
The platformer game where you can play as the BAD GUY. (or the good guy)
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The platformer game where you can play as the BAD GUY. (or the good guy)

Death Wish
Embark on an adventure as a villain who just wants to follow the script ... Die in the end for the Hero of History. Use your telekinetic powers to control elements of the scenario and defeat unworthy enemies. Do you think you can do it?

Goblin and Coins
Run and jump, collect coins, confront enemies and avoid traps, open gates and find secret stashes. It's a simple 2D platformer with a twist: You're not a hero from the castle about to slay an evil dragon, you're a goblin cook working for the dragon! It starts slowly but things get complicated.
Embark on an adventure as a villain who just wants to follow the script ... Die in the end for the Hero of History. Use your telekinetic powers to control elements of the scenario and defeat unworthy enemies. Do you think you can do it?
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 50.5% ★, Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Run and jump, collect coins, confront enemies and avoid traps, open gates and find secret stashes. It's a simple 2D platformer with a twist: You're not a hero from the castle about to slay an evil dragon, you're a goblin cook working for the dragon! It starts slowly but things get complicated.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 40% ★, Side Scroller 16.5%, Difficult 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.3%
A multi-ending 2D action RPG set in an MMORPG world. A story of decisions made by a reclusive protagonist and the mysterious in-game NPC!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.9%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 16.2%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Action 5.2%
Kill enemies to evolve into enemy form. Players will control mutated creatures with this ability, constantly fighting against other mutated creatures to evolve into more powerful creatures. They will survive in terrifying alien experiments and become the king of beasts.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51.3% ★, Blood 27.3% ★, Gore 8.9%, Horror 7.7%, Action 2.7%
ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51% ★, Difficult 15.4%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Gore 5.9%
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 28.6% ★, Difficult 16.9%, Gore 15.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Play as the villain in Nefarious! An action platformer where you globe hop between several kingdoms kidnapping princesses who alter gameplay in unique ways. Then thwart various heroes in reverse boss fights, recreated iconic battles where you control the boss.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 78.3% ★, Platformer 14.2%, Action 5%, Indie 2.6%
CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 62.7% ★, Gore 12.2%, Horror 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%, 2D 2.8%
"Death the Guitar" is a pop and violent 2D Platformer action game. The player is a killer electric guitar whose owner was murdered, and the goal is to take revenge on the humans by manipulating "sound" and "electricity".
Why similar: Difficult 27.1%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Dark 12.6%, Gore 10.5%
Lucius is taken to the psychiatric ward of St. Benedict’s Hospital by unsuspecting caretakers. The Book of Revelation predicts the birth of a child that would end up ruling the world with an iron rod. The first part of this prophecy has been fulfilled. It is time to take care of the rest.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53.1% ★, Horror 12.4%, Gore 12.4%, Blood 10.5% ★, Dark 7.5%
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 59.4% ★, Horror 16.1%, Gore 9.6%, Dark 6%, Difficult 4.3%
A disgruntled employee is fired from his job, sparking a path of rage and destruction. Lead Alyx through his journey of vengeance and creatively kill enemies in this pixel-art adventure where you, are the villain.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52.4% ★, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Gore 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
Cold Hill is a 2D pixel art action platformer game. Find your way through dozens of obstacles, jump precisely, fight enemies. Explore forest, caves and mountains. Help people from the forest and find out the truth about who is the real enemy.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.2%, Platformer 21.6%, Difficult 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Pact of Scoundrels - an alliance of two rogues who spit on the rules. Alone they're trouble, together - a disaster for enemies and their purses. Watching each other's backs, they'll crush foes, dodge traps, and find their only true love - treasure.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 37.6% ★, Side Scroller 23.9%, Difficult 16.1%, Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
Blow your enemies up with their own bombs in this explosive 2D action platformer! Catch the deadly plushies' bombs in time to throw them right back to the sender! Will you uncover the cute fluffy toys' origins?
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.6%, Platformer 21.3%, Difficult 15.3%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
As you climb this place, you will fall countless times, sinking into despair. Prove that you're not just a loudmouth coward—reach the top. The 2D platforming jump game that will break your keyboard: I Wanna Ascend.
Why similar: Difficult 23.8%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Cleanse the infected in Plague of Yamorn, a 2D metroidvania. Explore the ruined town of Yamorn and uncover the secrets behind its downfall. Find and craft new equipment, offensive and defensive items. Exploit the plagues empowering properties to gain new powers and abilities.
Why similar: Blood 26% ★, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Horror 7.6%
Lucius is back. In a whole new narrative experience, he now returns to his old neighborhood of Winter Hill. The path will be a difficult one, with trials and tribulations waiting ahead. Has he made the right choices? Is it finally time to end it all?
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 66.5% ★, Gore 12.7%, Horror 10.6%, Dark 6.4%, Indie 1.6%
Help Otto escape a tall tower by individually controlling his jetpack's two boosters to steer and climb your way though 20 hazard-filled floors. Just try not to run out of fuel along the way!
Why similar: Difficult 26.8%, Side Scroller 24.8%, 2D Platformer 24.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 4.6%
A retro penguin platformer designed for Gameboy. Perfect for fans of penguins and anyone looking for a moderate challenge in a cold setting!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 19%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
This is a classic platformer.Fight through over 10 stages—or take an alternate route—as you make your way to the demon lord.It offers a challenging, retro-style action experience focused on precise controls and skill-based gameplay.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 19.3%, Action 8.4%, Difficult 6.8%
Mister Semmel is a 2D platformer in which precision and speed are required. Can you manage to pass each level within the given time? Can you beat your own records?
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.3%, 2D Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 6.6%
Unlog is a fast-paced 2D platformer about a sleepy goblin trying to escape a mysterious dream factory. Dash, wall jump and avoid the traps to get as fast as you can ! Believe us, you'll need it.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Platformer 18%, Dark 8.6%, Action 7.9%
This is 2D Platformer with RPG elements. The character has various acrobatic and fighting skills. Combine them wisely for best efficiency. Crush the enemies, take their souls and transform it to new abilities.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, Platformer 21.8%, 2D Platformer 21%, Difficult 14.2%, 2D 6.5%
2D platformer with a gray morality, where there is no clear division into good and evil... Destroy hordes of enemies in the name of freedom, participate in a democratic crusade, fighting for the freedom and independence of Vietnam.
Why similar: Blood 24.6% ★, Side Scroller 21.7%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Gore 7.5%
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.7%, Difficult 21.6%, 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Yui Tui is a 2D Platform Action game where Yako, the protector of the island, has been assigned to eliminate the enemies who infiltrated the island with an intention of ruling over it.
Why similar: Difficult 22.8%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Gore 9.1%
Die fast. Restart even faster. Scream a little. Meet Doppler, a small blue bundle of rage with a red bandana in the wind.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 17.7%, Difficult 10.3%, Dark 7.9%
A 2D platformer where you control Todd, a boy who must punch, slide, and jump his way through waves of spiders, only for his dream to worsen at it's end.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.5%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 18.6%, Horror 12.6%, Action 8.3%
2D precision platformer with tight and responsive controls. Gunjump your way through challenging obstacle course. Rescue your lame dad who's been kidnapped and get home for dinner.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Difficult 23.2%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 17%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
FREE DEMO features 1 playable character and 1 complete level with leaderboards. Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, Difficult 24.8%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Serious Breakdown is a platformer, in the role of a robot, you need to clean up the levels as much as possible and get the necessary parts. Learn to dodge or kill enemies. At the end of the path, you will need to defeat the main villain of this universe.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.1%, 2D Platformer 23.5%, Platformer 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action 5.7%
Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.3% ★, Platformer 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, 2D Platformer 5.9%, Side Scroller 5.8%
A Cute Doodle-Style Clear-Screen Battle Game. Control Four Unique Little Robots, Fight and Rampage Inside a Bionic Body That Has Awakened Self-Consciousness!
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 46.6% ★, Side Scroller 23%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Action 2.4%
Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps, 8 playable characters each with a unique gameplay style. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Difficult 23.3%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Armed with a whip made from human spines, confront the nightmarish creatures of mankind. Swing your whip, use sub-weapons, crush your foes under chandeliers, and deflect enemy projectiles back at them—all in this pixel-perfect action platformer!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21%, Platformer 20.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Difficult 7.8%
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: Side Scroller 27.2%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 19.2%, Difficult 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Grave Robber is a simple, tiny, fun and challenging arcade game where you'll face hordes of undead enemies and try to get the highscore.
Why similar: Difficult 28%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Platformer 17.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Action 6.2%
Lucius game has been demade, and is now ready for mayhem. Enjoy all the gore now in fewer pixels and fewer colors. The original game has been fully demade to achieve the atmosphere of an 80's style gory adventure. Lucius is now killing all the pixels and there isn't a damn thing anyone can do about it.
Why similar: Villain Protagonist 54% ★, Gore 12.8%, Horror 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Dark 6.7%
Plunder all the treasure worth taking from the exotic wilderness with your band of rogues. Jump, kick and sling your chain mace to smash and climb your way through any obstacle. Face off against beasts and hopeful heroes that rise up to stop you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.3%, Difficult 21.2%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
An innocent-looking platformer. Jump, collect, progress. But something feels off. Levels shift, sounds distort, the screen... reacts. This is more than just a game. How far are you willing to go?
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.1%, 2D Platformer 22.4%, Platformer 18.1%, Horror 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Challenging retro-styled 2D platformer! Fight against Cyber Space Pirates and save the Planet!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Difficult 21.8%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Key Escape is a precision platform game, where your objective is to pick the padlock to venture out and be challenged in new levels. Bring the padlock with you and escape from this world with it.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.1%, Difficult 22.9%, 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
It's like if Mario had a sword and chronic depression.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, 2D Platformer 21%, Platformer 19.7%, Dark 9.8%, Action 8.2%
This is the story of Junichi Kato after he reached the top of the world. On December 31st, New Year's Eve, Junichi is suddenly captured, and when he wakes up, he finds himself there... The world of 200 years later and the true identity of the Katroid are revealed. Save the world with your friends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.3%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Multiple Endings 15.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
Slasher platformer with RPG elements. You have to fight for the creatures of darkness against the kingdom.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.9%, Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Dark 9.5%
ULTRA NINJA SOUL is an orthodox platformer. The player's goal is to control the main character, a ninja, and rescue a princess who has been kidnapped by youkai. The player collects sealed cards of ninjutsu from treasure chests along the way and uses a variety of attacks to conquer the stage.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.9%, 2D Platformer 23.2%, Platformer 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action 6.6%
Knight Time is a retro 2D platformer that focuses on short playthroughs (10-20 minutes) with replayability through multiple paths through the game levels, various powerups, and achievements.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.9%, 2D Platformer 24.2%, Platformer 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, 2D 5.1%
An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.
Why similar: Difficult 22.7%, Side Scroller 21.6%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Inspired by great titles such as Ghosts 'n Goblins and Mega Man 2 comes Crusader Crash! A fast paced, challenging, side-scrolling game with retro art and soundtracks! Play through 8 vastly different stages each with their own boss that will put your skills to the test!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.7%, Difficult 26.6%, Platformer 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 2D 6.4%
Escape the dark by navigating through nightmares made reality. Follow the light and find your way home as you are hounded by your worst fears.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37%, 2D Platformer 25%, Platformer 18.7%, Dark 11.8%, 2D 5.9%
ChainSlayer is a 2D platformer. Play as a demon who uses chains to swing through dangerous areas and collect your subordinates, dodging divine intervention.
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.8%, 2D Platformer 24.5%, Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, 2D 6.2%
Project Roll is a difficult physics-based platformer with a twist: there's no jump button! Instead, you'll speed through levels by slamming into the ground and bouncing over obstacles! The game was designed with speedrunning in mind, and features time trial levels where you can compete globally!
Why similar: Difficult 30.3%, 2D Platformer 26.4%, Platformer 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, 2D 6.5%
A retro brutal-horror platformer in pixel-art!
Why similar: Blood 22.6% ★, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 17.4%, Gore 14.8%, Action 7.3%
Space is dark and full of terror... and raw resources! Mine asteroids, upgrade your equipment and blast cosmic aliens.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, Platformer 19.4%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Horror 8.1%, Action 8%
In this 2D platformer you play as a hedgehog named sunny having to facing rats, birds, bullets, and more. Whether its jumping from clouds or the platformers in the sewers, as long as you have the determination, you can become the queen of the entire world.
Why similar: Difficult 35.4%, 2D Platformer 33.5%, Platformer 21%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Juno’s Darkest Hour is a simple but challenging 2D action adventure platformer game inspired by the side-scrollers of the past. Explore the secrets of a vast monochromatic world. Will you succeed against all odds, or will you die over and over again?
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.7%, Difficult 22.5%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
A fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a ZX Spectrum aesthetic. And a duck!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, Difficult 23.3%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
Platform game. You aim to clear over 60 stages use Jump , Dive and Tackle!
Why similar: Platformer 27.9%, 2D Platformer 25.2%, Difficult 24.4%, Action 11%, 2D 8.1%
Working for the Pest Control company, you have been tasked with exterminating the 'pests' out of the haunted mansion. What they didn't tell you is that the pests are spooky ghosts!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.2%, 2D Platformer 23.1%, Platformer 21.7%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%