chicken?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.6%, Action 37.3%, Platformer 24.1%
- #3 Lover Bands
96% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Paper Fan Games
Windows · Mac
Lover Bands is a 2-player cooperative platform game where you are tied together. Drag your non-gamer friend's dead body over the finish line!
Why similar: Action 53.5%, Puzzle Platformer 26%, Platformer 20.5%
- #4 Proto Raider
95% 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 44.9%, Puzzle Platformer 29.4%, Platformer 25.7%
- #5 Secret Agent
94% matchVery Positive85% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%
You are agent 006 - top agent of the government's secret organization committed to protecting the world against terrorists and power-mad criminals. Your mission: to parachute into a high -security island outpost and secure the plans to the ultimate satellite laser weapon, which was recently stolen from the government.
Why similar: Action 65.6%, Platformer 34.4%
- #6 The Windzen Hero
93% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Windzen
Windows
Re:Made - Re:Designed - Re:HERO! A complete overhaul released in 2025! Ten Stages of Run and Gun Action! Choose Different Paths on Different Play Throughs!
Why similar: Action 64.8%, Platformer 35.2%
- #7 Nux
94% matchMostly Negative39% of 471 reviews2014
Dev: IdigiconPub: KPL
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You are NUX, sole survivor of the Nexon warrior tribe. The evil Silthax has invaded your home world of Nexolus, devoured your fellow Nexons and stolen the sacred power crystals from your village.
Why similar: Action 70.3%, Platformer 29.7%
- #8 Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow
91% matchMixed60% of 106 reviews2019
Dev: Disney Interactive StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 25%
When he morphs into a Ninja, you'd better Duck.
Why similar: Action 64.5%, Platformer 35.5%
- #9 Twisted
90% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Szekretar
Windows
Twisted is a clever action-platformer game combined with the best gameplay elements like time and object manipulation, clever enemies, traps and other challenges.
Why similar: Action 71.4%, Platformer 28.6%
- #10 EvilMorph
89% matchVery Positive82% of 94 reviews2017
Dev: ClickGames
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Evilmorph – this is a platform game the main feature of which is a transformation into your enemies after killing them. After slaying the foes you obtain their abilities which gives you one kind of power instead of another. Will you be able to overcome all the obstacles of the grim labyrinth? Will you face against the numerous enemies?
Why similar: Action 67.6%, Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%
- #11 Dokuro
89% matchVery Positive82% of 107 reviews2014
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
This charming, chalk-art puzzler tests your wits and tugs at your hearstrings as the bony underdog Dokuro strives to solve and swashbuckle his way through the Dark Lord's castle to save the Princess.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.3%, Action 33.8%, Platformer 27.9%
- #12 Ant-gravity: Tiny's Adventure
88% 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 46.5%, Platformer 28.8%, Puzzle Platformer 24.7%
- #13 Dogma
87% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Indispensable Studios
Windows · Mac
2d puzzle platformer with a unique grab and pivot mechanic.
Why similar: Action 50.3%, Puzzle Platformer 27.6%, Platformer 22.1%
- #14 Mirage of Dragon
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 46 reviews2018
Dev: ArkHousePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Mirage of Dragon is a unique, 2D platformer, with an open world that gives you a freedom of exploration. Wander the maze, solve puzzles and discover all of the game endings in a mysterious, dreamy place.
Why similar: Action 38.1%, Puzzle Platformer 37.1%, Platformer 24.8%
- #15 Prison Run and Gun
86% matchVery Positive91% of 529 reviews2016
Dev: Quantized Bit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The recent events in a state prison, involving Jake from Team Hot Guns was a perfect moment for some prisoners to escape - you are one of them.
Why similar: Action 46.3%, Puzzle Platformer 31.1%, Platformer 22.6%
- #16 Shurigatto
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Irokhan Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast, precise spin-and-dash action game. You play a ninja cat tethered to a magic shuriken, clearing short, tight levels by rotating, switching colors, and chasing perfect runs.
Why similar: Action 40.6%, Puzzle Platformer 33%, Platformer 26.3%
- #17 Pivot Pilot
84% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2017
Dev: Niko Kivilahti
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Pivot Pilot is a challenging platformer with puzzle elements in which you take simultaneous control of a boy and a giant robot arm.
Why similar: Action 44.5%, Puzzle Platformer 34.2%, Platformer 21.3%
- #18 Mushroom Men: Truffle Trouble
85% matchMixed63% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Red Fly Studio
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Truffle Trouble is a unique game featuring Pax, the hero of Mushroom Men, that combines classic platforming action with imaginative puzzle-solving as you must move, stack, and use objects to create new paths to jump and clamber on, all while the besotted Truffle Princess draws ever closer.
Why similar: Platformer 35.9%, Action 34.1%, Puzzle Platformer 29.9%
- #19 NEONomicon
84% matchVery Positive80% of 128 reviews2017
Dev: CWH Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Minimalistic puzzle game telling about a tricky life situation, which gets your Hero. Mysterious world and treacherous enemies. Strange laws of this weird reality. Here the help of friends is more dangerous than the attack of enemies! Welcome to NEONomicon!
Why similar: Action 38.7%, Platformer 34.5%, Puzzle Platformer 26.8%
- #20 6RAVITY CUBE
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ProtoNetGames
Windows
“Novel 6-direction gravity puzzle‑action game!” Packed with diverse gimmicks — experience intuitive yet strategically deep puzzle‑solving!
Why similar: Action 37.8%, Puzzle Platformer 34.7%, Platformer 27.5%
- #21 WORDKOUR
79% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
Windows
WORDKOUR - Are You a Parkour Enthusiast Who also likes Word Games ? Then WORDKOUR is for You !
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Puzzle Platformer 34.7%, Platformer 28.1%
- #22 Scary Girl
82% matchMixed67% of 94 reviews2012
Dev: TikGamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
In this side-scrolling action game, you play as Scarygirl – a girl who has been adopted by a giant intelligent octopus and is trying to figure out who the man haunting her dreams is. Traverse unique, extremely vibrant, colorful, and magical worlds in a seamless mix of 2D and 3D platforming action.
Why similar: Action 59.5%, Platformer 40.5%
- #23 Korvae in space
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: David J Ozsvath
Windows
Solve puzzles and shoot enemies in this fun little indie game.
Why similar: Action 52.9%, Puzzle Platformer 47.1%
- #24 Aero's Quest
82% matchMixed58% of 99 reviews2015
Dev: Soloweb Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Aero's Quest is a fast paced side scroller puzzle-platformer where the player have to lead Aero in his quest to save Ariella from the evil Andraus by solving puzzles throughout more than 100 colorful and challenging levels.
Why similar: Action 36.4%, Puzzle Platformer 33.5%, Platformer 30.1%
- #25 Ethan: Meteor Hunter
81% matchMixed62% of 255 reviews2014
Dev: Seaven Studio
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Freeze time and manipulate the world with endless possibilities: build the solution YOU want where nothing is scripted and levels can be solved in multiple ways. When Super Meat Boy meets Braid, you may die repeatedly and enjoy it!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 54.3%, Platformer 31.6%, Action 14%
- #26 Gumstein: The Awakening
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: PAIN Games
Windows
Solve puzzles and evade hazards using several interesting abilities such as sticking to walls, splitting, and launching your other half through multiple levels on your quest to find Ruby
Why similar: Action 58.4%, Puzzle Platformer 41.6%
- #27 The Land of Eyas
79% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Happy Square ProductionsPub: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Lost with no memory of where he is or how he got there, lead Eyas – a boy in a cat suit – on a quest to get home. But how do you know which way to go when you can’t tell which is up and which is down?
Why similar: Action 55.6%, Puzzle Platformer 44.4%
- #28 Panels
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diceless Games
Windows
Puzzle platformer with a dash of metroidvania and a unique panel switching mechanic. All this with beautiful hand drawn visuals.
Why similar: Action 36.7%, Puzzle Platformer 35.4%, Platformer 27.8%
- #29 Luna
76% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Lushboy Studios
Windows · Mac
Luna is a physics-based, gravity-twisting, 2D platforming mind-bender.
Why similar: Action 62.3%, Puzzle Platformer 37.7%
- #30 Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
75% matchVery Positive95% of 1,619 reviews2014
Dev: Press PlayPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic adventure filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving. Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his kid brother, Felix. Join Max on his great adventure!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 51.2%, Platformer 33.2%, Action 15.5%
- #31 Apple Jack 1&2
76% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: My Owl Software
Windows
When a little man with an apple for a head loses his dog, it marks the beginning of a grand platforming adventure deep into the heart of...Wales?
Why similar: Action 63.1%, Puzzle Platformer 36.9%
- #32 Only One Rectangle
73% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Skull Box Games
Windows
Platformer with a variety of disorienting gameplay for an interesting gaming experience. A lot of colors, invisible painted platforms, traps, various puzzles.
Why similar: Action 46.8%, Puzzle Platformer 30.8%, Platformer 22.4%
- #33 Swiftly
77% 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 72.7%, Platformer 27.3%
- #34 Aaru's Awakening
75% matchMixed69% of 133 reviews2015
Dev: Lumenox ehf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Aaru's Awakening is a hand drawn 2D action platformer set in the mythical world of Lumenox. Travel through the mysterious world while the story of the four gods unravels.
Why similar: Action 41%, Puzzle Platformer 29.9%, Platformer 29.1%
- #35 LOOP LOOP ROOM
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: desunoyaPub: Sekai Project
Windows
This is a simple puzzle platformer game filled with a variety of gimmicks. There is no story! Do your best and gobble up the stars in each stage♪
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 45.8%, Action 38.4%, Platformer 15.8%
- #36 Farjob
73% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Simon Kaley
Windows · Mac
Delve into a boundless realm of twisting pathways and absurd bosses.
Why similar: Action 58.5%, Platformer 41.5%
- #37 Cally's Caves 4
73% matchVery Positive84% of 146 reviews2018
Dev: VDO Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cally’s Caves 4 is a run-and-gun action game, with tons of powerups, weapons, and levels. When your friend needs your help, there’s only one thing to do: LEVEL UP EVERYTHING!
Why similar: Action 59.7%, Platformer 40.3%
- #38 Путин против Инопланетян 2: На Закате Справедливости (Linehot Putin: All Stars)
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Versus Studio
Windows
Extremely political game in 5 acts, highlighting the problems of global scope through the prism of Russian reality.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #39 Bryce's Movement Engine¹
71% matchPositive84% of 45 reviews2020
Dev: Brilliance Games
Windows
Be prepared for a trip into yesteryear! Bryce's Movement Engine¹ is an MSDOS Ware meets Post-Trainwreck-era game set in the halcyon days of 1998! An all-new classic adventure, BME¹ is the ultimate tribute to a mega-cool era of awesome gaming!
Why similar: Action 79%, Platformer 21%
- #40 MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST
70% matchVery Positive89% of 228 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Enter a virtual world of cyber-landscapes and unravel the mystery behind its creation! "Mighty Gunvolt Burst" is a retro-style 2D side-scrolling action game with an authentic feel. Play as "Beck," "Gunvolt," or "Ekoro," and experience their new stories in this unique parallel universe.
Why similar: Action 65%, Platformer 35%
- #41 Wooden Sen'SeY
74% 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 62.7%, Platformer 37.3%
- #42 Super Potato Bruh
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: DaFluffyPotato
Windows · Linux
Super Potato Bruh is a difficult platformer that uses some elements of the bullet hell genre to create an intense platforming experience. Potato Bruh is on a journey to save Princess Lechuga from Mr. Ladle. Play through 6 worlds while dodging tons of projectiles, flying "Beef Moocows", and more!
Why similar: Action 54.8%, Platformer 45.2%
- #43 -
63% matchNo user reviews
Windows
Why similar: Action 100%
- #44 Humanity Asset
74% matchMostly Negative31% of 509 reviews2014
Dev: Browny ApplicationPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Humanity Asset is a Metroid-style 3D platformer that pays homage to the traditional retro classic shoot ‘em up genre. Aliens have invaded Earth to strip the planet of its resources, to save their own dying planet. As in all classic shoot 'em ups, only you can save the day - now there’s a surprise!
Why similar: Action 70.8%, Platformer 29.2%
- #45 Stonerid
72% 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 64.5%, Platformer 35.5%
- #46 Defy Gravity Extended
69% matchVery Positive86% of 8,545 reviews2016
Dev: Paul FischPub: Fish Factory Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 54.6%, Platformer 37.3%, Action 8.1%
- #47 Spunk and Moxie
70% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2016
Dev: Chocolate Homunculus
Windows
Help Spunk and Moxie escape in this classic-style platformer with a fresh new twist; one-button input gives the player full control over sliding, jumping, and bouncing through 30 unique levels across 3 industrial themes: The Warehouse, Factory, and Laboratory.
Why similar: Action 45.9%, Puzzle Platformer 29.3%, Platformer 24.9%
- #48 Ember Kaboom
70% 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 65.6%, Platformer 34.4%
- #49 The Flesh God
69% 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 62.9%, Platformer 37.1%
- #50 Super Skull Smash GO! 2 Turbo
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: TACS GamesPub: Poppy Works
Windows · Mac
The Kingdom of Bones needs you! Purify the land and stop Evil King once and for all. Take the skull-smashing puzzle platformer in a new direction with TURBO action, TURBO puzzles and TURBO boss battles.
Why similar: Action 46.7%, Puzzle Platformer 29.8%, Platformer 23.5%
- #51 Galacatraz: Eject Equip Escape
72% 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 60.6%, Platformer 39.4%
- #52 Starfighter X
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kingdom Games
Windows
Anarchy throughout the galaxy has forced all pilots to kill or be killed. The stars are a savage battlefield where only the best will survive. Claim your rightful place as the top captain in free-for-all combat. Compete for position on the galactic leaderboards to become Starfighter X.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #53 Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe
68% matchVery Positive90% of 505 reviews2013
Dev: Andrew Morrish
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 39.9%, Puzzle Platformer 31.8%, Platformer 28.4%
- #54 Negative World
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Big Niche Games
Windows · Mac
Jump your way up to the next layer of the sky, and discover what's on the other side of the clouds. Negative World is a 2D puzzle platformer where "The Wanderer" has a limited amount of jumps due to the less than plentiful amount of oxygen.
Why similar: Action 40.2%, Puzzle Platformer 36.5%, Platformer 23.3%
- #55 Adventures of Pip
68% matchVery Positive87% of 275 reviews2015
Dev: Tic Toc Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeated enemies to evolve into three different forms.
Why similar: Platformer 37.3%, Puzzle Platformer 31.5%, Action 31.2%
- #56 Puppet Blaster
67% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Mad GnolasPub: self published
Windows
You wake up in the desert and find yourself surrounded by some not too friendly ghouls. Blast your way out with your twin blasters! A unique control method lets you control a violent little action figure's arms and shoot Ghouls (not Zombies!) right in their dumb looking faces!
Why similar: Action 100%