- #1 ElecHead
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,305 reviews2021
Dev: NamaTakahashi
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 10.6%, Robots 9.3%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #2 PONCHO
96% matchMixed64% of 194 reviews2015
Dev: Delve InteractivePub: Rising Star Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A robot, a poncho and a journey of discovery! Make your way through this wonderful world of pixelated parallax platforming to solve the ultimate puzzle: who is Poncho?
Why similar: Robots 15.1%, Platformer 15%, Retro 11.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%, Difficult 8.8%
- #3 Mekabolt
96% matchVery Positive88% of 179 reviews2019
Dev: SomepxPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Use your trusty Mekabolt device to manipulate robots, solve a variety of puzzling levels and obtain batteries to fix the robots!
Why similar: Difficult 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Robots 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 11.7%
- #4 Planet of the Eyes
95% matchVery Positive84% of 589 reviews2015
Dev: Cococucumber
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.
Why similar: Robots 19.7%, Platformer 18.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Retro 12.3%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #5 Ball laB
94% matchMixed65% of 873 reviews2018
Dev: Viktor Yurchuk
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Ball laB is a hardcore platformer with minimalist graphics.
Why similar: Difficult 14.9%, Puzzle Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Retro 9%
- #6 Mind Over Magnet
91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,301 reviews2024
Dev: Game Maker's Toolkit
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums.
Why similar: Robots 23.4%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #7 Haiku, the Robot
92% matchVery Positive90% of 3,390 reviews2022
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Robots 23.8%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 10.1%
- #8 Through the Mirror
94% matchVery Positive82% of 115 reviews2017
Dev: Cleiton OliveiraPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A hard, mind bending platformer based on imagination and quick reflexes.
Why similar: Difficult 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Minimalist 11.2%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #9 Rift Racoon
93% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2019
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Rift Racoon is an intense precision platformer about a lost racoon with a fun abillity: teleportation! Teleport through dangerous traps, use your claws to climb walls and jump your way across difficult platforming levels with retro visuals!
Why similar: Difficult 22.3%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Retro 10.1%
- #10 Super Magbot
91% matchVery Positive84% of 401 reviews2021
Dev: Astral PixelPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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: Difficult 20.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%
- #11 Stuffo the Puzzle Bot
88% matchVery Positive99% of 172 reviews2023
Dev: Hapatus Ltd
Windows
A laid-back but smart puzzle game. Stuffo is the last remaining puzzle bot stuck in a world filled with bite-sized brain-teasers. Help Stuffo to solve the mind-bending puzzles by using various blocks to climb, push and teleport your way to the exit.
Why similar: Robots 23.4%, Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Minimalist 13%, Puzzle 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #12 Retro Machina
89% matchVery Positive87% of 252 reviews2021
Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.
Why similar: Robots 27.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle 9.5%, Action 8.6%
- #13 Redactem
90% matchMixed68% of 436 reviews2016
Dev: Elliott JonesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Rewind time and manipulate gravity in order to solve parkour puzzles in this exciting new 2D platformer.
Why similar: Difficult 18.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Minimalist 7.5%
- #14 iZBOT
89% matchVery Positive82% of 284 reviews2015
Dev: Ruxar
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
iZBOT is fast paced, double jumping, wall sliding, edge of your seat platformer that delivers delicious bite sized challenging platforming levels while always keeping you in the action.
Why similar: Difficult 19.8%, Robots 15%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 8.9%
- #15 Gravity Circuit
86% matchVery Positive94% of 3,462 reviews2023
Dev: Domesticated Ant GamesPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Why similar: Robots 22.4%, Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 9.7%
- #16 Robot Wants It All
87% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2019
Dev: Hamumu Games, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Robot wants stuff! Go get it for him in this compilation of the metroidvania Robot Wants series, including an all-new Robot adventure!
Why similar: Robots 21.3%, Difficult 16.1%, Platformer 13.6%, Retro 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.6%
- #17 Project: R.E.B.O.O.T
86% matchMixed59% of 96 reviews2016
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You are an intelligent robot created by scientists for the best annual tournament "Project: R.E.B.O.O.T".
Why similar: Platformer 18.2%, Indie 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Minimalist 11.8%, Action 11.5%
- #18 Secret Agent HD
82% matchVery Positive99% of 176 reviews2021
Dev: Emberheart GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Return to the remote island classic world of rewards and traps in the HD remake of Secret Agent! Guide 006 through puzzles & arcade challenges of your favorite missions, then uncover the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards & help 006 finally defeat DVS!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.3%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Robots 10.4%, Action 8.4%
- #19 CUBOTS The Origins
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Street Lamp Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.3%, Minimalist 16.1%, Puzzle 16.1%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Adventure 9.5%
- #20 Ingression
81% matchVery Positive85% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: Espale StudiosPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ingression is an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portals. Travel to the future to save the past from a tremendous time paradox.
Why similar: Difficult 23.7%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #21 Gato Roboto
82% matchVery Positive94% of 5,065 reviews2019
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Platformer 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Retro 14.9%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 9.1%
- #22 Super Blasting Boy
84% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.
Why similar: Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Minimalist 10%, Puzzle Platformer 9.4%, Adventure 8.7%
- #23 OVIVO
83% matchVery Positive90% of 467 reviews2017
Dev: IzHard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OVIVO is a minimalistic platformer with unusual mechanics where everything is as simple as black and white. The journey in this metaphoric world is filled with illusions and hidden messages.
Why similar: Difficult 21.5%, Platformer 16%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Minimalist 13.3%, Side Scroller 6.2%
- #24 Lorn's Lure
78% matchVery Positive87% of 2,616 reviews2024
Dev: Rubeki Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
An android is led through a vast structure by a glitch in his visual system. Lorn's Lure is an atmospheric narrative first-person platformer with novel climb-anything mechanics and modernized retro 3D graphics.
Why similar: Difficult 35.7%, Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Adventure 7%, Minimalist 6.8%
- #25 MIO: Memories in Orbit
76% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Robots 24.3%, Difficult 22.3%, Platformer 19.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #26 lost bits
80% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Mabbit
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2.5D retro platformer where you join M1L0 on his quest for the Great Legume.
Why similar: Robots 25.9%, 2D Platformer 23%, Retro 12.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Action 9.5%
- #27 Snapshot
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 259 reviews2012
Dev: Retro Affect
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Snapshot is the tale of a lone robot lost in an abandoned world. Armed with only his trusty camera, Pic sets forth on his great adventure. A camera might not seem like enough for a puzzle platforming adventure, but this camera is different from most: It has the ability to capture and remove from the world the very objects that it...
Why similar: Platformer 32.2%, Puzzle 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Adventure 14%, Indie 12.2%
- #28 VVVVVV
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,401 reviews2010
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
Why similar: Difficult 20.6%, Platformer 19.7%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Retro 10.6%
- #29 Hypogea
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 687 reviews2025
Dev: Charlie Wagner
Windows
Escape from a mysterious underground megastructure in this short atmospheric 3d-platformer.
Why similar: Robots 29.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%
- #30 Polyroll
79% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
Windows
Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Retro 12%, Side Scroller 11.1%
- #31 Vesper: Zero Light Edition
77% matchVery Positive84% of 89 reviews2021
Dev: Cordens Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Thousands of years after the activation of the Vesper Protocol, a small android crosses a fallen world, hunted by merciless machines, to control the power of Light and decide the fate of his race.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 19.9%, Puzzle 11.3%, Indie 6.6%
- #32 Bitcoin Collector
79% matchMixed61% of 168 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Bitcoin collector - a colorful game in which you have to dodge the traps and collect bitcoins, changing gravity at your discretion
Why similar: Difficult 24.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12%, Retro 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.3%
- #33 YAPP: Yet Another Puzzle Platformer
78% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Artless Games
Windows
A challenging puzzle platformer in which you clone and teleport.
Why similar: Difficult 21.6%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Minimalist 10.6%
- #34 The Way
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,295 reviews2016
Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Retro 10%, Adventure 9.5%
- #35 Nihilumbra
75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,981 reviews2013
Dev: BeautiFun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.
Why similar: Platformer 23.6%, Puzzle Platformer 18.5%, Puzzle 12.7%, Difficult 10.1%, Indie 8.6%
- #36 Hyper Box
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: Pixelated CupcakePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Difficult 19.5%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12%, Minimalist 9.5%
- #37 Squirbs
75% matchMixed67% of 443 reviews2016
Dev: Team Indev
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Squirbs is a challenging puzzle-platformer in which you control two cute blue Squirbs simultaneously with one set of controls. Looking for an awesomely difficult game? That's Squirbs.
Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Difficult 24.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 11.1%, Action 10.8%
- #38 SJ-19 Learns To Love!
72% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Zertuk
Windows · Linux
SJ-19 Learns to Love is a short boss focused metroidvania about a killer robot who learns to love~ 💕 Explore, defeat bosses, and gain the power of LOVE!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 21.1%, Robots 16.3%, Minimalist 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #39 1 Screen Platformer
73% matchVery Positive87% of 424 reviews2019
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC
Windows · Mac
This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.
Why similar: Difficult 25.9%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Retro 8.1%
- #40 Recursion Deluxe
74% matchVery Positive86% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: 2D Heroes
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A crash landing on a world inhabited by bee-like lifeforms. Stranded, our hero must unravel the rules of this uncharted planet to find their way home. Navigate a world where left is right, up is down, and you don't know where the simulation ends and you begin.
Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, Indie 14.9%, Puzzle 14.3%, Action 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #41 6-Mon Adventure
70% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Objectif 3D
Windows
Embark on an adventure with 6-mon the little robot. Take control of the robot and travel through a disused factory, avoiding falls, protecting yourself from projectiles and traversing dangerous levels to stop the activities of a crazy AI.
Why similar: Robots 31.1%, Difficult 29.4%, Third Person 13.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Action 5.5%
- #42 Time Loader
70% matchVery Positive83% of 534 reviews2021
Dev: FlazmPub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Time Loader is a story-driven puzzle-platformer with tiny robots, alternate realities, nostalgic music, and primitive tech from the 90s!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35%, Platformer 33.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 9.3%, Casual 6.2%
- #43 2D Neon Cube
73% matchMixed63% of 266 reviews2017
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 15%
2D Neon Cube - it's beautiful and not difficult to pass the game. Exciting obstacles and graphical effects. Move the main character to the portal and try not to die!
Why similar: Difficult 18.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.9%
- #44 MO:Astray
69% matchVery Positive92% of 5,025 reviews2019
Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Difficult 10%, Action 8%
- #45 bobo robot
71% matchVery Positive89% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .
Why similar: Action 35.6%, Adventure 35.3%, Indie 29%
- #46 INVERT
69% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Naoka Games
Windows
In INVERT the player will be challenged to solve several logic challenges. You must move in a limited way and make all bases turn white or all bases turn black. When jumping over a base, the same color changes and you'll use this to your advantage.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.5%, Minimalist 24.7%, Puzzle 23.4%, Casual 10.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #47 3D Hardcore Cube
73% matchMixed54% of 203 reviews2017
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%
3D Hardcore Cube - this is not an easy platformer in which you want to get to the portal and not to fall into the trap. The game has boosters traffic boosters bounce, anti bounce, falling cubes, turrets and more!
Why similar: Difficult 27.2%, Action 18.3%, Indie 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Puzzle 12.3%
- #48 Inner silence
72% matchMixed68% of 190 reviews2017
Dev: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Inner silence - cheerful 2D platformer puzzle game
Why similar: Platformer 17.7%, Action 16%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #49 Ninja Ming
64% matchVery Positive97% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: 1 Poss Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Difficult 7%
- #50 Trash Quest
68% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2021
Dev: Francis Vace
Windows
Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.6%, Retro 16.7%, Minimalist 12.7%, Robots 12%, Platformer 11.4%
- #51 Upside Down
70% matchVery Positive81% of 714 reviews2017
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer.
Why similar: Indie 43.5%, Platformer 16%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 10.3%, Puzzle Platformer 9.2%
- #52 Deleveled
68% matchVery Positive80% of 397 reviews2020
Dev: ToasterFuelPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Master momentum in this unique jumping game that features no jump button! Preserve your potential energy and fall to new heights as you solve these clever puzzles and maneuver your way to victory.
Why similar: Difficult 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Minimalist 8.7%
- #53 Full Void
65% matchVery Positive91% of 268 reviews2023
Dev: OutOfTheBit Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
A gripping, retro-inspired 2D cinematic puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian future where AI has taken over humanity. A short game in handcrafted pixel art, to experience in a film-like journey. Play as a young teenager, alone in a run-down world, relying only on your hacking skills to survive.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.2%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Adventure 6.4%
- #54 Tinboy
71% matchMixed62% of 514 reviews2015
Dev: Interactive Stone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Tinboy is a puzzle-platformer, with a massive difficulty level.
Why similar: Difficult 16.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Robots 11.7%, Platformer 11.3%
- #55 Advent NEON®
61% matchVery Positive99% of 319 reviews2025
Dev: CryoGX
Windows
Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 28%, Robots 16.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Action 8.4%, Side Scroller 7%
- #56 Dangerous Bullets
71% matchMixed64% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.
Why similar: Platformer 17.6%, Retro 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #57 SteamWorld Dig
67% matchVery Positive94% of 10,641 reviews2013
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
Why similar: Platformer 36.1%, Robots 29.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Indie 7.3%, Action 5.8%
- #58 Super Puzzled Cat
62% matchVery Positive98% of 192 reviews2025
Dev: Penguin Mug Games
Windows
Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel through time and space and reach enlightenment.
Why similar: Difficult 20.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 12.4%, Side Scroller 7.5%
- #59 Cursed Gem
67% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2020
Dev: AikonCWDPub: Vega Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.
Why similar: Difficult 18.9%, Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Minimalist 8.7%
- #60 BZZZT
62% matchVery Positive94% of 1,120 reviews2023
Dev: KO.DLLPub: CINEMAX GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Why similar: Difficult 21.9%, Robots 20.1%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%