Games Like Jump King

A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.

Why similar: Difficult 41.2%, Psychological Horror 40.5%, Philosophical 5.3%, Platformer 4.3%, Dark Humor 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive physics-based climbing game that shares the same punishing, high-stakes philosophy as Jump King.

This is a difficult game about climbing.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.7%, Difficult 24.5%, Psychological Horror 21%, Platformer 7.4%, Philosophical 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern spiritual successor that perfectly captures the frustration and precision required to scale vertical obstacles.

Climb a surreal mountain on a pogo stick and make friends along the way.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.4%, Psychological Horror 26%, Difficult 24.8%, Platformer 6.6%, Adventure 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features similar physics-based vertical movement where a single slip can send you plummeting back to the start.

The most BRUTAL Platforming-Action-Multiplayer-RPG in THE WORLD with NO Game-Over, only falling down… Defy the fiends of The Heights TOGETHER or alone to rise as KING on your Quest to The Smoking Hot Babe at the Top!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.4%, Difficult 27.3%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Souls-like 7.3%, Funny 3%

Why You'll Like It: The official sequel that expands on the original's mechanics with new challenges and vertical environments.

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: Precision Platformer 45.3%, Difficult 29.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Indie 3.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in precision platforming that demands extreme accuracy and patience, much like the most difficult sections of Jump King.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.1%, Difficult 30.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more forgiving, it offers the gold standard of precision platforming mechanics and rewarding mastery of movement.

Get ready to rage with your friends in this co-op precise platforming adventure! You're stuck in Hell. You can only jump upwards and all you have to do is escape … it can't be that hard, right?!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.5%, Difficult 18.9%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Philosophical 5.5%, Platformer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically for fans of Jump King, it replicates the vertical climbing challenge with a focus on multiplayer frustration.

[3D 3rd Person Perma-Death Runner Game]Try to overcome various obstacles until the end.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 47.7%, Platformer 23%, Medieval 15.9%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A trap-filled, high-stakes platformer that forces players to learn through repeated, often hilarious failure.

The higher you climb, the bigger the fall.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.3%, Difficult 28.2%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines physics-based movement with a brutal, single-screen progression system that tests your nerves.

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: Precision Platformer 48.7%, Psychological Horror 32.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Difficult 4.2%, Pixel Graphics 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on vertical movement and the precision required to navigate difficult platforming layouts.

Climb a massive overgrown concrete tower while constantly at risk of falling and losing precious progress. BETON BRUTAL offers a fluid and responsive first person parkour experience through tranquil brutalist architecture.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 49.6%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Difficult 16%, Platformer 7.8%, Atmospheric 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D precision parkour game that rewards steady hands and careful planning over raw speed.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 51%, Difficult 24.6%, Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: The classic precision platformer that established the 'die and retry' loop essential to the genre.

Roll the boulder to the top.

Why similar: Difficult 32%, Psychological Horror 27.9%, Platformer 8.3%, Philosophical 8.2%, Precision Platformer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the repetitive, punishing nature of the genre with a thematic focus on endless, difficult climbing.

The platformer without a jump button! Master the art of potion propulsion in this fast-paced adventure where strategy, precision, and creativity meet explosive fun.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.3%, Difficult 22.7%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Platformer 7.5%, Dark Humor 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, high-stakes platforming that requires quick reflexes and precise timing to avoid long falls.

Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.5%, Difficult 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Platformer 5.2%, Medieval 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based climbing mechanics that require careful coordination to ascend difficult terrain.

Take control of a mighty ball and fling with great precision towards the top of the Tower. Jump through aesthetically pleasing environments filled with intriguing creatures and encounters. Falling is part of the journey, so just keep going. Can you reach the end?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.4%, Difficult 21.5%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Platformer 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes physics-based movement to create a challenging vertical journey that feels familiar to Jump King fans.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42.1%, Difficult 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist platformer that uses gravity-flipping mechanics to create intense, screen-by-screen precision challenges.

The treasures hidden on the peaks await the most lively, goat daredevils. The challenge will be difficult and… irritating - only the best and most patient will get to the top.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27%, Difficult 23.6%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Platformer 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult platformer that emphasizes the vertical climb and the constant threat of falling.

This game is hard-boiled. Face the challenge of being a real, fragile egg. Escape the hen-house and jump, roll and climb your way through a farm shop, factory and other perilous environments. With some determination, you might just reach your freedom.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.2%, Difficult 23.7%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Philosophical 8.6%, Platformer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based movement game that demands extreme precision and patience to overcome vertical obstacles.

Every grip is a rebellion against fate. The top holds the only secret method to defeat the demon king, but the path there is paved with countless falls. We pay tribute to every challenger. Reaching the end, you win the dawn of the world; and every attempt, you have already won your own dawn.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.3%, Psychological Horror 26.4%, Difficult 26.2%, Platformer 6.9%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Directly inspired by the Jump King style, focusing on the same core vertical platforming loop.

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 37.8%, Difficult 27.6%, Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers tight, pixel-perfect platforming challenges wrapped in a charming, retro aesthetic.

Your name is Hank. You are doing a Handstand. Jump to the top.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.1%, Difficult 24.5%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Platformer 7.4%, Dark Humor 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on precision-based vertical movement that requires a steady hand and careful planning.

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 47.7%, Difficult 35.2%, Platformer 8.4%, Indie 3.7%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, physics-based platformer that emphasizes momentum and precise movement in increasingly difficult levels.

A challenging 3D platformer with little room for error. Escape a dungeon by jumping to the top, and sacrifice your collectables for items to aid in your ordeal.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.7%, Difficult 25.1%, Psychological Horror 24.2%, Platformer 7.3%, Retro 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: An unforgiving 3D platformer that tests your ability to navigate complex, vertical environments.

A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.9%, Difficult 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 4.5%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult precision platformer that emphasizes careful navigation through dark, challenging levels.

Think you can make it out? Many have tried… All have failed. Traverse the unforgiving cave and do impossible jumps with your rocket launcher and shotgun.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.3%, Difficult 25.5%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Platformer 7.3%, Adventure 3%

Why You'll Like It: Vertical platforming that requires precision and timing to avoid the consequences of a missed jump.

What's better than climbing mountain in a cardboard box? Getting deep frustration every time you fall from it.

Why similar: Difficult 34.3%, Psychological Horror 33.4%, Platformer 10.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same physics-based climbing and frustration-inducing gameplay loop as other popular rage games.

Climb, endure, and test your skill in Shelldom. a brutal platformer where every jump counts. One slip could send you tumbling down, but at the top lies the fabled Holy Water. Many have fallen trying to claim it. will you break the curse, or become just another lost shell in the tower?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 46.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, Side Scroller 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines adventure elements with precision platforming to create a challenging vertical experience.

It's a difficult game but it should be easier than real rock climbing.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.3%, Difficult 21.5%, Psychological Horror 20%, Philosophical 6.6%, Platformer 5.1%

Only some will reach the top. Will you be one of them? in this precision 3D platformer where every jump is a risk and easy to learn-hard to master controls you will certainly feel rewarded once you start climbing from the Pit of Despair. Just don't fall. FREE NOW

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.4%, Difficult 26.5%, Psychological Horror 23.3%, Platformer 7.9%, Retro 2%

Why You'll Like It: A vertical platforming challenge that tests your precision and ability to manage momentum.

In this platformer, jumping will be your main mechanic as you climb the level, each jump matters, if you miss a jump, you have to restart. You may be small but so are the platforms.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 57.5%, Platformer 20.6%, Action 7.4%, 2D 6.3%, Souls-like 4.2%

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Difficult 39.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Dark Humor 5.9%, Indie 5.6%

Knight's Try is a tough platformer with retro 64 bit 3D graphics. Take on the role of an honorable Knight of Trye attempting to complete their sacred trial by leaping through a world full of perilous pitfalls and dangerous traps!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 57.9%, Platformer 16.1%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 5.6%, Medieval 5.3%

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

Why similar: Difficult 38.8%, Precision Platformer 35.9%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Platformer 7.1%, 2D 3.7%

Take control of a small rolling square and utilize long dormant mechanisms to ascend to the top. Watch your step!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.2%, Difficult 24.6%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Platformer 5%

A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

Why similar: Difficult 69.8%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 6.8%, Action 4.8%, Fantasy 4.2%

A difficult, minimalist, one-more-try, physics game. Slide your mouse up and down to control your skier's posture and initiate jumps. Stick the landings. Get to the cabin.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.4%, Difficult 23.7%, Psychological Horror 20%, Platformer 7.4%, Philosophical 6.8%

"AIM" × "Climbing Game" "Aim Climb" is a HARDCORE game in which you use your "Aiming skill" to climb to the top and reach the summit. There is also a difficulty level for players who are not used to using mouse.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27%, Difficult 24.9%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Platformer 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Experience rage-inducing precision platforming as a recently deceased soccer player damned to Inferno! Kick your sibling's soul out of Hell for your chance at redemption!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.4%, Difficult 27.1%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Platformer 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Jump your way to get the blue diamonds as you try to survive a very annoying banana monologue! A REALLY HARD game!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.3%, Difficult 27.9%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Philosophical 5.7%

Prove your skills by driving the Bathtub on Wheels! Solve puzzles, collect soap, and dive into Jeff's family drama. Drive, Fall, Learn, Repeat.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.1%, Difficult 22.6%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Platformer 7%, Philosophical 7%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Difficult 50.8%, Platformer 14.1%, Souls-like 11.8%, Indie 6%, 2D 5.9%

Are you skilled enough to face frequent deaths, survive deadly traps and avoid scary enemies? Enjoy an ultra difficult classic 2D platformer with a dark story! Master your special abilities, enter an alternate reality, and clone yourself to get through 21 hardcore levels!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.3%, Difficult 26.3%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Platformer 8.6%, 2D 3.2%

A highly punishing 3D precision platformer about a goat bouncing up a beautiful mountain to save its scared baby goat. Can you handle the challenge and endure all obstacles that you will face on your way up the mountain?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 40.4%, Difficult 38.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 37.6%, 2D 15.2%, Indie 15%, Funny 13%, Action 12.2%

Challenge all your skill and quick thinking ability in this precision platform game, where you are a bitrom who controller over gravity called Newton, who is trying to escape from a deformed creature that relentlessly follows him in subspace.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.3%, Difficult 29.4%, Platformer 9.7%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, 2D 3.5%

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: Difficult 39.2%, Precision Platformer 19%, Platformer 15.7%, Indie 6.8%, Adventure 4.9%

You're in a box and you have to climb as high as possible... if you can make it.

Why similar: Difficult 33.7%, Psychological Horror 26.7%, Platformer 11.2%, Philosophical 8.8%, Dark Humor 6.9%

No Princess, only Pineapple! Dodge bullets, leap lava pits, and wall-jump your way up the Big Tower in this precision platformer. Quick deaths, generous respawns, and a whole lot of jumping.

Why similar: Difficult 32.2%, Precision Platformer 28.9%, Indie 9.5%, Adventure 9%, Action 7.6%

A physics driven parkour game inspired by "Getting Over It" and "Jump King". Flip, ski, and dive yourself up a massive mountain of stuff. Fall down, rage, get up, shake it off, parkour-on!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.1%, Difficult 22.7%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Platformer 7.2%, Philosophical 6.8%

You are poor and bald. Get to Work.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.7%, Difficult 32.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Dark Humor 5.6%, Adventure 3.8%

Love is Hell. In this precision platformer based on the 5 stages of grief, navigate the bowels of Hell and escape the torment of love.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.3%, Difficult 25.7%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Platformer 8.6%, Side Scroller 3.5%

Face extreme challenges in a precision platformer where every move is a daring jump! Use your skill to fling yourself and stick to surfaces, navigating adrenaline-filled scenes and unpredictable obstacles.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 59.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Platformer 8.8%, Action 4.6%, Side Scroller 3.5%

Triple Take is a fast 2D precision platformer where the stage evolves as you complete it! Run, wall jump, climb and swim through increasing difficult levels in vibrant colored worlds!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.9%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Dark Humor 6.1%

Leap over treacherous chasms, navigate past a sea of hazards, and locate all 12 bananas as you embark on an epic quest and travel the patience-testing path that lies ahead in this infuriatingly challenging, unforgiving, puzzling, memey platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 57.3%, Action 18.1%, 2D 16.7%, Singleplayer 7.9%

Unrooted is a vibrant and eye-catching precision platformer with lush environments and a stunning musical score. Take up your courage and squash your fear of heights. Travel upwards to lands no sapling has dared to explore before. But heed with caution, the higher you journey, the more you risk.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 50%, Psychological Horror 27.5%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D 3.7%, Adventure 2.9%

Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials and an unsettling, experimental narrative. Find a way out - or live in Shelter forever more.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 43.3%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, 2D 3.3%

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 37.3%, Difficult 24.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Adventure 3.7%

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 40.1%, Difficult 29.6%, Platformer 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Side Scroller 3.7%