- #1 The Cub
97% matchVery Positive83% of 637 reviews2024
Dev: Demagog StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
From the creators of Golf Club Nostalgia and Highwater. Return to their whimsical, neon-lit apocalypse in a Jungle Book meets The Armageddon fusion. Parkour through the remains of humanity as a child being hunted, while catchy end-of-days tunes and curious survivor stories play on the radio.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 19.1%, Story Rich 15.6%, Stylized 12.3%, Atmospheric 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic side-scroller that perfectly captures the whimsical, narrative-driven platforming style of Little Orpheus.
- #2 INSIDE
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 74,904 reviews2016
Dev: Playdead
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.3%, Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 11%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, side-scrolling narrative design that relies on environmental storytelling and light puzzles.
- #3 Planet of Lana
96% matchVery Positive93% of 10,087 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Platformer 14%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Atmospheric 9%
Why You'll Like It: Features stunning, cinematic visuals and a heartfelt narrative journey that mirrors the sense of adventure found in Little Orpheus.
- #4 Somerville
95% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,865 reviews2022
Dev: Jumpship
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
Why similar: Story Rich 16.8%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Puzzle 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, narrative-focused experience that emphasizes cinematic presentation and emotional storytelling.
- #5 LIMBO
94% matchVery Positive92% of 61,453 reviews2011
Dev: Playdead
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Why similar: Platformer 30.7%, Puzzle 17.6%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Indie 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential cinematic side-scroller that balances puzzle-platforming with a haunting, atmospheric world.
- #6 Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
94% matchVery Positive89% of 567 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Story Rich 14%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Family Friendly 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, atmospheric movement and a strong narrative message, much like the journey-based gameplay of Little Orpheus.
- #7 GRIS
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 95,393 reviews2018
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Why similar: Atmospheric 26.6%, Platformer 19.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Indie 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant, visually striking platformer that prioritizes atmosphere and narrative progression over combat.
- #8 Time Loader
92% matchVery Positive83% of 562 reviews2021
Dev: FlazmPub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 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: Alternate History 36.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Story Rich 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An alternate-history puzzle-platformer that blends a nostalgic aesthetic with a narrative-heavy approach to gameplay.
- #9 Unravel
91% matchVery Positive91% of 5,518 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.
Why similar: Family Friendly 18.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Puzzle 15.1%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines beautiful, atmospheric environments with puzzle-platforming mechanics that feel both cozy and meaningful.
- #10 Little Nightmares
91% matchVery Positive95% of 116,180 reviews2017
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Why similar: Atmospheric 23.5%, Platformer 18.6%, Puzzle 16.3%, Story Rich 16%, Adventure 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling adventure that excels at building a mysterious, atmospheric world through environmental cues.
- #11 FAR: Lone Sails
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,094 reviews2018
Dev: Okomotive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Why similar: Platformer 17.2%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Story Rich 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, journey-focused game that captures the feeling of traversing a vast, strange world at a steady pace.
- #12 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 70,968 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Why similar: Platformer 28.5%, Atmospheric 19.1%, Story Rich 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a breathtaking, atmospheric platforming experience with a deep, emotional narrative core.
- #13 The Way
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,306 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: Platformer 18.8%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Retro 11.9%, Adventure 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-platformer that blends retro-inspired mechanics with a serious, narrative-driven sci-fi plot.
- #14 Journey
87% matchVery Positive94% of 37,969 reviews2020
Dev: thatgamecompanyPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.2%, Atmospheric 19.6%, Adventure 10.3%, Stylized 8.6%, Family Friendly 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A seminal walking-simulator that focuses on the emotional impact of a linear, visually stunning journey.
- #15 Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,406 reviews2016
Dev: Dumativa
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Funny 11.4%, Story Rich 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a constant, humorous narration that directly mirrors the storytelling style of the seed game.
- #16 A Short Hike
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,321 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29%, Family Friendly 19%, Adventure 14.9%, Funny 12.5%, Indie 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, narrative-focused exploration game that captures the sense of wonder and discovery found in Little Orpheus.
- #17 Leo’s Fortune - HD Edition
86% matchVery Positive93% of 452 reviews2015
Dev: 1337 & Senri ABPub: Tilting Point
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
An award-winning platform adventure game where you hunt down the cunning thief who stole his gold. Beautifully hand-crafted levels bring the story of Leo to life, offering a journey full of challenges. Revisit this classic adventure as it celebrates its tenth anniversary.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.5%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A polished, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that emphasizes smooth movement and a charming, story-driven aesthetic.
- #18 Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
85% matchVery Positive94% of 41,241 reviews2013
Dev: Starbreeze Studios ABPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Why similar: Story Rich 22.8%, Atmospheric 21.7%, Adventure 16%, Puzzle 13.1%, Platformer 7%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply narrative-driven adventure that uses unique mechanics to tell a poignant story without dialogue.
- #19 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
83% matchVery Positive80% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: Mooneye Studios
Windows
Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.6%, Family Friendly 19.1%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Adventure 7%
Why You'll Like It: Allows players to explore a beautiful world through the eyes of various animals, focusing on narrative discovery.
- #20 Hoa
84% matchVery Positive89% of 3,096 reviews2021
Dev: Skrollcat StudioPub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.1%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Platformer 14.1%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Family Friendly 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, relaxing puzzle-platformer that relies on its atmospheric art style and gentle narrative to guide the player.
- #21 Horace
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 694 reviews2019
Dev: Paul HelmanPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!
Why similar: Platformer 19.7%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Story Rich 17.2%, Funny 10.3%, Retro 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A surprisingly deep, story-rich platformer that balances humor and heart throughout its expansive campaign.
- #22 The Longest Road on Earth
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 638 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.3%, Side Scroller 33%, Story Rich 12.3%, Casual 7.4%, Indie 5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, interactive-fiction experience that uses music and atmosphere to tell small, intimate stories.
- #23 Bear's Restaurant
81% matchVery Positive95% of 714 reviews2021
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The award-winning indie adventure game finally arrives on Steam—now with more content than ever before! A story of love, loss, and fine dining that’s sure to warm even the most jaded of hearts.
Why similar: Story Rich 36.9%, Atmospheric 20.7%, Retro 18.5%, Indie 10.5%, Singleplayer 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy, pixel-art adventure that focuses on emotional storytelling and character-driven moments.
- #24 FAR: Changing Tides
79% matchVery Positive92% of 5,567 reviews2022
Dev: OkomotivePub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.
Why similar: Platformer 21.8%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, Stylized 15.7%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Puzzle 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, vehicle-based adventure that emphasizes the emotional weight of a long, atmospheric journey.
- #25 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,570 reviews2017
Dev: LizardcubePub: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 28.4%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Retro 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D platformer remake that captures the adventurous spirit and charm of side-scrolling exploration.
- #26 Little Nightmares II
78% matchVery Positive93% of 57,772 reviews2021
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Why similar: Puzzle 17.5%, Story Rich 17.1%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the atmospheric, side-scrolling adventure style with even more cinematic tension and world-building.
- #27 Rayman® Legends
80% matchVery Positive90% of 12,171 reviews2013
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...
Why similar: Platformer 44.8%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Funny 9.7%, Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers top-tier 2D platforming mechanics paired with highly atmospheric, music-driven levels.
- #28 Unravel Two
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,953 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwood InteractivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.7%, Family Friendly 17.7%, Platformer 16.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the atmospheric puzzle-platforming of its predecessor with a focus on cooperative, narrative-driven movement.
- #29 Omno
77% matchVery Positive92% of 2,763 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Story Rich 15.7%, Stylized 15%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Puzzle 12.1%
- #30 Spirit of the North
78% matchVery Positive84% of 6,465 reviews2020
Dev: Infuse StudioPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.3%, Adventure 19.6%, Casual 13.7%, Indie 11.9%, Puzzle 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person exploration game that focuses on atmospheric discovery and a non-verbal, narrative-driven experience.
- #31 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
74% matchVery Positive95% of 121 reviews2026
Dev: DIE SOFT
Windows
Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.2%, Family Friendly 15.3%, Retro 15%, Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 13.4%
- #32 Harold Halibut
76% matchVery Positive82% of 1,248 reviews2024
Dev: Slow Bros.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 36.2%, Story Rich 15.9%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Funny 9.1%
- #33 The Multi-Medium
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 567 reviews2023
Dev: Micah Boursier
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Stylized 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #34 Gecko Gods
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 607 reviews2026
Dev: InresinPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure as a tiny gecko. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles and uncover a lost civilisation in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets and natural wonder.
Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Family Friendly 15%, Stylized 13.9%, Puzzle 13.5%, Atmospheric 10.5%
- #35 Paradise Lost
77% matchMixed64% of 2,503 reviews2021
Dev: PolyAmorousPub: Walkabout
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth.
Why similar: Alternate History 40.4%, Walking Simulator 29.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Adventure 4.8%
- #36 Oblitus mortis
73% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Oblitus mortis
Windows
A Pixel art adventure inspired by the fascinating legends and myths of Venezuela. Enter a mysterious world where you will be the one to help this little Espanto solve the mystery of why all these creatures and lost souls are wandering the earth.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.1%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 18.3%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Adventure 7.4%
- #37 Rex: Another Island
76% matchVery Positive92% of 131 reviews2017
Dev: shysaursoftPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
An open world adventure inspired by the classics. Get lost in a wide world of precarious platforming that will take you back to a simpler time...
Why similar: Dinosaurs 60% ★, Platformer 14.7%, Retro 12.9%, Action 6.6%, Indie 5.7%
- #38 Lil Gator Game
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,033 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Family Friendly 32.7%, Funny 27.6%, Casual 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Adventure 7.4%
- #39 League Of Enthusiastic Losers
74% matchVery Positive84% of 190 reviews2021
Dev: yookond.
Windows · Mac
League of Enthusiastic Losers is a reflective adventure game about experiencing yourself, looking for happiness, self-care, and not giving up contrary to what others think. Immerse yourself in a slow-flowing but true story, of the nostalgic journey to the 90s.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.5%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Atmospheric 15%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #40 Baby Dino Adventures
75% matchVery Positive80% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: Sleeping Panda Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Baby Dino Adventures is a cute platformer game inspired by classic retro games. You play a lost baby T-Rex, and help him find his parents back. You won't kill anyone. But rather solve puzzles, and make new allies throughout this upcoming adventure. ♥
Why similar: Dinosaurs 39.4% ★, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #41 Plus Ultra: Legado
70% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Póntica
Windows · Mac
Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.7%, 2D Platformer 22%, Platformer 17.2%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 12.3%
- #42 Figment
73% matchVery Positive87% of 5,665 reviews2017
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Why similar: Funny 17.4%, Puzzle 15.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 11.4%
- #43 Retro Machina
73% matchVery Positive86% of 255 reviews2021
Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: Platformer 21.7%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Story Rich 16.6%, Puzzle 12.6%, Action 9.7%
- #44 Low Oxygen
71% matchVery Positive89% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: Alex-Stefan Neagu
Windows · Linux
Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Puzzle 9.1%, Funny 8.2%
- #45 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
69% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.2%, Family Friendly 15.3%, Stylized 14%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #46 Promenade
69% matchVery Positive95% of 888 reviews2024
Dev: Holy Cap
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers
Why similar: Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Funny 11%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
- #47 The Little Brave
69% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Dmitrii Batov
Windows
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.9%, Platformer 25.5%, Action-Adventure 22.1%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #48 Dininho Adventures: Definitive Edition
72% matchVery Positive91% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Dininho
Windows
Help out Dininho in what might be the most heroic adventure of your life! Explore this colorfull and dangerous world, rescuing all the defenseless babies. But be carefull, "He" will be waiting at the end of every road. I trust you! Go and be the Dinoland hero.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 32.7% ★, Side Scroller 21.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 13.4%, Family Friendly 6%
- #49 Forgotlings
68% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: Throughline GamesPub: Hitcents
Windows
Award-winning cinematic narrative adventure set in a hand-drawn world of living forgotten objects. Lead Fig and the crew of the Volare through a story of identity, unity, and survival—where diplomacy, difficult choices, and moments of action shape the fate of five divided tribes.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.1%, Story Rich 14.8%, Platformer 14%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%
- #50 My Memory of Us
71% matchVery Positive92% of 942 reviews2018
Dev: Juggler GamesPub: IMGN.PRO
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #51 Minute of Islands
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 975 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Platformer 18.9%, Story Rich 16.2%, Family Friendly 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.9%
- #52 Primal Planet
65% matchVery Positive89% of 677 reviews2025
Dev: SeethingswarmPub: Pretty Soon
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 36.1% ★, Side Scroller 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #53 Felix The Toy
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: XYX GamesPub: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Inspired by classics from long ago, help a toy named felix find his owner when a mysterious event takes over the planet
Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Puzzle 17.2%, Funny 13.4%, Adventure 11.9%, Casual 11.6%
- #54 Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture
66% matchVery Positive97% of 294 reviews2024
Dev: SmellyFrog
Windows
A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.2%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Retro 12.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Stylized 8.2%
- #55 The Artful Escape
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,968 reviews2021
Dev: Beethoven and DinosaurPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Story Rich 12.4%, Stylized 12.2%, Platformer 9.8%
- #56 Twilight Oracle
66% matchVery Positive97% of 121 reviews2024
Dev: Cosmic Void
Windows · Mac · Linux
Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure. Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.
Why similar: Funny 24.6%, Story Rich 20.2%, Retro 17%, Puzzle 14.5%, Adventure 10.3%
- #57 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
64% matchVery Positive98% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Starvania StudioPub: Soft Source
Windows
Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.
Why similar: Story Rich 26.2%, Atmospheric 22.9%, Puzzle 16.6%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 8.3%
- #58 Jet Kave Adventure
67% matchVery Positive85% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: 7Levels
Windows
Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 30.4% ★, Side Scroller 18.8%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
