Games Like Squirreltopia

The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 48.1%, Difficult 21%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same punishing, screen-by-screen precision platforming and dark, retro-inspired atmosphere as Squirreltopia.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 43.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: As a cornerstone of the precision platformer genre, it offers the same high-stakes, instant-respawn gameplay loop.

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: Precision Platformer 32.1%, Difficult 17.3%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Platformer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides exceptionally tight controls and challenging platforming segments that reward mastery and persistence.

RITE is a high-speed, precision platformer where you must conquer a series of challenging trials, a rite of passage for every Nim.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.8%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Platformer 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a pure, high-speed precision platforming experience with a focus on tight level design.

Duck Souls is a fast-paced, action platformer about a little duck with an incredible skill to dash and a mission: find all the lost eggs in order to save his species.

Why similar: Action 30.1%, Adventure 28.6%, Indie 26.3%, Casual 15%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult platformer that shares the same indie charm and focus on overcoming lethal obstacles.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.4%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Retro 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-styled platformer uses gravity-flipping mechanics to create a unique and highly challenging experience.

Rift Racoon is an intense precision platformer about a lost racoon with a fun abillity: teleportation! Teleport through dangerous traps, use your claws to climb walls and jump your way across difficult platforming levels with retro visuals!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.4%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Difficult 12.8%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer that features a cute protagonist and demanding level layouts.

A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.8%, Difficult 14.8%, Retro 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a fast-paced, difficult platforming experience that requires quick reactions and precise inputs.

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: Precision Platformer 27.5%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Retro 9.7%, Platformer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: While it leans into the Metroidvania genre, its platforming challenges are precise and demanding, appealing to fans of difficult 2D games.

Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 44.6%, Difficult 22.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its extreme difficulty and boss-focused design, it is a great step up for players who enjoy demanding platforming.

A fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a ZX Spectrum aesthetic. And a duck!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.7%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Platformer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on short, difficult bursts of platforming that require repetitive attempts to master.

Froggie is a platform game with retro graphics.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26%, Difficult 15.7%, Retro 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a retro, pixel-art experience with a focus on difficult platforming mechanics.

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: 2D Platformer 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Difficult 15.7%, Platformer 12.4%, Retro 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: The one-hit-kill mechanics and high-stakes action provide a similar sense of tension and required perfection as Squirreltopia.

Axolotl is Dry is a precision platforming game where you play as a little axolotl taken from his home. You'll need to jump, dash and slide your way through the harsh desert before you sweat yourself dry. Help the axolotl get to his home!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.9%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Difficult 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Retro 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cute but deceptively difficult precision platformer that shares the pixel-art aesthetic of the seed game.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Difficult 13.8%, Platformer 6.4%, 2D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends 2D platforming with souls-like combat and a dark, atmospheric pixel-art world.

Help tiny Kitten get back her favorite paper box only with her agile actions. In this tight platformer kitten brave hand-crafted challenges, meet cute creatures and finally fight with her old enemy!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.6%, Retro 13.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This precision platformer offers a retro feel and challenging level design that fits the Squirreltopia mold.

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 31.9%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Retro 9.3%, Cute 7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that introduces unique movement mechanics while maintaining a high level of polish and challenge.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 66.6%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 5.6%, 2D 4.5%, Side Scroller 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A true 2D souls-like that emphasizes punishing combat and exploration, perfect for those who enjoy the 'souls-like' tag in Squirreltopia.

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Retro 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 12.9%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that captures the classic feel of 8-bit era difficulty.

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: Souls-like 38%, Difficult 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fluid 2D action with souls-like progression and high-difficulty combat encounters.

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.6%, Retro 16.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Side Scroller 11%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D platformer offers a classic adventure feel with challenging level design and retro aesthetics.

Swing over spikes and pits, find the secrets of a mysterious tree and overcome difficult challenges as a brave tiny lizard in this small adventure.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.9%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Difficult 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Platformer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game adds physics-based grappling mechanics to the 2D platformer formula, increasing the skill ceiling.

This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Difficult 15.8%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Retro 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It distills the precision platforming experience down to single-screen challenges that are both difficult and rewarding.

Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.1%, 2D Platformer 26.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features tight platforming controls and exploration elements that feel familiar to fans of the genre.

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 25.2%, Retro 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, 2D 10.4%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D platformer that prioritizes speed and precise movement through complex levels.

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: Precision Platformer 29.4%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Retro 8.1%, Side Scroller 7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art precision platformer that provides a simple but effective challenge for fans of the genre.

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

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.3%, Retro 20.3%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Platformer 10.1%

Face extreme challenges in a precision platformer where every move is a daring jump! Use your skill to fling yourself and stick to surfaces, navigating adrenaline-filled scenes and unpredictable obstacles.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 40.4%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Retro 7.4%, Side Scroller 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This precision platformer focuses on color-matching mechanics that add a layer of complexity to its difficult levels.

FOX n FORESTS is a 16-bit style action platformer with RPG elements! Switch seasons on the fly and wield your crossbow to unveil the mystery of the 5th season.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.1%, Retro 18.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: It combines action-adventure elements with platforming, offering a nostalgic and challenging experience.

The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 7.2%, 2D 7%

You are drastically separated from your family in a scary forest with dangerous creatures, and you have to find them again! Ratyrinth is a cute and challenging precision platformer.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.6%, Precision Platformer 18.6%, Retro 12.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Angry Squirrel - is the simplest platformer with surviving elements where you have to do the levels playing as a squirrel.

Why similar: Platformer 15.8%, 2D 14%, Survival 12.5%, Adventure 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.6%

Cattie is a platform game with retro graphics.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.1%, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Platformer 8%, 2D Platformer 7.7%

Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.4%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Retro 8%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24%, Precision Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Side Scroller 11.5%

Squirbs is a challenging puzzle-platformer in which you control two cute blue Squirbs simultaneously with one set of controls. Looking for an awesomely difficult game? That's Squirbs.

Why similar: Difficult 31.2%, Platformer 25.2%, Indie 11.3%, Adventure 11.2%, 2D 10.6%

Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.3%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Platformer 6.8%

In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.2%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Platformer 6.9%, Retro 6%

OSK is a stylishly brutal platformer in which you climb an enormous tree, up towards the sky as a squirrel escaping the chaotic apocalypse down below.

Why similar: Difficult 19%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Action 9.4%

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Retro 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Platformer 18.5%, Action 15.5%, Indie 6.9%

It is a 2D adventure game with cute characters.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 37.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Platformer 16.5%, Cute 8%, 2D 6.6%

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: Retro 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Platformer 13.6%

🦆 Marbles and 🐢 Checkers need your help finding their way home after being swept away in a storm. In this 90s buddy-platformer there's a ton of stuff to do and even more to collect!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.9%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Difficult 14.5%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 43.4%, Difficult 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 6.7%

-SPROUT- is a mini precision-platformer built for speed-running. Run, jump and dash your way through 100 levels across five unique lands, and restore your world to its former glory.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.8%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 9.8%, Platformer 7.9%

A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.9%, Difficult 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Retro 9.6%, 2D 5.1%

Volchaos is an ultra-challenging old school platformer.

Why similar: Retro 24.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Difficult 9.3%

Ball laB is a hardcore platformer with minimalist graphics.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.6%, Souls-like 20%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 11.1%, Retro 9.8%

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: Precision Platformer 27.7%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!

Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Precision Platformer 21.2%, Retro 13.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.3%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Retro 12.8%, Difficult 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.3%, Retro 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D 5.2%

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: Precision Platformer 38.1%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Retro 6.4%

Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Difficult 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 8.9%

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Retro 19.8%, Difficult 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 11.9%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.9%, Retro 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Platformer 12%, 2D 7.2%

Hats up and whips out; the wilderness' mysteries await! Explore lush biomes, use your trusty whip to extract wild flowers' mystic powers, and collect rare gems in this dynamic precision-platformer. Unearth archaeological marvels and become a legend!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.6%, Difficult 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Platformer 8%

Relive the 90s in this 16-bit inspired retro platformer! Explore colorful worlds alongside Ronny and their adorable furry friends and help them jump, dash and fight their way to the top of the mountain. Can you overcome the challenges and reach the summit?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.6%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Platformer 7.8%

Race across a curious island in this fast-paced, light-hearted platformer

Why similar: Difficult 23.9%, Retro 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Platformer 14.1%, Action 7.7%

Plant seeds to grow guns in a challenging retro platformer.

Why similar: Action 54.1%, Indie 45.9%