- #1 PraeBot
97% matchMostly Negative30% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: KEꞰ
Windows
PraeBot - hardcorish platformer simulator in real time. Without registration. Or other MMS stuff. Do you have nerves of steel? Well, we’ll check that. This game will make you regret your existence.
Why similar: Platformer 32.8%, Action 31.9%, Simulation 28.7%, Indie 6.6%
- #2 Indie Game Sim
96% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: Valadria
Windows · Mac
Become an indie game developer! Make your own games by hand and publish them on a fantasy market like Steam. Earn fans, receive brutal reviews, and battle your inner demons. Can you become the creator of your dreams?
Why similar: Simulation 34%, Action 31.5%, Platformer 27.4%, Indie 7.1%
- #3 Mr. Pogo
96% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Ultimo Games
Windows
Hide the tears and ignore the pain in this ridiculous game about a Clown on a Pogo stick!
Why similar: Platformer 34%, Action 31.4%, Comedy 16.5%, Colorful 14.4%, Indie 2.2%
- #4 Whitefall
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: berk
Windows
Whitefall is a buttery smooth, deeply satisfying platformer where every jump feels perfect.
Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Simulation 19.2%, Action 15.1%, 2D 13.2%, Atmospheric 10%
- #5 Is This A Platformer?
94% matchPositive98% of 41 reviews2024
Dev: TLD_Productions
Windows
Play a fast paced action platformer where you fight grapes and a banana to save your dump brother.
Why similar: Platformer 30%, Action 28.7%, Comedy 11.2%, Colorful 10.4%, Cute 8.5%
- #6 Spartan
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: Sinister Cyclops Game Studio
Windows
Spartan is an epic 2d platformer powered by UE4. Featuring silky smooth animations, pixel perfect controls, challenging gameplay, huge non linear levels and an awesome original soundtrack , Spartan is taking classic platforming to the next level, UE4 Turbocharged style!
Why similar: Platformer 43%, Action 37.1%, 2D 12%, Indie 8%
- #7 Exoder
93% matchPositive86% of 21 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 41.2%, Action 38.2%, 2D 12.3%, Indie 8.3%
- #8 Rubber Head Bob
92% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: 園児ニア
Windows
Rubber-headed Human Mountain Climbing Game
Why similar: Platformer 35.6%, Action 32.8%, Comedy 16.5%, Cute 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #9 ERI
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Mauri Republic
Windows
We control the ERI, this is self-learning artificial intelligence, which has to overcome 45 levels. The purpose of the test is to overcome obstacles and get to the portals, which will take us to more difficult levels.
Why similar: Action 40.3%, Platformer 38.5%, 2D 12.5%, Indie 8.7%
- #10 FEIST
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 543 reviews2015
Dev: Bits & BeastsPub: Finji
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A desperate, savage survival experience full of stunning visuals, dynamic creatures, and a haunting soundtrack.
Why similar: Action 37.2%, Platformer 35.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Indie 8.2%, 2D 8%
- #11 Jump Barrel
90% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: ThatChung
Windows
You're locked up in an underground prison. Hide in a barrel and escape from prison.
Why similar: Platformer 40.3%, Action 28.9%, Physics 19.5%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #12 Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow
89% matchMixed59% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Disney Interactive StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
When he morphs into a Ninja, you'd better Duck.
Why similar: Action 55.3%, Platformer 44.7%
- #13 PinBall Escape
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: GAMSTERS Inc.
Windows
Navigate a celestial library in this roguelike vertical pinball adventure. Master agile flippers to overcome magical obstacles and reach new heights. Precision is everything in this high-stakes climb where one fall can reset your progress. Escape God's study!
Why similar: Action 28%, Platformer 27.3%, Simulation 15.1%, Physics 9.5%, Cute 9.2%
- #14 The Windzen Hero
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Windzen
Windows
Re:Made - Re:Designed - Re:HERO! A complete overhaul released in 2025! Ten Stages of Run and Gun Action! Choose Different Paths on Different Play Throughs!
Why similar: Action 55.6%, Platformer 44.4%
- #15 Serious Sam Double D XXL
88% matchVery Positive82% of 886 reviews2011
Dev: Mommy's Best GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!
Why similar: Platformer 40.9%, Action 33.5%, Comedy 12.2%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 5.6%
- #16 Secret Agent
86% matchVery Positive85% of 113 reviews2014
Dev: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 24%
You are agent 006 - top agent of the government's secret organization committed to protecting the world against terrorists and power-mad criminals. Your mission: to parachute into a high -security island outpost and secure the plans to the ultimate satellite laser weapon, which was recently stolen from the government.
Why similar: Action 56.5%, Platformer 43.5%
- #17 Colourless
86% 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: Platformer 42.5%, Action 18.3%, Colorful 15.2%, 2D 12.8%, Indie 11.2%
- #18 Bobby - Pixel indie platformer
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yo You GamesPub: Don't touch elephants
Windows · Mac · Linux
You can't trust anything in this game! Every step you take, you risk losing your head, failing, being burned, eaten, trampled, broken morally and physically. But don't worry — you won't know it until you take this step!
Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Action 21.4%, Cute 11.8%, Comedy 11.1%, 2D 9.7%
- #19 HELP FROG
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JG StudioPub: Publisher
Windows
A challenging physics-based climbing game where you swing with your frog tongue. Every mistake can send you falling back down. Stay calm, master your momentum, and reach the hammer at the summit.
Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Action 29.4%, Comedy 15.4%, Physics 11.2%, 2D 8.7%
- #20 Booster Trooper
85% matchMixed47% of 200 reviews2010
Dev: DnS Development
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Booster Trooper is the future of multiplayer platform shooters. It provides tons of fun with its fast paced action and larger-than-life weapons. You can run or fly around the map, blasting your enemies to bits with bullets, rockets, grenades, magma and other weapons from your arsenal.
Why similar: Action 47.6%, Platformer 34.7%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Indie 8.5%
- #21 Go! Sloth
79% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: PicoHatch
Windows
Relaxed? No, desperate. Control a sluggish sloth with physics and cross the road before your HP runs out. A funny, frantic quick-play game.
Why similar: Action 37%, Physics 23%, Simulation 20.6%, Cute 14.7%, Indie 2.7%
- #22 The Adventures of Clive McMulligan on Planet Zeta Four
81% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Broke Astronaut
Windows
Clive McMulligan is a 2D retro-inspired action/puzzle/platformer with challenging old school style gameplay. Over 70 levels with fast-paced gravity switching mechanics.
Why similar: Action 48.2%, Platformer 31.2%, Indie 10.4%, 2D 10.1%
- #23 Nux
82% matchMostly Negative39% of 474 reviews2014
Dev: IdigiconPub: KPL
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
You are NUX, sole survivor of the Nexon warrior tribe. The evil Silthax has invaded your home world of Nexolus, devoured your fellow Nexons and stolen the sacred power crystals from your village.
Why similar: Action 62.2%, Platformer 37.8%
- #24 Throw Bro
79% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: strampPub: Plasma Studios
Windows
Throw Bro is a modern Gameboy-style 2D platformer where you throw things to solve problems and beat enemies!
Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Action 25.3%, Comedy 10.2%, Colorful 10%, Cute 8.6%
- #25 Pankapu
80% matchMixed64% of 1,477 reviews2016
Dev: Too Kind StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Pankapu is a narrative action-platformer that takes place in the dreams of Djaha’rell, a child troubled by a tragic incident. Upgrade your skills, find new competencies, switch your Aegis in real time in order to get rid of Nightmare's invasion.
Why similar: Platformer 35.9%, Action 29.5%, Cute 11.6%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 6.2%
- #26 Twisted
81% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Szekretar
Windows
Twisted is a clever action-platformer game combined with the best gameplay elements like time and object manipulation, clever enemies, traps and other challenges.
Why similar: Action 63%, Platformer 37%
- #27 Intrusion 2
78% matchVery Positive90% of 2,320 reviews2012
Dev: Aleksei Abramenko
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid
Why similar: Platformer 37.8%, Action 29.9%, Physics 14.2%, 2D 10.8%, Indie 6%
- #28 Farjob
77% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Simon Kaley
Windows · Mac
Delve into a boundless realm of twisting pathways and absurd bosses.
Why similar: Platformer 46.1%, Action 44.3%, Indie 9.6%
- #29 Cally's Caves 4
77% matchVery Positive84% of 146 reviews2018
Dev: VDO Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cally’s Caves 4 is a run-and-gun action game, with tons of powerups, weapons, and levels. When your friend needs your help, there’s only one thing to do: LEVEL UP EVERYTHING!
Why similar: Action 45.3%, Platformer 45%, 2D 9.7%
- #30 Wooden Sen'SeY
78% matchMixed54% of 141 reviews2013
Dev: Upper BytePub: Spawn Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Wooden Sen'SeY is an action-platformer, set in a unique "Japan Steam Rock" universe filled with humour. You follow Goro, a village chief, as he seeks revenge through a variety of levels. He will defeat his enemies using his axes to slice, dice, squash and grapple!
Why similar: Action 47.4%, Platformer 43.2%, Indie 9.5%
- #31 Geki Yaba Runner
73% match6 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: QubicGames
Windows
Turn into a raging force of destruction or a super speedy gnome to overcome Geki Yaba's ultimate challenge. Do you have what it takes to save the princess in peril?
Why similar: Action 37.8%, Platformer 27.9%, Physics 14.6%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 7.2%
- #32 The Flesh God
76% matchPositive82% of 21 reviews2017
Dev: Nuberu Games
Windows
The Flesh God is a tough action platformer where you shoot a massive gun to fly through deadly levels infested with mutant flesh.
Why similar: Action 47%, Platformer 42.8%, Indie 10.2%
- #33 Project Zero Deaths
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 524 reviews2019
Dev: UAB Detis
Windows · Mac · Linux
Project Zero Deaths is a hectic physics-based F2P online multiplayer platform shooter. Jump into frantic battles in dynamic maps, solo or with friends, to fight in varied wild game modes! Choose between different characters with unique skills and customize them and their weapons to your own playstyle!
Why similar: Action 49.7%, Platformer 28.2%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Indie 4.8%
- #34 Good Boy!
75% matchMixed56% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: FastGame
Windows
The game "Good boy" is an arcade game. Your character is the dog "good boy". The objective of the game is to get to the owner what she has lost. A good boy will face complex obstacles: garbage cans, fire hydrants, lasers, smart missiles and much more.
Why similar: Platformer 42.8%, Simulation 19.6%, Action 19%, 2D 14.4%, Indie 4.1%
- #35 Colette's Sugar Madness
75% 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: Platformer 39.7%, Action 36.3%, Indie 12.2%, 2D 11.8%
- #36 Grappling Bagel
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bitkumsa
Windows
Grappling Bagel is a precision platformer where you must clear challenging levels by using the hole of a bagel as a grappling hook. Feel the pleasure of smooth swinging through tight momentum and responsive controls.
Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Action 27.5%, Comedy 15.9%, 2D 8.8%, Physics 7.1%
- #37 HellFurnace
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: AvocadoSandwichPub: ChungKang College of Cultural Industries
Windows
Go to save the world from HellFurnace. HellFurnace is a 2D boss rush game in which the protagonist, who has fallen into another world, defeats the boss. Avoid enemy attacks to collect beads and create weapons to defeat the boss.
Why similar: Platformer 42.4%, Action 40.5%, 2D 11.4%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #38 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
73% matchVery Positive85% of 3,731 reviews2012
Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Why similar: Platformer 50.6%, Action 22.2%, Comedy 14.8%, 2D 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #39 Galacatraz: Eject Equip Escape
76% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Summer Bear Studio
Windows
Escape Galacatraz, the universe's most secure detainment facility, in this side scrolling twin stick shooter! GAMEPAD REQUIRED!
Why similar: Action 46.1%, Platformer 44%, Indie 10%
- #40 Splasher
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,199 reviews2017
Dev: SplashteamPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.
Why similar: Platformer 51.5%, Action 33.2%, Indie 7.5%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #41 Domarison
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nicky Studios
Windows
An indie platformer Game with weird Secrets. You are just normal person doing your job. Your job is to save the world, you search for freedom secretly, no one knows about it. Not even the player, only, the user. Welp! I guess that's it huh? Maybe not. Maybe there is more. Let's find out on the game
Why similar: Platformer 34.5%, Action 30.7%, Comedy 13.6%, 2D 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #42 Stonerid
72% matchMixed66% of 218 reviews2014
Dev: Enitvare
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Stonerid is a challenging 2D platformer, which the most important feature are two parallel, different worlds. Over 30 different levels to complete, unconventional game style and lots of dangerous traps and monsters make it extremely difficult to rise to the challenge.
Why similar: Action 49.5%, Platformer 40.1%, Indie 10.3%
- #43 Two Colours
70% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2022
Dev: James Butler
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jump from platform to platform, red to blue, blue to red, timing your jumps precisely, and dodging falls and blocks which kill you over the course of 40 levels, grabbing the 20 collectibles to unlock a secret at the end of the game. Don't lose your focus, don't lose your patience.
Why similar: Platformer 38.5%, Action 34.6%, Physics 12.1%, 2D 10.6%, Indie 2.5%
- #44 Ember Kaboom
71% matchVery Positive83% of 120 reviews2016
Dev: Josh Koenig Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Ember's a fox who loves adventure. Run, jump, and ride through 30+ colorful, fast-paced obstacle courses in a quest to get your missing soul back!
Why similar: Action 50.5%, Platformer 39%, Indie 10.5%
- #45 Sucker
71% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: LpLeung
Windows
Someone has stolen our 4 drawings, and placed in 4 heavily guarded towers, so we want an elite controller to:Control A bot,Through a dangerous path,Get into a vault,and Take the drawings back.Would you accept this challenge? If so, download the interface and start.
Why similar: Platformer 42.7%, Action 40.3%, 2D 11.5%, Indie 2.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #46 Puddle
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 510 reviews2012
Dev: Neko Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Guide your puddle of fluid through a vast range of environments and puzzles!
Why similar: Simulation 28.5%, Physics 24.8%, Action 21%, Platformer 18.7%, Indie 6.9%
- #47 Eggggg
69% matchPositive89% of 18 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 52.9%, Action 38.1%, Indie 9%
- #48 Slip
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2014
Dev: Handsome Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Slip is a fast paced side scrolling platformer featuring a two color, swap mechanic. Using your two colors flee from Steve and his wretched purple beam through a multitude of obstacles and enemies. Slip combines the elegant simplicity of platforming with a polarity mechanic to create an easy to learn, but extremely difficult to master...
Why similar: Action 46.6%, Platformer 42.5%, Indie 10.9%
- #49 Gravity Den
69% matchVery Positive81% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: DiPiPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Den is a one-eyed alien who is grounded after the terrible crash of a spaceship. On this planet, one can control the gravity around him to walk in space. Lucky Dan is also able to change the gravity on the ground. Help him to reach the lost ship.
Why similar: Platformer 43.9%, Action 36.1%, 2D 12.2%, Indie 7.8%
- #50 GimmickHeart
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Yasakasaku
Windows
コピペで簡単ギミッククラフト どんなギミックもだいたいコピー可能 ワンボタンで世界を自分好みに作り変えよう!
Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, Action 34.4%, Comedy 14.3%, 2D 10.2%, Indie 2.3%
- #51 Ant-gravity: Tiny's Adventure
68% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: SharkByte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Combine your 4-direction gravity manipulation ability with your platformer skills to overcome the challenges of this 2D side-scroller game.
Why similar: Action 42.3%, Platformer 38.6%, Indie 9.7%, 2D 9.4%
- #52 TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 588 reviews2015
Dev: GAME FREAK inc.Pub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Shell City is plunged into a state of emergency after coming under attack from the devastating forces of PHANTOM. As the National Army struggle to contain the terrifying war machines, they call upon the only thing that stands between Shell City’s obliteration and its salvation; the peanut chompin’, villain stompin’, TEMBO THE BADASS...
Why similar: Platformer 56.9%, Action 31.2%, 2D 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #53 Swiftly
69% matchMixed51% of 142 reviews2016
Dev: Cleverweek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Swiftly is a very challenging platformer game. It has simple graphics and easy to understand rules, but you are going to have a hard time completing the levels.
Why similar: Action 58.3%, Platformer 32.2%, Indie 9.5%
- #54 FLUFF SWING
64% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: G-girls
Windows
Stretch the thread. Swing through the air. FLUFF SWING is a 2D wire action game inspired by sewing tools. Stick needles into walls and the ground, build momentum, and swing through each stage. Set in a cute, slightly nostalgic pixel-art world, find your own rhythm and reach the goal.
Why similar: Platformer 33.5%, Action 29.7%, Physics 12.5%, Cute 11.7%, 2D 9.3%
- #55 The Maw
67% matchVery Positive84% of 384 reviews2009
Dev: Twisted Pixel Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The pinnacle of alien evolution, Maw is a cowardly fat blob concerned mostly with snacking and lounging. He can, however, absorb the traits of anything he eats, is virtually indestructible, and can grow to unlimited size. If he wasn't a danger to all life in the universe, he'd make the perfect pet.
Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Action 34.3%, Cute 15.6%, Indie 10.7%
- #56 Rocketbirds 2 Evolution
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 411 reviews2017
Dev: Ratloop AsiaPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The original Coq of War returns in a glorious explosion of finger-licking fun; with enhanced controls, new upgrade systems, a full single player campaign in “Part 1: The Cockup” with full VO and OST - and a 1- 4 player campaign in “Part 2: The Rescue” with procedurally generated maps.
Why similar: Action 41.7%, Platformer 39.3%, 2D 11.1%, Indie 7.9%
- #57 Ghost in the Machine
67% matchMixed67% of 21 reviews2015
Dev: Michael J. Moffitt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ghost in the Machine is about the player's escape from a run-down factory following a large explosion. In the dark factory there are many dangerous machines that must be minded in order to not be crushed or mechanically separated.
Why similar: Action 47.5%, Platformer 41.4%, Indie 11.2%
- #58 Demon Hearts
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: Jon Harwood Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Demon Hearts is a 2D platformer game that will leave you feeling blood thirsty for victory every time you play! Take the winged and dangerously swift Vampiress Snow through many challenging silhouette environments while withstanding the many divergent demons, evil forces, and bosses!
Why similar: Action 50.6%, Platformer 38.4%, Indie 10.9%