- #1 Ignition to Extinction
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kairos Phanos
Windows · Linux
A runner game about survival where you are the obstacle, and it's whatever that is on the road that gotta avoid you to survive. Ignite your might, outrun extinction!
Why similar: Runner 24.9%, Snow 21.3% ★, Old School 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Survival 9.8%
- #2 Disco Ball
96% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
Control a glowing ball and perform dexterous maneuvers on moving platforms
Why similar: Runner 25.7%, Perma Death 21%, Procedural Generation 17.3%, 1980s 14.6%, 1990's 10.7%
- #3 Sketchy Marathon
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Zorbn Games
Windows
Platform in a world that's drawn for you! A 2D endless platformer game where you must evade obstacles drawn by a rogue pencil! Explore a variety of biomes while improving your high score and collecting hats along the way.
Why similar: Runner 37.2%, Platformer 13%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, Arcade 7.8%
- #4 Die Die Die And Try
95% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Vozif Corp
Windows
A simple runner where you have to dodge obstacle and finish as fast as possible.
Why similar: Runner 44.1%, Perma Death 27.6%, Survival 20.2%, Adventure 8.1%
- #5 Homespun
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bradley Smith
Windows
Go on an adventure in a felt world! Homespun is made entirely out of real world felt lovingly crafted by just two artists.
Why similar: Runner 36.5%, Cats 21.9%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Linear 11.3%, Platformer 11.1%
- #6 Sippin Hot Blickety Block N Bop Those Bad Battle Boys Down To Size Supreme
94% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Sippin Hot
Windows
Hop and bop your way to victory against a wild parade of killer blocks in this endless runner!
Why similar: Runner 29.6%, Perma Death 20.8%, Procedural Generation 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Linear 9.7%
- #7 Funky Rock Hoppers
93% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Perpetuity Games Ltd
Windows
Jump, dodge and flap yourself out of danger. See what distance your penguin can reach while dodging various objects as well as sharks, birds and UFOs!
Why similar: Runner 31.7%, Snow 31.1% ★, Procedural Generation 19.1%, Platformer 9%, Arcade 7.1%
- #8 That Way!
92% match6 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Magnarris
Windows · Mac
Help your partner perform the heist of a lifetime! Send him instructions for how to get to each vault and make a getaway with your newly found fortune!
Why similar: Intentionally Awkward Controls 57.3% ★, Runner 23.8%, Linear 9%, Platformer 7.9%, Action 1.9%
- #9 Neon Nirvana
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wild Mountains Games
Windows
2D Runner in a multiverse where your only escape is death. WIll you survive the longest ?
Why similar: Runner 31.1%, Perma Death 21.1%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Old School 12.9%, 1980s 10.6%
- #10 DROPSOL
91% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: LGV
Windows · Mac · Linux
DROPSOL is a retro-style arcade game where, equipped only with a parasol that reduces your speed, you have to dodge obstacles and take special items to increase your chances of getting a big score.
Why similar: Old School 18.3%, Runner 17.7%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Survival 14.7%, 1980s 13%
- #11 The Last of the 9 Lives
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: 5 Years Now
Windows · Linux
Leap through an endless series of platforms as a nimble cat, racing to stay ahead of the ever-rising water. Collect milk and fish for bonus points while mastering precise jumps in this challenging infinite jumper. A throwback to simpler times. How long can you jump for before the water catches up?
Why similar: Cats 33.8%, Old School 15.6%, 1980s 12.9%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, 1990's 9.5%
- #12 The Winter Adventurer
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Menace Gaming Studios
Windows
Dash through a frozen world in this winter-themed arcade runner—dodge monsters, survive brutal blizzards, unlock new outfits, and conquer 10 handcrafted levels to become the Winter Champion.
Why similar: Runner 52.7%, Snow 41.1% ★, Adventure 3.9%, Action 2.2%
- #13 Jones On Fire
89% matchMixed58% of 237 reviews2015
Dev: Glass Bottom Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A high-speed 2-button infinite running game of kitty saving and flame evading! This is the prequel to Hot Tin Roof - see where the story of Jones and Franky begins.
Why similar: Runner 28.3%, Cats 27.7%, Perma Death 16.1%, Procedural Generation 12%, Survival 8.9%
- #14 Valley of The Savage Run
87% match7 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: No Six Five
Windows · Linux
Move both frogs in sync to reach the end of the level before the predator catches them. Can you use your brain's left and right hemispheres simultaneously to move the frogs in sync? Only 5% are able to do it.
Why similar: Runner 28.3%, Perma Death 23%, Survival 14.4%, 1980s 10.8%, 1990's 7.9%
- #15 FastCato
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Dominik Palenik
Windows · Mac · Linux
FastCato is a fast-paced platformer where you play as an agile cat, leaping across obstacles and scaring all the birds in 60 seconds on increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Cats 37.4%, Runner 27%, Arcade 10.8%, Linear 9.6%, Platformer 8.3%
- #16 WonderCat Adventures
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 reviews2015
Dev: Obscure Cloud
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
WonderCat is a thrilling one finger runner-platformer with a twist of reflexion. Help the WonderCat come back home through 5 worlds, 50 hand-made levels and 5 giant bosses. Collect the glowing stones to unlock 5 secret levels and extra achievements.
Why similar: Cats 37.3%, Runner 27.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Arcade 8.1%
- #17 Where Are My Mittens
86% matchVery Positive86% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: KamikaziGhostPub: Patchwork Kitty
Windows · Mac
A lost kitty. A dangerous environment. It's snowing. A cute indie platformer about a boy named Jason looking for a kitty named Mittens. Requires a standard qwerty keyboard and mouse. Compatible with MacOS and Windows.
Why similar: Snow 38.2% ★, Cats 35.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Adventure 9%, Linear 4.9%
- #18 Dungeon Fall
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Hot Seat, Ltd
Windows
In this fantasy action game, you dodge obstacles and pick up treasure while falling in an endless cavern. Unlock characters with powerful movement abilities as you strive to fall deeper and deeper before the inevitable SPLAT.
Why similar: Runner 37.5%, Old School 18%, 1980s 14.2%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Arcade 9.4%
- #19 Phantom Feline
82% matchPositive98% of 48 reviews2025
Dev: Shady PawPub: UMBC Game Developers Club
Windows · Linux
Play with light and shadow in this Game Boy–inspired puzzle game!
Why similar: Cats 41%, Old School 16.5%, 1980s 15.7%, 1990's 11.4%, Arcade 8.7%
- #20 Cavern Rusher
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Samuel Murchison Seka
Windows
Cavern Rusher is a fast-paced "go for the high score" runner with 5 areas and 8 structures to explore.
Why similar: Runner 44.7%, 1990's 12.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Linear 11.7%, Adventure 11.4%
- #21 Infiniball
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Ammonite Design Studios Ltd
Windows
Infiniball is a simple yet addictive marble based game.
Why similar: Runner 44.2%, Isometric 32.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Procedural Generation 7.9%, Action 3.6%
- #22 Yarn
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Nathan Whitehead
Windows
In Yarn you play as a kitty, While playing with a special purple yarn ball, the kitty knocks it out into the world and sets out to recover it.
Why similar: Runner 38.7%, Cats 26.6%, Platformer 14.5%, Adventure 10.9%, Linear 9.3%
- #23 Space Cats
82% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Becca Bear
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Space Cats": Zip around as a space cat dodging rockets and grabbing Catnip for double points and a trippy speed boost. A fresh, funny game with a nod to internet culture, blending challenge, humor, and nostalgia.
Why similar: Runner 36.1%, Cats 28%, Platformer 11.4%, Arcade 9%, Perma Death 6.4%
- #24 Pixel Game Maker Series LUNLUN SUPER HERO BABIES PLUS NEWGAMES
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: LUNLUNGAMESPub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
Three games in one! Volume up! A compilation of Super Baby LUNLUN's action ! A super bargain edition!
Why similar: Runner 50.9%, Old School 29.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 6.4%
- #25 The battle for Christmas
80% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Peace D
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's just another boring steam platformer from a piss-poor developer, mind you. Gameplay will take you an hour, but you will get 100 achievements
Why similar: Runner 41.7%, Linear 13.5%, Platformer 13.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Old School 8.2%
- #26 Sunset Sprinters '98
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TrihermesGames LLC
Windows
Relive the glory days of 1998 in this high-speed precision runner. You have no health bar—only a Snack Meter that drains constantly. Smash obstacles, collect aluminum cans for rental money, find CDs for your SpinDisk, and sprint from the Middle School to MegaHits Video before the sun sets.
Why similar: Runner 42.7%, Old School 14.3%, 1990's 12.9%, Platformer 8.4%, Arcade 8.3%
- #27 Sushi Cat Legacy Collection
78% matchVery Positive96% of 216 reviews2025
Dev: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
He’s round. He’s hungry. He’s back! Help your feline friend eat all the sushi (and find love) in this bundle of squishy puzzle classics! This collection includes the original Sushi Cat, Sushi Cat The Honeymoon, Sushi Cat 2, The Great Purrade, Sushi Cat-a-Pult, and more...
Why similar: Cats 38.2%, Runner 28.3%, Old School 25.4%, Arcade 8.1%
- #28 Ice Run
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Levi Teixeira
Windows
Your fast-paced penguin adventure.
Why similar: Runner 43.9%, Snow 30.7% ★, Procedural Generation 13.8%, Arcade 11.6%
- #29 BOMCAT
77% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Tanzi Games
Windows
Throw bombs and charge ahead! In this stage-clearing action game packed with respect for 80’s arcades, rescue the lady imprisoned in the factory!
Why similar: Runner 25.5%, Cats 24.5%, Old School 17.3%, 1980s 14.3%, Arcade 8.7%
- #30 ball-e
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: ball_e_dev
Windows
Become the ultimate Ninja Ball Warrior in ball-e, a hardcore roguelike platformer. Parkour through procedurally generated stages, mastering abilities to overcome challenges. With endless variation, every run offers a new experience. Stay determined and adapt, because there's always a way forward!
Why similar: Runner 35%, Perma Death 24.3%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Arcade 7.5%
- #31 Foodie Bear
78% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: Deep Black Studio
Windows
Foodie Bear is an adorkable platform action game. Our fat hero will eat a lot during the journey. He will become fatter and fatter, face more dangers at the same time. He will eat his favorite ice cream eventually !!
Why similar: Intentionally Awkward Controls 76.2% ★, Platformer 8.9%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Adventure 4.5%, Action 3%
- #32 TwinGrip
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kylometra
Windows
TwinGrip is a twin-stick physics-based puzzle-platformer video-game. That's a lot of hyphens. Control each leg of your vessel individually with a controller, or both at the same time with the mouse! Master this unique control scheme and find your way home!
Why similar: Intentionally Awkward Controls 80.7% ★, Linear 8.3%, Platformer 7.2%, Adventure 3.9%
- #33 Wormster Dash
77% matchPositive98% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: GAMELAB
Windows · Mac
Prepare yourself for a one-of-its-kind platformer game with hidden passages, deathly traps and a dazzling fantasy world. Your task is to outrun a menacing monster you awakened when digging too deep into sacred grounds.
Why similar: Runner 53.9%, Hand-drawn 26.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Platformer 8.8%
- #34 Vexation: Hand Crafted Hell
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gestmorph Games
Windows · Mac
Vexation is the only rage game that's fun to play! Every level is a different genre and art style all packaged within their own little pockets of terrible game design. But while fun, it's still a rage game...
Why similar: Intentionally Awkward Controls 63.8% ★, Perma Death 22.9%, Arcade 6.6%, Adventure 4%, Action 2.6%
- #35 Perpetual Mazes
76% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Ajaira BhejalPub: Shup
Windows
Solve the maze, stay alive, power up... See how many levels you have the patience to go ;-)
Why similar: Runner 38.5%, 1980s 15.1%, Old School 13.1%, Arcade 10.9%, 1990's 10.1%
- #36 Legend of the Landscaper
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodeCartographerPub: Alchemistic Form
Windows
A survival roguelite set in a sprawling maze of hedges and topiary. Channel your inner swordsman to mow down fields of overgrown grass and anyone unfortunate enough to get in your way.
Why similar: Roguelite 23%, Survival 21.5%, Perma Death 15.7%, Procedural Generation 14.6%, Hand-drawn 12.8%
- #37 Dizzy Rogues
74% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Runner 37.2%, Perma Death 15.9%, Roguelite 14.4%, Old School 11.9%, Arcade 9.2%
- #38 Christmas Fever!
75% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Mediakomp
Windows
Christmas Fever! is a classic 2D platformer with christmas athmosphere. Complete 64 different levels and try to achieve the best time possible!
Why similar: Snow 44.6% ★, Runner 27.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 5.4%
- #39 DODO: A Story Of Flight
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TheDollarGameStore
Windows
Take the role of a flightless Dodo in this tough as nails platformer featuring a unique two button control scheme
Why similar: Intentionally Awkward Controls 76.4% ★, Linear 10.9%, Platformer 8.7%, Adventure 4%
- #40 Cantaloper
73% matchVery Positive81% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: ComputerCow
Windows · Mac
A cantaloupe with strong hind legs feels incredible pain.
Why similar: Intentionally Awkward Controls 83.7% ★, Platformer 10.6%, Action 5.7%
- #41 A Snowman's Chance
72% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Waily Waily
Windows
Survive Hell as a snowman until you can freeze it over! in this casual action roguelike, you can "snowball" your way through the demons of Hell by collecting power ups and avoiding lava. but you might just have a snowman's chance...
Why similar: Snow 35.5% ★, Perma Death 25.1%, Procedural Generation 20.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Action 2.2%
- #42 Diamond hunt
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: RockingDyde!
Windows
A simple arcade style game where you run around collecting diamonds and try to make it to the end. How hard can it be?
Why similar: Runner 47.8%, Procedural Generation 18.5%, Survival 17.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 3.7%
- #43 Cat & Butterfly
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bumblebee Studios
Windows · Linux
Cat & Butterfly is a side-scrolling runner with pixel graphics and roguelike mechanics. The Cat is lost in its thoughts when a Butterfly flies by. The cute feline cannot help but chase the colorful insect and gets carried away in pursuit.
Why similar: Runner 34.5%, Cats 31.2%, Roguelite 15.4%, Platformer 9.7%, Arcade 7%
- #44 The Purring Quest
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,721 reviews2015
Dev: Valhalla Cats
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Have you ever wanted to be a cat? You will be able, thanks to the aventure platformer The Purring Quest. Take on the role of Kimchi the cat and meet famous cat of the internet in a journey full of humor.
Why similar: Cats 73%, Platformer 11.9%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Adventure 3.2%, Action 1.3%
- #45 SHOJING ショウジング
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kafka Games
Windows
"SHOJING" is a casual game where you control a cat and break a shoji screen. It's a cat, so it's just about permissible, but humans should never try to imitate this.
Why similar: Cats 36.6%, Runner 34.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Linear 9%, Hand-drawn 4.9%
- #46 Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack!
71% matchVery Positive81% of 253 reviews2021
Dev: Be-Rad EntertainmentPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Step into the boots of Serious Sam's most iconic foe, the Headless Kamikaze, and chase down the vile Serious Sam in this action packed arcade runner
Why similar: Runner 48.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Linear 7.1%
- #47 CAT SHORT WAY
70% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Narrow Eyes Prod.Pub: HandMade Games
Windows
Join the brave cat in his exciting adventure and help him save the old factory from our mice and crows in the game "Cat Shortcut". You are captivated by the waiting and dangerous moments, many riddles that need to be solved! Good luck, hero!
Why similar: Cats 31.2%, Old School 15.6%, Perma Death 15.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Arcade 11.7%
- #48 Major Bullet
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LBG
Windows
2D Retrowave Platformer Advance, fight the angered City dwellers and gather rivets. Confront the Boss of the Mafia and uncover the truth as to why you and your comrades have been deemed worthless.
Why similar: Old School 19.4%, 1980s 17.7%, America 16.9% ★, Hand-drawn 14.3%, 1990's 13%
- #49 MareScape
69% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Bendik Erdal
Windows
MareScape is a challenging 2D platformer that will make you question your sanity! Navigate through unforgiving obstacles, fight your muscle memory, and try not to succumb to raging frustration. Will you escape the nightmare?
Why similar: Perma Death 33%, Roguelite 18%, Platformer 15.4%, Survival 15.1%, Arcade 13.1%
- #50 The Hamster's Journey
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Rain Jam GamesPub: Various Tuesdays
Windows
The Hamster's Journey is a roguelite platformer in which you guide Hammy Jo through the exciting cage escape of his dreams. Don hats and pants to imbue Hammy Jo with unique types of movement, and combine these powers in clever ways to overcome the obstacles strewn in your way.
Why similar: Runner 48.9%, Roguelite 18.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Adventure 7.5%
- #51 Thrice Entombed
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Psychozen
Windows
Your tomb has been raided and your treasure stolen, so it's time for revenge! Push blocks to crush enemies, solve puzzles and increase your power in this fast-paced Roguelite action game, inspired by a favorite early 1980's arcade coin-op.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 22%, Roguelite 20.2%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Old School 17%, 1980s 12.6%
- #52 RunBean Galactic
69% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Kiepska Spółka
Windows
Run, jump and roll on your way to the new high score! Sounds easy, right? Not when you try to keep up with the hazards and bonuses that are constantly appearing all around the planet!
Why similar: Runner 42%, Procedural Generation 22.5%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Arcade 9.9%
- #53 CatPunk
67% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: SiG13
Windows
A small game about a cat in a punk world. Collect food and try not to get hurt overcoming obstacles on your way. Good luck!
Why similar: Cats 43.3%, Platformer 17%, Perma Death 14.7%, Linear 9.4%, Adventure 8.2%
- #54 Itty Bitty Toilet Kitty
66% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Shent GamesPub: Shent Games
Windows
BE A CAT! SAVE YOUR HUMAN! You're a fluffy feline who must save their owner from the hordes of flesh eating greebles which dwell within the bathroom. Will she make it through her morning business alive? Only you can save her!
Why similar: Cats 45.4%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Old School 15.8%, 1990's 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%
- #55 Steep Slopes
68% matchVery Positive85% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Tonia Sanzo
Windows
Steep Slopes is a snowboarding endless runner game!
Why similar: Runner 33.7%, Snow 26.5% ★, Isometric 20.5%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Arcade 7.4%
- #56 Grandpurrents
70% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Mace on a Chain GamesPub: N/A
Windows
Grandpurrents is a rogue-lite game with action-RPG elements where you must go out in search for your cats. The player will find themselves in multiple dungeons fighting unique enemies and bosses. Saving cats will let you use their power for your next adventure!
Why similar: Cats 42.5%, Perma Death 24.7%, Roguelite 24.4%, Action 8.4%
- #57 AGNI
66% matchVery Positive88% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: Les Canards Boiteux
Windows
AGNI is a runner game, help a mysterious cat to collect fragments through different landscapes and enjoy an endless mode for scoring!
Why similar: Cats 37.6%, Runner 35.1%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Hand-drawn 4.3%
- #58 Synth Run
68% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Gruffers Studio
Windows
Synth Run is a speedy runner game that puts you in control of a rather *out of control* ship that hurtles towards total oblivion. Guide it over, around or whichever way you damn please to avoid various obstacles and avoid said total oblivion!
Why similar: Runner 43.8%, Isometric 25.6%, Linear 11.7%, Arcade 10%, 1980s 8.9%
- #59 Alpaca Sprint
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Brown Hammer Studios
Windows · Linux
Run, dodge trees, and see how far you can get in this retro arcade inspired runner!
Why similar: Runner 47.2%, Old School 19.5%, Linear 12.4%, 1980s 11%, Arcade 9.9%
- #60 Crystal Chip Collector: Hidden Gem
67% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Nekomura G05Pub: Nekomura Games
Windows
"Crystal Chip Collector: Hidden Gem" is a fast-paced platforming puzzle game with a neo-retro style. Collect all the microchips to complete each level and watch out for the critters! Initially, it may seem simple, but some of the later levels can get quite tricky.
Why similar: Cats 43.5%, Linear 18.1%, Platformer 10.7%, 1990's 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%