- #1 The battle for Christmas
97% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Peace D
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's just another boring steam platformer from a piss-poor developer, mind you. Gameplay will take you an hour, but you will get 100 achievements
Why similar: Runner 36.5%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Arcade 10%, Platformer 9.6%, 1990's 7.6%
- #2 A Runner's Rage
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RoTheBoat
Windows
Platform across a mysterious maze as you evade traps and enemies along the way. Collect artifacts that grant you incredible powers, but beware of the bosses that lurk in the setting.
Why similar: Runner 38.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Arcade 10.4%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #3 Cavern Rusher
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Samuel Murchison Seka
Windows
Cavern Rusher is a fast-paced "go for the high score" runner with 5 areas and 8 structures to explore.
Why similar: Runner 40.4%, 1990's 14.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9.3%
- #4 Elevator Action™ -Returns- S-Tribute
95% matchVery Positive87% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Infiltrate a terrorist occupied tower, airport, and shopping mall to get classified data and stop their plans. New features have been added to this revival of the home console version of Elevator Action Returns, a masterpiece 2D action game. Also features 2 player mode.
Why similar: Runner 32.6%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, 1990's 15%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 9.6%
- #5 서유기 런: Wukong Run
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: thief7820Pub: CHANWOO WOO
Windows
“Seoyugi Run” is a 2D action runner inspired by Journey to the West. Play as Sun Wukong, running, jumping, and defeating enemies across endless platforms. Collect bananas, dodge spikes, and unleash a powerful Burst Skill. Simple to play, but only true skill breaks high scores!
Why similar: Runner 29.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Arcade 11.8%, 1990's 11.2%, Platformer 10.1%
- #6 Johnny Explorer
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Kamil SzczepanikPub: Akamari Games
Windows
As Johny, you go deeper and deeper into the cave in search of treasures, watch out for the many traps and enemies waiting for your life
Why similar: Runner 37.7%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Platformer 9.8%, 1990's 7.2%
- #7 Jaguar Suns
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Mojo Trio Games
Windows
Race through 15 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro speed-run platformer.
Why similar: 1990's 23.1%, Runner 17.8%, Old School 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #8 Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME
91% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Brainrot Studios
Windows · Mac
a silly free endless runner depicting the 1:1 experience of a hamster
Why similar: Runner 44.7%, 2D Platformer 22%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #9 Ballooni - balloon homunculus
92% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Driven by Madness Games GbR
Windows
A precision platfomer built around dynamic portals, shifting platforms, and perfectly timed shots.
Why similar: Runner 27.2%, 1990's 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Precision Platformer 8.4%, Arcade 6.7%
- #10 Paper Roll 2
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Drew VanWagnerPub: Veedub Inc.
Windows
Roll on! A fast, quirky endless runner where a heroic paper roll dodges chaos, cleans messes, and unravels toward high scores.
Why similar: Runner 42.1%, 2D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #11 GRAVV: Between Two Worlds
90% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Gabriel Jacintho Bertasso
Windows
Control gravity, switch between two opposing worlds and overcome obstacles for as long as you can manage in this retro 2D platform game. Do you accept the challenge?
Why similar: Runner 28.8%, Time Travel 18.8% ★, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Precision Platformer 10.1%, Arcade 7.9%
- #12 Drop Dimensions
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Circle Software Ltd
Windows
Drop is an endless runner with short enough sessions for quick casual plays and enough features and unlockables to fill more hardcore sessions. Smash your way through walls and dodge traps to survive! RPG-Lite features (leveling), quests, collectibles, achievements, leaderboards and more!
Why similar: Runner 42%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 6.1%
- #13 Don't Touch Lava
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Booty LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D side-scrolling lavarunner platformer. Move through endless levels against backgrounds of castles, caves and cliffs. Collect coins for extra points and collect power-ups to keep you going longer as the further levels get faster! Don't Touch Lava!!
Why similar: Runner 33.5%, Precision Platformer 12.9%, 1990's 12.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Old School 7.7%
- #14 Rock Bottom
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wild Sloth
Windows
Run. Jump. Run some more. Never look back. In Rock Bottom, you're just one mistake away from being crushed by a massive massive boulder. You must jump ... but jump wisely.
Why similar: Runner 30.2%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Precision Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 11.9%
- #15 Rooster Saga: I Believe I Can Fly
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Valmere Games
Windows
A fast-paced arcade action game where you play as a chubby rooster escaping a dangerous construction-zone turf, dodging bullets, and urban chaos in an endless, bullet-hell inspired run.
Why similar: Runner 48.5%, Arcade 12.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 8%
- #16 Little Dasher!
86% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Doğukan Önder
Windows
Little Dasher! is a mini-game that offers an average of 30-45 minutes of enjoyable and challenging platform game experience with fantastic music. Please note that the time depends on your reflexes and abilities.
Why similar: Runner 41.2%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Platformer 8.2%, Adventure 7%
- #17 Running Fox
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: MBK-Games GbR
Windows
A sweet little indie game where you need to run with the little fox through a whole level of ups and downs. To complete the game, you need to collect all of the 100 gems. You may need to keep your eyes open to even find the hardest hideouts. Can you do so?
Why similar: Runner 43.8%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Adventure 5.6%
- #18 Swifty
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: IronVerse Studios
Windows
A fast-paced 2D platformer where speed, precision, and perfect timing are key. Dodge traps, master challenging levels, and become the ultimate "Swifty".
Why similar: Runner 32.5%, 2D Platformer 17%, Arcade 13.4%, Platformer 11.4%, Adventure 10.3%
- #19 JAGAR - Just a game about a rectangle
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: GSM Developer
Windows
JAGAR is a minimalist 2D precision platformer where you control a rectangle through challenging levels filled with obstacles, precise jumps, and fast reflexes, perfect for quick sessions and hardcore challenges.
Why similar: Runner 36%, 2D Platformer 18%, Precision Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%
- #20 ZoomCat
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Caster Cat Crew
Windows
A fast-paced 2D platformer in which you play as the titular antivirus Zoomcat - dashing, leaping and sliding across cyberspace to catch ever more agile and clever viruses. Will you be the fastest cat on the leaderboards?
Why similar: Runner 19.9%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Precision Platformer 12.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Platformer 9.1%
- #21 Donald Jump
82% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Small but Mighty Games
Windows · Linux
A brutally difficult one-button precision platformer. Leap, dodge, and survive through 50 deadly levels with only 10 lives. Simple controls, punishing design—can you conquer the chaos, or will you rage-quit like the rest?
Why similar: Runner 34%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Precision Platformer 12.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Platformer 8.1%
- #22 Angstrage
84% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Intuition Software
Windows · Mac
Angstrage is a simple 2D platform game full of traps, which tests your patience. No checkpoint, no bonuses, nothing extra only your dexterity and patience matter. If you think you have it in you, put yourself to the test and take it all the way.
Why similar: Runner 42.2%, 2D Platformer 21%, Platformer 13.7%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #23 Cat and Watermouse
81% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: ROBObermann
Windows
Cat and Watermouse is an old school 2d platformer with endless runner mechanics. Can you dodge the obstacles, defeat your enemy, and forge a new alliance along the way?
Why similar: Runner 33.7%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Precision Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.1%, Old School 7.4%
- #24 Mortal Trap Dungeon
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Spitfire Game Studio
Windows
Mortal Trap Dungeon is a precision platformer with exploration elements, with stages full of the most diverse enemies and traps!
Why similar: Runner 26.6%, 2D Platformer 17%, Old School 11.9%, Precision Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #25 CATRUN
80% matchMixed60% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
Join Philip the cat in CATRUN, an exhilarating runner game set in a bustling city. Help Philip avoid wolves, navigate tricky obstacles, and use fall acceleration to speed through challenges. Explore dynamic environments, collect power-ups, and uncover a heartfelt story of adventure and friendship.
Why similar: Runner 37.6%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Precision Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Arcade 7.9%
- #26 A Walk in the Park
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Glitch Squirrel
Windows
There is a fireworks event in the evening and your friend knows just the right place to watch it. All you have to do is get there through this perfectly normal park. Just follow the arrows and you'll reach your destination. Eventually. How hard can that be?
Why similar: Runner 30.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Precision Platformer 10.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Platformer 9.2%
- #27 Run n Jump
79% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Braydon Hanson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run n Jump your way through dangerous obstacles to save the lost maiden at the top. Find yourself dropped into a treacherous world running full speed while trying to avoid being massacred by the obstacles in your way. Do you have the skill to rescue the lost maiden?
Why similar: Runner 37.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Platformer 8.6%, Precision Platformer 8.1%
- #28 Slime Sprint
79% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Topside Studios
Windows
Sprint through lava ridden dungeons and attempt to achieve the best time possible in this arcade style 2D platformer. With 30 levels to play and many slimes to unlock, can you achieve the medals needed to become the slime sprint king?
Why similar: Runner 31.8%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Platformer 9%
- #29 SpringHell
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: 529games
Windows
Just Press Spacebar at the right time! It’s very simple arcade game with tiny puzzle and platformer.
Why similar: Runner 45.3%, 2D Platformer 22.7%, Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Casual 4.3%
- #30 Sketchy Marathon
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Zorbn Games
Windows
Platform in a world that's drawn for you! A 2D endless platformer game where you must evade obstacles drawn by a rogue pencil! Explore a variety of biomes while improving your high score and collecting hats along the way.
Why similar: Runner 43.2%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 9.9%
- #31 Mochi Sprint
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Inkey-Works
Windows
You have become a "Mochi". A perfectly round Mochi. Navigate through 2D scrolling dungeons, avoiding brutal traps, and aim for the goal (mortar). That's all there is to the game.
Why similar: Runner 39.6%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Precision Platformer 16.2%, 1990's 8.6%, Action 6.1%
- #32 DYING UNDER NIGHTFALL
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: BTC-BIXELTECHCODE
Windows
Get ready to prove your skills and face the challenge in our thrilling jump and run game. Will you dare to conquer the impossible? Jump in and find out! This is a small one-person project.
Why similar: Runner 25%, 1990's 21%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Platformer 6.8%
- #33 Nova Fighter
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Markos Ayoub
Windows
Are you ready to face a brutal, fast-paced pixel-art 2D action platformer where every level is a test of skill? Slash through ruined lands, master high-speed combat, overcome precision platforming, and fight ruthless boss battles in a journey built for players who love a real challenge.
Why similar: Runner 31.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Action 10%
- #34 Daily Dadish
75% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Thomas K. Young
Windows
It’s an adventure that lasts a whole year! Daily Dadish is a retro platformer that features over 365 handcrafted levels - one for every day of the year! Face challenging foes, unlock cool characters, and help reunite Dadish with his missing kids all over again!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Precision Platformer 11.4%, 1990's 11.1%
- #35 Pixel Game Maker Series LUNLUN SUPER HERO BABIES PLUS NEWGAMES
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: LUNLUNGAMESPub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
Three games in one! Volume up! A compilation of Super Baby LUNLUN's action ! A super bargain edition!
Why similar: Runner 52.5%, Arcade 16.4%, Old School 16.3%, Action 9.9%, 2D 5%
- #36 Mystic Jumper
73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: GVS sp. z o. o.
Windows · Linux
A clumsy wizard turns into random objects and must triple-jump up his tower! Conquer 60 handcrafted levels of precise platforming, traps, and unique physics in retro pixel art. Hard Mode offers a true rage challenge, while Easy lets you enjoy the flow—every climb is a beautiful journey.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.4%, 1990's 20.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Precision Platformer 10%
- #37 Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack!
73% matchVery Positive81% of 257 reviews2021
Dev: Be-Rad EntertainmentPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Step into the boots of Serious Sam's most iconic foe, the Headless Kamikaze, and chase down the vile Serious Sam in this action packed arcade runner
Why similar: Runner 46.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Platformer 10%, Action 8.4%
- #38 Crunky's Fun Rager
72% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Hop your way through an endless arcade running experience where you complete challenges, collect letters, and defeat the Crunko Pops and anything they may be hiding. The game features tons of Achievements to collect, Stats to track, and Daily Leaderboards to compete against!
Why similar: Runner 37.1%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Arcade 12%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #39 CUBEMAN
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A-STA GAMES
Windows
A refreshingly simple action game you can play anytime! CUBEMAN is a retro-style action game inspired by 1980s classics like Donkey Kong and Balloon Fight. Defeat all enemies and advance to the next stage!
Why similar: Runner 37%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 9.5%, Old School 8%
- #40 Hover Groove
72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Szymon AniolaPub: Szymon Anioła Entertainment
Windows
A physics-based platformer about a drone looking for a way. You are hovering above the ground with electric beams. Your goal is to angle the thrusters to overcome increasingly difficult obstacles. The controls are difficult, but mastering them is all the more satisfying!
Why similar: Runner 41.8%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Precision Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 6.5%
- #41 Connect Lyrical Spectacle Forest
74% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: NarrativeAreaPub: NarrativeArea
Windows
Leap to evade!! Action game!!
Why similar: Runner 53%, 2D Platformer 26.4%, Action 13.9%, 2D 3.8%, Casual 1.6%
- #42 Finding Momo
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Visual Dart
Windows
A fast-paced yet heartwarming 3D runner where you dash through vibrant cities starting in Busan, collect recyclables to restore nature, and rescue animals while searching for your missing friend Momo.
Why similar: Runner 34.8%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Arcade 14%, Platformer 12.1%, Adventure 10.6%
- #43 All At Once
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Studio SoSeong
Windows
Clear all Stages — ALL AT ONCE.
Why similar: Runner 44.4%, 2D Platformer 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Platformer 8.4%, Adventure 6.3%
- #44 Yarn
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Nathan Whitehead
Windows
In Yarn you play as a kitty, While playing with a special purple yarn ball, the kitty knocks it out into the world and sets out to recover it.
Why similar: Runner 41%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #45 CandyVenture: Rebaked
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: BirdSentinel
Windows
Bogyi and his friends count on you! Evil monsters invaded the candy world and stole all the candies. But you and our heroes are here to save their candy world! Use their powers to destroy the monsters in this cozy 2D adventure game!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.7%, 1990's 16%, Arcade 14.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 11.3%
- #46 Project Scar
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Beasts, Goblins and Hellfire Studios
Windows
Project Scar is a platform game and Endless Runner, enemies and platforms are randomly generated. Control Scar in his endless escape and quest to escape the Goblins grand jungle.
Why similar: Runner 44%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #47 Chickey Kong
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raúl Segura Vallejo
Windows
A tribute to 80s arcades. Scale dangerous levels, dodge enemies, and test your reflexes in this challenging pixel-art platformer. For nostalgia lovers only! We'll see you there.
Why similar: Runner 42.2%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 12.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #48 Jumper, Jumpy Time Attack Adventure
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Bruno MendesPub: Fallup Games
Windows · Linux
Jumper is a 2D platformer arcade style, the goal is to stay alive as long as possible, jump on as many platforms as possible but be careful for traps ! As the score is increasing so is the difficulty and the speed.
Why similar: Runner 25.1%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Precision Platformer 10.4%, Old School 10.2%
- #49 Yeet Thyself
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Terraflop Games
Windows
Yeet Thyself is a side scrolling endless runner featuring arcade physics swinging.
Why similar: Runner 41.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Precision Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #50 Lucy´s World
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Neophyde Studios
Windows
Lucy's World is a cute 2D Jump & Run game where your task is to search the worlds and free little dragons.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.9%, Arcade 14.6%, 1990's 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Platformer 12.6%
- #51 Fiiish! Classic
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Andreas Neukoetter
Windows · Mac · Linux
A relaxing underwater adventure — collect, explore, and chill.
Why similar: Runner 34.3%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Action 10.4%
- #52 INTO THE RUN
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Enterludo
Windows
Avoid obstacles, collect stars, and set records.
Why similar: Runner 56.9%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Casual 3.3%
- #53 Dubu Rush
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: AkDang Games
Windows
Warriors fight the king to save this world. However, the king is too high because it is very high. So you need to help you reach the king to this hero.
Why similar: Runner 34.7%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Platformer 11.9%, Action 10.9%
- #54 Fancy the Frog
67% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2021
Dev: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Be a hero Fancy the frog. finish levels and avoid dangerous enemies
Why similar: Runner 41.2%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #55 DENGEKI BACHI BACHI
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ryuheidou
Windows
A retro-inspired top-down action game where a single mistake means instant danger. Overcome 30 relentless stages and prove a love torn apart by a spirit’s mischief.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.9%, 1990's 15.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Old School 9.2%
- #56 RunBean Galactic
67% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Kiepska Spółka
Windows
Run, jump and roll on your way to the new high score! Sounds easy, right? Not when you try to keep up with the hazards and bonuses that are constantly appearing all around the planet!
Why similar: Runner 41.1%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Precision Platformer 13%, Arcade 11.4%, Platformer 9%
- #57 FindMe
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: 느루게임즈
Windows
This is a 2D flatformer game where you go on an adventure to regain your body, and you arrive at your destination through various sections. Lots of prepared obstacles, traps, and tricks. I hope you reach your destination with all your detailed manipulation, memory, persistence, and luck.
Why similar: Runner 35.4%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Arcade 14.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 11.5%
- #58 Judy's Adventure DX
64% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Phoenix AdverdalePub: RAWRLAB Games
Windows
Judy fell asleep beneath a tree having a delightful picnic when a mysterious hand stole her house key! Judy’s Adventure is a retro-inspired platforming quest packed with charm, secrets, and handcrafted challenges.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.3%, Precision Platformer 13.9%, 1990's 13.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 10.9%