- #1 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
97% matchVery Positive81% of 1,409 reviews2019
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
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 33.3%, Adventure 19.1%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Colorful 8.7%, Funny 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a perfect blend of 2D platforming and 3D overworld exploration with the same vibrant, cartoonish charm.
- #2 Rayman® Legends
96% matchVery Positive90% of 11,680 reviews2013
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.1 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 42.6%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Funny 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.
- #3 New Super Lucky's Tale
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 836 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: Platformer 18.5%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Cartoony 11.6%, Funny 11%
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 1,130 reviews2022
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.2 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: Family Friendly 13.6%, Cartoony 12.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, Arcade 11.7%, Colorful 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style mascot platformer that features vibrant worlds and accessible, action-oriented gameplay.
- #5 Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
94% matchVery Positive92% of 422 reviews2023
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 16.8%, Family Friendly 12%, Funny 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Colorful 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A bright, tropical, and family-friendly platformer that emphasizes exploration and charm.
- #6 Ayo the Clown
94% matchVery Positive91% of 75 reviews2021
Dev: Cloud M1
Windows · Mac · Linux
Let's go on an adventure to unite dog and clown!
Why similar: Platformer 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Funny 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the whimsical, colorful 2D platforming experience with a focus on lighthearted adventure.
- #7 Grapple Dog
93% matchVery Positive87% of 852 reviews2022
Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.4 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: Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Funny 10.5%, Cartoony 8.9%, Family Friendly 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful 2D platformer that introduces unique movement mechanics while maintaining a cheerful aesthetic.
- #8 Super Mombo Quest
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 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: Platformer 19.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Arcade 13.8%, Action-Adventure 12%, Funny 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vibrant 2D platformer that rewards high mobility and precise movement.
- #9 Promenade
91% matchVery Positive95% of 847 reviews2024
Dev: Holy Cap
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 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 16.6%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Funny 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Colorful 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, collectathon-style platformer that focuses on exploration and creative movement.
- #10 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,674 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 23.9%, Family Friendly 17%, Funny 15.3%, Cartoony 14.4%, Colorful 12.1%
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 21,442 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 31.4%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Funny 11.8%, Cartoony 10.8%, Colorful 9%
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 21,612 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.1 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: Family Friendly 22.4%, Platformer 21%, Colorful 10.6%, Cartoony 10.4%, Adventure 10.2%
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 88 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 33.1%, Cartoony 12.6%, Colorful 10%, Arcade 8.9%, Funny 8.3%
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 27,546 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 26.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Family Friendly 10.7%, 2D 10.1%, Colorful 10%
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 1,175 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 66.1%, Action 21.6%, 2D 10%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, colorful platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and creative level design.
- #16 Zorro The Chronicles
86% matchVery Positive86% of 142 reviews2022
Dev: BKOM StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 23.7%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Funny 8.5%, Cartoony 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a comic-book aesthetic and a lighthearted, family-friendly tone.
- #17 Dadish
86% matchVery Positive93% of 271 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 28.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Funny 15%, Cute 13%, Adventure 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Simple, charming, and funny 2D platforming that is easy to pick up and play.
- #18 Adventures of Chris
85% matchVery Positive86% of 198 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 28.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Comedy 12%, Action 12%, Family Friendly 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a whimsical, cartoon-inspired platforming experience with a humorous and lighthearted tone.
- #19 Yooka-Laylee
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,364 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.0 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 24%, Family Friendly 14.2%, Colorful 13.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Funny 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D collectathon platformer that captures the same colorful, mascot-driven spirit.
- #20 Tad the Lost Explorer
84% 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 22.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Family Friendly 12%, Funny 9.5%, Comedy 8%
Why You'll Like It: A cartoon-based puzzle-platformer that mirrors the family-friendly adventure vibe of the seed game.
- #21 Mail Mole + 'Xpress Deliveries
82% matchVery Positive88% of 224 reviews2021
Dev: Talpa GamesPub: Undercoders
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 19.7%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Cartoony 12.7%, Funny 11.8%, Colorful 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, colorful, and accessible 3D platformer that focuses on fun movement mechanics.
- #22 Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread
81% matchVery Positive89% of 325 reviews2022
Dev: MY.GAMESPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Cartoony 8.8%, Comedy 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, cartoon-style metroidvania with engaging platforming and a humorous narrative.
- #23 Unbox: Newbie's Adventure
82% 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: Adventure 23%, Funny 18.6%, Comedy 18.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Action 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, physics-based platformer set in a colorful world that encourages exploration.
- #24 Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 - The Crystal Menhir
83% matchMixed60% of 448 reviews2019
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.4 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: Family Friendly 13.3%, Cartoony 12.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Comedy 11.2%, Colorful 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title set in a classic comic-book universe that emphasizes co-op and exploration.
- #25 Go Go Jump!!
81% matchVery Positive94% of 63 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: Platformer 21.2%, Comedy 16.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Cartoony 14.2%, Action 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, colorful arcade action game that is easy to jump into for quick sessions.
- #26 WHAT THE CAR?
79% matchVery Positive86% of 830 reviews2024
Dev: Triband
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
An absurdly silly adventure full of racing, laughs, and unexpected surprises. Roll, sprint, jump, fly and sneeze your way to victory on the racetrack and beyond!
Why similar: Family Friendly 15.9%, Funny 13.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Physics 11.1%, Comedy 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, humorous, and family-friendly arcade game that prioritizes fun over difficulty.
- #27 Completely Stretchy
79% matchVery Positive84% of 89 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 22.5%, Funny 15.7%, Cartoony 14.8%, Colorful 13.6%, Exploration 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful, exploration-focused platformer with a lighthearted tone and unique movement.
- #28 The Plucky Squire
77% matchVery Positive85% of 3,761 reviews2024
Dev: All Possible FuturesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 21.2%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Cartoony 13.6%
- #29 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
80% matchMixed62% of 334 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 54.2%, Action 10.8%, 2D 8.6%, Arcade 7.4%, Funny 6.4%
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.
- #30 Missing Banban
76% matchVery Positive93% of 285 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 20.1%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Funny 9.3%
- #31 Rayman® Origins
78% matchVery Positive94% of 5,805 reviews2012
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.8 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 34.1%, Cartoony 11.7%, Funny 8.6%, Colorful 8.1%, 2D 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Legends, offering the same high-quality 2D platforming and vibrant art direction.
- #32 Super Lucky's Tale
78% matchVery Positive85% of 757 reviews2018
Dev: Playful Corp.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 25.8%, Platformer 23.3%, Adventure 15.6%, Action 12.2%, Cute 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: The original version of the charming, family-friendly platformer that focuses on classic collectathon gameplay.
- #33 Yoku's Island Express
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,150 reviews2018
Dev: Villa GorillaPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 36.2%, Family Friendly 21.9%, Adventure 11.7%, Physics 9.6%, Cute 7.5%
- #34 Lil Gator Game
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,831 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 26.9%, Funny 21%, Colorful 16%, Cute 13.4%, Comedy 7%
- #35 The Adventure Pals
75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,952 reviews2018
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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%, Family Friendly 15%, Funny 13.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Colorful 8.9%
- #36 Monkey Slap
77% 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 14.9%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Cartoony 7.6%
- #37 Yooka-Replaylee
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,009 reviews2025
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 20%, Family Friendly 13%, Arcade 12.7%, Funny 12.3%, Cartoony 10.9%
- #38 Thank Goodness You're Here!
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,754 reviews2024
Dev: Coal SupperPub: Panic
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.1 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: Funny 13.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 13.2%, Comedy 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11%
- #39 2D Platformer GAME (Toy Factory)
74% matchVery Positive94% of 89 reviews2021
Dev: Jo.Jo art
Windows
It is a 2D adventure game with cute characters.
Why similar: Comic Book 19%, Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Arcade 8.4%
- #40 Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 989 reviews2018
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 brings the experience of the original game to an unparalleled level. The enhanced graphics pay tribute to the comic books and the gameplay has been totally redesigned to make fighting the Romans even more fun!
Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Action 26.5%, Funny 18.8%, Comedy 16.9%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #41 Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
74% matchVery Positive95% of 1,619 reviews2014
Dev: Press PlayPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic adventure filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving. Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his kid brother, Felix. Join Max on his great adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 56.1%, Adventure 26%, Action 9.2%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #42 SHEEPO
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 561 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Platformer 25.7%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Colorful 9.4%, Cute 8%
- #43 Spurdo :D
71% matchVery Positive97% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Jason PK Games
Windows
Spurdo :D is an Action Adventure Comedy game where you play as Spurdo, travelling to different past lives, each containing its own separate story, style, and gameplay mechanics. Offering a wide variety of scenarios and humorous interactions, you choose how you want to experience those lives again.
Why similar: Comedy 20.7%, Funny 18.6%, Exploration 13.7%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Cute 11.1%
- #44 Tomba! Special Edition
69% matchVery Positive89% of 712 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.3 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 39.4%, 2D Platformer 28.1%, Action 16.3%, Funny 5.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #45 Poi
72% matchVery Positive91% of 741 reviews2017
Dev: PolyKid
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Poi is a 3D platformer featuring two kids on a grand adventure to unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Explore uncharted lands, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and defeat comical creatures on a journey to become a Master Explorer.
Why similar: Platformer 21.6%, Family Friendly 18.2%, Cartoony 11.9%, Colorful 11.1%, Exploration 9.3%
- #46 Frogun
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 616 reviews2022
Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!
Why similar: Platformer 26.1%, Cartoony 13.4%, Cute 12.2%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Colorful 10.5%
- #47 Mr. Sleepy Man
67% matchVery Positive99% of 347 reviews2026
Dev: Devin Santi
Windows
Mr. Sleepy Man is up way past his bedtime and out of control! Make a mess of everything you find and turn Bedtime Town against you! This sandbox adventure is filled with comical hijinks, outrageous characters, and platforming action!
Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Comedy 14.1%, Cartoony 12.5%, Colorful 10.4%, Exploration 9.6%
- #48 Basketboy's Adventure
68% matchVery Positive87% of 104 reviews2026
Dev: greenteagame1
Windows
Explore, collect, and fight in Basketboy's Adventure! Uncover stories and hidden secrets across the vibrant, hand-drawn semi-open world of Gugu City. Master dozens of skills and talents, bond with powerful pets, and gear up for an epic battle!
Why similar: Funny 16.5%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Colorful 14.1%, Anime 12.3%, Exploration 11.6%
- #49 Islets
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Platformer 22.3%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Cute 7.8%
- #50 Hoo-Boy
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 177 reviews2017
Dev: Anatoly Konstantinov
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
HOO-BOY! A platformer game about the adventures of a candy boy hailing from Candy-Land.
Why similar: Platformer 62%, Adventure 38%
- #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: Comedy 16.4%, Physics 15.6%, Funny 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 11.6%
- #52 The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf
69% matchVery Positive82% of 637 reviews2021
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Go on an adventure to save your forest! Gargamel, the evil sorcerer just created the VILEAF, a plant that has the ability to attract and capture the Smurfs... but it's also TOXIC! Embody 4 iconic Smurfs and heal the plants on your way to Gargamel's hovel: the whole forest depends on you!
Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Funny 16.9%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Colorful 13.5%, Exploration 12.6%
- #53 Vibrant Venture
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 658 reviews2020
Dev: Semag Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Side Scroller 19.1%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Cartoony 9.7%, Funny 9.4%
- #54 Surmount: A Mountain Climbing Adventure
67% matchVery Positive87% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: Jasper OprelPub: Indiana-Jonas
Windows · Mac
Fling yourself into a mountain climbing adventure! Become the first to reach the top of the highest mountain in the world and meet eccentric characters along the way!
Why similar: Family Friendly 15.7%, Platformer 12.4%, Colorful 11.4%, Physics 11.1%, Funny 8.9%
- #55 bobo robot
70% matchVery Positive89% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .
Why similar: Adventure 41.2%, Action 36.6%, Colorful 8.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Cute 6.2%
- #56 Psycutlery
65% matchVery Positive100% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Luke TarlowePub: 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 17.6%, Platformer 15.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Funny 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #57 Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,014 reviews2024
Dev: Seedy Eye SoftwarePub: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Platformer 21.6%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Funny 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 11%
- #58 Öoo
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,680 reviews2025
Dev: NamaTakahashi
Windows
Median: 2.5 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: Platformer 27.1%, 2D Platformer 24.6%, Exploration 14.7%, Cute 11.1%, 2D 10.2%
- #59 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
65% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows
Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!
Why similar: Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Cartoony 7.7%