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A lonely boy, lost and pursued, is dragged into a corrupted world. Immerse yourself in the dark dystopian world of "glix" with its atmospheric art style and compelling story. Navigate surreal landscapes, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover hidden truths.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15%, 2.5D 14.9%, Dystopian 13.2%, Cinematic 10.4%, Side Scroller 8%

A lonely kid desperately tries to escape his dark world. (Part 2)

Why similar: Dystopian 17%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, 2.5D 14.8%, Cinematic 9.2%, Side Scroller 9.1%

A Tale of Paper: Refolded is a puzzle-platformer that tells the story of Line, a magical character made of paper who can use origami to change its shape. Transform into a frog, a rocket, a bird and more as Line embarks on an emotional journey to fulfill the dream of its creator.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, 3D Platformer 11.1%, 2.5D 9.7%, Adventure 8.3%

Traverse a desolate world as you uncover the fate of those who came before. Solve puzzles, interact with a decaying yet beautiful landscape, and rely on your companion to endure a journey of loss, hope, and discovery. In this atmospheric 2.5D adventure, the world remembers—even if no one else does.

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.6%, Dystopian 12.1%, Platformer 9.4%, 2.5D 9.2%

In a fractured world where nature and machines collide, a deer must uncover the truth behind his mysterious surroundings, and his own origins. Stalhart is a cinematic adventure game, a moving tale of instinct and courage.

Why similar: 2.5D 18.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Cinematic 13.4%, Emotional 8.1%

A beloved children’s show character has a crisis of consciousness when the facade of his reality cracks and he peers into a darker truth. Vulnerable and alone for the first time, he stumbles forward into the unknown.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.8%, 2.5D 19%, Cinematic 13.8%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%

JOY doesn't even know what and who she is. Our goal is to help her to find the way to herself. And remember: "It is not hard to lose something you've never had".

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, 2.5D 12.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 3D Platformer 10.8%, Cinematic 9.8%

In Living Shadows, explore a dystopian future where humans and shadows have been separated. Solve puzzles, face challenges, and dive into a deep narrative as you uncover hidden secrets in a dark world.

Why similar: Side Scroller 13.6%, 2.5D 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.6%, Dystopian 10.9%, 3D Platformer 10%

Phoh is a psychological horror platformer about a soul trapped between reality and fantasy.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, 2.5D 13.2%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Cinematic 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

A dystopian sci-fi adventure where you're a broken robot carrying the consciousness of a legendary hacker. Cross landscapes shaped by war, scavenge supplies, hack systems and solve puzzles as your battery drains. Infiltrate Block-07 to find the person who can save your mind before it’s lost forever.

Why similar: Dystopian 20.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2.5D 15%, Cinematic 10.3%

Sinek is a dark, cinematic adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic bunker, where you guide a swarm of flies to explore a world filled with silent stories of human resilience.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, 2.5D 14.8%, Dystopian 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle 7.9%

When the protagonist wakes up, he finds himself on a luxury cruise ship. The game revolves around the story of his attempts to escape from the sinking ship and a group of passengers he feels nostalgic about.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.9%, Side Scroller 18.8%, 2.5D 15.1%, Emotional 15%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

In a world crawling with colossal beings, a boy named Nero sets out on a journey to find the missing girl, Snoa. Use a variety of movement abilities and the surrounding environment to push forward, and at times confront overwhelming horrors, in this cinematic puzzle-platformer, DOSMIC.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, 2.5D 17.3%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Puzzle 7.7%

A wacky 3-player co-op platformer where clumsy dinosaurs try to escape a city full of traps and surprises. Everything’s trying to kill you — and that’s a good thing!

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, 2.5D 13.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Climatic side scroller where history plot intermingles with Slavic legends, Second World War, and paranormal activity. Solve complex puzzles, do some platforming, interact with various characters, discover their unclear motives, and be a part of the dark and forgotten mystery.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17%, 2.5D 15.8%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Thriller 8.4%

LIMICORE is a dark and narratively driven experience containing uncovered mysteries. Traverse the world through various realities and solve engaging puzzles to discover the truth behind the organization's objectives.

Why similar: Dystopian 18.2%, 2.5D 14.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, 3D Platformer 11.5%, Cinematic 10%

In a world full of demons and the undead, a man searches for his lost wife. Resources are limited. Death is instant and waiting in the darkness. You will be running, jumping, climbing and searching in this 2D or 2.5D puzzle platformer.

Why similar: 2.5D 14.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Dystopian 11.4%, Platformer 9.4%

Dive into Sphereland, a 2.5D platforming adventure. Jump, attack, overcome obstacles, and defeat the enemies lurking in the depths of this fantastic world to help Princess Eight escape her fate.

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, 2.5D 12.9%, Platformer 11.7%, 3D Platformer 10.9%

Escape: Immersion is a horror adventure inspired by Inside and Little Nightmares. An atmospheric survival adventure with puzzles, platforming, and unpredictable challenges inside a collapsing underwater lab.

Why similar: 2.5D 25.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Cinematic 10.7%, Platformer 10.5%, 3D Platformer 9.6%

A hero, but alone, A magnet doll finds himself drawn into THE DARK SIDE WITHIN. Mr. Mag is a puzzle-adventure. Use magnetic power not to conquer, but to survive. To search. To remember what it means to be pulled—by something more than instinct.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, 3D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Puzzle 8.7%, Cinematic 7.2%

Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.

Why similar: Platformer 18.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Dystopian 14.2%, Puzzle 12.4%, 2.5D 9.9%

Play as Beep, a brave yet cavalier robot who is on a mission to escape from the strange tech facility that he and his fellow bots are being held captive in. Using just your wits and the items you find around you, will you help Beep find a route to safety?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 1980s 14.7%, Dystopian 13.6%, Platformer 9.8%

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: Dystopian 16.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, 2.5D 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Cinematic 9.6%

A lonely kid desperately tries to escape his dark world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, 2.5D 13.7%, Dystopian 12.3%, Dark 10.4%, Platformer 8.9%

In a shadowed parallel universe, 8-year-old Marta navigates desolate landscapes ruled by mechanical overlords and nightmarish creatures, desperately seeking her lost family while survival becomes a relentless test of wits and willpower.

Why similar: 2.5D 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Imagine waking up on a deserted shore without a clue how you ended up there. Anatta is a puzzle-platformer that takes you deep into the mysteries of an enigmatic island. Discover its haunting past and carve your path to salvation.

Why similar: 2.5D 21.1%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Cinematic 13.3%, Platformer 11.3%

The game will immerse you in an incredibly exciting story, the main character of which is a very good-natured character named Bloba. One day, walking with his pet Kaklya, Bloba made a decision, the consequences of which turned out to be completely unpredictable, based on this, our adventure begins.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.2%, 3D Platformer 15.9%, Emotional 11.7%, Puzzle 8.4%, Platformer 8.2%

Croquis is a first person, 3D puzzle & platformer game. You play as Unit 35, a robot used by scientists to draw the top-down view of buildings on paper, in order to train their AI for an unknown architectural project.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.4%, 3D Platformer 17.3%, Dystopian 14.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Puzzle 10.1%

Exploring the vast unknown world from a microscopic perspective of moss, embarking on a journey to find an oasis.

Why similar: 2.5D 23.6%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Puzzle 11.1%, Adventure 10%

Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, 2.5D 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Cinematic 13.5%, Platformer 11%

This world should leave nothing behind.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Dystopian 18.5%, Dark 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Play as PHi in a mysterious world, where emotionally charged levels reveal past wounds, restore balance and reignite fading hope.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.7%, 3D Platformer 23.7%, 2.5D 16.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle 10.1%

If you like video games about dystopian worlds, don't miss this exciting fusion of adventure, stealth and puzzles that immerses you in an unforgettable experience. Join Victoria on her journey through a dystopian city, where the savage instincts lurk around every corner.

Why similar: Dystopian 14.7%, 2.5D 14.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, 3D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.2%

Cube Commando is a 2.5D sci-fi action platformer set in a dystopian future, where precision combat, environmental hazards, and an emotional story collide. Fight through deadly facilities to uncover the truth behind a missing person.

Why similar: 2.5D 21.7%, 1980s 17.4%, Dystopian 15.2%, Platformer 14.2%, Emotional 9.9%

Screenbound lets you discover a dual reality through the Qboy! Navigate challenging puzzles and battle through multiple levels in a blend of 2D and 3D platforming that creates the world’s first '5D' platformer.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, 2.5D 17%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, 1980s 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.3%

A rescue robot had lost all teammates in a tsunami. Experience the emotional struggle and empathy in the post-apocalyptic world of Qiú, where, through a series of side-scrolling puzzle games, you help the robot achieve its dream, even at the cost of death.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.8%, Puzzle Platformer 24.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Puzzle 9.5%, Emotional 8.5%

Norse action-adventure side-view game where rage-fueled combat, mythic storytelling, and shifting perspectives collide. Fight as Asbjorn and Volva in a dark saga of loss, runes, and vengeance.

Why similar: 2.5D 14.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Cinematic 12.1%, 3D Platformer 11.3%

In this poetic cinematic platformer, a runaway boy meets a fawn. As their bond grows, so do their abilities and the emotional weight of their journey, where silence speaks louder than words.

Why similar: 2.5D 14.6%, Cinematic 14%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Emotional 12.5%, Puzzle Platformer 10.7%

DIVISION is a sci-fi adventure game. The whole world bacame strange, the place we live seem to be falling apart.A girl named YI will embark on an incredible journey.

Why similar: 2.5D 25%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Cinematic 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.8%

Journey through darkness with "Edenbound." A red panda braves chaos to reach Eden amidst encroaching demons. Navigate landscapes, confront foes, and unravel mysteries. Guide the panda, restore balance.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, 2.5D 21.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Emotional 8.7%

GREENFIELD is a story driven puzzle-platformer set in a lonely atmospheric world. Embark the surreal depths of a fractured mind and a forgotten island facility in search of answers to a haunting mystery.

Why similar: 2.5D 19.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Puzzle 9.4%, Dark 9.1%

Step into the sequel to 2016’s arcade-adventure hit, Lumo. In this metroidvania journey, carve out your own path through handcrafted puzzle rooms, evolving mechanics, shifting perspectives, and delightful surprises.

Why similar: 1980s 24.3%, Puzzle Platformer 23%, Side Scroller 11.6%, 3D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 8.9%

Wake up in a shifting world of forgotten memories that watches you back. Uncover the truth behind a reality where every escape leads to another nightmare. Something is wrong with this world… and somehow, you are part of it. A journey that you may never return from.

Why similar: 2.5D 19.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Thriller 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

You wake in the seams of a world that shouldn't exist. Breakrooms is a sci-fi horror adventure set in an alternate dimension that will make you question your own reality.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, 2.5D 17.5%, Cinematic 13.5%, 3D Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

As Nazi forces take his father, equipped only with his imagination and creativity, Emil goes on a journey to find him. Emil: A Hero's Journey is a Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer, combining intense action and creative puzzle solving. inspired by actual testimonies that took place during WW2.

Why similar: 2.5D 21.5%, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Cinematic 15.8%, Dark 8.2%, Platformer 7.5%

A story-driven platformer where you experience the world through autistic and neurotypical perspectives. Explore a magical world, rescue Tamitos frog creatures representing emotions, and solve meaningful puzzles that teach empathy, understanding, and the beauty of seeing the world differently.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Emotional 9.7%

Play as a doll trying to help her owner through puberty. Solve puzzles, navigate your environment, and discover journal pages to survive the horrors of growing up.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, Cinematic 15.5%, 3D Platformer 15%, Platformer 12.1%, Emotional 9.7%

In a world of corrupted memories, you traverse the remains of a once flourishing city. Shadows flicker around you and metallic echoes pulse through your mind. Search for your father's legacy to regain your forgotten past. But beware! Each step takes you deeper into a waking nightmare.

Why similar: Dystopian 23%, Emotional 14.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 2.5D 11.4%

In The Shadows is a puzzle platformer where lights scare away shadows monsters that transform into everyday objects you can use to your own advantage. Confront your fears, solve puzzles, find secrets!

Why similar: 1980s 18.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%, 2.5D 12.3%, Platformer 8.5%

Explore the enigmatic world of My Shadow, a 2.5D Horror Puzzle Platformer where reality blurs. As night descends, illusions materialize, luring you into the intricate depths of your own mind. Unravel the mysteries where the boundaries of reality haze and imagination takes control.

Why similar: 2.5D 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Cinematic 14.3%, 3D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.6%

Virago is a 2D adventure platformer about a young girl called Willow, who after an incident with her stalker she begins to suffer from hallucinations which affects her psychologically and emotionally.

Why similar: 1980s 21.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Emotional 10.2%, Puzzle 9.2%

Hide. Solve. Run. Survive. In a near-future dystopia ruined by the Yellow, Aila must rely on observation and ingenuity to escape a world where light is lethal. Copy objects from the environment, adapt under pressure, and create your own way forward in this dark cinematic stealth adventure.

Why similar: Dystopian 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Cinematic 14%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 2.5D 11.1%

Unbreaded is a side-scrolling adventure game where you navigate a gingerbread man through a bakery battleground, blending puzzle-solving with dynamic combat against animated kitchenware, all set within a heartfelt story of creation and rebellion against industrialization.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.8%, 3D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 14%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Help the protagonist escape from the inner world and make a choice.

Why similar: Dystopian 26.3%, 2.5D 25.3%, Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, Dark 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%

Work your way through the city by day and navigate strange dreamscapes by night, exploring your memories and recalling what was lost. Dwalm is an adventure platformer that takes you through both childish dreams and traumatic memories alike.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23%, 3D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 12.9%, Emotional 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Once a ghost, now trapped in flesh—avoid every obstacle, evade human eyes, and use brief moments of spectral freedom to find your way out.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Puzzle Platformer 18.8%, 2.5D 16.7%, Dystopian 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Uncover the secrets of a fallen island in Pillars Of Despair. Master intricate elemental puzzles and survive epic boss encounters on the cursed island of Valoria. Can you silence the whispers of the ancient curse?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.2%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, 3D Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 9%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Take control of Servo — a high-speed drone. Chain boosts & switch gravity. Ricochet with precision and use momentum to survive in a chaotic world.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21.6%, Dystopian 19.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Puzzle 8.6%