- #1 Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition
97% matchMixed66% of 666 reviews2022
Dev: Oddworld Inhabitants
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Puzzle Platformer 35.7%, Platformer 25.3%, Puzzle 11.8%, Adventure 8.9%, 2.5D 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the narrative and gameplay evolution of the Abe saga with even more complex puzzles and cinematic scale.
- #2 INSIDE
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 73,507 reviews2016
Dev: Playdead
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 37.7%, Platformer 21.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, 2.5D 10.4%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that shares the same sense of vulnerability and environmental storytelling as the Oddworld series.
- #3 Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition
96% matchVery Positive83% of 2,005 reviews2013
Dev: Eric ChahiPub: The Digital Lounge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Classic 27.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, Platformer 18.2%, Puzzle 7.1%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational cinematic platformer that heavily influenced the design philosophy of the original Oddworld titles.
- #4 Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
95% matchVery Positive95% of 1,642 reviews2008
Dev: Oddworld Inhabitants
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
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: Platformer 23.7%, Classic 20% ★, Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, Cult Classic 11.4% ★, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: The classic sequel to the original game, offering more of the iconic puzzle-platforming and dark humor that defines the series.
- #5 LIMBO
94% matchVery Positive92% of 60,454 reviews2011
Dev: Playdead
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 52.1%, Platformer 21%, Puzzle 10.2%, Adventure 4.4%, Atmospheric 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: This minimalist, monochromatic puzzle-platformer focuses on deadly environmental hazards and atmospheric tension similar to Abe's journey.
- #6 Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®
94% matchVery Positive85% of 4,488 reviews2008
Dev: Oddworld Inhabitants
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 45.1%, Classic 19.4% ★, Platformer 12.1%, Cult Classic 10.3% ★, Puzzle 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: The original masterpiece that established the unique blend of stealth, puzzle-solving, and industrial satire.
- #7 Flashback
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 596 reviews2019
Dev: Paul CuissetPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Why similar: Classic 38.2% ★, Platformer 30.6%, Adventure 19%, Action 9.7%, 2D 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: This classic cinematic platformer features the same deliberate movement and puzzle-heavy progression found in the Oddworld series.
- #8 Braid, Anniversary Edition
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,697 reviews2024
Dev: Thekla, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 47.1%, Platformer 28%, Puzzle 13.6%, Action 4.3%, 2D 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant puzzle-platformer that challenges your perception of time and space, appealing to fans of the complex puzzle design in Oddworld.
- #9 MO:Astray
91% matchVery Positive92% of 5,025 reviews2019
Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Puzzle Platformer 38.1%, Platformer 20.7%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 5.4%, Gore 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging puzzle-platformer with a dark, sci-fi aesthetic and unique movement mechanics that reward careful planning.
- #10 Black The Fall
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,805 reviews2017
Dev: Sand Sailor StudioPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Puzzle Platformer 24.1%, Classic 19.8% ★, Platformer 16%, Puzzle 7.5%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dystopian puzzle-platformer where you navigate a bleak, industrial world while avoiding detection, mirroring Abe's struggle against the Glukkons.
- #11 Planet of Lana
89% matchVery Positive93% of 8,958 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.2%, Platformer 22.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Adventure 7%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful cinematic puzzle-platformer that relies on companion mechanics and environmental interaction to solve challenges.
- #12 Deadlight: Director's Cut
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,593 reviews2016
Dev: Tequila WorksPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A zombie outbreak eradicated all hope of returning life back to normal, now only survival lives on. Run, hide and fight your way through the undead as Randall searches for his family in this gorgeous, gritty, destroyed world.
Why similar: Platformer 41.2%, Adventure 16.8%, Action 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2.5D 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic platformer that emphasizes survival and environmental navigation in a dark, post-apocalyptic setting.
- #13 The Way
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,295 reviews2016
Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Puzzle Platformer 36.7%, Platformer 24.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 5.7%, Puzzle 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic platformer inspired by classic titles, focusing on puzzle-solving and a somber, emotional narrative.
- #14 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
86% 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: Classic 48.9% ★, Platformer 27%, Adventure 6.6%, Difficult 5.4%, Funny 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic platforming experience that offers the same level of precision and challenge as the platforming segments in Oddworld.
- #15 Grim Fandango Remastered
87% matchVery Positive91% of 8,657 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Classic 43.6% ★, Cult Classic 29.1% ★, Adventure 9.8%, Comedy 5.7%, Puzzle 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure game that shares the dark, stylized aesthetic and clever puzzle-solving found in the Oddworld games.
- #16 A Boy and His Blob
88% matchMixed69% of 553 reviews2016
Dev: Abstraction GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 46.1%, Platformer 23.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 12.1%, 2D 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-platformer that relies on a unique companion system to navigate obstacles and solve environmental puzzles.
- #17 Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD
86% matchVery Positive88% of 1,756 reviews2010
Dev: Oddworld Inhabitants
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Classic 49.4% ★, Adventure 17.8%, Cult Classic 10.1% ★, Action 9.1%, Comedy 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title set in the same rich, quirky Oddworld universe, offering a different perspective on the franchise's lore.
- #18 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
83% 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: Classic 39.8% ★, Cult Classic 22.4% ★, Platformer 18.7%, Adventure 9%, Action 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant platforming adventure that captures the classic feel of 3D platformers with a focus on exploration and collection.
- #19 BLACKHOLE
85% matchVery Positive85% of 1,063 reviews2015
Dev: FiolaSoft StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
BLACKHOLE is an award-winning hardcore platformer with over 15 hours of story-driven sci-fi comedy and gravity-twisting puzzles. Complete Edition out now!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.7%, Platformer 17.9%, Puzzle 10.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Difficult 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult puzzle-platformer that requires precise movement and clever use of gravity to overcome complex level designs.
- #20 Psychonauts
84% matchVery Positive95% of 18,796 reviews2006
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Cult Classic 31.2% ★, Platformer 26.8%, Classic 20.2% ★, Comedy 6.6%, Adventure 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A creative platformer with a distinct, imaginative world and a focus on unique character abilities and narrative depth.
- #21 Little Nightmares
82% matchVery Positive95% of 115,101 reviews2017
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 39.6%, Platformer 15.6%, Puzzle 11.6%, Adventure 9.5%, Stealth 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, unsettling puzzle-platformer where you must sneak past larger, dangerous threats in a grotesque world.
- #22 Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
81% matchVery Positive82% of 1,350 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.
Why similar: Adventure 38.4%, Stealth 32.4%, Action 22.8%, Singleplayer 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a strong narrative and stealth elements that resonate with the tone of Oddworld.
- #23 DuckTales: Remastered
84% matchVery Positive88% of 7,730 reviews2013
Dev: WayForwardPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.
Why similar: Platformer 40.8%, Classic 36.8% ★, Adventure 10.6%, Action 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic platformer that emphasizes tight controls and rewarding level exploration.
- #24 Tomba! Special Edition
80% 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 56.5%, 2.5D 17.8%, Action 14.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%, Adventure 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique 2D platformer with adventure elements that rewards players for exploring and interacting with the environment.
- #25 Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest
79% matchVery Positive89% of 785 reviews2024
Dev: [2.21]Pub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Step into Twinsun's fantastical world in this action-adventure remake! Little Big Adventure - Twinsen's Quest brings brand new visuals, new music by the original composer, and smoother gameplay to the iconic classic released back in 1994.
Why similar: Platformer 45.1%, Puzzle 22%, Funny 11.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game featuring exploration and puzzle-solving in a charming, unique world.
- #26 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
82% 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 42.6%, Adventure 24.1%, 2.5D 11.1%, Indie 6.6%, Puzzle 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A creative platformer that blends 2D and 3D elements with a focus on challenging level design and clever mechanics.
- #27 Voodoo Vince: Remastered
81% matchVery Positive92% of 564 reviews2017
Dev: Beep Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The classic character platformer is back after 13 years and newly remastered! Help Vince run, jump and fight his way through cemeteries, swamps and an evil carnival as he seeks to save his creator Madam Charmaine from the clutches of Kosmo The Inscrutable.
Why similar: Classic 32.1% ★, Cult Classic 30.3% ★, Adventure 12.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic 3D platformer with a unique dark-comedy tone and creative puzzle-based combat.
- #28 Return to Dark Castle
75% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Z Sculpt EntertainmentPub: Ludit
Windows · Mac · Linux
The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.7%, Platformer 33.5%, Puzzle 14.8%, Action 9.1%, 2D 2.7%
- #29 Day of the Tentacle Remastered
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,615 reviews2016
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Why similar: Classic 46.2% ★, Cult Classic 23% ★, Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle 7.4%, Comedy 5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-heavy adventure game that shares the quirky, satirical humor found in the Oddworld series.
- #30 Secret Agent HD
76% matchVery Positive99% of 176 reviews2021
Dev: Emberheart GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Return to the remote island classic world of rewards and traps in the HD remake of Secret Agent! Guide 006 through puzzles & arcade challenges of your favorite missions, then uncover the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards & help 006 finally defeat DVS!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.2%, Platformer 23.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle 9.2%, Action 6.2%
- #31 Adventures of Pip
79% matchVery Positive87% of 275 reviews2015
Dev: Tic Toc Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeated enemies to evolve into three different forms.
Why similar: Platformer 36.7%, Puzzle Platformer 34.7%, Adventure 10.8%, Puzzle 8%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer where the main character evolves, offering interesting puzzle-solving mechanics throughout the journey.
- #32 No Time To Explain Remastered
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,540 reviews2015
Dev: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"I Am You From The Future! No Time To Explain, Follow m-OH CHRIST!" Chase your future self through time and alternate realities while fighting giant monsters, collecting hats, and eating cake! No Time To Explain Remastered is the remake of tinyBuild's debut game. Now with multiplayer!
Why similar: Platformer 36.8%, Adventure 15.3%, Comedy 10.1%, Funny 9.7%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer that features fast-paced action and quirky humor, providing a lighter take on the platforming genre.
- #33 Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
77% 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 47.1%, Action 24.5%, Funny 11.5%, Comedy 11.1%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #34 Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,093 reviews2010
Dev: Oddworld Inhabitants
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Classic 28.6% ★, Platformer 25.8%, Adventure 19%, Action 8.8%, Gore 7%
- #35 Psychonauts 2
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,956 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Why similar: Cult Classic 31.5% ★, Platformer 30.1%, Adventure 10.8%, Comedy 9.9%, Funny 8.8%
- #36 EDGE
75% matchVery Positive92% of 2,245 reviews2011
Dev: Two TribesPub: Two Tribes Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
EDGE, the award winning retro-styled platform game has been extended! Now with over 40 brand new levels, additional music and all-new races against the notorious Dark Cube!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 56.7%, Platformer 17.8%, Puzzle 16.9%, Action 3.6%, Indie 3.1%
- #37 Owlboy
74% matchVery Positive84% of 6,043 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.8%, Platformer 27.9%, Adventure 9.2%, Funny 6.7%, Action 4.4%
- #38 Toki
73% matchVery Positive86% of 530 reviews2019
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The return of the wacky monkey!Toki sets off on a new adventure! The cult action/platform game originally released on arcade machines in 1989 is back with a super-simian new version, featuring all-new hand-drawn graphics and re-orchestrated music!
Why similar: Platformer 43.8%, Classic 34.8% ★, Adventure 13.9%, Difficult 5.4%, 2D 2.1%
- #39 Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
74% matchVery Positive88% of 3,163 reviews2013
Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Retroware
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.
Why similar: Platformer 45%, Adventure 10.4%, Comedy 7.7%, Difficult 7.5%, Action 7%
- #40 Dadish
72% 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: Puzzle Platformer 49.5%, Platformer 25.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 6.2%, Funny 5.5%
- #41 Super Meat Boy 3D
67% matchVery Positive88% of 119 reviews2026
Dev: SluggerflyPub: Headup
Windows
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer – now in 3D!
Why similar: Platformer 48.4%, Difficult 10%, Comedy 9.9%, Action 8.7%, Funny 8.6%
- #42 Yooka-Laylee
73% 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 51%, Adventure 22.3%, Funny 8%, Action 6.5%, Indie 4.9%
- #43 Cave Story+
73% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Platformer 42.5%, Classic 34.3% ★, Adventure 7.7%, Action 4.7%, Indie 3.4%
- #44 Teslagrad Remastered
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 240 reviews2023
Dev: Rain GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Return to the indie classic Teslagrad, recharged to provide the ultimate electromagnetic experience! Escape a tyrant king, master the art of Teslamancy, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the Tesla Tower in this puzzle-platforming adventure!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.4%, Platformer 24.9%, Puzzle 12.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Side Scroller 6.4%
- #45 Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
69% matchVery Positive95% of 767 reviews2020
Dev: FreakZone GamesPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!
Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Funny 8.4%, Gore 7.9%
- #46 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
71% matchVery Positive85% of 2,540 reviews2017
Dev: LizardcubePub: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!
Why similar: Cult Classic 36.1% ★, Platformer 33.9%, Adventure 9.6%, Side Scroller 6.1%, Action 5.1%
- #47 Q.U.B.E. 10th Anniversary
67% matchVery Positive91% of 176 reviews2022
Dev: Toxic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Entirely rebuilt from the ground up, Q.U.B.E. 10th Anniversary is the ultimate celebration of the decade-old original, bringing refined visuals, completely redesigned and revised gameplay sections, and a whole new chapter to the award-winning, brain-twisting first-person puzzler.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.1%, Platformer 24.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 5.4%
- #48 Mega Man 11
68% matchVery Positive89% of 5,195 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
Why similar: Classic 39.5% ★, Platformer 30.2%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Action 6%, 2.5D 5.5%
- #49 Bubble Ghost Remake
64% matchVery Positive100% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Nakama Game StudioPub: Selecta Play
Windows
Guide a small ghost and its bubble through an enchanted castle full of dangers and challenges in this incredible remake of the popular classic "Bubble Ghost". With over 40 levels of skill that include ingenious puzzles and challenging obstacles, get ready for hours of addictive gameplay.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.3%, Platformer 33%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 3.7%
- #50 On A Roll 3D
71% matchVery Positive86% of 266 reviews2015
Dev: Battenberg Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
On A Roll 3D is a fast, colourful 3D platform game. Roll your way through 24 huge levels across six different themes and be prepared to take on spikes, mines, dynamite, conveyor belts, springs, switches, doors, bumpers, lasers, saws, fire, ice, water, electricity, trapdoors and much much more.
Why similar: Classic 26% ★, Platformer 24.8%, Puzzle Platformer 20.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Puzzle 5.2%
- #51 Crystal Caves HD
67% matchVery Positive98% of 319 reviews2020
Dev: Emberheart GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Return to the underground classic world of treasures and traps in the HD remake of Crystal Caves! Guide Mylo through puzzles and arcade challenges of your favorite episodes, then explore the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards and help Mylo get back home!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.6%, Platformer 25.6%, Classic 21.1% ★, Puzzle 7%, Action 2%
- #52 Fly'N
70% matchVery Positive86% of 511 reviews2012
Dev: Ankama Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Somewhere between a platformer, a puzzle game and a great big dollop of pure fun, Fly’N will challenge your skills through more than forty levels set in a luxuriant world. Experiment with the four Buds to save the World-Trees from Dyer, the loony hair-dryer who intends to destroy their Helys!
Why similar: Platformer 62.8%, Puzzle 9.5%, Adventure 9.2%, Indie 5.4%, Action 3.9%
- #53 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,104 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.
Why similar: Classic 46.1% ★, Cult Classic 18.5% ★, Adventure 12.2%, Comedy 7.3%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #54 Spelunky 2
65% matchVery Positive93% of 21,543 reviews2020
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
Why similar: Platformer 55.5%, Side Scroller 12%, Difficult 10.1%, Funny 8.3%, Action 6%
- #55 Volgarr the Viking
70% matchVery Positive81% of 2,445 reviews2013
Dev: Crazy Viking Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
Why similar: Platformer 55.8%, Difficult 10.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 7.6%, Side Scroller 5%
- #56 MDK2 HD
71% matchMixed65% of 161 reviews2012
Dev: Overhaul GamesPub: Interplay Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Overhaul Games brings MDK2 back to the PC in incredible high definition, with enhanced graphics, sound, and gameplay. See the classic action platformer the way it was meant to be seen, heard, and played... on a PC!Kurt Hectic in his snazzy suit with ribbon chute is back to save the universe. This time he is teamed with the genius Dr.
Why similar: Action 71.8%, Comedy 28.2%
- #57 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
62% 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: Puzzle Platformer 39.4%, Platformer 28.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action 5.5%
- #58 NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
60% matchVery Positive93% of 2,479 reviews2025
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 40%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Adventure 9.2%, Gore 8.9%, Action 7.4%
- #59 Dadish 3
66% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas K. Young
Windows
A new Dadventure! Help Dadish rescue his children once more, in his most fun and challenging adventure yet.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 45.7%, Platformer 28.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Funny 5.5%, Action 5.4%