Games Like Pepper Grinder

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.2%, Platformer 19.2%, Funny 10.5%, Cute 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique movement mechanic centered on momentum and swinging that feels very similar to the drilling traversal.

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Platformer 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Difficult 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, momentum-heavy platforming with a focus on fluid movement and high-octane action.

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: 2D Platformer 27.6%, Platformer 17.4%, Difficult 14.8%, Funny 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the high-speed, momentum-driven gameplay and chaotic, cartoony energy of Pepper Grinder.

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

Why similar: Difficult 17.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Funny 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced, polished 2D platforming experience with a charming aesthetic similar to Pepper Grinder.

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

Why similar: Platformer 44.1%, Difficult 41%, 2D 7%, Action 4.3%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in momentum and flow, where maintaining speed through platforming challenges is the core gameplay loop.

Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...

Why similar: Platformer 57.6%, Difficult 15.2%, Funny 10%, 2D 9.4%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its incredible sense of flow and rhythm-based platforming sequences that demand constant movement.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.4%, Platformer 39.8%, Retro 10.9%, Singleplayer 3%, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on fluid, expressive movement mechanics that allow players to traverse environments with great speed and agility.

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 31%, Retro 16%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 10.8%, Colorful 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for momentum-based platforming where speed is the primary mechanic for navigating levels.

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 44.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Retro 12.3%, 2D 10.6%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-platformer that emphasizes momentum and fast traversal through its levels.

Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

Why similar: Difficult 19%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 16.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Funny 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that emphasizes creative movement mechanics and fluid traversal across diverse environments.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Difficult 27.8%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 17.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more precision-focused, it shares the tight, responsive controls and satisfying platforming feel found in Pepper Grinder.

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!

Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Cute 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Colorful 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique grappling mechanic that mirrors the tactile, tool-based traversal found in Pepper Grinder.

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

Why similar: Platformer 39.7%, Difficult 28.5%, Cute 15.2%, 2D 9.1%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features exceptionally fluid movement and traversal abilities that make navigating the world feel seamless and satisfying.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.7%, Platformer 20.7%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Combat 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends action-platforming with fluid combat, offering a similar sense of adventure and exploration.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Retro 11.9%, Difficult 11.6%, 2D 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, action-packed platformer that features satisfying movement and exploration in a compact, well-designed world.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.6%, Platformer 21.8%, Difficult 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, fast-paced action where movement and precision are key to surviving short, punchy encounters.

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: 2D Platformer 20.4%, Difficult 18.3%, Platformer 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Retro 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that focuses on difficult, screen-by-screen navigation and tight controls.

Use your trusty Mekabolt device to manipulate robots, solve a variety of puzzling levels and obtain batteries to fix the robots!

Why similar: Difficult 18.4%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 13%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Arcade 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that requires clever use of mechanics to navigate through increasingly difficult levels.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential action-platformer that captures the same tight, arcade-inspired feel and charm.

Annalynn is a 2D platformer made in the style of arcade games from the early '80s. Collect the coins, grab the bonus foods, and turn the tables with blinding rubies! Think you've got what it takes to go for the high score?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.5%, Arcade 19.9%, Platformer 19.7%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style platformer that emphasizes quick movement and evasion in tight, single-screen environments.

Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.

Why similar: Difficult 22.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming platformer that emphasizes precision and exploration within a vibrant, fantasy-inspired world.

Help Milli to find Greg in this challenging platform game.

Why similar: Difficult 18.2%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision-platformer that demands perfect timing and movement to succeed.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Platformer 21.9%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Difficult 13.1%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid movement and acrobatic platforming with fast-paced combat in a beautifully realized world.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Platformer 24.6%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Combat 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced combat and platforming that rewards players for being aggressive and mobile.

This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

Why similar: Difficult 28.2%, 2D Platformer 22.9%, Platformer 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on short, intense bursts of platforming action that test your mastery of movement mechanics.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Difficult 39.6%, Platformer 27.4%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, 2D 8%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision-platformer that rewards players who master its complex movement and traversal mechanics.

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

Why similar: Difficult 29.5%, Platformer 24.9%, 2D Platformer 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive precision-platformer that focuses on speed, repetition, and mastering tight movement controls.

Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Arcade 9.6%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 18.7%, Retro 9.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 20.9%, Difficult 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action-platformer that demands quick reflexes and precise movement to overcome difficult obstacles.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Platformer 20.3%, Difficult 20.1%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic, tight action-platforming experience with a focus on character movement and combat.

Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventure, Psycutlery offers a surprising full-course meal, despite all unassuming appearances...

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Funny 9.9%

Aftergrinder is a fast-paced 2D runner precision platformer. Skate your way through an unforgiving, difficult arcade side scroller. Pick a character, pick a level, and get ready to die. A lot. Test your skills over 90 adrenaline-inducing levels.

Why similar: Difficult 21.2%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Arcade 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, runner-style platformer that emphasizes speed and precision in a high-stakes environment.

Ghoulscrapers is a precision platformer where you play as Eggroll, the new employee at Ghoulscrapers. You owe the government one gazillion dollars and it's your job to pay the debt before it's too late!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.7%, Platformer 20.8%, Cute 9.7%, Funny 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

Challenge yourself and master 4 Distinct worlds with 66 finely tuned level screens and climb to the top of the Steam Leaderboards in this retro pixel art speedrunning platformer!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.6%, Platformer 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 8.7%

A spy-chicken tries to save the world from doom in this runner/shooter game that has a little bit of everything with a touch of chicken and anime girls on top. Run for your life in 6 different worlds and shoot your way through tons of enemies until you become a legend.

Why similar: Difficult 23.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Funny 9.7%

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Difficult 19.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Arcade 7.8%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Action 12%, Colorful 8.5%

Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

The story of Yuuka Kazami, the flower master of the four seasons who loves "flowers" more than anyone else in the world. A game that seems easy? A game that looks kind? Don't be fooled by the appearance. Please enjoy the world of adventure that becomes harsh as you progress to the end.

Why similar: Difficult 25.6%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Cute 9%

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Platformer 40.1%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, 2D 11.2%, Action 9.5%, 2D Platformer 6.1%

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: Difficult 22%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Retro 8.2%

A pseudo 8-bit action platformer taking a bit of inspiration from film-noir and samurai dramas, iaidoka_interlude applies a few parkour and fighting game influences to mix up familiarity with a little uniquity.

Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Difficult 23.9%, Female Protagonist 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 11.1%

FREE DEMO features 1 playable character and 1 complete level with leaderboards. Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!

Why similar: Difficult 28.8%, 2D Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 14%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.8%, Funny 18.2%, Cute 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, 2D 10.1%

Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Platformer 22%, Arcade 9%, Action 8.9%, Retro 8.8%

Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

Why similar: Platformer 25.2%, Female Protagonist 21%, Difficult 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Cute 6.9%

A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.9%, Platformer 19.8%, Retro 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Casual 2D platformer with a cute ninja girl theme.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.5%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Cute 11.4%, Colorful 8.9%

Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27%, Platformer 19.1%, Retro 12%, Arcade 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

A charming pixel art platform adventure, reminiscent of the good old 16-bit days. Served as the foundation for the retro-platformer Tiny Thor.

Why similar: Difficult 20.2%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 13.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Funny 8.6%

The ultimate version of the 3D Platformer with attitude! Join Beebz on three seperate adventures to ultimately claim the Demon Queen title! Jump, spin and punch your way across the turfs with this Expressive Platformer!

Why similar: Platformer 19.5%, Female Protagonist 18%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Funny 13.6%, Cute 11.3%

One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.8%, Difficult 17.9%, Platformer 17.2%, Funny 9.5%, Retro 9.3%

Maintain a constant momentum of precision platforming through surreal worlds, filled with bright neon colors, and enjoy the intoxicating combination of 2D & 3D art! Explore and hunt collectables or knuckle-down and master satisfying mechanics to compete for the best times across the world!

Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Action-Adventure 21.3%, Cute 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Colorful 8.7%

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9%, 2D 8.6%

Hunter Girls is a side-scrolling action shooter featuring anime-inspired characters, fast-paced combat, and arcade-style gameplay focused on reflexes and replayability.

Why similar: Difficult 19.5%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Arcade 10.8%

An action platformer with size-changing mechanics. Be quick and nimble or large and in-charge!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 18.6%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Cute 9.4%, Funny 8.6%

Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.

Why similar: Platformer 54.7%, Difficult 16.1%, Action 14.8%, 2D 7.5%, Indie 6%

‘222 Hearts’ is an action platformer that utilizes the dash skill.

Why similar: Platformer 24%, Arcade 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Cute 10.7%, Retro 10.5%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.2%, Action-Adventure 20.6%, Platformer 19.2%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%