Games Like Super Meat Boy Forever

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 42.1%, Difficult 19.9%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original masterpiece that defined the brutal, high-speed precision platforming genre.

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 39.5%, Difficult 23.5%, Platformer 18.8%, Indie 4.4%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer, this game offers equally punishing platforming challenges in a dark, atmospheric world.

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 34%, Difficult 24.7%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Side Scroller 5%

Why You'll Like It: A gold standard for precision platforming that combines tight controls with a deeply emotional narrative.

Never Give Up is a hardcore platformer determined to turn you into bloody chunks. Run, jump, and slide your way through ever-changing levels that get harder each time you succeed. You’ll need to try, die, and try again if you want to conquer the game without pressing the Give Up button.

Why similar: Difficult 22.4%, Platformer 17.8%, Precision Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Violent 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to the Meat Boy style, focusing on trap-filled, screen-by-screen platforming death.

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: Precision Platformer 32.7%, Difficult 22.3%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Family Friendly 6.9%

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

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: Difficult 30.1%, Platformer 29.8%, Precision Platformer 19.2%, Side Scroller 6.3%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, music-driven platformer that features brutal difficulty and a vibrant, chaotic aesthetic.

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: Platformer 20.4%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Difficult 17.8%, Funny 10.7%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, momentum-based platformer that captures the same chaotic energy and violent, expressive art style.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 52.1%, Platformer 18%, Difficult 17.3%, Indie 3.6%, Side Scroller 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed precision platformer that emphasizes flow, momentum, and perfect execution.

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Difficult 30%, Precision Platformer 29.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Colorful 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based, auto-scrolling platformer that demands extreme precision and pattern recognition.

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

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.2%, Difficult 19.8%, Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 11%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, gravity-flipping platformer that relies on minimalist design and pixel-perfect timing.

Super Rude Bear Resurrection is an ultra-tight, masocore platformer that anyone can beat! Use your corpses to get ahead, or take on the ultimate challenge and try to defeat the entire game without dying!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.8%, Difficult 19.1%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that uses a unique corpse-stacking mechanic to help players overcome extreme difficulty.

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: Precision Platformer 38.6%, Difficult 31.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Indie 4%, Side Scroller 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A punishing, precision-based platformer where every single jump carries the risk of losing all your progress.

Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

Why similar: Difficult 28.2%, Platformer 22.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Funny 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, procedural platformer that requires mastery of movement and environmental awareness.

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 18%, Difficult 17.2%, Violent 14.1%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, 2D Platformer 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, one-hit-kill action game that requires the same level of precision and pattern memorization as the seed.

Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...

Why similar: Platformer 42.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Difficult 11.6%, 2D 7%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Contains iconic auto-running music levels that provide a similar rhythmic, high-speed platforming experience.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Difficult 23.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Funny 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-oriented platformer with tight combat and challenging platforming segments.

CommanderVideo returns in Runner3's heart-pounding saga! Conquer villainous villains, drive wild vehicles, and navigate thrilling environments. Meet quirky characters and face retro challenges for an adrenaline-soaked rhythm-music platformer adventure!

Why similar: Runner 26.1%, Precision Platformer 19.2%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The latest evolution of the Bit.Trip series, offering complex, rhythmic auto-running challenges.

Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Why similar: Platformer 28.6%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Difficult 24.2%, Action 10.5%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling platformer that tests your precision and boss-fighting skills in a modern engine.

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: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Platformer 22.5%, Difficult 17.5%, Funny 11.1%, 2D 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and high-intensity combat encounters.

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 47.3%, Difficult 18.2%, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique precision platformer that replaces traditional jumping with magnetic attraction and repulsion mechanics.

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: Precision Platformer 42.3%, Difficult 18.8%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vertical precision platformer that rewards aggressive, high-speed play.

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 38.3%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action 6.9%, Colorful 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A momentum-based platformer that encourages players to chain together moves to clear rooms efficiently.

Are you ready to get sliced in half? The year is 2089 and a giant disc has appeared in orbit of Jupiter. Step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalactic slaughterhouse.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.1%, Difficult 20%, Violent 15.4%, Gore 11%, 2D Platformer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, precision-based survival game set in a deadly, trap-filled environment.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer – now in 3D!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 40.5%, Platformer 20.2%, Colorful 8.3%, Difficult 8.1%, Action 6.7%

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 24.6%, Difficult 15.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style, fast-paced action platformer that focuses on quick combat and movement.

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

Why similar: Difficult 56.5%, Gore 16.1%, Indie 12%, 2D 6.9%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same creator's dark, violent aesthetic and high-difficulty design philosophy.

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Runner 33.1%, Side Scroller 17%, Platformer 15.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Colorful 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The classic auto-runner that helped define the genre with its rhythmic, music-synced gameplay.

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, Action 11.2%, Gore 10.3%, Funny 9.1%, 2D 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, fast-paced 2D platformer with a quirky sense of humor and arcade-style action.

The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.

Why similar: Runner 25.6%, Precision Platformer 24%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 11.3%, Difficult 8.7%

In this sequel to GoNNER: Journey your way through deep dark chaotic places with unimaginable sparks of colour as you go on a mission to help Death rid a mysterious presence from her lair. Battle crazy bosses, lose your head (a lot), in this messy, cute, fast-paced procedurally-generated platformer.

Why similar: Difficult 27.9%, Platformer 23.1%, Action 12.9%, Colorful 11.4%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, difficult action-platformer with roguelike elements and a distinct, surreal art style.

Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Difficult 25.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Action 8.3%, Indie 6.5%

Help Dr. Fetus create the perfect Meat Boy clone in a unique new twist on the tile-matching puzzle genre. In classic Meat Boy fashion, an endless cavalcade of devious and deadly traps stand between you and victory in this hardcore puzzle game that will push your skills to the limit.

Why similar: Difficult 49.9%, Action 18.6%, Colorful 8.1%, Funny 7.5%, 2D 6.8%

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Difficult 37.8%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

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 40.2%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Action 8.1%

Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom is a fiendishly fun action platformer that all takes place on one enormous screen. Run, dive and dodge through the twisting maze, evading spikes, saws, fireballs, portals and even more and escape the Tomb of Doom!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.6%, Difficult 17.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.8%, 2D Platformer 6.5%

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: Side Scroller 17.6%, Difficult 16.6%, Violent 12.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Gore 11.5%

Chameleon Run is a unique, fast and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. Jump, switch and run through expertly crafted levels that will have you running back for more.

Why similar: Runner 27.4%, Precision Platformer 23.8%, Difficult 16.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.3%

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: Precision Platformer 24.3%, Difficult 22.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

Super Meddl Boy is an action-packed platformer game. Only the toughest Meddlers make it to the finish line - are you ready to take the stage?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 43.5%, Colorful 17.9%, 2D 17.2%, Action 15.7%, Indie 2.3%

Electronic Super Joy 2 is a brutally hard platformer, set in a world of brain-smashing electronic music. Run, jump, smash, & slice your way through 55+ weird & different levels, with giant monsters, swarming missiles & secret areas.

Why similar: Difficult 35.1%, Platformer 22.5%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Indie 9%, 2D 6.7%

Avoid becoming Muncher's next meal in this fast-paced, brutally challenging adventure!

Why similar: Runner 45.5%, Difficult 15.2%, Colorful 10.3%, Funny 8.7%, Action 7.3%

The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

Why similar: Platformer 65.9%, 2D 22.2%, Difficult 3%, Side Scroller 2.2%, Colorful 1.5%

Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!

Why similar: Runner 23.6%, Precision Platformer 22%, Difficult 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 10.4%

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 41.1%, Action 15.5%, Indie 13%, Difficult 12.3%, Cartoon 11%

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: Precision Platformer 28.3%, Difficult 19.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 8.4%

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

Why similar: Runner 19.3%, Platformer 17.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action 6.7%

Plasma Puncher is an action-brawler taking place at a cellular level! As the last standing white blood cell, you must destroy the virulent army of microbes that invaded the bloodstream, using your bare fists and an assortment of power-ups and special attacks! It's all about punching amoebas into oblivion, baby!

Why similar: Difficult 22.9%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Action 12.2%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, 2D 10.8%

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Funny 11.8%, Cartoon 11.6%

Beeftacular is a fast-paced platformer where you have to clean levels from rotten meat chunks as fast as possible. Jump your way through the level and use your attacks to hack all of them into pieces. Compare your speedruns with your friends and the world.

Why similar: Difficult 22.9%, Platformer 19.6%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Gore 9.1%

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Why similar: Difficult 37.6%, Platformer 28%, Side Scroller 8%, Action 7.1%, 2D 5.4%

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 47.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action 7.6%

When a group of unsanitary chefs threaten all that is good and just in Cakeland, it's up to Cakeboy to serve up punishment. Fight your foes with pastry-themed items in this bite-sized 2D platforming adventure!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Platformer 20.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Cartoon 10.5%, Colorful 9%

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: Difficult 18.8%, Platformer 17.8%, Violent 16.8%, Gore 13.3%, Action 12.7%

Chaotic bacon-flavored beat'em up with plenty of enemies to smash around

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, Action 13%, Funny 11.6%, Gore 10.9%, Cartoon 9.6%

Mr. Bree+ is a hardcore sidescrolling adventure platformer, enriched with great visual and musical aspects. It's about 60 levels of pure challenge, revealing along the progress, the dark past events which tells the story of our hero, a householding family pig, Mr. Bree.

Why similar: Platformer 53.5%, Indie 18.2%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 10.8%

Are you a big fan of platform games? Can your nerves tolerate a high level of difficulty? If your answer is yes, then get your jumping skills ready for a new Super Meat Boy and Defrag(Quake3Arena) inspired platformer Run Rabbit Run!

Why similar: Difficult 29.4%, Platformer 21.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Violent 11%, Gore 6.5%

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Platformer 14.8%, Action 12.8%, Gore 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.8%

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

Why similar: Difficult 25.5%, Side Scroller 23%, Platformer 20.9%, Action 9.2%, Indie 7.9%

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: Difficult 20.3%, Violent 19%, Gore 17.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 9.6%