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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Pixel Graphics, Platformer, Singleplayer.

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Sunblaze is a brain-twisting precision platformer with hundreds of challenging, handcrafted levels to keep you dying for hours and hours.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 458 reviews
Released: 2021-06-03
Developer: Games From Earth
Publisher: Bonus Stage Publishing
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 72%

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 138,420 reviews2018
    Dev: Maddy Makes Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 24.8%, Difficult 14%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

  2. #2 Iconoclasts
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.5%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Story Rich 8.9%

  3. #3 Sockventure
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 88 reviews2021
    Dev: Nighthouse GamesPub: Versus Evil
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    In this challenging 2D platformer game, play as a Superhero and help the Kid to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine, Sockventure has stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay.

    Why similar: Unforgiving 23.9%, Superhero 21.7%, Precision Platformer 14%, Retro 9.3%, Difficult 7.7%

  4. #4 Ingression
    95% matchVery Positive85% of 100 reviews2024
    Dev: Espale StudiosPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ingression is an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portals. Travel to the future to save the past from a tremendous time paradox.

    Why similar: Unforgiving 25.8%, Precision Platformer 15.6%, Puzzle Platformer 8.7%, Difficult 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

  5. #5 Super Magbot
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 401 reviews2021
    Dev: Astral PixelPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    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 34.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Difficult 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Retro 8.2%

  6. #6 1 Screen Platformer: Prologue
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 218 reviews2020
    Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain, LLCPub: Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC
    Windows

    FREE DEMO features 1 playable character and 1 complete level with leaderboards. Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.4%, Difficult 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Retro 11.8%, Platformer 9%

  7. #7 Nixxsz Castle
    93% matchMostly Positive73% of 106 reviews2023
    Dev: Nixxsz
    Windows

    Nixxsz Castle is a precision platform and rage inducing game. Inspired by games from previous generations, Nixxsz Castle has a very hard gameplay experience for those with patience and skill.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Retro 12.6%, Difficult 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%

  8. #8 1 Screen Platformer
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 424 reviews2019
    Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC
    Windows · Mac

    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 27%, Difficult 14%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Retro 9.5%

  9. #9 Toodee and Topdee
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 844 reviews2021
    Dev: dietzribi
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A cosmic turbulence caused the 2D Platformer and the Top-Down Puzzler dimensions to merge! Switch between Toodee and Topdee and their unique perspectives to overcome hard-as-nails challenges, solve mind-melting puzzles and defeat huge bosses.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 22%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Difficult 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.3%

  10. #10 BZZZT
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,120 reviews2023
    Dev: KO.DLLPub: CINEMAX GAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 26.9%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Difficult 14.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Funny 9.5%

  11. #11 Wings of Vi
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,260 reviews2014
    Dev: Grynsoft
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 35%, Difficult 18.8%, Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

  12. #12 CrossCode
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
    Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Retro 14.1%, Puzzle 12.1%, Difficult 8.9%

  13. #13 Garbanzo Quest
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 586 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: Precision Platformer 19.3%, Retro 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9.8%

  14. #14 Kaze and the Wild Masks
    88% matchVery Positive94% of 1,950 reviews2021
    Dev: PixelHivePub: SOEDESCO
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.8%, Retro 14.2%, Difficult 11.2%, Cartoony 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%

  15. #15 Panic Porcupine
    87% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2022
    Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    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 20.7%, Unforgiving 16.8%, Retro 12.4%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 8.7%

  16. #16 Vibrant Venture
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 658 reviews2020
    Dev: Semag Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

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  17. #17 Jubilee
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2021
    Dev: finalbossblues
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.4%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 19.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action 8.3%

  18. #18 Pepper Grinder
    83% matchVery Positive86% of 1,197 reviews2024
    Dev: Ahr EchPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 16.1%, Difficult 15.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Retro 11.3%

  19. #19 Velocity Noodle
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2022
    Dev: Shotgun AnacondaPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    Master the art of lightning-fast noodle delivery in this challenging 2D platformer. With deadly traps, a range of moves to master, including teleportation, and trophies to unlock, are you ready to become the ultimate noodle delivery master?

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.3%, Difficult 15.8%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

  20. #20 Unless
    81% matchVery Positive99% of 88 reviews2025
    Dev: Bellwood Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  21. #21 Yissa Deep Realms
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2017
    Dev: PixelGreeds
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

    Why similar: Difficult 20.1%, Platformer 18.7%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

  22. #22 Squirbs
    85% matchMixed67% of 443 reviews2016
    Dev: Team Indev
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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  23. #23 Ninja Ming
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 118 reviews2025
    Dev: 1 Poss Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 27.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

  24. #24 Ageless
    82% matchMixed56% of 402 reviews2020
    Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Why similar: Precision Platformer 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Platformer 10.8%, Retro 9.8%

  25. #25 Fowl Damage
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 149 reviews2024
    Dev: May GardensPub: Red Nexus Games Inc.
    Windows

    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 25%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Retro 8.2%

  26. #26 Blaite
    82% matchMostly Positive73% of 553 reviews2017
    Dev: Dosane GamesPub: Akim Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A platform game so difficult and at the same time, so addictive that you will enjoy having to repeat a levels dozens of times until complete them.

    Why similar: Platformer 41.5%, Difficult 38.9%, Action 19.6%

  27. #27 Mekabolt
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 179 reviews2019
    Dev: SomepxPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Use your trusty Mekabolt device to manipulate robots, solve a variety of puzzling levels and obtain batteries to fix the robots!

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    80% matchMixed69% of 916 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%

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  29. #29 Ascending Inferno
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: Oppolyon Studios
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%

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    Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.7%, Retro 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Difficult 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

  31. #31 Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2023
    Dev: Infinity Experience
    Windows

    Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.

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    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
    Dev: GalaxyTrail
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  33. #33 Project Mercury
    78% matchMixed58% of 587 reviews2017
    Dev: Raxasoft Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%

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  34. #34 DERE EXE: Rebirth of Horror
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 102 reviews2021
    Dev: Darius Immanuel GuerreroPub: AppSir Games
    Windows

    Experience a meta horror pixel platformer retro game haunted by a mysterious yandere.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Retro 12.6%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Difficult 10.4%

  35. #35 Brainmelter Deluxe
    76% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
    Dev: Cosmocat
    Windows

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

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.1%, Difficult 21%, Retro 18.2%, Platformer 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

  36. #36 Rebel Transmute
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 272 reviews2024
    Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

    Why similar: Retro 18.6%, Difficult 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Sci-fi 12%, Platformer 10.4%

  37. #37 The Portal Trial
    73% matchMostly Positive80% of 229 reviews2024
    Dev: Espale Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Ingression: The Portal Trial offers a sneak peek into the immersive world of precision platforming with portals. Experience the prologue of the full game for free, tackling not only the initial levels but also venturing into more challenging stages.

    Why similar: Unforgiving 23.4%, Precision Platformer 17.7%, Difficult 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 8.3%

  38. #38 Bat to the Heavens
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 377 reviews2024
    Dev: ceroro
    Windows · Linux

    Can't run or jump? But with a bat, you can surpass any obstacle! Climb to the heavens, learn techniques, and discover secrets across the valley in this challenging puzzle - execution - momentum game!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.4%, Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8%

  39. #39 They Bleed Pixels
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 2,537 reviews2012
    Dev: Spooky Squid Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.2%, Difficult 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 12.7%

  40. #40 ScourgeBringer
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.2%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 17.8%, Difficult 16.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

  41. #41 AFTERGRINDER
    75% matchMostly Positive76% of 101 reviews2017
    Dev: Grave Danger Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Aftergrinder is a fast-paced 2D runner precision platformer. Skate your way through an unforgiving, difficult arcade side scroller. Pick a character, pick a level, and get ready to die. A lot. Test your skills over 90 adrenaline-inducing levels.

    Why similar: Unforgiving 34.3%, Precision Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Difficult 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

  42. #42 Rift Racoon
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2019
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

    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 23.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Difficult 12.6%, Retro 12.3%, Platformer 9.8%

  43. #43 Alwa's Awakening
    74% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Retro 28.4%, Platformer 21.7%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Difficult 7%

  44. #44 System Purge
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 202 reviews2022
    Dev: Actual Nerds
    Windows

    Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.

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  45. #45 Freedom Planet
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,855 reviews2014
    Dev: GalaxyTrail
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, Retro 21.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Difficult 6.8%

  46. #46 MO:Astray
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 5,025 reviews2019
    Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 8,545 reviews2016
    Dev: Paul FischPub: Fish Factory Games
    Windows
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  48. #48 SANABI
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 43,256 reviews2023
    Dev: WONDER POTIONPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

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  49. #49 Afterimage
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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  50. #50 Return to Dark Castle
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2026
    Dev: Z Sculpt EntertainmentPub: Ludit
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  51. #51 Gimmick! 2
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 155 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Linux

    Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!

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  52. #52 Aeterna Noctis
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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  53. #53 Levelhead
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,117 reviews2020
    Dev: Butterscotch Shenanigans
    Windows
    Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    66% matchVery Positive99% of 108 reviews2024
    Dev: ShortCake_CafePub: Oniworks Studios
    Windows

    Ghoulscrapers is a precision platformer where you play as Eggroll, the new employee at Ghoulscrapers. You owe the government one gazillion dollars and it's your job to pay the debt before it's too late!

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  55. #55 iZBOT
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 284 reviews2015
    Dev: Ruxar
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    iZBOT is fast paced, double jumping, wall sliding, edge of your seat platformer that delivers delicious bite sized challenging platforming levels while always keeping you in the action.

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  56. #56 Super Blasting Boy
    71% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2018
    Dev: BekkerDev Studio
    Windows

    Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18%, Retro 18%, Platformer 16.2%, Difficult 16.1%, Action 9.3%

  57. #57 Evergate
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 193 reviews2020
    Dev: Stone Lantern GamesPub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.4%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle 9.3%

  58. #58 Raven's Hike
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2021
    Dev: Wired Dreams Studio
    Windows

    No jumping, no walking. Raven's Hike is an unique 2d platformer in which all movement is based on her Grappling Hook

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 25%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%

  59. #59 Frauki's Adventure!
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: CLYDE games
    Windows · Linux

    Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!

    Why similar: Difficult 19.1%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 15.7%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

  60. #60 Tinboy
    70% matchMixed62% of 514 reviews2015
    Dev: Interactive Stone
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Tinboy is a puzzle-platformer, with a massive difficulty level.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.2%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 10.5%

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