- #1 Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils
97% matchVery Positive95% of 396 reviews2022
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Funny 8.5%
- #2 Freedom Planet 2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Side Scroller 24.7%, Platformer 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #3 Witchcrafty
96% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
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: Side Scroller 18.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #4 Psychonauts 2
95% 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: Psychological 16.7%, Surreal 16%, Platformer 15%, Funny 11.5%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #5 Claire a la Mode
94% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Team up with a friend or go it alone in a sugar-high adventure! Bake your dessert masterpiece and collect new bakers as you rise through a high-stakes bake-off full of cheaters. Fend off their decadent lackeys and against all odds, come out on top in a worldwide baking frenzy!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Platformer 13.4%, Cute 8.7%
- #6 The Wizard and The Slug
94% matchVery Positive100% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Jump, dash, and shoot your way through this story-rich action 2D platformer. Together with your magical wizard companion, play as the world's cutest, fastest, most agile slug as you explore a world full of charm, humor, and endearing characters.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #7 Vibrant Venture
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 658 reviews2020
Dev: Semag Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Side Scroller 21.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Funny 7.9%
- #8 Pepper Grinder
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,197 reviews2024
Dev: Ahr EchPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Funny 9.9%
- #9 Fearmonium
92% matchVery Positive85% of 544 reviews2021
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.8%, Action-Adventure 21.8%, Psychological 15.7%, Story Rich 12%, 2D 8.9%
- #10 Frebbventure
90% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2023
Dev: AlmyriganHero
Windows
In a world gone wild, there's only one animal man enough to put his foot down!Join Frebb's small clique of reluctant "friends" as they rumble, tumble, and action-platform their way through the craziest journey of the year!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Lore-Rich 19.9%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Cartoony 7.1%
- #11 Frauki's Adventure!
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.1%, Platformer 23.6%, Cute 14.9%, Funny 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #12 Mystik Belle
89% matchVery Positive88% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.3%, Platformer 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 8.4%
- #13 Sect-Machina
89% matchMixed60% of 300 reviews2023
Dev: Skelecrew Games
Windows
Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.3%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Funny 6.5%
- #14 Possessor(s)
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 451 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Side Scroller 27.9%, Platformer 21.4%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Action 8.7%
- #15 Squidlit
88% matchVery Positive91% of 440 reviews2018
Dev: Squidlit Ink.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.
Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Funny 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Adventure 10.7%
- #16 Frogun
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 616 reviews2022
Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 21.8%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Cute 15.2%, Cartoony 11.4%, Colorful 5.5%
- #17 GhoulScrapers
86% matchVery Positive99% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: ShortCake_CafePub: Oniworks Studios
Windows
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 23.2%, Platformer 21.4%, Cute 10.7%, Funny 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #18 SomnaBuster
85% matchVery Positive98% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: PD_CGT
Windows · Linux
BE WILD! BE WONDERFUL! BE-WITCHING!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.8%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Cute 11.7%
- #19 Whirlwind Magician
84% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Santi Ponce
Windows
Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Funny 10%
- #20 Garbanzo Quest
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 586 reviews2024
Dev: zagawee
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 24.2%, Platformer 20.4%, Cartoony 11.8%, Funny 8.9%, Cute 8.9%
- #21 Freedom Planet
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,855 reviews2014
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.
Why similar: Platformer 32.4%, Female Protagonist 23%, Side Scroller 10.2%, 2D 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #22 Piko Piko
84% matchMixed60% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: MarquetPub: KOMODO
Windows
Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.3%, Platformer 18.9%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Funny 12.7%, Cute 10.7%
- #23 Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,394 reviews2016
Dev: Suits & Sandals
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!
Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Cute 8.7%, Adventure 6.6%
- #24 Super Chipflake Ü: Quest for the Uncooked Schnitzel
78% matchVery Positive96% of 387 reviews2026
Dev: SalsaShark Studios
Windows
You're hungry. For a schnitzel. The problem is: you have to get it!
Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Cute 18.6%, Adventure 14.7%, Colorful 11.1%, Family Friendly 10.2%
- #25 The Glitch Fairy
80% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Cannon Cow
Windows
The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Lore-Rich 20.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Cute 7.1%
- #26 Grapple Force Rena
81% matchVery Positive94% of 143 reviews2018
Dev: Friend & FairyPub: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Linux
Swing, climb, grab, and throw in this action platformer where you can grapple anywhere! Using Rena's magic bracelets, hook onto any surface to swing wherever you like, or grab your foes to send them hurtling into each other!
Why similar: Platformer 33%, Female Protagonist 30.5%, Action 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 7.7%
- #27 JustAxe
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Supergalactiс GamedevPub: Targem Games
Windows
Pioneers against aliens! JustAxe is an exciting 2D platformer with puzzles, interactive environments and unusual setting! Solve riddles, combine your moves, and set out to save your hometown and possibly all of humanity... And don’t forget to take your axe with you!
Why similar: Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Funny 8.8%
- #28 Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,916 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Cute 14.6%, Funny 11.4%, Adventure 6.9%
- #29 Even the Ocean
81% matchVery Positive86% of 279 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Story Rich 10.9%
- #30 The Warrior
76% matchVery Positive97% of 248 reviews2025
Dev: ThornDuck
Windows · Mac · Linux
A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.3%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Funny 9.7%
- #31 Curyeux
76% matchVery Positive95% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: Campus ADN 2024-2025Pub: Campus ADN
Windows
Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.
Why similar: Surreal 30.6%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Platformer 14.6%, Emotional 13.6%, Family Friendly 10.1%
- #32 Super Cakeboy
77% matchVery Positive98% of 114 reviews2023
Dev: Suits & Sandals
Windows
When a group of unsanitary chefs threaten all that is good and just in Cakeland, it's up to Cakeboy to serve up punishment. Fight your foes with pastry-themed items in this bite-sized 2D platforming adventure!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.4%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 18.1%, Cute 8.9%, 2D 5.8%
- #33 Magical Delicacy
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 263 reviews2024
Dev: SkaulePub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
A magical pixel art platformer. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Cook magical delicacies from your bought and gathered ingredients. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and figure out the intricacies of your orders.
Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, 2D Platformer 23%, Female Protagonist 18%, Cute 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #34 Suzy Cube
78% matchVery Positive86% of 429 reviews2018
Dev: NorthernBytes SoftwarePub: Noodlecake
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
3-D platforming perfection full of variety, peril and smiles around every corner!
Why similar: Platformer 20.2%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Cartoony 16.1%, Cute 11.7%, Funny 9%
- #35 Babushka's Glitch Dungeon
73% matchVery Positive99% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: pets club 2
Windows · Mac
Oh hello dearie.. Babushka needs to clean up her big magical cellar. Use hag magic, or just hit stuff with your broom.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Platformer 14.8%, Surreal 13.4%, Funny 9.7%
- #36 Romancelvania
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: The Deep End GamesPub: 2124 Publishing
Windows
Bite into Romancelvania, a darkly comic genre mashup, combining side-scrolling action and tongue-in-cheek romance into one completely absurd and unforgettable adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 19%, Funny 14.7%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #37 Hunt for Junk
74% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Bossforge
Windows
Hunt for Junk is a retro Platformer that follows the graphical limitations of the classic Gameboy (e.g. 4 colors and a 160x144px resolution). Journey the world in your unending pursuit of delicious Junkfood! Avoid traps, fight enemies, collect coins and discover all of the hidden Junkfood items!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Cartoony 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Adventure 7.7%
- #38 Plushie from the Sky
72% matchVery Positive96% of 379 reviews2024
Dev: fishwind
Windows
A goofy action RPG. Armed with a plushie, smack down nightmarish foes with cuddly chaos. Cheese the boss. Dodge roll your way to victory!
Why similar: Surreal 20.4%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Funny 17.3%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Cute 14.1%
- #39 Clunky Hero
75% matchMixed70% of 163 reviews2023
Dev: Chaosmonger Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A crazy platformer with a touch of RPG and tons of quirky but challenging things! Lovely hand-drawn-looking graphics, for a world crowded with funny creatures and bizarre weapons. Join Rufus, the antihero with broom and bucket, on his absurd journey.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.7%, 2D Platformer 22%, Platformer 18.1%, Funny 15%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #40 Polyroll
74% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
Windows
Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 14.9%, Cartoony 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #41 Star Leaping Story:prologue
71% matchVery Positive95% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: ZerovHao
Windows
Players will use a unique dash system to navigate through various obstacles! The main challenges lie in maneuvering skills and reaction speed, utilizing it to complete different levels in the game, gradually piecing together the truth of the story. This is a free-to-play prologue version.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Cute 8.2%
- #42 Outcore: Desktop Adventure
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,301 reviews2022
Dev: Doctor Shinobi
Windows
All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out.
Why similar: Platformer 15.7%, Story Rich 14.9%, Funny 14.2%, Emotional 12.7%, Cute 12.2%
- #43 Moldbreaker: Rise of the Loaf
71% matchVery Positive85% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Silly Business
Windows
Embark on a moldy adventure in a land of bread. Play as Bradley the Breadapus, a waffle-tailed bread platypus, in this quirky action platformer and battle to cleanse a world infected by mold. Break the mold, save the world!
Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Cartoony 18.1%, Funny 17.8%, Cute 16.1%, Action 5.4%
- #44 Mekabolt
73% matchVery Positive88% of 179 reviews2019
Dev: SomepxPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Use your trusty Mekabolt device to manipulate robots, solve a variety of puzzling levels and obtain batteries to fix the robots!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.6%, Surreal 16.4%, Platformer 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
- #45 Splodey
70% matchVery Positive92% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: Send It StudiosPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
The platformer without a jump button! Master the art of potion propulsion in this fast-paced adventure where strategy, precision, and creativity meet explosive fun.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Funny 12.5%, 2D 5.9%
- #46 KUNAI
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 589 reviews2020
Dev: TurtleBlazePub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.
Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Action 20.8%, Adventure 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Cute 7%
- #47 SUSHI SOUL UNIVERSE
70% matchVery Positive93% of 199 reviews2023
Dev: くそいサイト
Windows
Multiverse sushi eating 3D action game! An epic love story with a sushi theme! ...sushi! very delicious! Apologize because it's too delicious!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.1%, Surreal 25.1%, Funny 18.8%, Action 16.8%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #48 Visca's Earth Conquest
69% matchVery Positive98% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: Burger Kurger
Windows
A sidescrolling sextroidvania shtomp-em-up where you play as an alien girl with the power to absorb objects and grow larger!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Platformer 15.9%, Funny 10.7%
- #49 TurnOn
72% matchVery Positive83% of 345 reviews2016
Dev: Brainy Studio LLCPub: Xsolla USA Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.9%, Platformer 19.4%, Funny 11.1%, Cute 10.2%, Adventure 7.8%
- #50 The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms
71% matchVery Positive87% of 199 reviews2020
Dev: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
An all-new Metroidvania-style game developed using Pixel Game Maker MV! Make use of a variety of weapons as you traverse sprawling stages on a mission to take back your brother's body from the witch who stole it!
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.4%, Platformer 20%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Cute 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #51 Star Fetchers
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,332 reviews2020
Dev: Svavelstickan
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Why similar: Action 18.7%, Surreal 18.1%, Adventure 16.2%, Funny 13.3%, Story Rich 12.1%
- #52 Demon Turf: Neon Splash
69% matchVery Positive95% of 214 reviews2022
Dev: FabrazPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 31.2%, Action-Adventure 20.4%, Cute 12%, Funny 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #53 The StoryTale
70% matchVery Positive83% of 72 reviews2019
Dev: Maxim Nuriev
Windows
The StoryTale - is a fairy tale platformer where everything goes bing-bang-boom, but everybody remains alive and healthy. It's a game where you constantly forget the spells and the weapons are cursed. But even in the midst of the swirling action you can stop and think over the next step.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Cute 8.8%
- #54 Decline's Drops
66% matchVery Positive96% of 207 reviews2024
Dev: Le Moulin aux Bulles
Windows
Grab your punching gloves, put your clogs on and smash your way in the world of Decline's Drops, a fully hand-drawn platform-brawler full of weird frogs, bizarre chickens and odd hydras! Avenge your destroyed garden and defeat the 6 heads of the Eternal Corp.! If you can, that is.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.7%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%
- #55 Super Mombo Quest
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 20.5%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Funny 10.5%, Adventure 6.8%
- #56 Eastward
66% matchVery Positive84% of 16,351 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Story Rich 17.8%, Cute 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, 2D 9.4%
- #57 Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,014 reviews2024
Dev: Seedy Eye SoftwarePub: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.1%, Surreal 15.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11%
- #58 Adventure of Leek
68% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: plufmot
Windows
Equipped with nothing but water balloons, you must help a young child named Leek on an uber-challenging journey home!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #59 RUBATO
63% matchVery Positive96% of 282 reviews2026
Dev: dconn
Windows
RUBATO, an experimental, 2D physics-based take on the collect-a-thon genre!
Why similar: Surreal 24.1%, 2D Platformer 23.4%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Funny 14.6%, Platformer 10.7%
- #60 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
67% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.2%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action-Adventure 10.5%