Games Like Instinct

Control a soda-propelled penguin in this fast-paced precision platformer!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.8%, Fast-Paced 20.4%, Difficult 16.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

2D platforming distilled down to it's purest form. Fast, tight and silky smooth movement combined with multi-layered levels that are filled to the brim with different challenges. Find secrets, collect tokens, discover hidden levels and perfect your routes in this thrilling neon platformer.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.8%, Fast-Paced 18.7%, Difficult 16.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.4%

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.9%, Difficult 15.1%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Fast-Paced 9.1%

An platformer game about collecting stuff to bear with reality. Just like life, this game is short and meaningless, filled with existential questions of being.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.1%, Perma Death 18.4%, Difficult 14.6%, Gore 12.9%, Platformer 10.2%

Upfall is a game about bouncing, dodging, and near death experiences. Burst bubbles to progress upwards, but be careful to dodge the hazards in the depths. How far will your upfall be? A free game for the in betweens.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27%, Fast-Paced 15%, Difficult 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 10.1%

Only at first glance it may seem that this is a nice, easy and relaxing game, in fact - danger awaits at every turn! Only the most attentive and agile can get to the finish line, leaving Biba`s alive. And the competitive mode will not let anyone get bored.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22%, Fast-Paced 18.2%, Perma Death 17.5%, Difficult 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.5%

Jumper Jape is a skill-based hardcore platforming game. Channel your inner masochist and prepare to die in this masocore platformer with puzzle elements and a suggestive story.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.1%, Fast-Paced 18.3%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9.5%, Retro 7.5%

Rainboy is a precision platformer with 100s of exhilarating levels! You were brought into this universe knowing nothing... Join Rainboy and Dart on a journey around the world as they discover the meaning of their existence!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33%, Difficult 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Blade-Shift Rage is a lightning-paced, combo-chasing 2D action platformer, with brutal one hit kills and deaths. Teleport to dodge attacks, slash and shoot anyone who stands in your way and dash to complete tough platforming challenges, chasing S-Rank scores.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.7%, Fast-Paced 18.2%, Gore 12.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Hack and Slash 10.3%

A challenging platformer where you have to overcome obstacles. Avoid rays and spikes using the grappling gun. There are checkpoints for each room, so don't be afraid to die. And finally see your rank on the leaderboard at the end of game.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.3%, Difficult 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Fast-Paced 9.5%

🦆 Marbles and 🐢 Checkers need your help finding their way home after being swept away in a storm. In this 90s buddy-platformer there's a ton of stuff to do and even more to collect!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23%, Difficult 16.2%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Fast-Paced 12.4%, Platformer 10.8%

Run, Jump and dash your way through 65 challenging levels. Collect orbs too boost your speed and race to beat your own personal time in this hard to put down indie title! Collect all missing magical stone pieces to craft Tenkos legendary sword.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.7%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, Difficult 16.4%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10%

Help Sawi deal with his mind as he travels through the galaxy to fight the spreading Void. Master tight 2D platforming, die-and-retry through handcrafted challenges, and uncover the humor beneath the chaos.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33%, Difficult 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Axolotl is Dry is a precision platforming game where you play as a little axolotl taken from his home. You'll need to jump, dash and slide your way through the harsh desert before you sweat yourself dry. Help the axolotl get to his home!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.7%, Difficult 18.3%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Bao Boi is a fast-paced vertical climbing platformer where every mistake means instant death. Dash, jump, and weave through traps and enemies, race the timer, and see if you can reach the summit in one life.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.9%, Perma Death 25.3%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 8.6%, Fast-Paced 7.7%

Sluggish is a charming yet punishing platformer that blends simplicity with challenge. Guide a bouncy, slippery slug spirit upward through the interconnected vertical underworld of Sorborn, aiming for the Well of Souls atop the highest peak to find eternal rest.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.4%, Perma Death 18.8%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Difficult 11.1%

Run and reverse gravity in this simple but unique platformer, clearing experiments as a cell that dies in one hit. Navigate microscopic alien environments, dodge hazards, eat cookies, and fight robotic bosses.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.8%, Fast-Paced 20.7%, Difficult 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 9.1%

Luciform is a color-based precision platformer that demands quick reflexes and nerves of steel. Can you help “Luci” navigate a dangerous forest to save its people from the nasty Red-Eyed Gorilla?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.3%, Fast-Paced 21.4%, Difficult 16.9%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.8%

Explore the world as an Alkali metal in this innovative precision platformer! Explosively react with water and other elements to traverse obstacles, while picking up chunks of metal before you deplete your alkali metal body.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.6%, Fast-Paced 19.7%, Difficult 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 9.4%

In this extremely challenging 2D platformer, you'll be faced with many obstacles and enemies that need to be avoided in order to pass 10 different stages. But be warned, you only get a set amount of lives. If you run out of lives, you start at the beginning.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.2%, Perma Death 26.2%, Difficult 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 9.6%

Use your magical skills to smash and dodge the magical balls in this fast and challenging arcade-style game.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.6%, Fast-Paced 19.9%, Perma Death 19.2%, Difficult 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9%

In this fast paced retro platform game, you must think fast as you run, jump and swap colour, making your way through 8 floors of challenging and amusing colour changing mayhem.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.8%, Difficult 19.3%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Fast-Paced 6.3%

Towerbolt is a fast paced vertical platformer set in the year 239X. Race to the top of a cyberpunk Megatower while outrunning lethal security lasers on every floor!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.4%, Fast-Paced 21.5%, Difficult 15.3%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 9.1%

Red Bash is a difficult, retro-styled precision platformer with one catch: use the enemies projectiles to your advantage. Redirect them to destroy obstacles or boost yourself to even greater heights. Master over 45 tight, handcrafted stages in multiple environments that offer different challenges.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28%, Difficult 17.5%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 9.3%

Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.7%, Perma Death 17.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Gore 12.9%, Platformer 8.9%

MeowFall is a charming 2D platformer in pixel art style. Take control of an adorable cat, overcome obstacles and uncover the secrets. Are you ready for an adventure to find the best hat ever?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.7%, Perma Death 24.9%, Difficult 15.4%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 8.8%

🔥🐸🔥 Pyrotoad is an action platformer where you leap, shoot, and puzzle your way through 35 challenging stages. Harness flame powers, unlock new moves, and battle through diverse biomes in your quest to reclaim Pyrotoad’s stolen sunglasses!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.4%, Fast-Paced 16.9%, Difficult 16.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 10.4%

A brutally precise single-screen platformer built around instant restarts and shattered pride. Dodge deadly traps, nail impossible jumps, and hit restart more times than you’d like to admit. No excuses. Just skill.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.1%, Fast-Paced 15.8%, Difficult 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 8.9%

Dive into the world of Don’t Drown, an underwater precision platformer. Navigate treacherous landscapes and avoid menacing creatures while balancing your oxygen and health. Line your pockets with treasure at the cost of mobility. Race against time, yourself, and others on the global leaderboards.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.2%, Difficult 17.6%, Fast-Paced 14.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 7.4%

Uncover the truth about the Ghostland Yard investigators disappearance in this challenging 2D platformer. Travel across the world in more than 250 handcrafted levels to find your friends!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.3%, Fast-Paced 23.9%, Difficult 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 8.7%

Who's behind this? zzzzz is a hardcore platformer where you have to overcome a series of challenging levels in order to find the answers you're looking for.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.5%, Difficult 18.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Awesome Pea is a fast precision platformer where you must run&jump through a series of challenging stages

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.5%, Difficult 21.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Hardcore platformer.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.8%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Gore 9.1%

In this game, you will play as a brave knight, exploring underground mazes, completing various challenges. Each level in the game is the ultimate platform jumping experience, requiring your precise calculation of jump timing and distance, dodging danger, and finally reaching the finish line.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.5%, Difficult 15.1%, Perma Death 13%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 10.2%

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: Precision Platformer 34.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10%

While in search of food, a fruit bat stumbles its way through the ventilation system of a secret facility finding unique fruit that give special abilities. While in search of more fruit the bat must avoid traps and enemies. Will the bat be able to satiate it's hunger and escape with its life?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.2%, Difficult 19.5%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

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: Precision Platformer 25.8%, Fast-Paced 21.7%, Difficult 16.1%, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8%

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Five stages to overcome on Mount Farewell. This game is a difficult 2D precision platformer about grief for those who like a challenge.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.2%, Difficult 19.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

This is a classic 2D hardcore platformer in which you have to constantly die in order to advance and kill the most evil seagull in the world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.7%, Difficult 19.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Fast-Paced 9.4%

Fatal Grounds is a very challenging retro inspired platformer. Embark on a journey to escape a hostile world to get back to your home world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.5%, Fast-Paced 16.6%, Difficult 15.5%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.9%

Determination, a jetpack and a dream of returning home is all you have against the might of Mt. Cadere. There is a high chance that you'll plummet back down to the depths, but don't lose hope! Keep climbing using what little fuel you have, or you might just end up like the others on the mountain...

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.8%, Difficult 19%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 11%, Retro 5.6%

Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.3%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, Difficult 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 8.9%

Help Choppy Orc release his friends from their chest prisons. Strike enemies with your Axe or pin it on a wall to make a bouncy platform for Choppy Orc to jump on. Utilise the different kind of walls, each one alters the way you move through the level. Spring up, dash forward or float away!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.9%, Difficult 17%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Fast-Paced 11.7%, Platformer 9.2%

Help Stanislav escape the prison and defeat the plague to save the world, in super-tight 2D pixel platformer.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.2%, Difficult 19.8%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Let the mushrooms help you on your journey through the different seasons in this difficult 2D precision platformer that full of dangers around you.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.8%, Fast-Paced 18.8%, Difficult 17.1%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Ziggy is a challenging platformer about a small lightning bolt trying to get back home. Your main objective is to go through all the traps and reach the end. Can you do it?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.5%, Difficult 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 9.9%, Story Rich 7.5%

Sir Lovelot is on a quest to find the love of his life. Join him in this wacky tight platformer, where impressing cheeky damsels is harder than a heart of stone!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.1%, Difficult 18.8%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

A precision platformer where you can instantaneously flip from ceiling to floor. Run, jump, and flip your way through difficult and vibrant stages, each themed around a pair of complementary colors. Master a constant barrage of new level mechanics, each designed around your flip ability.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.3%, Fast-Paced 21%, Difficult 16.1%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.8%

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: Precision Platformer 31.7%, Difficult 18.9%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Fast-Paced 8.5%

Jump platform to platform with cute capybara.ㅤㅤㅤ This game much and much harder than it looks.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.5%, Difficult 20.4%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Sentence has been passed on the dark carrot, so hop down the rabbit hole and hold on tight. An epic retro platforming adventure unfolds as you brave nightmare worlds and encounter a colorful cast of quirky characters on the road to rescuing your friends and conquering the shadows!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.5%, Difficult 15.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Fast-Paced 12%, Platformer 9.9%

Quase Rosa is a 2D precision platformer with elements of randomness. With each attempt to beat a level, a different possible skill.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.8%, Difficult 24.6%, 2D Platformer 18%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Retro 7.9%

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: Precision Platformer 28.4%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.8%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 11.8%

Try to set the fastest times possible in Square Inertia: a fast-paced, momentum-based precision platformer. Race against the clock to improve your own personal best times and beat the author times set for each level.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.7%, Fast-Paced 22.2%, Difficult 16.9%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 8.2%

Meet the Unsuspicious dude, take a job from him and walk through deadly spikes, slimes and spinning blades. Sounds pretty simple, isn't it?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.4%, Fast-Paced 17.3%, Difficult 16%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 9.6%

Celex Wallacin wakes up to find out he's in the wrong game 0_0. Venture through other games to get Celex back to his own game in this tough as nails precision platformer

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.6%, Difficult 18%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Fast-Paced 12.2%, Platformer 10.1%

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: Precision Platformer 33.6%, Difficult 20.4%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Embark on a brutally hard platforming journey as a desperate Duck who cannot fly. Will you make the pain your friend or give up on your dreams ?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.2%, Difficult 21%, 2D Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 6.7%