Games Like Smilemo

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.6%, Platformer 20.5%, Funny 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, chaotic, and hilarious platformer that perfectly matches the frantic energy and meme-heavy aesthetic of Smilemo.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Platformer 25.2%, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Side Scroller 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for precision platforming, offering tight controls and high-speed movement challenges that reward mastery.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Platformer 22.8%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Side Scroller 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-oriented platformer with unique movement mechanics and a distinct pixel-art style.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, 2D Platformer 23.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 2D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, fast-paced platformer known for its extreme difficulty and momentum-based movement mechanics.

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 23.6%, Platformer 21.1%, Action 10.3%, Funny 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique, movement-focused gameplay that feels fast and rewarding, similar to the chaotic traversal in Smilemo.

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: Platformer 23.2%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A momentum-based, fast-paced 2D platformer that focuses on fluid movement and clearing screens quickly.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, 2D Platformer 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Difficult 9.7%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: A gravity-flipping, high-speed precision platformer that emphasizes quick reflexes and minimalist design.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Platformer 27.4%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 9.7%, 2D 9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced, side-scrolling action with a humorous script and challenging platforming segments.

When a mysterious beam from space transforms the world into a game, the Angry Video Game Nerd must return to put the "ASS" in ASSimilation. Utilize new mechanics, power-ups, abilities, and collectible armor pieces to defeat your most powerful foe yet, and save the world!

Why similar: Action 22.5%, Platformer 20.6%, Adventure 18.8%, Memes 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, side-scrolling platformer that leans heavily into humor and meme culture.

Leap over treacherous chasms, navigate past a sea of hazards, and locate all 12 bananas as you embark on an epic quest and travel the patience-testing path that lies ahead in this infuriatingly challenging, unforgiving, puzzling, memey platformer.

Why similar: Memes 32.5%, 2D Platformer 25.6%, Platformer 22.5%, Action 12.1%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: A meme-heavy, 2D platformer that shares the indie, lighthearted spirit found in Smilemo.

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Why similar: Platformer 48.4%, Difficult 14.8%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, rhythmic platformer that pairs intense difficulty with a vibrant, electronic aesthetic.

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, indie-developed action platformer that fits the niche, meme-adjacent style of Smilemo.

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Why similar: Platformer 52.4%, Difficult 15.2%, Action 10.9%, 2D 8.7%, Side Scroller 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A momentum-based platformer where maintaining speed and flow is essential to overcoming difficult levels.

Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...

Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, Difficult 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Adventure 10.9%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A notoriously difficult precision platformer that captures the high-stakes, frustratingly fun nature of Smilemo.

Join Bernie's movement and transform the United States in this free retro 2D platformer.

Why similar: Memes 19.2%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play, indie platformer that captures a similar retro-inspired, humorous vibe.

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: Platformer 27%, 2D Platformer 26.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Difficult 9.3%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-focused platformer that emphasizes difficult, pixel-art challenges for dedicated players.

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.7%, Platformer 22.8%, Action 15.9%, Difficult 14.2%, Family Friendly 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, minimalist platformer that focuses entirely on high-speed movement and precise physics-based navigation.

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: Platformer 26.8%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 11.3%, Difficult 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vertical action-platformer that demands quick decision-making and precise movement.

Play Skelattack and save the Underworld in this fun action platformer! Together with your best bat friend Imber, you jump, slash, and flap your way though the Underworld and stop the human threat!

Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Action 21.3%, Adventure 19.6%, Family Friendly 7.8%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that features fluid movement and a lighthearted, indie-developed world.

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 20.6%, Platformer 19.2%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Difficult 8.6%, Funny 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, side-scrolling precision platformer that focuses on tight, responsive movement.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Action 15.7%, Difficult 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish action game with pixel-art graphics and intense, one-hit-death platforming segments.

17 2D platforming stages across four worlds in classic run-and-jump fashion. Play as a guy in a grayscale pocket dimension just trying his best.

Why similar: Platformer 23.7%, Action 19.2%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Adventure 16.2%, Funny 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that emphasizes adventure and classic side-scrolling mechanics.

Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 20.1%, Difficult 9.3%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, side-scrolling platformer that features perma-death mechanics and intense level design.

A platform game about running, jumping and breathing.

Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Side Scroller 20.5%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art, side-scrolling platformer that focuses on action and precise movement.

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 38.6%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, 2D 9.4%, Side Scroller 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, momentum-based 2D action game that emphasizes fluid movement and fast traversal.

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 23.9%, Adventure 20%, Funny 15.2%, Action 14.5%, Family Friendly 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and funny platformer that prioritizes charm and unique movement mechanics over traditional difficulty.

A young moustache enthusiast goes on an adventure, to climb the highest flying mountain in search of a magical moustache gel!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Platformer 16.6%, Memes 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Difficult 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired, precision-based platformer that offers a high level of challenge.

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 23.9%, Platformer 23.3%, 2D Platformer 21.9%, Action 10.4%, 2D 8%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-heavy, side-scrolling platformer that tests player reflexes in a 2D environment.

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: Platformer 19.2%, Side Scroller 18.7%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Horror game where you need to do different tasks from horror creature received by your phone. And remember: Don't chat with MOMO!

Why similar: Memes 46.2%, Adventure 19.8%, Action 19.1%, Funny 7.4%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure game that incorporates meme culture and action-platforming elements.

Step into Cursedland, a 2D indie action platformer where every jump, movement, and decision truly matters. This is a game built around precision, reflexes, and mastery, challenging players to push their skills to the limit while navigating a world filled with chaos, humor, and surreal surprises.

Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, 2D Platformer 21%, Action 20.5%, Adventure 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, Platformer 21.3%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 9.5%

A NOT Troll Game, a platformer where you journey through a world that constantly trolls you. Can you make it to Zoobtryx? Beware…

Why similar: Platformer 22.5%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Memes 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Funny 8.3%

Cyberemo 2007: “Wake up damn you, Emo, we have a lot of veins for cuts!” Old-school platformer breathtaking game.

Why similar: Platformer 30%, 2D Platformer 26.9%, Adventure 16.6%, Funny 10.3%, 2D 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie-developed adventure game that shares a similar aesthetic and tone to Smilemo.

Shiro is an adventure platformer in which you have to find your missing sister

Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Adventure 15.9%, Action 15.5%, Side Scroller 15%

A boy and a girl with a mysterious weapon drone in their hands embark on an adventurous journey from their small underground village to the vast world of new lands. Enjoy a precision 2D platformer that will challenge you no matter how many times you get hit!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Difficult 10.6%

Bust some bugs and save the world with the most average of heroes in this retro style platformer! Overcome obstacles such as killer cars, lava floors and one seriously @!&#^% off sun, tackle the horrors of the daily commute but with more fire and randomness.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Platformer 19.7%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Difficult 8.7%, Funny 8.5%

A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.6%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Platformer 19.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Action 9.2%

100 moves, 2 buttons, 0 tutorials. Master a massive moveset hidden within a D-Pad and 2 buttons. Conquer +100 levels in the ultimate movelike precision platformer.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Platformer 19.2%, 2D Platformer 19%, Funny 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

A difficult obstacle course 3D platformer where the goal is to survive and escape the Island!

Why similar: Memes 46.5%, Platformer 15.1%, Adventure 14%, Action 12.2%, Funny 9.3%

A relatively hard 2D Platformer with a relatively high skill Ceiling developed by one guy as a hobby in his free time. You can expect skill-driven movement and action- filled Combat with multiple unique enemies and Bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 21.3%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Memes 18.1%, Adventure 17.9%, Action 17.2%

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 42.7%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 20.7%, 2D 7.8%, Funny 6.2%

The legendary game is now on Steam! Can you prove that you are a good player, go through a difficult path and save your brother? This challenge is not for wimps!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.8%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Memes 9.6%

Potatoman will put your reflexes and worldview to the test as you journey through scorching deserts, dark forests, busy cities, the tallest mountains and eventually your own potato-consciousness in search of the ultimate answer. Are you prepared to face the TROOF?

Why similar: Memes 20.9%, Platformer 19.4%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 8.2%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Funny 8.1%

Tcheco is back! Be prepared to survive even crazier stages! Smash, pulverize and destroy - but never lose your gorgeous smile.

Why similar: Platformer 24.5%, Action 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.8%

Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, Platformer 22.7%, 2D Platformer 22.6%, Funny 8.6%, 2D 7.2%

Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!

Why similar: Platformer 16.7%, Memes 16.5%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action 8.8%

Battle the corporate machine in The Company Man! A 2D action-adventure where you can hit your crazy coworkers with a keyboard and shoot your evil bosses with emails. Survive the struggles of working life and fulfil your lifelong quest to be CEO!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.6%, Platformer 20.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10.8%

Mussoumano Attack of the Haters is a 2.5D action platform game inspired by the classics of the 90s with different worlds, levels, boss battles, game mechanics and 3D graphics powered by the incredible Unreal Engine.

Why similar: Platformer 23.4%, Side Scroller 22%, Memes 21.8%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Funny 9.5%

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: Platformer 26.2%, Action 18.2%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Funny 9.3%

Get off the tree and face the world full of saws, pits and spikes in this hardcore 2D platformer about the nimble white Cat. Make your way through wild plains, thorny deserts and crystal caverns on a challenging yet exciting journey to rescue the lost kitten eggs!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.3%, Platformer 19.4%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Adventure 9.9%

You're hungry. For a schnitzel. The problem is: you have to get it!

Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Adventure 29.2%, Action 17.6%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Indie 2.6%

Holy cow, it’s all about the moooney! Run, jump and slide in this udderly moo-velous adventure to reclaim your fortunes from those sneaky Pig Pockets. Tough as nails and no continues! Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.6%, Side Scroller 28%, Action 15.7%, Funny 9.2%, Family Friendly 6%

The Dreamworld has been infected! It is up to you to explore the Dreamworld as the DreamDasher, discover its secrets, and defeat the Nightmare.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.8%, Platformer 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 11.3%, Difficult 10.5%

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.6%, Platformer 21.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Adventure 11.6%

Do you really want to live your life knowing that you never played 'The Most Awesome Game Ever Made?'... I didn't think so! Download it right now so you don't miss out on the fun!

Why similar: Memes 28%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 12%, Funny 8.6%

Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

Why similar: Platformer 29.1%, Side Scroller 28.1%, 2D Platformer 25.1%, Funny 9.2%, 2D 7.1%

Hop into Orbo's shoes! Run, jump and drill around your boss's office, make some new friends, and uncover terrifying secrets about the company you work for in this comedically surreal 3D platformer!

Why similar: Platformer 43.6%, Action 29%, Adventure 26.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Overcome obstacles and restore the cyber world ByteFamily, eliminating the system virus, unlocking new game modes and gaining new skills! HERE IS THE TERRIBLE WORLD ENEMIES BYTE FAMILY

Why similar: Action 46.2%, Adventure 42.7%, Indie 11.1%