Games Like HoPiKo

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Platformer 77.5%, Indie 18.4%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the quintessential precision platformer that defined the genre's intense difficulty and fast-paced, instant-respawn gameplay.

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Why similar: Platformer 73%, Indie 17.1%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a pulsing electronic soundtrack and challenging, fast-paced platforming that feels very similar to the energy of HoPiKo.

kuso is the sequel to LOVE, and is a challenging yet fair platformer with a simple aesthetic. You have the ability to run, jump, and leave your own checkpoint. Make your way through acid, long jumps, disappearing platforms, bouncers, giant saws, and much more in this dreadful mechanical world.

Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Action 31.5%, Indie 30.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, difficult platformer that focuses on tight controls and quick, repetitive attempts to master challenging stages.

The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

Why similar: Platformer 70.4%, Indie 18.6%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the team behind Super Meat Boy, this game offers brutal, fast-paced platforming challenges that require perfect timing.

Super Rude Bear Resurrection is an ultra-tight, masocore platformer that anyone can beat! Use your corpses to get ahead, or take on the ultimate challenge and try to defeat the entire game without dying!

Why similar: Platformer 43%, Action 28.7%, Indie 28.3%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that uses death as a mechanic, allowing players to use their previous corpses to overcome difficult obstacles.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Platformer 61.9%, Action 21.2%, Indie 16.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast speedrunning game that blends card-based movement with platforming to create an incredibly addictive, high-intensity experience.

Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

Why similar: Platformer 38.3%, Action 32.9%, Indie 28.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, auto-scrolling platformer that forces players to use their weapon as a movement tool to navigate dangerous environments.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Platformer 72.1%, Indie 19.9%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: This gravity-flipping platformer features a high-energy soundtrack and fast-paced, reflex-heavy gameplay that mirrors the intensity of HoPiKo.

A simple, fast paced platformer with one small change: Your character can't run. Play as an adorable robot named Blitz and help it escape the factory it was built in. The only problem is, it seems like everything is trying to break you!

Why similar: Platformer 46.7%, Action 28.1%, Indie 25.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, single-screen platformer that relies on dash mechanics and precise timing to survive increasingly difficult rooms.

Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

Why similar: Indie 66.3%, Action 22.7%, Casual 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: While not a traditional platformer, its focus on rhythm, extreme speed, and minimalist design makes it a perfect companion for fans of HoPiKo's intensity.

Never STANDBY in this fast-paced, precise platformer and get out of the glitched world! Can you do it faster than anyone?

Why similar: Platformer 51%, Action 22.3%, Indie 19.7%, Casual 7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, precision platformer that demands quick reactions and perfect timing to navigate through its vibrant, dangerous levels.

140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 74.5%, Indie 18.5%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer where the environment and obstacles move in sync with a pulsing electronic soundtrack.

“Shio” is a challenging platformer game in which you deep and moving story by jumping from lantern to lantern. If you are big fan of Super Meat Boy, you will like Shio as well!

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Action 29.9%, Indie 27.8%, Casual 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer that uses a unique lantern-jumping mechanic to create fast-paced, rhythmic movement sequences.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Platformer 60%, Action 24.7%, Indie 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game where one hit means death, requiring players to plan and execute precise movements in real-time.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Platformer 41.8%, Action 32.6%, Indie 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed game that emphasizes speed, dodging, and reflex-based combat, capturing the same adrenaline-fueled feel as HoPiKo.

Electronic Super Joy 2 is a brutally hard platformer, set in a world of brain-smashing electronic music. Run, jump, smash, & slice your way through 55+ weird & different levels, with giant monsters, swarming missiles & secret areas.

Why similar: Platformer 59.6%, Indie 27.2%, Action 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel continues the high-energy, music-driven platforming formula of the original with even more challenging level designs.

RITE is a high-speed, precision platformer where you must conquer a series of challenging trials, a rite of passage for every Nim.

Why similar: Platformer 58.7%, Action 20%, Indie 15.2%, Casual 6%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, precision-based platformer that focuses on short, difficult levels that require mastery of movement mechanics.

Dash, jump and fly your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay!

Why similar: Platformer 50.7%, Action 19.3%, Indie 17.9%, Casual 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based platformer that combines music and movement, offering a fast-paced experience similar to the feel of HoPiKo.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Platformer 62.3%, Indie 19.5%, Action 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vertical action game that rewards aggressive play and quick reflexes as you descend through dangerous levels.

You Have 10 Seconds is a fast paced arcade style platformer game with over 40 levels.

Why similar: Platformer 73.1%, Indie 26.9%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, time-limited platformer that forces players to move as quickly as possible to reach the end of each level.

Dash, jump, and fly at full speed through Wunderling DX: a non-stop puzzle platformer and the world's first "goomba simulator"! Race against the clock, beat tricky puzzles to uncover shiny secrets, and stomp the odds to please your evil overlord!

Why similar: Action 53%, Indie 47%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that forces constant forward movement, requiring players to master timing and pathing to succeed.

Pivvot is a thrilling game of strategic avoidance that will consistently test and challenge your ability to make quick, impulsive decisions. As the game progresses, you will have to rely on your instincts and problem-solving skills to navigate down the winding path for survival.

Why similar: Indie 36.5%, Casual 32.2%, Action 31.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed avoidance game that tests your reflexes and ability to react to rapidly changing patterns.

Rap Pop Jump Core is a hardcore action platformer demanding constant movement, quick decisions, and combat. Navigate a vibrant city by leaping between platforms. One mistake, and you fall to your fate. Escape swiftly!

Why similar: Platformer 61.7%, Action 19.4%, Casual 18.9%

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: Platformer 39.6%, Action 31.7%, Indie 28.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique platformer that constantly shifts between different gameplay genres, keeping the experience fast and unpredictable.

Dispersio is a retro-style action platformer. As you progress through the game, you will have to use and combine special abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players.

Why similar: Platformer 60.3%, Indie 39.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that focuses on tight controls and difficult level design, rewarding persistence and skill.

Sprint between saw blades while dodging homing missiles. Duck under lasers while the floor crumbles beneath you. Almost There was designed specifically for fans of the hardcore platforming genre - you've been warned.

Why similar: Platformer 50.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 16.2%, Action 15.5%

Element4l is an immersive and experimental indie platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by Mind Tree.

Why similar: Platformer 53%, Indie 25.5%, Action 15.9%, Casual 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based platformer that requires players to switch between different elemental forms to maintain momentum and navigate obstacles.

A platform game so difficult and at the same time, so addictive that you will enjoy having to repeat a levels dozens of times until complete them.

Why similar: Platformer 34.7%, Indie 26.7%, Action 20.1%, Casual 18.4%

Time Up is a fast paced action platformer, with each level only being 9 seconds. Sieze every opportunity, plan your route, Survive various deadly traps, and reach the finish line! This game combines a variety of classic platformer elements: The levels are carefully designed to make them harder, yet more enjoyable to give the player a...

Why similar: Platformer 28.7%, Casual 25.8%, Action 24.3%, Indie 21.2%

Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.

Why similar: Platformer 69.9%, Indie 19.5%, Action 10.6%

Cube Runner is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers.

Why similar: Casual 35.1%, Action 23.1%, Indie 21.1%, Platformer 20.8%

Attempt to jump to the top of the world in this short, yet difficult platforming adventure. Meet strange friends along the way and make sure not to fall!

Why similar: Platformer 90.5%, Indie 6.2%, Action 3.2%

10 seconds to win! is a platform game where you only have 10 seconds to complete each stage, be agile and skillful to complete all levels.

Why similar: Platformer 54.2%, Casual 17.7%, Indie 15.5%, Action 12.6%

In Hyper Box you try to beat a bunch of platform levels in less than 30 seconds each by using the box rotation to your advantage, this is meant to be a very challenging yet rewarding experience as you improve at the game.

Why similar: Platformer 67%, Action 24.3%, Indie 8.7%

Spectrum is a platformer set in an abstract world of stylized shapes and bright colors. Escape from 80 levels spread in 8 mysterious environments.

Why similar: Platformer 66.5%, Indie 33.5%

Phantom Jump is a skill based platformer with rhythm mechanics, built to turn you into a speedrunner.

Why similar: Platformer 62.5%, Indie 37.5%

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 39.3%, Platformer 34.7%, Indie 26%

Hardcore pixel 2D platformer with steampunk elements, with randomly generated levels.

Why similar: Platformer 39.1%, Indie 32.3%, Casual 28.6%

Escape Goat 2 is a puzzle platformer game where you use machinery, the environment, and a friendly mouse to progress through a dungeon.

Why similar: Platformer 57.2%, Indie 19.5%, Casual 12%, Action 11.3%

Never Give Up is a hardcore platformer determined to turn you into bloody chunks. Run, jump, and slide your way through ever-changing levels that get harder each time you succeed. You’ll need to try, die, and try again if you want to conquer the game without pressing the Give Up button.

Why similar: Platformer 59.3%, Indie 21.7%, Action 19%

INK is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Defeat all enemies in the room and reach the goal! However, the terrain is invisible, so you need to discover the terrain by physically bumping into it, by performing a double jump or by, well, dying.

Why similar: Platformer 63.9%, Indie 18.4%, Action 17.7%

A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...

Why similar: Platformer 59.5%, Action 21.8%, Indie 18.6%

Impulsion is a fast-paced first-person platformer designed to play with your nerves and reflexes! Make your way through 25 levels of increasing difficulty by manipulating physics to your advantage, shooting force fields to slow down or speed yourself up and the environment!

Why similar: Platformer 36.2%, Action 33.7%, Indie 30.1%

Super hardcore first-person game.

Why similar: Casual 36.4%, Action 34.4%, Indie 29.2%

The simplest puzzle game is the reaction and the ability to make quick decisions. As we move, we score points and the game gradually accelerates, it is already harder to catch up on the cherished platform to jump even further, to a greater result.

Why similar: Casual 54.1%, Indie 45.9%

Starsphere is a challenging platformer. Jump and move together with Starsphere in ocean of dynamics and action. Incredibly difficult levels, bonuses, achievements, and of course rhythmic Starsphere music will give you a lot of fun (pain) to play.

Why similar: Casual 54.1%, Indie 45.9%

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: Platformer 42.8%, Action 29.4%, Indie 27.8%

Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out.

Why similar: Platformer 53.6%, Casual 28.3%, Indie 9.9%, Action 8.2%

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 42.5%, Indie 36.7%, Platformer 20.8%

A fast-paced hardcore platformer featuring hand-crafted levels and lightning-fast respawns. Help Square survive his journey to the depths of Flatland, a minimalist neon-style 2D world. Run, jump, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Platformer 64.7%, Action 20.2%, Indie 15.1%

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Platformer 69.4%, Indie 12.4%, Action 9.3%, Casual 8.9%

Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world.

Why similar: Platformer 48.1%, Action 30%, Indie 21.9%

Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!

Why similar: Platformer 71.7%, Indie 25.1%, Casual 3.1%

A hard, mind bending platformer based on imagination and quick reflexes.

Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, Casual 23.8%, Action 21.2%, Indie 17.7%

A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

Why similar: Platformer 42.3%, Indie 33.5%, Action 24.2%