Games Like The Floor is Jelly

Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44.2%, Platformer 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Indie 9.5%, Puzzle 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a world that you can physically deform and squish, mirroring the core mechanic of the seed game.

Explore a world of colorful jelly blocks that can be deformed and stuck together. Use them in surprising, unexpected ways to build clever contraptions and solve delightful puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle 57.8%, Relaxing 42.2%

Why You'll Like It: Directly explores the concept of jelly-like physics in a clever, puzzle-heavy environment.

An award-winning anti-platformer where destruction is the only way to move. Mold yourself into any form by destroying your cells, and traverse a devastated landscape filled with brain-twisting puzzles and bizarre mutations. Are you ready to break the mold?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44.5%, Platformer 25.7%, Indie 11.7%, Physics 8.8%, Puzzle 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, organic movement mechanic where you reshape your character to navigate physics-based obstacles.

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 38.1%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Indie 11.8%, Puzzle 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and a charming, atmospheric world that rewards curiosity.

In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 54.2%, Platformer 20.1%, Physics 12%, Puzzle 5.6%, Relaxing 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same relaxing, atmospheric, and fluid movement feel with a focus on rhythmic exploration.

Gish isn't your average hero. In fact, he's not your average anything...you see, Gish is a ball of tar. A Sunday stroll with his lady friend, Brea, goes awry when a shadowy figure emerges from an open manhole and pulls Brea below ground.

Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, Indie 30.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Physics 14.2%, Puzzle 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic physics-based platformer where you control a sentient ball of tar with similar squishy movement.

It's a Car, made of Jelly! Squishy Physics, Tactile, Silly & Imaginative Driving/Platforming

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 61.7%, Platformer 21.2%, Physics 14.9%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same jelly-based physics DNA, focusing on bouncy, deformable platforming challenges.

Element4l is an immersive and experimental indie platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by Mind Tree.

Why similar: Platformer 40.8%, Great Soundtrack 31.2%, Indie 21.2%, Puzzle 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric platforming with unique, momentum-based movement mechanics.

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.7%, Platformer 29.1%, Puzzle 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Uses physics-based movement and a strong, organic atmosphere to create a contemplative platforming experience.

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.2%, Platformer 33.9%, Indie 10.7%, Puzzle 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses light and shadow in a way that feels as experimental as the seed game.

Nominated as a IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky is an ambient action-puzzle game that offers a gameplay experience unlike any other—cerebral challenges fill uniquely designed picturesque worlds. The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic physics to advance; each of these worlds is broken into different areas.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 57.4%, Platformer 19.2%, Physics 9%, Indie 8%, Puzzle 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-platformer with a contemplative, atmospheric tone and a focus on momentum.

World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.4%, Physics 27.1%, Puzzle 17.9%, Indie 17.5%, 2D 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based puzzles with an organic, squishy aesthetic that feels very similar to the seed game's tone.

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44.8%, Platformer 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Indie 10%, Puzzle 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A color-based puzzle-platformer that shares the same puzzle-platforming DNA and atmospheric charm.

A game about the limits of your screen. Four Sided Fantasy is a seamless experience where you wrap the screen to solve mind-bending puzzles. Play as a man and woman who attempt to find each other throughout four seasons in a year, constantly separated by the boundaries of the screen.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 51.5%, Platformer 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Indie 10.2%, Physics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Uses unique perspective-shifting mechanics that mirror the surreal, reality-bending nature of the seed game.

A profound experience that carries players into an unknown and mysterious world surrounded by carefully designed puzzles...

Why similar: Indie 37.8%, Great Soundtrack 37.1%, Puzzle 19.2%, 2D 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An abstract, atmospheric puzzle game that prioritizes a meditative and surreal experience.

Escape Goat 2 is a puzzle platformer game where you use machinery, the environment, and a friendly mouse to progress through a dungeon.

Why similar: Platformer 39.3%, Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Indie 14.4%, Puzzle 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides tight, clever puzzle-platforming in a charming, atmospheric setting.

Gravity Ghost is a physics game with a twist. Run, jump, and soar around planets, using gravity to glide through the air. Explore a shattered galaxy and rescue its survivors, armed with powerups and mysterious terraforming powers. Meet the 7 magical guardians and best their challenges. There's no killing, no dying, and no way to fail.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 49.2%, Physics 25.9%, Indie 20.8%, Puzzle 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on physics-based movement through space with a heavy emphasis on atmosphere and a beautiful soundtrack.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 64.1%, Platformer 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Indie 5.6%, Puzzle 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for atmospheric, puzzle-heavy platforming with a surreal and thoughtful narrative.

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Platformer 55.4%, Indie 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Puzzle 2.4%, 2D 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, exploration-focused platformer that shares the same indie spirit and sense of wonder.

Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 52.1%, Platformer 28%, Physics 9.7%, Indie 7.3%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses simple shapes to tell a surprisingly deep story.

Guide your puddle of fluid through a vast range of environments and puzzles!

Why similar: Physics 32.9%, Indie 26.3%, Platformer 26.2%, Puzzle 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based fluid simulation game that requires careful manipulation of the environment to guide liquid.

If there were another me, Observing myself from the perspective of a spectator, How would I regard another me?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Platformer 16.1%, Indie 14.5%, Puzzle 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative puzzle-platformer that uses a minimalist, atmospheric style to create a relaxing experience.

You are Tiny, a nerdy inventor, who tries to reclaim his most beloved possession - Grandpa's underpants!

Why similar: Platformer 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 24%, Physics 19.4%, Indie 18.5%, Puzzle 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based interactions in a surreal, stylized world where you can manipulate the environment.

A puzzle game about unlocking stuff.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.5%, Puzzle 24.2%, Indie 21.1%, Relaxing 17.1%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, relaxing puzzle experience that focuses on clean, satisfying interactions.

Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.

Why similar: Physics 36.2%, Indie 24.6%, Puzzle 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, 2D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses physics-based puzzle solving with a hand-drawn, artistic aesthetic that feels very creative.

Relaxing puzzle game in a minimal style.

Why similar: Indie 39.7%, Great Soundtrack 31.7%, Puzzle 16.3%, Relaxing 8.4%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, relaxing puzzle-platformer that emphasizes simple, clean design and atmosphere.

Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

Why similar: Puzzle 36.8%, Indie 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 27.3%, 2D 5.8%

An epic open-world puzzle Metroidbrainia that respects your intelligence! Knowledge is your superpower. Use creatures as tools to determine your own path.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 58.9%, Platformer 25%, Indie 6.6%, Puzzle 6.5%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-based puzzle-platformer that relies on organic interactions with the environment rather than traditional tools.

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Why similar: Puzzle 54.8%, Indie 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Relaxing 6.9%

A challenging puzzle platformer in which you clone and teleport.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 50%, Platformer 20.6%, Physics 9%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Indie 4.9%

When Blobolonia is threatened by an evil Emperor, the blob comes to Earth looking for help. Instead, he finds a young boy. Help the blob dethrone the evil Emperor that's terrorizing Blobolonia and establish a friendship with the blob that will last a lifetime.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 65.8%, Platformer 23.9%, Puzzle 7%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based puzzle-platforming with a charming, organic feel and creative transformation mechanics.

Relaxing puzzle game, telling the story of Eon through gorgeous art and music.

Why similar: Indie 32.6%, Puzzle 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 27%, Relaxing 9.6%

Linelight is an elegant puzzle game set in a world of lines.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.7%, Indie 34%, Puzzle 24.2%, Relaxing 5%

Relaxing puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 51.9%, Platformer 19.7%, Indie 9.2%, Physics 7%, Puzzle 6.7%

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 72.2%, Puzzle 12.3%, Indie 8.9%, Relaxing 6.5%

Gravity Error is an indie 2D puzzle/platformer about changing gravity. Guide Force in his quest seeking emotional stableness in a set of levels and avoid being crushed. Solve the puzzles in multiple creative ways.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 48.9%, Platformer 26.7%, Indie 14.2%, Puzzle 7.1%, 2D 3%

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.6%, Platformer 22.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Indie 9.2%

Hollow Floor is an exploration-based single-sitting Metroidvania inspired by VVVVVV and REDDER. Hollow Floor is a relaxed game that is full of secrets and hard challenges that can be tackled at any moment in the game or completely ignored.

Why similar: Platformer 66.7%, Indie 26.3%, 2D 7.1%

Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Why similar: Puzzle 49.7%, Indie 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Platformer 3.6%

Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Why similar: Puzzle 54.9%, Indie 28.2%, Relaxing 14.9%, 2D 2%

A puzzle game where the rooms are items and the items are rooms. Get to the goal by moving, rearranging and duplicating rooms and altering the structure of the world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 57.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Indie 13.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, 2D 3.3%

The Sun and Moon, the winner of Ludum Dare 29, is a platformer with a unique mechanic: you can dive into the ground. Momentum is conserved but gravity is reversed, letting you fling yourself high into the air or deep beneath the surface.

Why similar: Platformer 43.1%, Indie 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Puzzle 7.2%

You are stranded on a strange and peculiar planet. It’s time to embark on your journey and find your way home! Explore a gravity defying and challenging platformer with striking visuals and a captivating story that transports you to a world beyond ours.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 55.5%, Platformer 24.1%, Indie 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Puzzle 3.5%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 47.4%, Physics 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Indie 9.6%, Puzzle 9.6%

Welcome to Jelly Express - the physics-based co-op game that's as cute as it is fun! Transform into wibbly-wobbly jellies, tackle all obstacles to get those packages delivered! Do it alone, or have a partner to help you out! Stretch, jump and wiggle your way to victory.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 50%, Platformer 23.1%, Physics 12.5%, Indie 7.1%, Relaxing 4.7%

Relaxing physics puzzle game with minimalist design.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.4%, Indie 29%, Physics 22.4%, Puzzle 11.6%, Relaxing 7.6%

An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.3%, Indie 27.1%, Puzzle 19.9%, Relaxing 10.8%

Delve into an environmental puzzle platformer built on exploring and understanding gravity-shifting structures. You are a voiceless being that has just been born into a world where a bodiless voice awaits your arrival. Go forth and seek your purpose.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 45.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Platformer 19.3%, Indie 7.4%, Puzzle 5.7%

Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 59.1%, Platformer 25.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Indie 4.6%, Puzzle 2.6%

Atomic Reconstruction is a atmospheric Puzzle game, where you have to use the power of fusion and fission to create and modify specific atoms or groups of atoms.

Why similar: Indie 46.1%, Physics 24.5%, Puzzle 14.2%, Relaxing 9.6%, 2D 5.5%

A first-person puzzle game. Simply walk to the door.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 53.7%, Indie 16.3%, Puzzle 14.3%, Physics 11.3%, Relaxing 4.4%

A game of strange jigsaws.

Why similar: Puzzle 44.7%, Indie 24.3%, 2D 16.1%, Relaxing 14.9%

a game about walking/jumping between plane surfaces to collect all red squares

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44%, Platformer 22%, Indie 10.7%, Physics 9.1%, Puzzle 7.7%

An adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 53.6%, Puzzle 25.9%, Relaxing 20.5%

Slip 'n slide around this casual puzzle adventure! Be a cute slime and explore a magical world. Only stop sliding when you run into something -- SPLAT! Perfect to pick up 'n play for a minute or binge in a weekend.

Why similar: Puzzle 50.7%, Relaxing 27.9%, 2D 16.6%, Indie 4.8%

The Bridge is a logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 58.5%, Physics 14.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle 6.7%, Indie 5.6%

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 44.6%, Physics 13.9%, Indie 12.7%, Puzzle 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%

An inventive, thought-provoking puzzle platformer. Use powerups in each environment, and your own inherent gravity-bending powers, to complete each level. The more you play, the more story details you'll uncover.

Why similar: Platformer 44.3%, Indie 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Puzzle 9.4%, 2D 3.9%

Enter a macabre and comical silent world filled with mischief, time travel and delicious pie. Includes Steam Achievements, Cloud, and Leaderboards!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.7%, Platformer 31%, Indie 13%, Puzzle 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%