Games Like MainFrames

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Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29%, Platformer 17%, Puzzle 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Retro 8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in minimalist puzzle-platforming where every interaction feels as clever and precise as the mechanics in MainFrames.

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.1%, Physics 17.7%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Cute 9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines physics-based movement with a cute, colorful world that rewards experimentation and exploration.

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 36.5%, Puzzle 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the meta-narrative charm and pixel-art aesthetic while offering deep, perspective-shifting puzzles.

Swing over spikes and pits, find the secrets of a mysterious tree and overcome difficult challenges as a brave tiny lizard in this small adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Physics 17%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 12.4%, Cute 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on physics-based platforming and exploration with a cute, vibrant art style.

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: Puzzle Platformer 30.1%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle 12.2%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that utilizes magnetism mechanics to create challenging yet rewarding navigation puzzles.

Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Physics 16.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Cute 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, genre-bending adventure that uses unique movement mechanics to traverse a beautiful, interconnected world.

Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, Cozy 19.3%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Puzzle 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends exploration and puzzle-platforming in a cozy, colorful environment that feels very similar in tone to MainFrames.

Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Puzzle 21%, Minimalist 20.2%, Colorful 14.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Soundtrack 11.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: Uses a grid-based movement system that turns the entire world into a clever, interconnected puzzle.

Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.

Why similar: Minimalist 56.4%, 2D 22.2%, Indie 12.6%, Singleplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the meta-desktop aesthetic perfectly, turning the operating system itself into a playground for unique gameplay mechanics.

Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

Why similar: Programming 34.6% ★, Puzzle 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Cute 10%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant logic-based puzzle game that rewards the same kind of 'outside-the-box' thinking required for MainFrames.

A mind-bending recursive puzzle game about boxes within boxes within boxes within boxes. Learn to use infinity to your advantage as you explore a deep and elegant system.

Why similar: Puzzle 41.8%, Minimalist 36.9%, 2D 11.1%, Singleplayer 5.6%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features recursive, mind-bending puzzle design that feels just as satisfying and clever as the best moments in MainFrames.

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: Puzzle Platformer 22%, Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Cute 11.1%, Puzzle 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful collectathon platformer that emphasizes exploration and creative puzzle-solving.

A retro-inspired adventure puzzle game featuring multiple playable characters with interwoven storylines. Explore the natural (and unnatural) world for unique interactions and unlock items to aid you in your quest. There's nothing as simultaneously charming and strange as the world of Tux and Fanny.

Why similar: Puzzle 16.9%, Retro 16.6%, Colorful 12.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a quirky, relaxing, and highly imaginative adventure experience that values charm and discovery.

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Platformer 29.1%, Puzzle Platformer 28.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Cute 10.6%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer with a beautiful art style and mechanics based on manipulating the environment.

Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

Why similar: Soundtrack 19.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Cozy 14.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines rhythm-based gameplay with exploration and light puzzle-platforming in a very charming, musical world.

Colored Effects is a puzzle platformer game where you use different abilities to advance through levels. Each color grants a unique ability. Switch between the colors and their effects to collect gems, defeat bosses, and solve fun puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Cozy 12.8%, Physics 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Uses color-based logic mechanics to create unique puzzles within a 2D platforming framework.

You have strayed into the world of computer! ? During the exploration, you will have a series of interesting interactions with folders, garbage files, Word documents, PowerPoint documents, Excel documents, anti-virus software, blinking cursors while typing and even binary 0 and 1 in computer!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.1%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle 14%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that leans into the digital, technical theme while providing challenging precision-based levels.

Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 14.4%, Physics 11.5%, Puzzle 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that demands careful movement and logic to navigate its intricate, puzzle-heavy stages.

Play as an adorable chicken in this relaxing platformer. Jump, climb and solve puzzles to find the answer to the ULTIMATE question a chicken can ask...

Why similar: Cozy 22.9%, Platformer 15.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Cute 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, relaxing adventure game that prioritizes exploration and light platforming mechanics.

Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a “12-bit” action platformer full of pixels and platforming fun!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 29%, Platformer 27%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Retro 10.7%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished precision-platformer with a distinct retro aesthetic and tight, satisfying controls.

Marvin's Mittens presents a soothing world to explore, free from enemies and danger. Go on an adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 42.8%, Adventure 40.8%, Indie 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, indie platformer that focuses on exploration and a heartwarming, simple narrative.

Heart Star is an adorable puzzle platformer where you guide two little friends through two parallel worlds. Swap between the worlds to solve unique puzzles. Overcome all obstacles with the power of teamwork!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, Platformer 15.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 9.1%, Cute 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, singleplayer puzzle-platformer that requires switching between characters to solve environmental challenges.

A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.2%, Platformer 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Cute 12.6%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and atmospheric 2D platformer that delivers a high-quality, focused experience.

Relaxing puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Puzzle 11.6%, Physics 11.1%, Minimalist 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual puzzle-platformer that emphasizes simple, clean mechanics and accessible level design.

A charming pixel art platform adventure, reminiscent of the good old 16-bit days. Served as the foundation for the retro-platformer Tiny Thor.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 18.1%, 1990's 12.5%, Cute 12%, Retro 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired 2D platformer that offers a challenging and rewarding experience for fans of the genre.

Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.

Why similar: Platformer 21%, Retro 14.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 1990's 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled adventure that captures the simplicity and charm of early pixel-art platformers.

MEANDERS is a sparkling adventure through a series of funny and relaxing challenges in a colourful setting.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.8%, Puzzle 20.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Colorful 12.1%, Adventure 11%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful 3D puzzle-platformer that focuses on parkour and exploration in a relaxing, low-pressure environment.

The buns... you HAVE to capture them!! Think outside the bunburrow or get outsmarted by bunnies in this cute pathfinding-based puzzle game!

Why similar: Minimalist 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 21%, Puzzle 20.9%, Cute 18.6%, 2D 9%

Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.2%, Platformer 29%, Colorful 12.1%, Adventure 9%, Cute 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing, and highly polished first-person platformer that focuses on fluid movement.

Experience puzzle-platforming the way it’s meant to be. Designed and built on 90’s hardware, Tanglewood is a 16-bit love letter to the golden age of gaming. Guide Nymn home through a forest filled with danger, in classic 2D pixel-art style.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22%, Platformer 18%, 1990's 15.5%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-feeling side-scrolling platformer that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction.

Challenge yourself and master 4 Distinct worlds with 66 finely tuned level screens and climb to the top of the Steam Leaderboards in this retro pixel art speedrunning platformer!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Togges is a charming and colourful 3D Puzzle-Platformer. Go on adventures, stack adorable living blocks and solve puzzles around the Cosmos to save the Galaxy from the threats of the Void.

Why similar: Platformer 21.1%, Puzzle 19.2%, Cute 16%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Colorful 15%

Why You'll Like It: A unique 3D puzzle-platformer where you manipulate blocks to explore open-world environments.

Twig's Adventure 64 is a tiny 3D collect-a-thon platformer with looks and gameplay inspired by the N64 era, featuring a movement system that is both deep and intuitive.

Why similar: 1990's 37%, Platformer 16.7%, Retro 16.6%, Adventure 13.2%, Cute 12.6%

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.4%, Platformer 22.6%, Cute 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Colorful 7.9%

Help Slimey, our tiny slippery protagonist, visit his friends for some well deserved teatime after some thrilling platforming challenges!

Why similar: Platformer 20.7%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Retro 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Cute 11%

A cozy Arcade Game Collection turned on its head by the twists of a local Ghost.

Why similar: Cozy 33.8%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Cute 13.8%, Retro 12.4%, Colorful 9.4%

Embark on a short, playful adventure in your cozy flying boat and sail through fluffy clouds. Discover floating islands and befriend their quirky citizens. Jump, roll, climb, and skate through Cloudburg as Skye faces her biggest obstacle on her way to the Royal Postal Academy!

Why similar: Soundtrack 46.5% ★, Cute 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 4.4%

Cute and bouncy platformer with big, relaxing levels! Explore and enjoy!

Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, 2D Platformer 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Colorful 10%, 2D 7.8%

Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.4%, Platformer 17.6%, Minimalist 11.9%, Puzzle 11.2%, Cute 9.7%

Hollow Floor is an exploration-based single-sitting Metroidvania inspired by VVVVVV and REDDER. Hollow Floor is a relaxed game that is full of secrets and hard challenges that can be tackled at any moment in the game or completely ignored.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 16.1%, Cute 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Retro 12.4%

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Minimalist 30.3%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Retro 8.3%

Neko Odyssey: A Game for Cat Lovers You Can't Miss! Here’s a slightly unusual Casual Adventure game where the main gameplay centers around taking pictures of cats. The pixel art graphics in a 3D setting create a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Japanese animation.

Why similar: Cozy 39.6%, Cute 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Colorful 13.6%, Adventure 9.3%

Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.5%, Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Cute 8.4%

Join Stix the fairy on an a tiny 3D adventure through the dense undergrowth of a fantasy garden. A bite-sized collectathon inspired by 90s platformers and childrens' picture books.

Why similar: 1990's 20.7%, Adventure 20.3%, Platformer 19.7%, Retro 13.8%, Cute 12.6%

Button City is a cozy narrative adventure game about a fox and his friends banding together to save their local arcade! Explore a diorama world, play exciting arcade games, complete quirky quests and meet cute animal friends.

Why similar: Cozy 32.5%, 1990's 23.4%, Cute 15.1%, Colorful 13%, Adventure 10%

A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.7%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 14%, Puzzle 10%, Cute 8.4%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.2%, Physics 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Puzzle 16%, Minimalist 9.6%

Inspired by the classics, UniDuni is a lighthearted puzzle platformer adventure which celebrates the bonds of friendship. Invite a friend to work together across hand-crafted levels or challenge yourself and prove your skills!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Cozy 19.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Cute 8.3%, Puzzle 7.8%

Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23%, Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Cute 7.9%

Embark on a cozy climbing adventure in Valley Peaks, a ribbiting first-person platformer where each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the top of every ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the wider world, venture further into the Valley, conquer peaks and unravel mysteries!

Why similar: Cozy 27.7%, Puzzle Platformer 24.1%, Platformer 18.7%, Cute 10.7%, Colorful 9.1%

Dive into the wondrous world of the Inops! The 2D puzzle based side scrolling adventure of dark and light. Battle the fire breathing demons and rescue the scattered Inops.

Why similar: Adventure 34.7%, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Indie 13%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Cute 7.6%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Physics 15.7%, Puzzle 12.9%, Minimalist 9.3%

Sit back and enjoy 30 minutes of original electronic and vaporwave music in this challenging platformer, push forward to unlock Time Trial mode and a second playable character who completely changes the gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 29.4%, Physics 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Retro 10.1%, 2D 8.2%

Adorable spider chaos! Swing around the house, weave crazy structures, play with physics-based objects, and pull off chores with nothing but your webs and your wits in this madcap sandbox adventure.

Why similar: Cozy 29.2%, Physics 24.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Cute 11.6%, Colorful 10.1%

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: Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Physics 13%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Physics 18.1%, Puzzle 13.3%, Minimalist 10.5%

A cute puzzle game about taking a trip to your grandma.

Why similar: Cute 37.9%, Colorful 26.7%, Puzzle 16%, Adventure 7.9%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.4%, Physics 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle 15.4%, Minimalist 9.9%