- #1 Exoder
97% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Fever Dream Gameworks
Windows
Exoder is a frantic, fast paced, 2D, action platformer that will test your skills of reflex, resilience, patience and determination.
Why similar: Platformer 56.3%, Indie 43.7%
- #2 Happy Birthday, Bernard
96% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2016
Dev: Olly Whillans
Windows
Grow trees to climb up the floating islands back to your home, armed only with a watering can. Careful thought must be used to know where and when to plant and grow the trees. They require sunlight on their leaves and water on their roots to grow.
Why similar: Platformer 40.6%, Indie 34.1%, Pixel Graphics 25.3%
- #3 Fos
96% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: Plaidman Games
Windows
In the distant future, an apocalyptic event has rendered the world in darkness, where robots seem to be all that survived. Ration your battery and memory to get as far as you can, but you can't move and see at the same time, so memory use is vital. Mark carefully, as every jump can be fatal.
Why similar: Platformer 40%, Indie 35.1%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%
- #4 Mulletman and the Molemen
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: Stevemata
Windows
It’s judgement day on the world of the Molemen and the Wall of Fire is coming! Help Mulletman kick the Molemen to safety by staying just ahead of the Wall of Fire in this intense side scrolling puzzle platformer.
Why similar: Indie 42.2%, Platformer 34.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.3%
- #5 Super Lemonade Factory
94% matchMixed50% of 44 reviews2014
Dev: initials
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Post World War II, a region in political turmoil. Andre’s father offers to give him his lemonade factory – but on one condition; he and his wife, Liselot, must journey through the entire factory, a task that is easier said than done. Andre and Liselot must combine their unique abilities to make it through each room together.
Why similar: Platformer 40.8%, Indie 38.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%
- #6 Eron
94% matchMixed60% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: David MulderPub: SA Industry
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Eron is a 2D platform game that allows the player to actively switch between two parallel realms. The player will have to depend upon this power to finish each level.
Why similar: Platformer 40.3%, Indie 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 25.1%
- #7 Contrasted
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Dan HeadPub: none
Windows
Single player co-op platformer. Two characters, two hands, one player.
Why similar: Platformer 53.3%, Indie 46.7%
- #8 The Deer God
93% matchMixed65% of 476 reviews2015
Dev: Crescent Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes.
Why similar: Platformer 47.5%, Pixel Graphics 27%, Indie 25.5%
- #9 Box Out!
91% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2015
Dev: Da Picky Monkey
Windows
Help Boxy escape its factory and survive the outside world by mastering its 6 transformations: Rocket, Steel, Bubble, Spikes, Vapor and Fire. More than a hundred levels of increasing difficulty will put your skills, reflexes and cunning to the test. Die, retry, perfect your run and dominate the competitive leaderboards.
Why similar: Platformer 52.1%, Indie 47.9%
- #10 Super Hipster Lumberjack
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 444 reviews2015
Dev: Noah LewinPub: Day Dreamer Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 20%
You can't beat this game!!! Noah attempts to make a game for the first time. He then gets trapped in his own creation.
Why similar: Platformer 50.5%, Indie 49.5%
- #11 Catovania
86% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Fatnicko
Windows
This is a game about a cat who fights with enemies. 2D platformer is made in a retro style.
Why similar: Indie 56.1%, Platformer 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 16%
- #12 Prompt
88% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2015
Dev: foxel_
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prompt is a hardcore platformer. It is minimalist, it is retro, and it is very, very hard. Everything from the visual style to the design of every level has been coded with love, just for you.
Why similar: Platformer 59.2%, Indie 40.8%
- #13 CreaVures
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 175 reviews2011
Dev: Muse Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Take control of five cute, mystical creatures of miniature proportions called CreaVures. CreaVures always travel in pairs, and they must use their special abilities to help each other solve interesting platforming puzzles.
Why similar: Indie 51.7%, Platformer 48.3%
- #14 Neptunian Donut
85% matchVery Positive89% of 143 reviews2017
Dev: Alex's Granny
Windows
It is a platformer. A hard trip to the Neptune. Beware of sharks, barrels, UFO, hard sound and hard levels!
Why similar: Indie 66.8%, Platformer 33.2%
- #15 Reset 1-1
86% matchMixed66% of 273 reviews2016
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The world has ended, Demons have risen to conquer the uninhabited and flourishing nature outside. It's your turn, with your unknown identity, to find your path for a new beginning. Let's not beat about the bush here. Reset 1-1 is everything you loved about the late 80's/early 90's. It's a blast from the past, with a fresh spin.
Why similar: Indie 70.1%, Platformer 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
- #16 Nightmare Pop!
84% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: The Lunatic Tilemaps
Windows
You play as a little girl, Clementine, trapped in her own nightmares; blow bubbles to capture your fears. In front of you stand twitch’s viewers that will do everything to stop you, interacting directly with the level.
Why similar: Indie 56.4%, Platformer 43.6%
- #17 Super Mustache
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 652 reviews2016
Dev: Redro GamesPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this.
Why similar: Indie 50%, Platformer 37.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%
- #18 Gravi
87% matchMixed41% of 116 reviews2013
Dev: Hashbang Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Gravi is an intense puzzle-platformer that will test your tolerance for pain. Shoot and swing your way towards victory as Gravi, an adorable blue ball of energy. While you’re launching through terrorizing traps and bending gravity to your will, Anti-Gravi, an atomic ball of rage, is barreling down on your position.
Why similar: Indie 55.3%, Platformer 44.7%
- #19 Super Potato Bruh
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: DaFluffyPotato
Windows · Linux
Super Potato Bruh is a difficult platformer that uses some elements of the bullet hell genre to create an intense platforming experience. Potato Bruh is on a journey to save Princess Lechuga from Mr. Ladle. Play through 6 worlds while dodging tons of projectiles, flying "Beef Moocows", and more!
Why similar: Platformer 54%, Pixel Graphics 27.4%, Indie 18.6%
- #20 League of Evil
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2016
Dev: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
League of Evil is an action game where you, as a bionic super agent take on the mission to defeat the League of Evil. Use your acrobatic skills to punch your way through levels filled with deadly traps and defeat your enemies. The world is counting on you!
Why similar: Indie 41.3%, Platformer 39%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%
- #21 Nil-Ninjahtic: Ronin
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: Blaze Epic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Nil-Ninjahtic: Ronin is a pseudo 8-bit action platformer. While it integrates gameplay mechanics of the previous titles in the series, they are combined in a manner which differentiates itself from its predecessors.
Why similar: Platformer 46%, Indie 29%, Pixel Graphics 25%
- #22 Uurnog Uurnlimited
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 126 reviews2017
Dev: Nifflas GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Enter the wacky & whimsical world of Uurnog Uurnlimited! Explore a silly, puzzle-filled land full of cubes, bombs, weird people & adorable animals — then steal them all! Play single player or co-op as you jump, grab, throw & teleport your colorful collection back to the Save Room.
Why similar: Indie 58.8%, Platformer 41.2%
- #23 Slime Climb
76% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Slime Dev
Windows
A terrible storm has compromised the alchemist's tower. This is your chance! Jump, glide, and bounce your way through 20+ stages to get out at the top! The other slimes got stuck though, so don't leave them behind!
Why similar: Indie 43%, Platformer 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%
- #24 Shadowcrypt
83% matchMixed58% of 111 reviews2014
Dev: One-bit Punch
Windows · Mac
Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.
Why similar: Platformer 42.9%, Indie 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%
- #25 Mula: The Cycle of Shadow
79% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Boozer Game Studios
Windows
Mula is the story of the protagonist Wave a survivor of the dark invasion on the land of Mula. Finds himself to be the next guardian that will prevent the invasion, at the cost of his existence. As it was always been done.
Why similar: Indie 50.4%, Platformer 49.6%
- #26 8BitBoy™
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,944 reviews2014
Dev: AwesomeBlade
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Huge classic platformer with several power-ups and 8-12 hours of main story & 300+ hidden locations just begging for exploration · 56 big Levels · 5 huge worlds
Why similar: Platformer 58.2%, Indie 22%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%
- #27 Juke
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Godfri Games
Windows · Mac
Juke is a hardcore platformer with tight controls and unforgiving challenges. Easy to pick up but hard to master, Juke will test your reflexes and your coordination.
Why similar: Platformer 50.9%, Indie 49.1%
- #28 Down Ward
74% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Fisholith
Windows
Venture into the haunted wilds with Gable, a little owl, as she sets out to rekindle the dormant relics of a land long abandoned to ruin.
Why similar: Indie 47.9%, Platformer 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%
- #29 Fork Parker's Holiday Profit Hike
78% matchVery Positive84% of 722 reviews2014
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Against explosive firepower, bitter cold, and dizzying heights, Fork Parker must outwit a group of no-talent game developers in a deadly holiday promotional game. Also, it's free.
Why similar: Platformer 53.4%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%, Indie 21.8%
- #30 Bloo Kid 2
77% matchVery Positive89% of 281 reviews2015
Dev: winterworks GmbH
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Bloo Kid 2 is a classic 2D retro-style platformer experience with lovely designed pixel-graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack. Run, jump and swim your way through five huge worlds with twelve levels each. Master brutal bossfights and discover lots of secrets in the world of Bloo Kid 2.
Why similar: Platformer 47.7%, Indie 38.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%
- #31 Terrian Saga: KR-17
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 286 reviews2014
Dev: WonderflingPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
KR-17 is a 32-bit, story-driven, side-scrolling action puzzle-platformer which follows the story of a military robot on a mission to subdue a rogue agent operating out of an installation on the planet Valiant. It will be the first in a multi-genre series of games centered around the story of Terrius, KR-17's home.
Why similar: Platformer 50.4%, Indie 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 21.7%
- #32 Eskimo Bob: Starring Alfonzo
74% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Spoony Bard Productions
Windows
Eskimo Bob is an 8-bit puzzle-platformer with sixty-four levels of fish-collecting action. Originally developed for the NES, you can now enjoy this game on Steam!
Why similar: Indie 40.3%, Platformer 36.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%
- #33 Colourless
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Outrage Games
Windows
Once Upon A Time, There Was A land Called colourland. The citizens,praised and love the coloursphere which made everything colourful. But nobody knew... the black and white days... were about to come...
Why similar: Indie 50.4%, Platformer 49.6%
- #34 Wishy Washy
70% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2020
Dev: Open Alpha
Windows · Mac
In Calamityville, every day comes with a new disaster… and someone (you) has got to clean it up come rain, sleet, or…spaghetti sauce.
Why similar: Indie 73.6%, Platformer 26.4%
- #35 Caverns of Karvella
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: TANDS game developmentPub: TandS Game Development
Windows
lThis game is iconic, remember when game play was king, well this game delivers everything that was amazing about games from a retro era, believe and you will succedeed in being a champion of Karvella,, designed with the game player in mind, I promise levels of amazement in how true games of the 80's gripped millions of player into believ
Why similar: Indie 54.2%, Platformer 45.8%
- #36 BoyAndLabyrinth
77% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: WBTgame
Windows
[boy and Labyrinth] is a game of maze.Maze in various modes, in every changing structureHelp the boy get out of the maze safely.
Why similar: Indie 63.7%, Pixel Graphics 36.3%
- #37 LOVE
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,183 reviews2014
Dev: Fred Wood
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 36.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.
Why similar: Platformer 55.7%, Indie 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%
- #38 Fading
72% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: Kolapo Oni
Windows · Mac
Traverse the mind of a troubled man in a minimalist 2D adventure.
Why similar: Indie 56.4%, Platformer 43.6%
- #39 BiT Evolution
76% matchMixed55% of 192 reviews2015
Dev: Major Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.
Why similar: Platformer 45.6%, Indie 31.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%
- #40 Take Off The Rocket
63% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: rjhiral2
Windows
In this world you only have one objective, go to the rocket and take this off, will you be able to do this?
Why similar: Platformer 56.2%, Pixel Graphics 29%, Indie 14.7%
- #41 Forest Rabbit
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Velaris Studio
Windows · Mac
A fascinating arcade capable of cheering up players of any age!
Why similar: Indie 56.4%, Platformer 43.6%
- #42 How to Become a Ninja: Part 1
68% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
Windows
How to Become a Ninja: Part 1 is a very difficulty game that challenges the player's skills. In it you will have to go through 50 levels in order to become a Ninja.
Why similar: Indie 39.2%, Platformer 38.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%
- #43 Deadfall Tropics
69% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Jimothy
Windows
Play as smuggler Hank Hudson in this 2D action platformer as he defies death at every turn to find his way off a deadly tropical island...
Why similar: Indie 43.5%, Platformer 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%
- #44 Sparticles
70% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Zarbuz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sparticles is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful particles to uncover your surroundings. The objective of each level is to defeat all of the enemies in the room (if any) and reach the goal. However, the terrain is invisible to the player.
Why similar: Platformer 57.4%, Indie 42.6%
- #45 DARTHY
71% matchPositive85% of 47 reviews2016
Dev: Collin, Kaleb, & JeyaPub: cwade games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
DARTHY wakes up in the hospital and soon finds out he must release the souls of the robots imprisoned in the Gold Doubloons (Gold Coins) by the Giant Space Pirates. Help DARTHY Roll, Bounce, Crash, Fly, and Die to free the unfortunate souls.
Why similar: Indie 49.8%, Platformer 32.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%
- #46 Drawn Down Abyss
67% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: DaFluffyPotato
Windows · Linux
Drawn Down Abyss is a platformer card game that takes a unique action oriented approach. Travel down The Abyss in the search for the bottom. On your way down, you'll be forced to defend yourself from a wide variety of enemies using your own custom built deck for special abilities.
Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, Indie 32%, Pixel Graphics 24.8%
- #47 Eggggg
67% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Hyper Games
Windows · Mac
Eggggg is a ridiculous two-button platform game where you propel yourself around using your vomiting superpowers.
Why similar: Platformer 60.3%, Indie 39.7%
- #48 Captain MaCaw 2
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Auld Games
Windows
We're not in Guadeloupe anymore Capn'! Captain MaCaw 2 is a Sci-Fi flip screen retro platform adventure game with pixel art graphics and old school chip tunes!
Why similar: Indie 45.9%, Platformer 33.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%
- #49 Gambol
68% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Mike Pickering
Windows
Gambol is a wall-hopping, ceiling-slapping jaunt of a platformer with straight forward controls, and buttery smooth movement. You control the Gambol Gumball through a gauntlet of levels designed with flow and rhythm in mind to test your platforming grit.
Why similar: Indie 53.7%, Platformer 46.3%
- #50 Jetpack Guy
71% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Build Solution Studio
Windows
Can We Go to the Top? This TV-Headed Guy Want to fly High with His Jetpack! There are Many Annoying Obstacles that stand in Your Way. Be careful your flight! And Watch his Head! Fly to the Top with this Jetpack!
Why similar: Indie 68.2%, Platformer 31.8%
- #51 Mechanic Escape
70% matchVery Positive85% of 793 reviews2014
Dev: Slak GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
In a world oppressed by ruthless machines, a stronghold full of die-hard TV-sets resists the persecution. Your lost friends and the lack of resources drive you to take action against the extinction. Brave the dangers and go find your comrades to rescue your species!
Why similar: Platformer 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #52 Colette's Sugar Madness
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Mark Hill
Windows
Colette's Sugar Madness is a retro platformer designed to be completed in a single sitting. Use the powers from multiple costumes to save Halloween candy from falling into the wrong hands. Hone your skills with each play through to make each play better than the last. How much candy can you get?
Why similar: Indie 54.2%, Platformer 45.8%
- #53 ORCS
69% matchVery Positive82% of 413 reviews2016
Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ORCS is an action/platformer 2D old school inspirated by classic like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins.
Why similar: Platformer 43.6%, Indie 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 28%
- #54 The Way of the Pixelated Fist
72% matchMixed51% of 39 reviews2015
Dev: Blaze Epic
Windows
The Way of the Pixelated Fist is a parkour and martial arts inspired free-roaming cinematic platformer. While it blends together the gameplay concepts of The Prince of Persia and Karateka, they are presented with refined controls and other modern innovations to give the game an intuitive and fluid feel.
Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Indie 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 26.2%
- #55 Dogurai
63% matchVery Positive96% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Hungry Bear Games
Windows · Linux
Dogurai is a retro-styled platformer with animal-like characters, graphics and soundtrack designed with old portable games in mind - down to the limited color ranges and sprite sizes!
Why similar: Indie 40.1%, Platformer 37.7%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%
- #56 Smashroom
62% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Jonathan Calsolaro
Windows
The faith of the forest is threatened by evil forces. A mysterious curse has turned your human body into a small mushroom and your world is invaded by molds, but not all is lost. Your new form comes with new abilities!
Why similar: Platformer 46.9%, Pixel Graphics 33.3%, Indie 19.9%
- #57 Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
60% matchVery Positive93% of 585 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!
Why similar: Platformer 44.8%, Indie 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 24.4%