Games Like Penarium

Extreme Exorcism is a paranormal platformer where every move you make comes back to haunt you.

Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Co-op 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features frantic, single-screen arena combat where you must survive increasingly difficult waves of ghosts and traps.

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: Difficult 16.1%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Platformer 13%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult platformer that demands high precision and features a quirky, humorous aesthetic.

Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds! It's THE friendship-ruining game.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.6%, Funny 22.3%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Co-op 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, competitive party game that forces constant movement and rewards quick reflexes in a confined arena.

TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.2%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Co-op 11.3%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, arena-based combat game that emphasizes precise movement and split-second decision-making.

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.4%, Funny 17.9%, Local Co-Op 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Platformer 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, trap-filled multiplayer platformer that matches the frantic energy and humorous death scenarios of Penarium.

Dodge, jump, and dash your way through hundreds of terrifying geometric levels and epic bosses. Too tough? Bring your friends!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.8%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Difficult 13.9%, Co-op 12.8%, Platformer 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena-based game that focuses on surviving waves of projectiles and enemies through precise movement.

Bloody Trapland is a fast-paced multiplayer platformer where the levels are filled with dozens of dangerous traps and tricky jumps that stand in your way! Play co-op with your friends or take on the challenges on your own. With support for up to 4 players at once, local and/or online.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.6%, Difficult 17%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Funny 9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, co-op focused platformer that features lethal traps and requires tight coordination to survive.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Difficult 21.6%, Platformer 19.5%, Fast-Paced 13%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Precision Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential difficult precision platformer that requires the same level of mastery over movement as Penarium.

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.3%, Fast-Paced 18.3%, Difficult 17.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, physics-based platformer that focuses on momentum and navigating deadly, trap-filled levels.

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 37.5%, Platformer 22.7%, Funny 19.2%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Precision Platformer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive platformer where players place traps to sabotage each other, perfectly capturing the sadistic nature of Penarium.

Puzzling Action for One or Two Players.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.4%, Difficult 18.2%, Co-op 14.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, arcade-style puzzle-platformer that emphasizes tight controls and difficult level design.

Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.

Why similar: Funny 40.1%, Local Co-Op 30.4%, Co-op 15.4%, Action 8.9%, 2D 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, chaotic arena brawler where the environment is just as likely to kill you as your opponents.

Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 36.8%, Platformer 18.3%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Funny 11.3%, Co-op 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, competitive platformer where players use grappling hooks and traps to outmaneuver their opponents.

A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.7%, Difficult 18.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Retro 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult precision platformer that focuses on momentum and navigating complex, trap-filled stages.

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: Difficult 33.9%, Platformer 29.6%, Precision Platformer 12%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Funny 4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer from the creator of Super Meat Boy that focuses on navigating deadly, decaying environments.

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: Local Co-Op 20.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Retro 10%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, precision-focused platformer that emphasizes difficult jumps and tight level design.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24%, Co-op 18.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Retro 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, explosive 2D action game that features destructible environments and high-intensity combat.

The award winning arcade platformer! Race to climb falling blocks as you dodge lava, dragons, and space chickens? Fast-paced retro goodness!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.4%, Fast-Paced 31.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Action 8.5%, Arcade 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style game that focuses on surviving a crumbling environment through quick platforming.

Never Give Up is a hardcore platformer determined to turn you into bloody chunks. Run, jump, and slide your way through ever-changing levels that get harder each time you succeed. You’ll need to try, die, and try again if you want to conquer the game without pressing the Give Up button.

Why similar: Difficult 24.3%, Platformer 21.5%, Fast-Paced 21.1%, Action 5.8%, 2D Platformer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, trap-filled platformer that encourages repeated attempts and rewards precise timing.

Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...

Why similar: Platformer 27.9%, Difficult 25%, Retro 12.1%, Precision Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, trap-heavy platformer that requires extreme patience and precision to survive its many hazards.

Trap enemies in giant balls, kick them into massive combos and clear the screen. Travel the world, unlock characters, play co-op, or embrace Action Roguelike Chaos Mode.

Why similar: Difficult 16.6%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Co-op 12.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Retro 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style action game that features difficult platforming and challenging enemy encounters.

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

Why similar: Platformer 50.4%, Funny 16.6%, Action 11.7%, Gore 10.5%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, humorous action-platformer that features a dark, quirky aesthetic similar to Penarium.

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: Difficult 40.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Precision Platformer 10.5%, Retro 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A punishing, high-stakes precision platformer where every mistake results in a significant loss of progress.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Platformer 20.9%, Difficult 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15%, Retro 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, difficult platformer that uses a unique gravity-flipping mechanic to challenge your reflexes.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Difficult 17%, Fast-Paced 16.8%, Platformer 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style descent game that rewards aggressive play and quick reactions.

Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.

Why similar: Difficult 20.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Retro 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Gore 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired, difficult precision platformer that focuses on navigating deadly obstacles.

Embark on a thrilling co-op adventure in 'Brave Escape,' a challenging platformer demanding teamwork to conquer perilous traps and treacherous terrain.

Why similar: Difficult 17.6%, Local Co-Op 17%, Co-op 13.2%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, Difficult 34.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Precision Platformer 4.6%, Retro 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A music-driven, difficult platformer that emphasizes fast movement and rhythmic precision.

In this challenging 2D platformer game, play as a Superhero and help the Kid to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine, Sockventure has stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 22%, Difficult 17.7%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Retro 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, difficult precision platformer that requires mastery of movement to avoid lethal hazards.

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Difficult 27.2%, Precision Platformer 17.4%, Fast-Paced 7.8%, Local Co-Op 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that rewards fluid, high-speed movement and mastery of its complex mechanics.

Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.

Why similar: Platformer 26.5%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Difficult 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, action-oriented roguelite that requires quick thinking and precise movement to survive its traps.

Struggling is a physics-based co-op platformer with a twisted spin on teamwork. Control the arms of a squishy abomination and lead it through a deranged world.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.9%, Co-op 21.7%, Funny 17.1%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%

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: Difficult 18.7%, Platformer 14%, Retro 12.5%, Funny 12%, 2D Platformer 9.2%

Death and destruction came into Doodland. This happy and joyful land is going to change. You play as one of Doodlers, a peaceful inhabitant of happy doodle world, attacked by a merciless monster. There are only two options: run as fast as you can or die.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.2%, Difficult 20.1%, Platformer 17.7%, Funny 13.9%, Action 6%

Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom is a fiendishly fun action platformer that all takes place on one enormous screen. Run, dive and dodge through the twisting maze, evading spikes, saws, fireballs, portals and even more and escape the Tomb of Doom!

Why similar: Difficult 21.7%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Retro 10.6%, Funny 10.5%

Get ready to rage with your friends in this co-op precise platforming adventure! You're stuck in Hell. You can only jump upwards and all you have to do is escape … it can't be that hard, right?!

Why similar: Difficult 26.5%, Platformer 16.7%, Retro 13.1%, Funny 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%

A co-op climbing game about two stuck-together toys on an escape mission from their evil owner.

Why similar: Difficult 20.7%, Co-op 17.4%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Platformer 15%, Funny 12.1%

Knight Squad is an insane 1 to 8 players chaotic arena friendship destroyer. Take on current friends and future frenemies in any of the incredibly fun game modes, ranging from Last Man Standing to Medieval soccer. All of that using only weapons from the Middle Ages… and laser guns… and miniguns.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.6%, Co-op 19%, Difficult 16.9%, Funny 13.2%, Arcade 9.1%

Ben and Ed is a 3D platformer, in which the player controls Ed the Zombie, who is forced to participate in a grotesque game show called "Rundead". Will he beat all obstacles Hans Showmaster confronts him with, to save his best friend Ben?

Why similar: Difficult 26.3%, Funny 19.7%, Gore 18.7%, Co-op 10.8%, Action 8.4%

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: Difficult 18.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Funny 11.2%, Retro 10.1%, Gore 9.8%

After a psychologist visit goes terribly wrong, you find yourself trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania-lite drenched in anxiety and based on a very true story.

Why similar: Platformer 26.4%, Retro 21.6%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 7.7%

Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.4%, Fast-Paced 12.2%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Difficult 10.2%

Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.1%, Funny 19.2%, Co-op 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Arcade 11%

Extreme battles versus crazy bosses in this Intense 2D Platformer

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.2%, Co-op 29.7%, Platformer 14.9%, Action 13.7%, 2D 6.1%

Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

Why similar: Difficult 22.9%, Co-op 20.2%, Retro 17.5%, Action 12.4%, Arcade 9.7%

Distant future… Brutal gladiatorial battles is a top-rated show, extremely popular all over the Universe. You’ve been sent to the abandoned planet as one of the participants of the show. Your goal is to survive as long as possible, fighting back deadly creatures in the focus of billions of viewers.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.2%, Difficult 21.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Gore 11%

Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 57.7%, Colorful 13.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 4.4%

Take on the hard yet fair world of Bloody Trapland. Jump, slide, dash and dodge your way through the many deadly levels. Find secrets, solve puzzles, unlock mysteries and unravel the story. Go at it alone or bring your friends along for a co-op experience like no other. 1-4 players online and/or splitscreen.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.7%, Co-op 17%, Difficult 16%, Platformer 11.2%, Funny 9%

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Funny 10.2%, Difficult 10%

TraumaCore Violence is a 2D Action Game with a focus on intense, snappy combat and in-depth movement mechanics; set within the psyche of a woman who has just had her mind snap.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.4%, Co-op 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 11.4%

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: Difficult 32.6%, Action 16.7%, Funny 14.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Arcade 7.2%

MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Gun your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29%, Gore 22%, Co-op 21.4%, Funny 20.8%, Action 6.9%

Super Cable Boy is a retro inspired platformer, where you are playing a living handheld gaming system with a power cord. Collect game cartridges to become more powerful and take on your quest to defeat "the Glitch", an entity that 1▧01☠01௹1‱☣∰0␢⌀▧ ..

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.1%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Retro 12.6%, Co-op 10.7%

LICHTSPEER is an unforgiving fast-paced lightspear-throwing simulator set in an ancient germanic future. Get ready to feel that beloved 80’s arcade rush in this brutal, stylish and psychedelic adventure. Co-op mode for 2 players included!

Why similar: Difficult 20.8%, Co-op 17.8%, Retro 13.3%, Action 13.3%, Funny 12.9%

Straima is a devilishly difficult pulse-pumper platformer for 1-4 players. It includes several game modes, selectable powers and gameplay mutators, as well as a full feature level editor with Steam Workshop support so you can design and share your weird creations with chums for immense joy.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.5%, Difficult 16%, Local Co-Op 14%, Platformer 11.5%, Co-op 10.4%

Ikarus Parkour is a precision 3D platformer set within a deadly game show. Climb the massive 850-meter vertical tower, overcome its obstacles, and claim the fortune that awaits.

Why similar: Difficult 45.4%, Platformer 23.9%, Precision Platformer 12%, Colorful 9.5%, Action 6.1%

Frantic Gameplay, Juicy Visuals, Hypnotic Beats: SPITLINGS is a cute but unforgiving Hardcore Arcade Game for 1 - 4 players in which you waggle through a gauntlet of bouncy bubbles.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24%, Platformer 19.8%, Co-op 16.4%, Funny 14.6%, Arcade 7.9%

Avoid becoming Muncher's next meal in this fast-paced adventure! Control your anger, this game is hard!

Why similar: Funny 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Difficult 15.1%, Arcade 12%, Colorful 11.4%

A puzzle platform game, with both stealth and parkour elements. Use your wits, cunning and agility to escape this deadly prison. Take the stealthy approach, progressing slowly, hiding and staying out of sight. Or utilise your athleticism to wall jump, ledge grab and speed run your way to freedom.

Why similar: Difficult 29.8%, Retro 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Arcade 7%