Games Like Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.5%, Platformer 24.2%, Puzzle 19%, Adventure 17.7%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic puzzle-platformer that relies on physics and environmental interaction to navigate a touching, narrative-driven world.

The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 53.5%, Platformer 21.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, Adventure 10%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers beautiful 2.5D visuals and physics-based environmental puzzles that require creative use of character abilities.

With amazing new abilities, re-visit a land full of wonder on a new adventure in LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias - sequel to the award-winning ‘LostWinds’.

Why similar: Adventure 33.1%, Platformer 29.8%, Puzzle Platformer 28.9%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features fluid platforming and the ability to manipulate the environment using wind-based powers, mirroring the magic marker mechanics.

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 69.3%, Adventure 20.2%, Action 6.3%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides some of the most fluid and polished 2D platforming available, matched with a vibrant, cinematic presentation.

When Blobolonia is threatened by an evil Emperor, the blob comes to Earth looking for help. Instead, he finds a young boy. Help the blob dethrone the evil Emperor that's terrorizing Blobolonia and establish a friendship with the blob that will last a lifetime.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.2%, Platformer 21.4%, Adventure 18.2%, Puzzle 11.2%, 2D 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-platformer where you must creatively interact with a companion to overcome obstacles in your path.

Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, then descend into the mysterious depths to explore The Cave!

Why similar: Platformer 38.4%, Adventure 25.6%, Puzzle 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven puzzle-platformer that emphasizes exploration and using unique abilities to solve environmental challenges.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Adventure 51.7%, Puzzle 25.9%, Platformer 16.3%, Action 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic puzzle-adventure that focuses on a rescue journey and unique character-based mechanics to solve environmental puzzles.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 58.4%, Platformer 21.5%, Puzzle 10.6%, Adventure 6.5%, 2D 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, cinematic puzzle-platformer that excels at using environmental hazards to create challenging, logic-based puzzles.

Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.1%, Platformer 30%, Puzzle 13.9%, Adventure 13.8%, 2D 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer where you manipulate the environment by painting different colors on the ground to change physics and movement.

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: Platformer 42.5%, Adventure 40.5%, Action 14.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, family-friendly platformer that captures the same adventurous spirit and lighthearted tone as the seed game.

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Platformer 50.7%, Adventure 32.1%, Action 11.8%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-platformer that uses creative transformation mechanics to interact with the world and unlock new paths.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Platformer 60.6%, Adventure 20.8%, Puzzle 8.7%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines breathtaking art with high-quality platforming and environmental navigation that feels both cinematic and challenging.

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: Puzzle Platformer 53.1%, Platformer 24.8%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 6.3%, 2D 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, bite-sized puzzle-platforming adventure that focuses on tight controls and creative level obstacles.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 61.1%, Adventure 22.2%, Action 9%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This 2.5D platformer features a world-shifting mechanic that forces players to manipulate the environment to progress.

Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.

Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, Puzzle Platformer 30.9%, Adventure 18.3%, Puzzle 15.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that relies on teamwork and environmental manipulation to progress through a dark, cinematic world.

Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 56.2%, Platformer 27.4%, Puzzle 14.4%, 2D 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer built entirely around manipulating the environment through two contrasting elemental powers.

Unleash the power of the brush in an all new adventure. Join Mickey and Oswald in an epic battle to save the magical world of Wasteland and change it forever. Interact with your favorite characters like never before in the most heroic adventure yet.

Why similar: Platformer 45.6%, Adventure 22.9%, Puzzle 19.6%, Action 8.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-platformer that features a unique paint and thinner mechanic to reshape the world around you.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46%, Platformer 24.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in cinematic puzzle-platforming that uses environmental storytelling to guide the player through a mysterious world.

"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.2%, Platformer 27.6%, Adventure 20.5%, Action 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer with a unique visual style that focuses on bringing light and energy back to a city through environmental interaction.

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 79.4%, Action 16.6%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that uses paint-based mechanics to change the properties of the environment for traversal.

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 50.9%, Adventure 41.2%, Puzzle 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D platformer that captures the classic feel of adventure games with a focus on exploration and creative level design.

The quirky Raposa and your drawn hero return in Drawn to Life: Two Realms, the next installment in the beloved franchise! Uncover the mystery of the Shadow and save Mike and his friends.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.2%, Platformer 25.6%, Adventure 19.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, 2D 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-platformer that emphasizes creative drawing mechanics to help characters overcome obstacles.

A comical puzzle platformer where you must die to progress. The bodies you leave behind are your only tools to solve puzzles on your quest to find the Cup of Life.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40%, Platformer 36.3%, Puzzle 17%, Adventure 4.1%, Action 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A clever puzzle-platformer that uses character sacrifice as a mechanic to solve environmental puzzles.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 49.3%, Platformer 18%, Adventure 15.7%, Puzzle 13.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic puzzle-platformer that emphasizes environmental storytelling and navigating dangerous, oversized spaces.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 63.7%, Platformer 21.8%, Puzzle 12%, 2D 1.1%, Adventure 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that uses time manipulation as the core mechanic for solving environmental puzzles.

Toki Tori 2+ may look cute, but it’s a challenging puzzle adventure game. Whistle and stomp are the only moves you need to solve increasingly complex puzzles, as you go anywhere, anytime on a lush forest island!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.8%, Platformer 25.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 11.8%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that requires players to observe and interact with the environment to solve problems without traditional combat.

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: Puzzle Platformer 65%, Adventure 30.3%, 2D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 50%, Platformer 33.4%, Puzzle 13.1%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer with a fun, prehistoric theme that emphasizes traversal and environmental hazards.

Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!

Why similar: Platformer 62.8%, Adventure 21.7%, Action 10%, 2D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, family-friendly 2D platformer that focuses on fluid movement and accessible, fun-filled exploration.

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Puzzle 44%, Adventure 28.1%, Action 23.3%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-platformer focused on interacting with a vibrant, living world through music and environmental exploration.

Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 56%, Platformer 27.6%, Puzzle 13.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%

He’s a dad and a radish, and he’s back in his biggest adventure yet! Help reunite Dadish with his missing kids in this charming and challenging platforming adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44.9%, Platformer 30.9%, Adventure 16%, Action 6.7%, 2D 0.9%

A new Dadventure! Help Dadish rescue his children once more, in his most fun and challenging adventure yet.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 49.8%, Platformer 28.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Action 5.6%, 2D 2.2%

The legendary game is now on Steam! Can you prove that you are a good player, go through a difficult path and save your brother? This challenge is not for wimps!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32%, Adventure 26.2%, Platformer 23.6%, Action 11.9%, 2D 5.4%

An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.4%, Adventure 31.1%, Puzzle 30.6%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%

McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem.

Why similar: Adventure 52.4%, Puzzle 34.6%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Sneak and smash your way through this fiendishly addictive comedy-puzzle-adventure

Why similar: Adventure 58.9%, Puzzle 41.1%

Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 45.4%, Platformer 28%, Adventure 13.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Singleplayer 2%

Shell City is plunged into a state of emergency after coming under attack from the devastating forces of PHANTOM. As the National Army struggle to contain the terrifying war machines, they call upon the only thing that stands between Shell City’s obliteration and its salvation; the peanut chompin’, villain stompin’, TEMBO THE BADASS...

Why similar: Platformer 57.9%, Adventure 27.1%, Action 10.4%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

A puzzle platformer with a new twist on co-op and single player gameplay. Solve puzzles, platforming challenges, and encounter dangerous monsters and traps that require you to KILL and resurrect your brother to advance! Death is just part of the adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.7%, Platformer 26.5%, Puzzle 11.2%, Adventure 9%, Action 4.3%

Puns, and puzzles. Horrible puns and devious puzzles actually, along with several incorporeal entities are what makes Ghostory a pixel art puzzle adventure brimming with humour and intrigue. Take on the role of a cursed traveler, master your ghostly form, find a cure, and escape a perilous cave system.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.1%, Platformer 25%, Puzzle 12.5%, Adventure 12.4%, 2D 2.4%

Find and rescue your uncle by using his newest invention to work your way through a crazy complex mansion as you switch between dimensions and solve puzzles!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 64.4%, Puzzle 17.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Adventure 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.

Why similar: Platformer 38.7%, Puzzle Platformer 35%, Puzzle 9.9%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 3.9%

Hands down the most adventurous and handsome hand in the world! You play as a hand on a gripping handventure where you single-handedly face dangerous obstacles and de-feet a handful of evil feet.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 49.5%, Platformer 34.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Action 6.4%

A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 48.5%, Platformer 23.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Adventure 9%, Action 3.7%

Unleash your summoning powers to defeat the Cyclops Lord! Along with four unusual companions, you must journey through a dangerous land to save your mother from a terrible curse. A challenging adventure awaits!

Why similar: Platformer 57.3%, Adventure 30.5%, Action 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%

The Beggar’s Ride is a unique and innovative Platform Puzzle Adventure Game where the player can manipulate the environment to solve puzzles in a deep and intriguing story of discovery.

Why similar: Platformer 38.3%, Puzzle Platformer 27.2%, Adventure 18.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

He's a dad AND a radish. Dadish's kids are missing and he needs your help to find them! Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging 3D platforming adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 54.6%, Platformer 32%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Helheim Hassle is a narrative adventure game with puzzle platforming elements. Play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking that can detach and combine limbs at will to solve challenging puzzles and get out of uncomfortable situations involving desperate Norse Gods, Goblins, Dragons, and angry skeletons.

Why similar: Adventure 82.9%, Puzzle 17.1%

Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 54.1%, Platformer 24.7%, Puzzle 10.5%, Adventure 9%, 2D 1%

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: Platformer 59.4%, Adventure 23%, Action 9.9%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 49.1%, Platformer 43.9%, Action 5.2%, 2D 1.8%

Escape Goat is a puzzle platformer where you take control of a goat, who has been imprisoned for witchcraft, and overcome traps and obstacles to escape the Prison of Agnus. Fear not, for with your supreme agility, sturdy horns, and the help of a magic mouse friend, you can turn the tables on foes and use the environment to your advantage.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 56.4%, Platformer 26.2%, Puzzle 13.3%, Action 3.1%, 2D 0.9%

Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.

Why similar: Platformer 47.6%, Adventure 20.1%, Puzzle 18%, Action 8.2%, 2D 3.7%

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Puzzle 47.5%, Adventure 39.2%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Inspired by classics from long ago, help a toy named felix find his owner when a mysterious event takes over the planet

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.9%, Platformer 30.1%, Adventure 15.9%, Puzzle 14.1%

Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!

Why similar: Platformer 81.8%, Action 18.2%

Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.'

Why similar: Adventure 49.1%, Puzzle 48.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.

Why similar: Adventure 43.6%, Puzzle 28.8%, Action 17.5%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 4.1%