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Step into the bony shoes of Death in this unique platform game. As the iconic skeleton character, you're one day away from retirement when a sinister thief steals your life savings. Reclaim what's yours and set off on your dream vacation.

Why similar: Platformer 30.4%, Quick-Time Events 29.2% ★, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Action 14.3%, 2D 3.3%

Ball Drop is a puzzle platformer game. The ball rolls down using gravity and you must use the mouse to move platforms to guide the ball to the goal line. The objects in the game rotate following the mouse and you can use them to solve puzzles and navigate around hazards.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25%, Strategy 22%, Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, Action 11.2%

This is a happy game.

Why similar: Strategy 26.5%, Quick-Time Events 25.9% ★, Platformer 23.4%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, 2D 2.5%

Put on your VR headset and fix that bayonet. Muskets VR is an immersive real-time strategy shooter set in the Napoleonic era. Prepare your musket, take charge of your troops, and head forth into battle at Waterloo.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.5% ★, RTS 17.2%, Strategy 16.6%, Action RTS 12.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.4%

Bananarun is a 2D precision platformer rage game. In order to save your kidnapped parents you must go through many harsh challenges that may have some surprises in your way, as it takes you deeper into the unknown.

Why similar: RTS 19.6%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 17.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Strategy 10.7%

In "Magic Brush", Players can press and hold the mouse to slide, generating obstacles on the screen to bounce the little rabbit, allowing it to cross numerous barriers and return home safely.The game has six themes, and nearly 100 levels, full of passion and challenge.

Why similar: Quick-Time Events 37.3% ★, 2D Platformer 23.4%, RTS 18.8%, Strategy 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

"Panin" is a single-player puzzle game where you control two characters simultaneously with a single key. They must each clear their own unique map.Can they reach the flags and meet their shared destiny?It's up to you to guide them to the goal!"

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.9%, Strategy 20.3%, Platformer 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 8.9%

The game incorporates the mechanics of the famous "slider" puzzle. The character is on one screen, and the player must move the screens around and move the character from screen to screen to get to the door.

Why similar: Strategy 31.7%, Platformer 28.3%, 2D Platformer 21%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, 2D 2.1%

WarTable is a real-time strategy sandbox where teams of up to nine players take command of a host nation. Build your military, shape your government, forge alliances—or betray them. In WarTable, strategy is everything, and democracy is just one of many options.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, RTS 16.2%, Action RTS 15.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 11.1%

BouleMan is a fun, family‑friendly game for all ages! With up to 5 save slots, each family member can follow their own adventure and resume where they left off. Simple, charming, and customisable—perfect for both young and old players.

Why similar: Strategy 28.9%, Platformer 24.5%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Action 14.9%, Family Friendly 6.1%

This game is a 2D platformer where a single player controls up to six characters. In other words, it's a game that lets you experience a multiplayer co-op game all by yourself. Work together, use each other as stepping stones when needed, and clear all 16 levels!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 37.1%, Platformer 25.1%, Action 14%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Inflafrog is an Endless Arcade Platformer inspired by old retro games, in this game you're a frog going through rooms filled with obstacles while engaging in many risk and reward mechanics to gain as much Score as possible.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Quick-Time Events 20% ★, Platformer 16.8%, Strategy 13.7%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

A difficult, fast-paced action, real-time strategy game in which you embark on an exciting journey, fighting against a wide variety of dangerous enemies whilst levelling up your different characters.

Why similar: RTS 22.7%, Strategy 21.8%, Action RTS 20.7% ★, Action 13.7%, Tactical 12.7%

Create a path by reversing the desired area.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.4%, Strategy 24.2%, Platformer 23.7%, Puzzle Platformer 21.3%, 2D 2.1%

Jump from platform to platform, red to blue, blue to red, timing your jumps precisely, and dodging falls and blocks which kill you over the course of 40 levels, grabbing the 20 collectibles to unlock a secret at the end of the game. Don't lose your focus, don't lose your patience.

Why similar: Platformer 32.9%, 2D Platformer 30.4%, Action 20.3%, Family Friendly 11.5%, 2D 3.5%

Rocket Knight Adventures:Re-Sparked has 3 games. This collection immerses players in these thrilling classic titles on Steam.

Why similar: Platformer 36.4%, 2D Platformer 32.6%, Action 20.3%, Fantasy 5.1%, 2D 3.9%

A 2d puzzle-platformer with interesting mechanics like picking up and placing blocks.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.1%, RTS 25.6%, Platformer 21.6%, Strategy 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%

Go to save the world from HellFurnace. HellFurnace is a 2D boss rush game in which the protagonist, who has fallen into another world, defeats the boss. Avoid enemy attacks to collect beads and create weapons to defeat the boss.

Why similar: Platformer 37%, 2D Platformer 32.9%, Action 24.2%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Someone has stolen our 4 drawings, and placed in 4 heavily guarded towers, so we want an elite controller to:Control A bot,Through a dangerous path,Get into a vault,and Take the drawings back.Would you accept this challenge? If so, download the interface and start.

Why similar: Platformer 37.1%, 2D Platformer 33.1%, Action 23.9%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%

You are a hero who faces waves of enemies who are trying to get into your kingdom and seize power in it.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, Strategy 25.4%, Platformer 21.1%, Real Time Tactics 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%

A fast-paced TRTS multiplayer chess game with simultaneous moves, real-time tactics, and dynamic FFA or Team battles for up to 8 players. Play on square or hex boards, join matchmaking or custom lobbies, and outmaneuver opponents in this evolving Early Access title.

Why similar: Quick-Time Events 22.6% ★, Strategy 20.9%, RTS 20.3%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Action 12.9%

Useless Timmy is a platform game where you have to complete each level as quickly as possible. There are several islands, each with their own unique mechanics. Have fun :)

Why similar: Platformer 36.2%, 2D Platformer 32.3%, Action 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Singleplayer 2.1%

An arcade 2d Platforme game

Why similar: Platformer 35.8%, 2D Platformer 32.9%, Action 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

The magical power of the elements is our last hope for survival! Master the four elements if you want to survive.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.7%, Platformer 23.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, Action 11.6%, Family Friendly 6.7%

Munny: the Sea Cave is a 2D action platformer. Join Munny, a member of the renowned Octavia family, known for their proud legacy in archaeology, as you uncover the secrets of the mysterious underwater ruins. However, the creatures standing in your way won't be friendly.

Why similar: Platformer 37.1%, 2D Platformer 33.2%, Action 23.7%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Ukraine War 2022 is a real-time, tactical land and air warfare simulation game focusing on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

Why similar: Strategy 27.6%, RTS 27.1%, Real Time Tactics 22.9%, Tactical 18.9%, 2D 2.6%

- World first to achieve a successful serverless online gaming feature by utilizing Locus Chain Blockchain technology - RPG game mode with multi-play capability - Unique RTS/RPG Hybrid

Why similar: RTS 25.5%, Strategy 25.2%, Action RTS 19% ★, Tactical 14.2%, Action 13.4%

Pay Me In Colors is a 2D platformer game with multiple mechanics, six different worlds and over 40 challenging levels. Face meteors, gravity changing, spikes falling and missiles coming in your direction while you try to recover the colors back to your world. A game inspired by the classics of the past.

Why similar: Quick-Time Events 33.5% ★, 2D Platformer 25.7%, Platformer 25%, Action 7.6%, 2D 2.9%

Meet Blue, our young wizard in training. He is on a mission. His mission is to defeat the evil wizard and return our powerful stasis rune dolls to the kingdom. These dolls are important to the inhabitants of Melvar because they hold an inverse amount of magic that; if it happen to fall into the wrong hands.

Why similar: Strategy 29.9%, Platformer 25.8%, Action 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Family Friendly 11.1%

Invaders — a modern RTS of deep strategy and realism. Command your nation, manage supply lines, research technologies, and conquer a dynamic hex-based world with land, air, and naval forces. Every decision shapes your country's survival and dominance.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.8% ★, Strategy 20.5%, RTS 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Tactical 11%

Set out to form your own gang in this western real-time tactics adventure. No banks are safe, no lawmen will rest, no rivals can contend.

Why similar: Strategy 28.5%, Real Time Tactics 27.4%, Tactical 27.3%, Action 16.8%

The earth was invaded by aliens, and human beings resisted alien species and deduced the most meticulous battle outcome with the simplest control method

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26% ★, RTS 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, 2D Platformer 15%, Strategy 12.5%

Jump your way to the top!

Why similar: Platformer 30.7%, 2D Platformer 28.4%, Action 18.8%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Crash Cleaner is a 2D platformer where you run and double jump around 40 levels collecting wires, spraying viruses, and avoiding horrible death from said viruses. You play as a character inside a crashed server trying to remove the viruses that crashed the server.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 39.3%, Platformer 31.2%, Action 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, 2D 2.6%

A much easier stand-alone expansion to Goblin and Coins II. Use unlimited continues to run and double-jump through 25 handcrafted levels, and retrieve the recipes lost in the midnight raid from the original game.

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, 2D Platformer 28.1%, Action 18.9%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Help the explorer O to challenge the levels in the secret realm to capture the treasure!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.4%, Quick-Time Events 27.7% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Action 11.8%, Action-Adventure 3.8%

This is a battle simulation game that uses real maps as combat scenes. The design purpose of this game is to simulate real-life battles in a game like manner, providing military enthusiasts and even military staff with the means to analyze and simulate real-life battles.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.1% ★, RTS 19.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Strategy 13.9%, Quick-Time Events 11.6% ★

Conquer the trials through platforming and dodging hazardous zones to ascend to the top.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.8%, Platformer 31.2%, Strategy 19.2%, Action 7.4%, 2D 3.3%

Reach the skies and make it to space with just your jumps. In this platform game, help Cadente collect stars and overcome various challenges. Escape the cave, climb the tower, and reach the skies. Face bosses, show them the power of words, and finally shine like a star.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.1%, Platformer 25.8%, Quick-Time Events 25.5% ★, Family Friendly 7.1%, PvE 6.6%

The legendary RTS game which started it all. Will you side with the humanistic GDI or bring the world to its knees with Kane and the Brotherhood of Nod. Your adversaries are without mercy. And so are you.

Why similar: RTS 31%, Strategy 29.3%, Action RTS 20.9% ★, Action 16.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

you are a gummy where you have to get to the top of the hill, even one small misstep you will fall quite far back down.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 35.3%, Platformer 31.2%, Strategy 28.6%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Everplast is a unique platforming experience filled with rage, rush, speed, and spray. Continuously collect new items and obtain more power while relentlessly destroying the enemies. With inevitable death, can you make it through without raging?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.9%, Platformer 28.8%, Strategy 22.8%, Action 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%

《十面冲突》是一款即时策略对战竞技游戏，在游戏中，玩家雇佣武装力量进行对战，有各种各样的兵种等你来雇佣，注意彼此的出兵种类，这样你才能知己知彼，百战百胜。干掉对方的基地，胜利就是你的，你能成功吗？那就来挑战吧！

Why similar: RTS 20.9%, Action RTS 19.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, Tactical 14.5%, Strategy 13.7%

You are a source of light trapped inside walls and you need to escape from these walls surrounded by various traps, but how? The light sources you find around open a gateway for you to move on to the next level, and you can only get out of here by collecting them.

Why similar: Quick-Time Events 35.8% ★, Platformer 31.4%, 2D Platformer 28.2%, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

A 2D action and puzzle platformer where you play as a lab experiment trying to escape an evil scientist's laboratory. Fire projectiles that propel you backward to evade and fend off threats. Solve puzzles to escape the facility and save Nasu.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.1%, Platformer 25%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, Action 11.9%, Family Friendly 6.8%

Real-time strategy and tactics on an alien world! Command super space soldiers against an array of alien hordes. Commander - we need you!

Why similar: RTS 29.3%, Strategy 29.2%, Real Time Tactics 24.1%, Tactical 13.4%, 2D 2.8%

A Alien(maybe) Want Broke Fuse. It need jump and jump to touch the fuse to broke it. Every Jump Will Have Some Risk Of Falling. If no adapt the jump range, every jump and pray is same.

Why similar: Platformer 32.7%, 2D Platformer 28.6%, Action 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, 2D 2.8%

Run and jump through tropical 16-bit locales as you fend off foes with the power of Branson's shapeshifting beard. Visit the barber to toughen your scruff with new abilities and confront the thieving Smuglins.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.1%, Platformer 34%, Action 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, 2D 3.8%

Fight the campaigns and battles of Napoleon from the French Revolutionary Wars all the way to Waterloo’s muddy, crimson fields.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.1% ★, Strategy 21.8%, RTS 19.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Tactical 11%

Wadar is a 2d platformer designed to make you think about solutions to problems that utilise unique gameplay mechanics.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.8%, Platformer 26.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Action 12%, Family Friendly 7.7%

Be a Pirate - a game about a small but brave pirate, whose goal is to collect all the coins and escape faster, because time is limited.

Why similar: Quick-Time Events 33.1% ★, Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 8.1%

Multiplayer MECH PvP battles! Select your Mecha avatar and go to the battlefield, earn points and upgrade & customize your robot!

Why similar: RTS 22%, Platformer 18.9%, Action RTS 18.6% ★, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Tactical 9.4%

Simple challenging 2D platformer where your goal is to help slime escape from the dungeon. Game consists of 45 levels with varied difficulty, from easy to very hard.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.9%, Platformer 29.9%, Action 13.8%, Strategy 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%

You are MOP, a curious and unique model of robot. You have been engineered using simple parts with one single objective: To clean up a polluted environment. Explore five challenging worlds with 50 difficult missions full of pixel-perfect platforming fun.

Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, Platformer 31.8%, Action 19.3%, Family Friendly 11.5%, 2D 3%

Galpa was sleeping until he heard a sound that shook him out of bed. Galpa found a pipe out side his house. He looked inside and he got sucked in. He went to a place with shapes and more. Will Galpa get back home? 25 levels of shape blasting fun. rpg like world map

Why similar: Platformer 33.7%, 2D Platformer 30.7%, Action 17.9%, Family Friendly 12.6%, 2D 3.6%

FOLDED is a puzzle platformer game based on Flash games and cartoons, specifically ones from the Object Show Community. With an early 2010s art style, fast paced movement, and a laid back soundtrack, everything folds together to create a casual game anyone can pick up and enjoy.

Why similar: Platformer 27.2%, 2D Platformer 24.7%, Quick-Time Events 17.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Family Friendly 7.3%

A RTS/action RPG strategy game with the combination of a Top-down/Third person view, letting you to Command your Army with orders and increase it using buildings along all factions in a Unique Fantasy World.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, RTS 19.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Action RTS 14.5% ★, Strategy 13.2%

In this real-time strategy game, drag to deploy your troops, conquer all houses, and claim victory! Outsmart enemies as they try to destroy your forces. Unlock movable heroes later for even more strategic gameplay.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.1% ★, Strategy 22.8%, RTS 21.8%, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Fantasy 2.2%

Explore this strange world using portals to shift between the light and dark dimensions. Navigate the world, transforming it as you progress. Illuminate the void to reveal what has been abandoned in the shadows. And remember, don't linger in the darkness...

Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.5%, Platformer 25.7%, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Action 12%, Family Friendly 6.9%