- #1 SteamWorld Dig 2
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,084 reviews2017
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: 2D 31.7%, Action 30.6%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Family Friendly 12%, Colorful 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the satisfaction of mining-based exploration combined with tight platforming and metroidvania progression.
- #2 SteamWorld Dig
96% matchVery Positive94% of 10,992 reviews2013
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
Why similar: 2D 57.5%, Action 42.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original title that defined the mining-platformer genre with its addictive loop of digging deeper and upgrading gear.
- #3 Spelunky 2
96% matchVery Positive93% of 21,899 reviews2020
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.3%, Dark Humor 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 13.9%, Funny 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a challenging, procedurally generated world focused on vertical exploration and dangerous subterranean hazards.
- #4 UnderMine
95% matchVery Positive90% of 9,846 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Roguelike 6.2%, Choices Matter 5.6%, Funny 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic action-roguelike elements with mining mechanics and a charming, colorful aesthetic.
- #5 Pepper Grinder
94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,272 reviews2024
Dev: Ahr EchPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 27%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Funny 14.6%, Cute 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed drilling mechanics and kinetic platforming that mirror the frantic energy of digging through terrain.
- #6 Downwell
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,612 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Action Roguelike 37.7%, 2D Platformer 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Roguelike 9.3%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in vertical, fast-paced roguelike action where descending rapidly is the core mechanic.
- #7 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,893 reviews2014
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Pixel Graphics 43%, 2D 22.3%, Action 12.1%, Fantasy 11.9%, Funny 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive collection of the original Shovel Knight experience that established the series' iconic platforming feel.
- #8 Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
92% matchVery Positive94% of 494 reviews2017
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take control of Specter Knight, servant to the Enchantress, in a quest to recruit a cadre of knights and create the Order of No Quarter. Experience perfect platforming, world-class visuals, impeccable stage design, incredible music, and even meet a friend or two in Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 40.5%, Action 38.2%, 2D 21.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features the most fluid and fast-paced movement in the series, closely matching the high-energy traversal of Dig.
- #9 Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
91% matchVery Positive90% of 631 reviews2021
Dev: VINEPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!
Why similar: Strategy 24%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Action 16.7%, Multiple Endings 16.7%, Roguelike 14.7%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-roguelike spin-off that retains the series' iconic art style and character charm.
- #10 Dig Dog
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 84 reviews2018
Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Wild Rooster
Windows · Mac
An action roguelike digger. Dig to discover treasure, adventure and bones! Jump, dash, stomp and dig your way through a strange world inhabited by stranger creatures.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.3%, Roguelike 35.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 7.3%, 2D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, arcade-style roguelike that focuses entirely on the joy of digging and dodging enemies.
- #11 Grapple Dog
90% matchVery Positive85% of 931 reviews2022
Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 26.1%, Cartoony 13.6%, Funny 12.9%, Cute 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A bright and cheerful platformer that emphasizes momentum-based movement and satisfying traversal mechanics.
- #12 Rogue Legacy 2
89% matchVery Positive91% of 15,118 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Roguelike 35.7%, Cartoony 21.1%, Action 15%, 2D 11.8%, Action Roguelike 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent platforming roguelite that emphasizes exploration and character progression through challenging dungeon runs.
- #13 Dome Keeper
89% matchVery Positive92% of 22,186 reviews2022
Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
Why similar: Roguelike 55.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Action 14.3%, 2D 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core loop of mining resources while defending your base, offering a strategic take on the digging genre.
- #14 Super Mombo Quest
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 880 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 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 22.6%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Funny 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Colorful 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed precision platformer that rewards fluid movement and quick reflexes in a colorful, interconnected world.
- #15 Wall World
86% matchVery Positive91% of 12,614 reviews2023
Dev: Alawar
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World?
Why similar: Roguelike 34.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Action-Adventure 18%, Strategy 16.5%, 2D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelike that tasks you with mining a giant wall while defending your mobile base from waves of enemies.
- #16 Dead Cells
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,870 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelike 25.7%, Funny 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 2D 8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the gold standard for fast-paced, 2D action-roguelike combat and fluid character movement.
- #17 Sparklite
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 675 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.9%, Roguelike 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Fantasy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-roguelite that features exploration and gear-based progression in a charming, top-down pixel world.
- #18 IGNISTONE
85% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: MONO ENTERTAINMENTPub: Kodansha
Windows
"IGNISTONE" is a roguelike action game that focuses on parry. Your goal is to reach B100F in the dungeon. Find weapons and amulets that suit your playstyle, in a world full of playfulness!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.3%, Cartoony 18.4%, Family Friendly 14.3%, Cute 12.6%, Fantasy 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, action-roguelike that focuses on simple yet deep combat and dungeon exploration.
- #19 Beyond the Long Night
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: Noisy Head GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Explore a whimsical underground world whilst being chased by a mysterious corrupting force in this charming twin-stick action roguelike! Befriend loveable characters, fend off enemies with chaotic abilities, and uncover the secrets of this subterranean kingdom caught in a time loop.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelike 18.3%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Funny 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, bullet-hell roguelike that emphasizes vertical movement and quirky, lighthearted storytelling.
- #20 Shovel Knight: King of Cards
84% matchVery Positive90% of 206 reviews2019
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Step into the gilded boots of King Knight in the biggest and most regal Shovel Knight game of them all! Leap, Shoulder Bash, gather new subjects, and strategize your way through this prequel in your quest to become King of Cards!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 45.3%, Action 37.3%, 2D 17.4%
Why You'll Like It: A content-rich platforming campaign that introduces unique movement mechanics and a deep card-game side quest.
- #21 Cave Digger
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 74 reviews2020
Dev: VRKiwi
Windows
Cave Digger is a mining game in an alternative western setting. Gear up with numerous unique tools and explore the town and the depths of the mountain. Discover secrets, easter eggs and multiple endings.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 25.9%, Choices Matter 24.1%, Funny 21.9%, Family Friendly 19.3%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the atmosphere of mining and exploration in a mysterious, subterranean environment.
- #22 Dadish
82% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas K. Young
Windows
Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging platforming adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.9%, Cute 24.5%, Funny 20%, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous and cute platformer that delivers tight, bite-sized challenges similar to the charm of the Shovel Knight series.
- #23 Shovel Knight Showdown
82% matchVery Positive90% of 96 reviews2019
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter a world of never-ending battle! Duel with up to 4 local challengers and scramble after gems, or take control of your favorite characters, many playable for the first time ever, in Story Mode. Master every move, explore a vast array of items and locales, and discover new revelations.
Why similar: Action 65.4%, Pixel Graphics 34.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced fighting game that utilizes the series' platforming physics for chaotic multiplayer action.
- #24 Mina the Hollower
77% matchVery Positive88% of 8,369 reviews2026
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.7%, Action-Adventure 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, 2D 8.7%, Colorful 8.6%
- #25 Knightin'+
81% matchVery Positive85% of 294 reviews2019
Dev: Muzt Die Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.4%, Funny 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Fantasy 14.1%, Cute 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted dungeon-crawler that focuses on exploration, puzzles, and classic action-adventure combat.
- #26 Prodigal
80% matchVery Positive92% of 623 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!
Why similar: Multiple Endings 30.8%, Action-Adventure 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 2D 10.9%, Colorful 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down adventure game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and dungeon exploration with a distinct retro aesthetic.
- #27 Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
79% matchVery Positive94% of 1,006 reviews2019
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
Why similar: Action 44.7%, Pixel Graphics 34.3%, 2D 21%
Why You'll Like It: The classic Shovel Knight campaign that serves as the foundation for the series' tight platforming controls.
- #28 Garden Story
79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,726 reviews2021
Dev: PicogramPub: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.1%, Funny 14.4%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Cute 12.4%, Fantasy 12%
Why You'll Like It: A charming action-RPG that focuses on community and exploration with a delightful, cozy atmosphere.
- #29 Slash Quest
78% matchVery Positive87% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: Big Green PillowPub: Noodlecake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.
Why similar: Funny 22.9%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Magic 16.8%, Fantasy 15.7%, Colorful 10%
Why You'll Like It: A funny and whimsical adventure game that features unique, intentionally awkward swordplay mechanics.
- #30 Frogsong
78% matchVery Positive94% of 262 reviews2023
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac
A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.
Why similar: Cartoony 16.4%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Funny 14.9%, Cute 12.4%, Family Friendly 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game featuring a cute protagonist and a focus on exploration in a vibrant, hand-drawn world.
- #31 30XX
77% matchVery Positive90% of 2,809 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, 2D Platformer 24.4%, Roguelike 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D 6.8%
- #32 Secrets of Deep Earth Shrine
81% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Chronicle Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dig your own path in this quirky strategy platformer. Use traps to defeat monsters, blow apart your environment, and collect treasure!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired adventure that blends platforming and exploration in a mysterious, subterranean setting.
- #33 UnderMine 2
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 855 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Dark Humor 17.4%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Roguelike 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #34 Haiku, the Robot
76% matchVery Positive90% of 3,547 reviews2022
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 29%, 2D Platformer 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Cute 12.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%
- #35 DIG - Deep In Galaxies
75% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2023
Dev: Molton Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Free the galaxies in this action platformer! Jump, swing, dig and shoot your way through uncharted planets. Give hell to the Overlord's forces and face alien foes. Earn rewards after every battle and add them to your ever-growing arsenal.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Roguelike 19.9%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #36 Skul: The Hero Slayer
73% matchVery Positive93% of 57,546 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.9%, Roguelike 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 8.7%, 2D 6.8%
- #37 Shovel Pirate
74% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Neutronized
Windows
X marks the spot! Follow the map and find hidden treasures.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.6%, Action-Adventure 24.1%, Action 14.5%, Cute 9.7%, Colorful 8.7%
- #38 The Plucky Squire
72% matchVery Positive85% of 4,165 reviews2024
Dev: All Possible FuturesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.2%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Cartoony 16.9%, Cute 12%, Family Friendly 11.6%
- #39 DELTARUNE
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 132,484 reviews2025
Dev: tobyfox
Windows · Mac
Median: 23.1 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-5 are available now, with more planned as free updates!
Why similar: Funny 40%, Pixel Graphics 29.4%, Fantasy 17.9%, 2D 12.7%
- #40 Psycutlery
72% matchVery Positive100% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Skye JunePub: FreakZone Games
Windows
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: Lore-Rich 20.7%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Funny 10.7%, Cartoony 9.2%
- #41 Diggin
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2026
Dev: Longshot Studio
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Drill into the depths of a meteor crater in this incremental adventure. Mine ores, unlock upgrades and find the cosmic treasure that lies below! Can you uncover what happened to the Moles that came before you?
Why similar: Strategy 23%, Cute 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Cartoony 16.4%, 2D 12%
- #42 Eastward
73% matchVery Positive84% of 16,596 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Pixel Graphics 36.4%, Cute 27.1%, 2D 15%, Action 12.9%, Colorful 8.6%
- #43 Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,111 reviews2024
Dev: Seedy Eye SoftwarePub: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 29.9%, Action-Adventure 20.1%, Funny 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 2D 8.2%
- #44 Garbanzo Quest
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 682 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 26.2%, Cartoony 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Funny 10.4%, Cute 10.4%
- #45 Owlboy
73% matchVery Positive84% of 6,120 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.4%, Funny 15.1%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Cute 11.6%
- #46 Bucket Knight
74% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Bucket Knight: A pixelated platformer adventure! Help the valiant knight find the Holy Grail, make money to pay his loan, and survive deadly dungeons. Shoot enemies, avoid traps, and collect treasures. Classic run-and-gun action awaits!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.1%, Roguelike 23.7%, Funny 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Colorful 10.2%
- #47 Hollow Knight
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 558,466 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 40.3%, 2D 27.8%, Cute 20.4%, Action 11.5%
- #48 Rabbit Hole
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,654 reviews2024
Dev: ShortCake_CafePub: Engi_ee
Windows
Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D RogueLike-Shooter, made with love for the genre. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelike 16%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Funny 8.7%
- #49 Cursed to Golf
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 802 reviews2022
Dev: Chuhai LabsPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Cursed to Golf is a challenging golf-like adventure where every shot counts. Players are tasked with making it out of Golf Purgatory to become a Golfing Legend. With insane hazards, otherworldly power-ups and tons of replayability, will you make it back alive or will you forever be… Cursed to Golf!?
Why similar: Roguelike 28.9%, Funny 20.7%, Cute 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, 2D 8.3%
- #50 Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils
70% matchVery Positive95% of 430 reviews2022
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: 2D Platformer 18.9%, Cartoony 17%, Funny 13.5%, Magic 13.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #51 Drill Bird
67% matchVery Positive98% of 394 reviews2025
Dev: Sebastian LarssonPub: Perfect Random
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Drill Bird is a cozy-yet-tense digging platformer where every trip underground counts. Play as a bird fallen from the sky, in search for powerful ores to hatch your Egg. Get home before night falls, upgrade abilities, grow stronger, and unfold a sincere bird story about survival, care and purpose.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.4%, Cartoony 16%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Cute 13.3%, Strategy 11.4%
- #52 The Warrior
67% matchVery Positive98% of 351 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: Dark Humor 22.9%, Lore-Rich 20%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #53 Cult of the Lamb
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 128,545 reviews2022
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Why similar: Dark Humor 29.2%, Action Roguelike 28.2%, Cute 13%, Funny 9.3%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #54 Gunbrella
68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,049 reviews2023
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.2%, Funny 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, 2D 11.5%, Action 7.6%
- #55 Dig Deep
68% matchMixed70% of 143 reviews2024
Dev: CrazyLabsPub: QubicGames
Windows
Grab a shovel and let's get digging! Join the adventure, hire miners and dig for a treasure
- #56 Lil Gator Game
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,102 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Family Friendly 26.5%, Funny 25.7%, Cute 22.7%, Colorful 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #57 The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
66% matchVery Positive83% of 290 reviews2025
Dev: Fix-a-Bug
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!
Why similar: Funny 28.5%, Fantasy 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Colorful 15%, 2D 12.9%
- #58 Spirits Abyss
68% matchVery Positive96% of 427 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.8%, Roguelike 34.1%, 2D 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 6.6%
- #59 Have a Nice Death
66% matchVery Positive86% of 10,763 reviews2023
Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
Why similar: Dark Humor 22.1%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Roguelike 13%, Cartoony 11.9%
