Games Like Ministry of Broadcast

American Arcadia is a cinematic puzzle game that combines a 2.5D platformer and first-person game to tell the tale of a thrilling escape. Experience the extraordinary story of Trevor, an average man escaping from the world's most popular reality tv show.

Why similar: Adventure 27.6%, Indie 24.6%, Cinematic 19.3%, 2D 8.9%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: It directly tackles the theme of a protagonist trapped within a televised reality show, blending satire with puzzle-platforming.

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 20.2%, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 14.7%, Cinematic 13.8%, Platformer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the cinematic platformer genre that perfectly captures a bleak, dystopian atmosphere through environmental storytelling.

A gripping, retro-inspired 2D cinematic puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian future where AI has taken over humanity. A short game in handcrafted pixel art, to experience in a film-like journey. Play as a young teenager, alone in a run-down world, relying only on your hacking skills to survive.

Why similar: Dystopian 27.7%, Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, Adventure 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Indie 11%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that mirrors the pixel-art style and oppressive, dystopian setting of the seed game.

A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.

Why similar: Dystopian 33.1%, Adventure 20.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Retro 8.6%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure features a haunting, dystopian world that emphasizes exploration and narrative mystery.

A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?

Why similar: Political 28.2% ★, Dystopian 28.1%, Adventure 18.3%, Indie 9.3%, Multiple Endings 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A darkly comedic simulation that puts you in control of a propaganda machine, perfectly capturing the media-manipulation satire of the seed game.

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

Why similar: Dystopian 24.8%, Political 23.2% ★, Dark Humor 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that forces players to make difficult moral choices while living under the watchful eye of a totalitarian state.

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

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.9%, Indie 19.8%, Adventure 15%, Platformer 13.1%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric puzzle-platformer shares the dark, minimalist aesthetic and environmental hazards found in Ministry of Broadcast.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Political 32.8% ★, Dystopian 20.3%, Indie 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive game for experiencing the crushing weight of a bureaucratic, dystopian regime through a unique, narrative-focused lens.

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Why similar: Dystopian 38.6%, Political 21.2% ★, Indie 13.1%, Adventure 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a chilling look at state surveillance and the manipulation of information, echoing the Orwellian themes of the seed game.

A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly hilarious (and hilariously bleak) story where everything you know can turn on a dime.

Why similar: Dark Humor 25.8%, Puzzle Platformer 23.5%, Adventure 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich puzzle-platformer that balances dark humor with clever reality-shifting mechanics.

A puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian world where the invention of a cloning device has messed things up, big time. Armed with a clone gun and a mighty fine mustache, the chore of saving THE WHOLE OF CIVILIZATION rests on your shoulders. Don’t blow it.

Why similar: Adventure 20.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Dark Humor 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Platformer 10%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian puzzle-platformer that explores the dark consequences of cloning and corporate greed.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Adventure 21.6%, Indie 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-platformer that features a mysterious, dark narrative and unique movement mechanics.

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: Adventure 27.6%, Indie 22.7%, Dystopian 16%, Platformer 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that focuses on a silent, narrative-driven journey through a bleak industrial world.

Embark on a dark, dystopian isometric adventure as 'Solo,' seeking to reunite with your wife and daughter after an otherworldly, life-changing event. Solve intricate puzzles and evade an everwatching sinister presence...

Why similar: Dystopian 46%, Adventure 26.9%, Cinematic 17.4%, Atmospheric 7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric adventure that captures the feeling of a surreal, dystopian office environment and the struggle to escape it.

FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!

Why similar: Adventure 62.3%, Platformer 18.4%, Retro 14.1%, 2D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The classic cinematic platformer that established the genre's focus on fluid movement and environmental puzzles in a sci-fi setting.

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a satirical point and click inspired by the classic adventure games. It smuggles you out of your comfort zone and throws you into the middle of a Cold War spy intrigue - where there’s an even bigger game being played …

Why similar: Political 33.8% ★, Adventure 26.1%, Indie 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Funny 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical point-and-click adventure that mocks Cold War politics and totalitarian regimes with sharp, dark humor.

Dispersio is a retro-style action platformer. As you progress through the game, you will have to use and combine special abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players.

Why similar: Adventure 33.9%, Indie 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Difficult 9.3%, Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging platformer that emphasizes atmospheric storytelling and a bleak, minimalist world.

Also known as Out Of This World™, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.

Why similar: Adventure 23.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, Cinematic 13.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational cinematic platformer that emphasizes survival against an oppressive, alien environment.

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Adventure 29.2%, Indie 17%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Platformer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic platformer inspired by classic titles, focusing on a poignant sci-fi story and environmental puzzles.

The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

Why similar: Indie 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Platformer 17.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Difficult 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that maintains a cynical, dark tone while challenging the player with difficult environmental puzzles.

Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire.

Why similar: Adventure 87.3%, Platformer 4.3%, Puzzle Platformer 1.4%, Retro 1.4%, 2D 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a protagonist fighting against a corporate-regime, blending dark humor with challenging cinematic platforming.

Mago is a retro 2D platformer that puts us in the boots of a sorcerer, who was unfortunate enough to eat evil overlords' food. Now he has to rescue his beloved princess from the dinner menu of the evil Gourmet! Nostalgia awaits!

Why similar: Adventure 21.3%, Indie 19%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet difficult pixel-art platformer that focuses on tight controls and creative level design.

A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.

Why similar: Adventure 49.9%, Funny 21.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, 2D 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that centers on the struggle to escape a restrictive, hostile environment.

Klaus is lost and alone. Who? Where? Why? He doesn't know anything. Only you can help him find the truth. Join Klaus and K1 - a friendly brute - as you explore this puzzle platform game, through a geometric kaleidoscopic world with high contrast and pop art.

Why similar: Adventure 26.8%, Indie 19.9%, Dark Humor 13%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that integrates a meta-narrative about identity and control within a dystopian setting.

Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.

Why similar: Indie 21.3%, Platformer 16.7%, Adventure 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art platformer that pays homage to retro gaming history while offering a variety of distinct, challenging levels.

Welcome to the world of Trash TV. Cast away into a recycling center, you play an outdated tube television animated to life with a singular goal – find your remote control and become fully functional again.

Why similar: Indie 41.4%, Adventure 37.2%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative platformer that explores the decay of television, mirroring the media-critique themes of the seed game.

Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler

Why similar: Indie 50.7%, Difficult 39.4%, Singleplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-platformer that explores themes of chaos and survival in a hostile 2D world.

An existential platformer where Doomsday is just around the corner. Save the world or become an eternal corporate slave for the God of Death. Choices matter. Or do they? Goof around and find out.

Why similar: Dystopian 25.1%, Dark Humor 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Difficult 8.7%

Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.

Why similar: Adventure 33.4%, Indie 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Platformer 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer that focuses on navigating a dark, oppressive environment with a focus on atmosphere.

Replica is an interactive novel game played through a cellphone and social media. The insane experience of peeping into someone's private life through a cellphone will transform you into the state's greatest patriot.

Why similar: Dystopian 27.5%, Political 20% ★, Indie 18.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%

Get closer to the truth than ever in the VR edition of Not For Broadcast. Keep the cameras rolling, censor the swears and immerse yourself in the powerful, alluring and occasionally deadly world of broadcast television news.

Why similar: Dystopian 33.4%, Political 31.3% ★, Adventure 17.4%, Multiple Endings 6.6%, Story Rich 4.7%

Hardcore pixel indie platformer with puzzle elements and history. Can you get to the end?

Why similar: Adventure 38.3%, Indie 29.2%, Platformer 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Difficult 7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that blends platforming with puzzle elements in a dark, atmospheric world.

Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.

Why similar: Political 31.7% ★, Dystopian 29.2%, Indie 13.3%, Adventure 13%, Story Rich 4.6%

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Adventure 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Indie 14%, Dark Humor 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Take control of the National Nightly News, as a radical government comes to power. In this immersive, high-pressure, propaganda sim, you control what the people see and determine what’s Not For Broadcast.

Why similar: Political 61.1% ★, Indie 16.9%, Funny 11.4%, Story Rich 8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.

Why similar: Adventure 21.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Indie 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Platformer 9.2%

Short, thought-provoking adventure where you are a News Editor and decide what stories get published, set in a fictional city where most people are genetically modified. Multiple unique endings let you share your story and see what the Headliner before you did.

Why similar: Political 25.2% ★, Dystopian 20.1%, Adventure 19.6%, Indie 18.8%, Multiple Endings 6.2%

Expelled - the adventure of a rabbit on dangerous planets, and all in order to use the only chance to get out of prison and return home to his wife and children.

Why similar: Adventure 30.6%, Indie 22%, Platformer 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!

Why similar: Political 29.7% ★, Dystopian 29.4%, Indie 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Multiple Endings 6.3%

POLE is a challenging NES/Retro style precision platformer. You have a POLE (like a stick), and you use it to jump off surfaces, like walls, ceilings or floors. POLE has tough to beat levels and a rewarding story. Left Shift or Right Trigger to Sprint, trust me, you need to.

Why similar: Adventure 25.1%, Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Retro 10.9%

A NOT Troll Game, a platformer where you journey through a world that constantly trolls you. Can you make it to Zoobtryx? Beware…

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Indie 11.9%, Retro 10.6%

A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.

Why similar: Dark Humor 18.8%, Adventure 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Platformer 8.8%

The year is 2036. In this famine-riddled world, food-centric sovereignty has been established. Living alone inside a food-inspection booth, you are striving to find truth and peace beyond the borderline.

Why similar: Dystopian 46.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?

Why similar: Dystopian 20.3%, Political 19.6% ★, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 12%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%

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: Adventure 19.8%, Platformer 15.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Funny 9.4%

A fast-paced Point-and-Click adventure AND an indie platfomer in one! Join adventurer Ben and wannabe indie darling Dan in a race against time to stop all the Apocalypses happening at the same time.

Why similar: Adventure 43.6%, Indie 32.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Platformer 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.

Why similar: Indie 31.6%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

Award-winning adventure where you control the news and its impact on society, your friends and career. Different choices lead to unique combinations of endings. Share your story with the community, and see what the players before you did.

Why similar: Political 36.8% ★, Dystopian 22.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 7.6%, Multiple Endings 6.8%

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 17.6%, Adventure 17.1%, Dark Humor 15.2%, Indie 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

VirtuaVerse is a challenging old school cyberpunk point & click adventure set in a future not so far away narrating tales of technomancers, AVR graffiti writers, hacker groups, tribes of cryptoshamans, digital archeology, epic cyberwars and virtual reality debauchery.

Why similar: Dystopian 39%, Adventure 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Indie 11.8%, Retro 7.8%

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: Indie 23.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Difficult 9.3%

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Adventure 30.6%, Cinematic 19.9%, Indie 19.2%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Social welfare survival horror based on real events. Endure emotional pain and societal pressure. Stay entertained. Survive the routine and become the hero of your studio apartment—battle inner demons, hide skeletons in the closet, and most importantly… keep the bathroom clean.

Why similar: Dark Humor 28.6%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Story Rich 6.9%

"GOODBYE WORLD" is a narrative adventure game. Play through 12 stages of a puzzle platformer while following the two protagonists through 13 chapters of their story.

Why similar: Adventure 28.1%, Indie 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Cinematic 11.3%, Platformer 9%

A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

Why similar: Adventure 19.1%, Dystopian 17.2%, Indie 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Platformer 11%

A comedic RPG about the cynical and hilarious realities of social interaction, personal growth, and confronting your inner demons.

Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Indie 21.2%, Dark Humor 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!

Why similar: Adventure 30.9%, Indie 23.5%, Platformer 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

A challenging 3D platformer with little room for error. Escape a dungeon by jumping to the top, and sacrifice your collectables for items to aid in your ordeal.

Why similar: Difficult 21%, Adventure 19.8%, Platformer 18.9%, Retro 16%, Multiple Endings 11.6%

Mr. Bree+ is a hardcore sidescrolling adventure platformer, enriched with great visual and musical aspects. It's about 60 levels of pure challenge, revealing along the progress, the dark past events which tells the story of our hero, a householding family pig, Mr. Bree.

Why similar: Adventure 40.2%, Indie 37.3%, Platformer 22.5%

No Princess, only Pineapple! Dodge bullets, leap lava pits, and wall-jump your way up the Big Tower in this precision platformer. Quick deaths, generous respawns, and a whole lot of jumping.

Why similar: Adventure 35.2%, Indie 26.1%, Dark Humor 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Difficult 8%