Games Like Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®

Abe's peaceful retirement was shattered when visited by a vision from the Mudokon Spirit Guides. Abe™ learned the Magog Cartel was mining Necrum, the sacred Mudokon city of the dead, to collect bones to make super-addictive SoulStorm Brew.

Why similar: Adventure 48.1%, Classic 18.5% ★, Platformer 15.5%, Puzzle 3.3%, Dark 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the exact gameplay mechanics and dark, satirical tone of the original.

Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.

Why similar: Adventure 50.2%, Classic 21.9% ★, Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle 4.1%, Puzzle Platformer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful modern remake that preserves the core puzzle-platforming experience of the original game.

Oddworld: Soulstorm is the explosive second game in a brand new Oddworld Quintology that tells the continuing story of Abe and his comrades as they discover further crimes against Mudokonkind and look for the spark that will ignite a revolution.

Why similar: Adventure 63.9%, Platformer 15.6%, Puzzle 6.4%, 1990's 4.8%, Dark 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series that evolves the cinematic platforming and rescue mechanics into a modern action-adventure format.

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

Why similar: Adventure 47.2%, Platformer 19.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%, Puzzle 8.2%, Dark 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the dark, minimalist, and atmospheric puzzle-platforming feel that makes the Oddworld series so memorable.

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: Adventure 57.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 6.3%, Dark 6.2%, Cinematic 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the spiritual successor to the cinematic puzzle-platformer genre, featuring a dark, oppressive atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

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 41%, Classic 23% ★, Platformer 10.6%, Retro 4.2%, Puzzle 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pioneer of the cinematic platformer genre that shares the same methodical, trial-and-error gameplay style as Abe's Oddysee.

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 71.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 4.5%, 2D 2.4%, Gore 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D puzzle-platformer with a dark, sci-fi narrative and unique movement mechanics.

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

Why similar: Adventure 66.3%, Classic 16.2% ★, Platformer 9.1%, Retro 3.5%, 1990's 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic cinematic platformer that emphasizes stealth, cover, and deliberate movement in a sci-fi setting.

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Adventure 52.5%, Classic 20.1% ★, Platformer 18.7%, Comedy 4.4%, Funny 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of platforming and quirky, imaginative world-building with a distinct sense of humor.

A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!

Why similar: Adventure 55.2%, Platformer 15.1%, Retro 7.6%, Puzzle 5.6%, Puzzle Platformer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the quirky, humorous tone and satisfying 2D platforming mechanics seen in the Oddworld series.

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 43.7%, Adventure 34.6%, 2D 6%, Comedy 5.4%, Funny 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, irreverent humor and fast-paced 2D action that fans of the Oddworld universe often enjoy.

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 63%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle 7.3%, Puzzle Platformer 4.5%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that emphasizes cloning mechanics and dark, dystopian themes similar to the RuptureFarms setting.

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: Adventure 63.7%, Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle 6.9%, Puzzle Platformer 3.8%, 2D 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that focuses on environmental manipulation and a haunting, evolving narrative.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Adventure 49.4%, Platformer 19.2%, Puzzle 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 4.8%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that explores dark themes through innovative cloning mechanics.

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: Adventure 57.8%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle 6.3%, Puzzle Platformer 4.6%, Retro 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that requires clever environmental manipulation to navigate increasingly difficult levels.

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 76.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Puzzle 3.4%, 2D 2.5%, Puzzle Platformer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven puzzle-platformer with a unique aesthetic and a focus on narrative depth.

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: Platformer 33.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle 16.1%, Classic 12.3% ★, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful 2D puzzle-platformer that uses time manipulation to create complex, rewarding environmental challenges.

Jim wasn't always a studly super-worm. He was once just a spineless, dirt-eater with no real mission in his life...

Why similar: Classic 65.5% ★, Platformer 24.7%, 2D 4.8%, Comedy 3.8%, Action 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s platformer that matches the dark, surreal, and satirical humor of the Oddworld games.

Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.

Why similar: Adventure 88.9%, Classic 4.4% ★, Puzzle 2.3%, Comedy 1.7%, Funny 1%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the quirky, satirical, and dark humor found in the Oddworld series through a point-and-click lens.

Your party enters a deep and dark dungeon… but sacrifices must be made! Control 3 different heroes and use their special abilities to solve tricky puzzles by sacrificing your teammates!

Why similar: Adventure 74.3%, Platformer 8.5%, Retro 3.7%, Puzzle 3.5%, Puzzle Platformer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that requires creative, often dark, problem-solving to progress through dangerous environments.

Hop into Orbo's shoes! Run, jump and drill around your boss's office, make some new friends, and uncover terrifying secrets about the company you work for in this comedically surreal 3D platformer!

Why similar: Adventure 76.3%, Platformer 16.1%, Comedy 6.2%, Action 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Take control of Zeb in this puzzle/platformer. He is a small energy based life form from space, known as a Plazma Being. While journeying through space to his home, Zeb was surprised to find that he was being kidnapped by aliens. They took him back to their planet and unceremoniously threw him into captivity.

Why similar: Adventure 73.7%, Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle 7.2%, 2D 1.6%, Action 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer with an indie aesthetic that pays homage to the challenging retro platformers of the 90s.

Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!

Why similar: Adventure 64.8%, Puzzle 7.1%, Retro 6.3%, 1990's 5.7%, Comedy 4.3%

You're the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter on a mission to bag the ultimate prize. And you need that money like no one else because there is something very wrong with your health and the only way to fix it is a very costly operation.

Why similar: Adventure 71.6%, Classic 24.2% ★, Comedy 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Action 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a different gameplay perspective while maintaining the signature Oddworld lore and dark, gritty tone.

A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...

Why similar: Adventure 98.2%, Platformer 1%, Puzzle 0.3%, Atmospheric 0.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on unique movement mechanics and environmental storytelling in a surreal, imaginative world.

Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!

Why similar: Adventure 58.6%, Platformer 21.6%, Difficult 6.6%, Funny 4.8%, Puzzle Platformer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced 2D platforming with a quirky, humorous vibe that complements the Oddworld style.

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: Adventure 53.9%, Platformer 30.7%, 2D 6.7%, Comedy 3.9%, Atmospheric 2.1%

New port for 2016! 60 FPS, higher res textures, higher poly models, improved audio, numerous fixes and improvements, and trading cards, badges, emotes and backgrounds!

Why similar: Adventure 73.9%, Classic 13.5% ★, Platformer 8.6%, Comedy 1.8%, Gore 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the Oddworld series with a focus on character-swapping puzzles and unique environmental interactions.

vApe Escape is a point-and-click adventure in a science fiction comedy setting. The player takes control of an innocent ape who must escape the sad destiny of becoming a vape dispenser machine for the wealthy hipsters of the universe.

Why similar: Adventure 77.5%, Puzzle 7.6%, Comedy 5.3%, 2D 4.1%, Funny 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, comic-book style adventure game with a humorous sci-fi premise that feels tonally adjacent to Oddworld.

Stories: The Path of Destinies is an Action RPG, an enchanted storybook filled with madcap fantasy tales, each told by a zippy narrator attuned to the player’s choices and actions.

Why similar: Adventure 99.5%, Fantasy 0.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%, Action 0.1%, Funny 0.1%

Sneak into the pharaoh's pyramid and meet up with Assil and his crew of crazy friends. Just as the party starts to get hot, a silly accident turns life upside down! Help Assil reverse the curse!

Why similar: Adventure 70.5%, Classic 21.8% ★, Puzzle 3%, Comedy 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous adventure game that mirrors the satirical and lighthearted tone of the Oddworld series.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the indie freeware classic, rebuilt for modern machines! Explore a maze-like planet as the Knytt, a peaceful being abducted by aliens, find your missing ship parts, and get back home in this zen-like atmospheric platformer.

Why similar: Adventure 66.5%, Platformer 20.3%, Puzzle Platformer 6.3%, 2D 4.2%, Atmospheric 1.3%

An atmospheric retro inspired survival horror game. Enjoy the late shift at 'The Month' in an abstract and unsettling night of terror, spooks and convenience.

Why similar: Adventure 77.3%, Funny 7.6%, Puzzle 6.7%, Atmospheric 4.5%, Old School 3.9%

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: Platformer 51.7%, Difficult 19.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Once upon a time, the Grim Reaper chose the wrong door. Angelo – a young lazy bum-a-holic, oh sorry - a blogger, powered only by his blogging skills, must turn on “point-n-click adventure” mode, go around the inferno, meet the locals, and somehow get back home. Enjoy Hell! We made it just for you.

Why similar: Adventure 60.1%, Puzzle 12.5%, Funny 7.2%, 2D 6.7%, Retro 6.2%

In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01.

Why similar: Adventure 100%, Singleplayer 0%, Indie 0%

Congrats, you're hired! Serve customers and maintain the Happy's Humble Burger Farm restaurant alone on the overnight. But be careful; things fall apart if you mess up! After work, head home and keep your eyes open for a way to escape the Barnyard Buds and their fast food fever-dream.

Why similar: Adventure 85.4%, 1990's 8.6%, Atmospheric 3.1%, Old School 1.9%, Action 0.9%

Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.

Why similar: Adventure 52.9%, Platformer 21.6%, Puzzle 9.1%, Puzzle Platformer 6.5%, 2D 4.8%

Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...

Why similar: Adventure 60.8%, Platformer 16.2%, Difficult 11.2%, 2D 3.5%, Retro 3%

Wealthy, handsome, and... dead? Samuel strikes a deal with Death for one last shot at life, but only if he can survive a day doing everything manually. Blink, breathe, walk, and work - Guide Sam in this darkly humorous and brutally difficult adventure!

Why similar: Adventure 84.5%, Funny 5.3%, Difficult 4%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Comedy 2%

The first part of the trilogy, Highly Likely, is a surreal 2D Adventure about a funny and somewhat naive character called Mikola who is trying to do all he can to save his homestead.

Why similar: Adventure 99.6%, 2D 0.2%, Atmospheric 0.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%, Indie 0%

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 96%, Puzzle 2.1%, Funny 1.4%, Indie 0.5%

"WELCOME TO THE PIONEER PROGRAM! As the newest recruit of Kindred Aerospace - The 4th best interstellar space exploration company - Your job is to determine if the planet ARY-26 planet is fit for humans. You may be short on equipment and experience, but you'll figure it out. Good luck!

Why similar: Adventure 90.5%, 1990's 4%, Comedy 3.7%, Action 1%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Glover is a puzzle-intensive adventure game made up of 6 worlds with 30 different levels. You control a charismatic glove that walks on two fingers, slaps harder than Steve Austin, dribbles faster than Scottie Pippen, and plays with a bouncy rubber ball.

Why similar: Adventure 71.4%, Platformer 20%, 1990's 4.7%, Old School 1%, Singleplayer 1%

Now with barely functioning co-op features! A challenging 3D platformer with little room for error. Escape a dungeon, alone or with others jumping to the top, and sacrifice your collectables for items to aid in your ordeal.

Why similar: Adventure 50.8%, Platformer 22.6%, Retro 9.6%, Difficult 8.7%, Funny 5.3%

In the world of excessive biotechnologies, an epidemic is ravaging the human race, infecting people's neuronet implants and enslaving them to the mysterious Worm. Who are you: a fighter of the infection, or a hunter of new prey?

Why similar: Adventure 79.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, 2D 4.4%, Comedy 2.3%, Funny 2.2%

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: Adventure 64.4%, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle 6.2%, Puzzle Platformer 4.7%, Funny 3.9%

You're hungry. For a schnitzel. The problem is: you have to get it!

Why similar: Adventure 82.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Comedy 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%, Action 0.6%

Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures! Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness.

Why similar: Adventure 37.7%, Classic 27.6% ★, Platformer 11.7%, Retro 4.9%, 1990's 4.1%

Jamboy and Billy are devoured by a giant and now they have to escape from its guts! Explore the giant's intestines as you defeat food monsters in this frantic, multi-genre game and go on a stomach-churning adventure!

Why similar: Adventure 52.2%, Platformer 27.1%, Comedy 6%, Funny 5.6%, 2D 5.6%

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Adventure 63.8%, Platformer 16%, Difficult 5.3%, Puzzle Platformer 4.3%, Retro 2.7%

Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

Why similar: Adventure 45%, Classic 35.1% ★, Comedy 6.8%, Funny 6.6%, Gore 4.2%

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: Adventure 56.3%, Platformer 28.2%, Retro 9.9%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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: Adventure 67.3%, Platformer 11.4%, Comedy 4.8%, Funny 4.3%, Puzzle 3.7%

One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.

Why similar: Adventure 57.7%, Classic 31% ★, Comedy 2.8%, Puzzle 2.5%, Retro 1.7%

A short classic point-and-click adventure with a verb-based interface and dialogue choices, where you explore a strange building, meet unsettling characters, and slowly uncover a dark, ancient secret.

Why similar: Adventure 71.8%, Puzzle 6.5%, Retro 5.8%, 1990's 4.8%, Dark 4.1%

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Adventure 60.2%, Platformer 14%, Puzzle 9.2%, Puzzle Platformer 5.7%, 2D 4.4%

After being abducted by brutal soldiers and his kinfolk butchered, Robert Foster finds himself in Union City - a vast metropolis under the tyranny of a fascist AI. Alone, save for the circuit board of his best friend, Foster must discover the sinister truth - and why they specifically came for him.

Why similar: Adventure 76.1%, Puzzle 7.5%, Retro 6.9%, Funny 4%, 2D 3.5%

The Majority of People navigate progress, politics and preposterous propulsive plans in this satirical point-and-click adventure. Featuring highly debatable democracy, problematic project managers and the belief that Anthony's underdeveloped prefrontal cortex will lead to your salvation!

Why similar: Puzzle 32.3%, Funny 22.5%, 2D 15.7%, Comedy 15%, Atmospheric 6.8%