- #1 Rayman® Legends
97% matchVery Positive90% of 11,907 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 41.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Funny 8.5%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Comedy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for high-energy, colorful 2D platforming with fluid movement and a whimsical art style.
- #2 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
96% matchVery Positive81% of 1,418 reviews2019
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises!
Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Comedy 9.4%, Funny 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a perfect blend of 2D platforming and 3D overworld exploration with the same vibrant, cartoonish charm.
- #3 New Super Lucky's Tale
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 875 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: Platformer 17.2%, Cartoony 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Funny 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A delightful and accessible 3D platformer that captures the same family-friendly, cheerful spirit as the seed game.
- #4 Kao the Kangaroo
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,147 reviews2022
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Why similar: Cartoony 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Comedy 11.8%, Family Friendly 11%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style mascot platformer that features vibrant worlds and accessible, action-oriented gameplay.
- #5 Ayo the Clown
94% matchVery Positive91% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: Cloud M1
Windows · Mac · Linux
Let's go on an adventure to unite dog and clown!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Cartoony 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the whimsical, colorful 2D platforming experience with a focus on lighthearted adventure.
- #6 Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
94% matchVery Positive92% of 434 reviews2023
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.
Why similar: Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Funny 11.7%, Cute 10.1%, Exploration 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A bright, tropical, and family-friendly platformer that emphasizes exploration and charm.
- #7 Grapple Dog
93% matchVery Positive86% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 21.7%, Platformer 16.3%, Cartoony 10.5%, Funny 10.4%, Cute 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful 2D platformer that introduces unique movement mechanics while maintaining a cheerful aesthetic.
- #8 Promenade
92% matchVery Positive95% of 873 reviews2024
Dev: Holy Cap
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 14.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Family Friendly 10%, Cartoony 9.4%, Funny 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, collectathon-style platformer that focuses on exploration and creative movement.
- #9 Super Mombo Quest
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 869 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 17.9%, Arcade 15.9%, Action-Adventure 14%, Funny 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vibrant 2D platformer that rewards high mobility and precise movement.
- #10 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,690 reviews2016
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Cartoony 19.6%, Funny 17.5%, Family Friendly 15.9%, Colorful 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic mascot platformer that features a fun, cartoonish world and satisfying action-adventure gameplay.
- #11 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
90% matchVery Positive92% of 21,700 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
Why similar: Platformer 32.1%, Cartoony 14.7%, Funny 13.4%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Comedy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides high-energy, linear platforming challenges that share the arcade-like intensity of the seed game.
- #12 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
89% matchVery Positive94% of 21,749 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Why similar: Platformer 21.6%, Family Friendly 21.1%, Cartoony 14.2%, Cute 11.4%, Colorful 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant, colorful world and family-friendly exploration that feels very similar in tone.
- #13 Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Asterix & Obelix – Slap them all! 2 is a Beat’em Up with an original story. Explore different places such as forest ruins, a vast Roman camp and even Lutèce. Encounters and fights punctuate the storyline. This dynamic game invites you to come on an adventure — with a generous distribution of slaps!
Why similar: Comic Book 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Funny 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Maintains the distinct comic-book art style and family-friendly action found in the Marsupilami universe.
- #14 Sonic Mania
88% matchVery Positive94% of 27,786 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Why similar: Platformer 25.4%, Side Scroller 20.4%, 2D 9.5%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Colorful 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, colorful 2D platforming with a classic arcade feel that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #15 Splasher
87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,182 reviews2017
Dev: SplashteamPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.
Why similar: Platformer 68.3%, Action 21.7%, 2D 10%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, colorful platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and creative level design.
- #16 Yooka-Laylee
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,373 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!
Why similar: Platformer 23.9%, Family Friendly 13%, Colorful 11.6%, Exploration 10.5%, Funny 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D collectathon platformer that captures the same colorful, mascot-driven spirit.
- #17 Zorro The Chronicles
85% matchVery Positive86% of 147 reviews2022
Dev: BKOM StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Zorro The Chronicles is an exciting and humorous game featuring combat and exploration gameplay inspired by the best action games in class.
Why similar: Comic Book 23%, Cartoony 9.6%, Comedy 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Family Friendly 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a comic-book aesthetic and a lighthearted, family-friendly tone.
- #18 Dadish
84% matchVery Positive93% of 277 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas K. Young
Windows
Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging platforming adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Cute 18.4%, Funny 15.3%, Action 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Simple, charming, and funny 2D platforming that is easy to pick up and play.
- #19 Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 - The Crystal Menhir
86% matchMixed60% of 455 reviews2019
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Set off on an exciting adventure and immerse yourself in the world of Asterix! Alone or in co-op, explore the lands of the Roman empire and unravel the mystery of the Crystal Menhir and its incredible powers!
Why similar: Comic Book 21.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Cartoony 9.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Funny 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title set in a classic comic-book universe that emphasizes co-op and exploration.
- #20 Tad the Lost Explorer
83% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Gammera Nest
Windows · Mac
Your favourite explorer, Tad Stones is back! Embark with Tad and his friends on a new journey through different cities where you will encounter challenging puzzles in your quest to get the emerald tablet.
Why similar: Comic Book 21.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Comedy 9.9%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Funny 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cartoon-based puzzle-platformer that mirrors the family-friendly adventure vibe of the seed game.
- #21 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
84% matchMixed62% of 338 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!
Why similar: Comic Book 30.3%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Funny 11%, Anime 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a hand-drawn comic-book aesthetic and arcade-style action that aligns with the seed game's visual style.
- #22 Mail Mole + 'Xpress Deliveries
82% matchVery Positive88% of 231 reviews2021
Dev: Talpa GamesPub: Undercoders
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Mail Mole is a charming 3D platformer featuring Molty, the fastest delivery mole, in his quest to save Carrotland from disaster! Explore magical worlds, make new friends, race against Mecha-Moles, find collectibles, solve puzzles and deliver awesomeness to the end of the world!
Why similar: Platformer 18.3%, Cartoony 15.6%, Comedy 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Funny 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, colorful, and accessible 3D platformer that focuses on fun movement mechanics.
- #23 Adventures of Chris
82% matchVery Positive86% of 200 reviews2020
Dev: Guin Entertainment, LLCPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Embark on a global adventure in this ‘90s-inspired adventure platformer. Help a chubby underdog kid with wacky superpowers battle bizarre villains, unlock and customize special moves and spells, and save the world!
Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Comedy 16.2%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Cartoony 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a whimsical, cartoon-inspired platforming experience with a humorous and lighthearted tone.
- #24 Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread
81% matchVery Positive89% of 339 reviews2022
Dev: MY.GAMESPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!
Why similar: Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 12.4%, Cartoony 10%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Comedy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, cartoon-style metroidvania with engaging platforming and a humorous narrative.
- #25 WHAT THE CAR?
79% matchVery Positive85% of 867 reviews2024
Dev: Triband
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Race through hundreds of silly levels as a shapeshifting car in strange worlds populated by …bears? Run, roll, jump, fly and sneeze your way to victory! Join the community and make your own chaotic levels!
Why similar: Physics 15%, Funny 13.6%, Comedy 13.6%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Platformer 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, humorous, and family-friendly arcade game that prioritizes fun over difficulty.
- #26 Completely Stretchy
79% matchVery Positive84% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Warp DigitalPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
A befuddling mishap has made you COMPLETELY STRETCHY! Stretch, swing and stick around the delightfully odd and vibrant Grombi Isles in this eccentric and light-hearted 3D platformer.
Why similar: Platformer 20.9%, Cartoony 18.3%, Funny 16.2%, Exploration 14.2%, Cute 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, exploration-focused platformer with a lighthearted tone and unique movement.
- #27 Go Go Jump!!
80% matchVery Positive94% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Dexter ManningPub: Manning Media
Windows
Go Go Jump!! is a survival platforming adventure! Take on all the Jump masters to earn your badges or compete in various survival scenarios with your friends!
Why similar: Comedy 19.3%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 18.3%, Cartoony 16.3%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, colorful arcade action game that is easy to jump into for quick sessions.
- #28 Unbox: Newbie's Adventure
81% matchVery Positive83% of 625 reviews2016
Dev: Prospect GamesPub: Merge Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Unbox: Newbie's Adventure is a 90s style 3D platformer about the ultimate postal service, self-delivering cardboard boxes! Unbox: Newbie's Adventure has giant worlds full of challenges, collectibles and boxy boss battles!
Why similar: Comedy 24.5%, Funny 19.9%, Adventure 16.5%, Platformer 13.2%, Cute 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, physics-based platformer set in a colorful world that encourages exploration.
- #29 The Plucky Squire
77% matchVery Positive85% of 3,909 reviews2024
Dev: All Possible FuturesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.2%, Action-Adventure 19.1%, Cartoony 15.7%, Cute 11.6%, Family Friendly 11.5%
- #30 Islets
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,293 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Animals 30.9% ★, Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.5%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Cute 6%
- #31 Rayman® Origins
78% matchVery Positive94% of 5,955 reviews2012
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!
Why similar: Platformer 32.8%, Cartoony 14.8%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Funny 9.2%, 2D 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Legends, offering the same high-quality 2D platforming and vibrant art direction.
- #32 Missing Banban
76% matchVery Positive93% of 289 reviews2025
Dev: Simon CarnyPub: Euphoric Brothers
Windows
Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Funny 8.6%
- #33 Super Lucky's Tale
78% matchVery Positive85% of 775 reviews2018
Dev: Playful Corp.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason?
Why similar: Family Friendly 25.1%, Platformer 24.7%, Cute 17.7%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: The original version of the charming, family-friendly platformer that focuses on classic collectathon gameplay.
- #34 Yoku's Island Express
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,192 reviews2018
Dev: Villa GorillaPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 35.4%, Family Friendly 20.2%, Physics 14.8%, Cute 11.8%, Adventure 8.5%
- #35 Psycutlery
73% matchVery Positive100% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Skye JunePub: FreakZone Games
Windows
Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventure, Psycutlery offers a surprising full-course meal, despite all unassuming appearances...
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Funny 9%
- #36 Dimensional Animals
75% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Five animal friends with unique abillities unite in this metroidvania adventure! You'll need to master each animal's skill to complete your quest! Play as the dog, duck, cat, frog and raccoon at the same time!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.2%, Family Friendly 17.2%, Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 14.3%, Cute 11.2%
- #37 Yooka-Replaylee
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,041 reviews2025
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Embark on an epic 3D platforming collectathon adventure with Yooka and Laylee! Yooka-Replaylee is packed with new moves, more story, exciting challenges, hidden secrets, and more than double the collectibles to uncover. Can you help them rescue the world’s biggest treasure?
Why similar: Platformer 17.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Cartoony 12.8%, Funny 12.1%, Exploration 12%
- #38 Lil Gator Game
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,948 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 23.4%, Funny 22.1%, Cute 19.6%, Colorful 12.8%, Comedy 9.1%
- #39 2D Platformer GAME (Toy Factory)
74% matchVery Positive95% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: Jo.Jo art
Windows
It is a 2D adventure game with cute characters.
Why similar: Comic Book 17.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #40 The Adventure Pals
74% matchVery Positive92% of 1,962 reviews2018
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Adventure Pals is an epic adventure platformer fueled by imagination, friendship, and the dark side of hot dogs. Your dad has been dadnapped and you, your pet rock, and a tongue-helicoptering giraffe must fight your way through levels filled with platforming, bizarre enemies, and big bosses to save the world!
Why similar: Platformer 31.9%, Funny 15.7%, Family Friendly 14.6%, Cute 9.8%, Adventure 9.3%
- #41 Frebbventure
73% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: AlmyriganHero
Windows
In a world gone wild, there's only one animal man enough to put his foot down!Join Frebb's small clique of reluctant "friends" as they rumble, tumble, and action-platform their way through the craziest journey of the year!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 15.5%, Cartoony 10.4%, Anime 9.7%
- #42 Monkey Slap
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 143 reviews2018
Dev: MotiroPub: Bitlock Studio
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Go on a long adventure with funny monkeys. Tropical islands, hot deserts, frozen plains. Fight with evil primates. Collect coins and equip your character with different weapons, clothes, skill enhancements. Each new level is more complicated than the previous one.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Cartoony 8.7%
- #43 Öoo
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,955 reviews2025
Dev: NamaTakahashi
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: 2D Platformer 28.8%, Platformer 22.9%, Exploration 16.7%, Cute 14.5%, 2D 8.3%
- #44 Darwin's Paradox!
70% matchVery Positive89% of 754 reviews2026
Dev: ZDT StudioPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step into a cinematic adventure as Darwin, a brilliant octopus trapped in a mysterious industrial world. Use his unique abilities - swimming, wall-climbing, shooting ink, camouflage, and more - to overcome traps and escape.
Why similar: Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, 2D Platformer 10%, Funny 9.3%, Arcade 7.7%
- #45 Cloud Cats` Land
71% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: PurrMurrMeow Games
Windows
Adventure on the mysterious Island of Cloud Cats! Explore picturesque locations, meet magical creatures, and solve unusual puzzles. Dive into the secrets of the wonderful island!🐾
Why similar: Comedy 16.7%, Funny 14.5%, Exploration 13.6%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Cute 11.6%
- #46 SHEEPO
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 581 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.4%, Platformer 23.3%, Exploration 13.2%, Cute 11.2%, Colorful 7.3%
- #47 Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,060 reviews2024
Dev: Seedy Eye SoftwarePub: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.2%, Platformer 18.3%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Funny 12.7%, Exploration 12.6%
- #48 Go Slimey Go!
68% matchVery Positive99% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: TembacPub: Tembac and Chabbie
Windows · Mac
A precision platformer that welcomes newcomers and rewards mastery. Master smooth movement, discover hidden secrets, and overcome handcrafted challenges in a charming adventure built for all skills levels.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Cartoony 11.4%, Family Friendly 10.6%
- #49 Owlboy
71% matchVery Positive84% of 6,078 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Animals 36.8% ★, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Funny 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #50 KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT
68% matchVery Positive95% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: KamotachiPub: Mameshiba Games
Windows
Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.
Why similar: Comic Book 19.4%, Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #51 Mi Scusi
70% matchVery Positive92% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: The Scusi Boys
Windows
Mi Scusi is a casual adventure game following the exploits of the Scusi Man, an unstoppable force of Scusi causing chaos across the world...and beyond! Discover secrets and accomplish tasks in each level to unlock unqiue cosmetics and travel to new locations in this wacky world of Scusi.
Why similar: Physics 18.1%, Comedy 17.5%, Action-Adventure 13%, Funny 12.5%, Exploration 12.1%
- #52 Tomba! Special Edition
67% matchVery Positive89% of 752 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In Tomba! Special Edition, leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced update to a platforming classic!
Why similar: Platformer 37.1%, 2D Platformer 36.5%, Action 14.7%, Funny 5.7%, Exploration 4.1%
- #53 The Kangaroo Conspiracy
69% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2022
Dev: Tunermaxx Media GmbH
Windows
A retro jump’n’run adventure based on a German film you’ve probably never heard of. Expect talking kangaroos, weird conspiracy theories, and jokes that may or may not translate. It’s meta. It’s pixelated. It’s probably not what you expected.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 18.2%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Funny 12.3%, Comedy 10.7%
- #54 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
66% matchVery Positive96% of 109 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 22.6%, Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 12.5%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Cute 11.9%
- #55 Plus Ultra: Legado
67% matchVery Positive88% of 104 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: Comic Book 25.7%, Side Scroller 20.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #56 Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
68% matchVery Positive89% of 564 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.7 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: Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Cute 12.1%
- #57 Flewfie's Adventure
69% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Cosmic BoopPub: Valorware
Windows
Join Flewfie and friends on an epic side-scrolling adventure! Zap, beam, and fly your way through unique worlds and put an end to Uzzu’s chaos!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.1%, Platformer 16.9%, Arcade 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Cartoony 10.6%
- #58 Freedom Planet 2
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,697 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, Platformer 18.3%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Anime 11%, Arcade 7.9%
- #59 Thank Goodness You're Here!
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,969 reviews2024
Dev: Coal SupperPub: Panic
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.8%, Comedy 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Funny 13%, Platformer 11.3%
