Games Like The Ice Caves

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: Action Roguelike 28.8%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the intense, fast-paced 2D platforming and shooting mechanics found in The Ice Caves.

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Perma Death 24.3%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelike 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelike platformer that features procedural levels and a heavy emphasis on combat and exploration.

Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.9%, Platformer 23.7%, Action 6.2%, Shooter 5.5%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 2D platforming with roguelike elements and exploration in a way that mirrors the core loop of the seed game.

Explore a whimsical underground world whilst being chased by a mysterious corrupting force in this charming twin-stick action roguelike! Befriend loveable characters, fend off enemies with chaotic abilities, and uncover the secrets of this subterranean kingdom caught in a time loop.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelike 20.9%, Surreal 17.1%, Funny 9.9%, Cute 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that blends platforming and shooting with a cute aesthetic and procedural world design.

Cally’s Caves 4 is a run-and-gun action game, with tons of powerups, weapons, and levels. When your friend needs your help, there’s only one thing to do: LEVEL UP EVERYTHING!

Why similar: Platformer 52.7%, Action 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, 2D 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D platformer shooter that shares the same arcade-like feel and focus on weapon variety.

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: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Roguelike 22.3%, Platformer 18.3%, Funny 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive 2D action-roguelike platformer that offers fluid movement and deep combat progression.

Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Perma Death 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense bullet-hell shooting mechanics within a 2D platforming environment, matching the difficulty of the seed game.

Cavern Kings is an infinite action platformer designed to make every playthrough unique and interesting. Cavern Kings aims to explode with special effects in classical arcade fashion and create interesting synergies with its powerup system.

Why similar: Roguelike 34.1%, Casual 20.4%, Platformer 19.7%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fast-paced action-roguelike that focuses on survival in deep, procedurally generated caverns.

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.2%, Platformer 22.1%, Shooter 19.5%, Stylized 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the side-scrolling, shooter-platformer mechanics found in The Ice Caves.

Escape a concealed, mutated monster that's disrupting your scavenging. Master running, jumping, swinging, shooting and combining upgrades to end up as the powerful beast you once feared, turning the cave system from a nightmarish hollow into a playground.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Perma Death 23.2%, Roguelike 17%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike platformer that emphasizes quick movement and combat in underground environments.

Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D RogueLike-Shooter, made with love for the genre. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelike 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelike that focuses on platforming and exploration within a mysterious, shifting environment.

Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!

Why similar: Platformer 53%, Action 17.5%, 2D 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired 2D platformer that incorporates action-adventure elements and challenging combat.

Welcome to Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Death by Scrolling is an action game where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.

Why similar: Cute 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D 14.7%, Funny 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cute yet challenging 2D action game that emphasizes fast-paced combat and platforming.

Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.

Why similar: Underground 32.7% ★, Platformer 23.7%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Funny 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D platformer that focuses on precision movement and combat in a dungeon setting.

Cave Crawler 2 is a retro-inspired 2D side-scroller. Escape a series of winding caves full of strange creatures and treacherous platforming challenges.

Why similar: Underground 32.4% ★, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 16.2%, Shooter 14.5%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An evolution of the original that refines the precision platforming and combat mechanics.

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Shooter 21.9%, Cute 18.5%, 2D 10.1%, Casual 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the same exploration and shooter-roguelite progression found in the seed game.

A young moustache enthusiast goes on an adventure, to climb the highest flying mountain in search of a magical moustache gel!

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Funny 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Roguelike 11.4%, Casual 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult precision-platformer that tests your movement skills in a retro-styled 2D world.

Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

Why similar: Perma Death 30.9%, Roguelike 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based 2D roguelike that offers deep combat and exploration in a dangerous, destructible world.

Calcium Chaos is a casual Twin-Stick Roguelite that takes you on a journey by train to confront the necromancer and her skeleton army. Get ready to explore a world filled with crazy weapon combinations and unexpected allies as you embark on an epic quest to save the world!

Why similar: Cute 34.3%, Casual 19.6%, 2D 19%, Funny 16.1%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy shooter-roguelite that emphasizes movement and quick reflexes.

Enter an underground world of treasures and traps in Crystal Caves, a colorful EGA game that rivals any commercial game with its arcade quality, puzzles and graphics. As Mylo Steamwitz, enter cave after cave of adventure, gathering teasures and evading countless hazards.

Why similar: Platformer 67.7%, Action 32.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D platformer that shares the cave-exploration theme and retro aesthetic.

Your best friend wants to cheer you up, so he tries his best to make a dungeon for you to explore. Explore his wholesome, weird-as-heck, scrappy rogue-lite oozing with charm and humor for 1-2 Players.

Why similar: Perma Death 39.2%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelike 19.2%, Cute 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced dungeon crawler that features perma-death and intense bullet-hell combat.

Relive the 90s in this 16-bit inspired retro platformer! Explore colorful worlds alongside Ronny and their adorable furry friends and help them jump, dash and fight their way to the top of the mountain. Can you overcome the challenges and reach the summit?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.6%, Platformer 20.2%, Funny 12.5%, Cute 12.2%, Stylized 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that focuses on vertical movement and precision, similar to the climbing aspects of the seed game.

A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Roguelike 20.7%, Cute 10.9%, Funny 10.2%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite shooter that provides a similar sense of progression and combat satisfaction.

Welcome to Spooky Station! Prepare to be amazed and bewildered by our enigmas and puzzles, afraid of our deadly enemies and extremely challenging bosses. Tons of exciting stories and distinct fictional worlds await for you in this mysterious pack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Roguelike 23.8%, Cute 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Casual 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style adventure that captures the cute, retro feel of the seed game.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Shooter 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, 2D 12%, Funny 11%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane 2D platformer shooter that emphasizes destructive combat and fast-paced movement.

Welcome to the Deep: Pixelart platformer indie game located deep inside caves. You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls in a pit which leads to a big cave system. After some exploration, you find remains of an old civilization that used to live there and decide to explore it a little further.

Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Action 20.5%, 2D 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure game that features 2D exploration and combat in a subterranean setting.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.7%, Roguelike 27.5%, Perma Death 13.1%, Shooter 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelike that shares the intense, reflex-heavy combat loop found in The Ice Caves.

Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 35.6%, Platformer 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, 2D 11.3%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic 2D action-platformers with a dark fantasy twist.

A chill exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot! You're Alp, a lil' golem on a quest to find his purpose. Run, climb, and use items as fuel in your Rocket Boot to blast yourself into the air!

Why similar: Platformer 26%, Cute 22.3%, Relaxing 21.3%, Funny 15.5%, Casual 10.9%

Oh hello dearie.. Babushka needs to clean up her big magical cellar. Use hag magic, or just hit stuff with your broom.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 18.7%, Surreal 18.5%, Cute 10.4%, Funny 10%

Golden Dungeons - is a simple hardcore platformer game, the goal to get out of the cave. Try to pass all levels and not die!

Why similar: Casual 56.9%, Action 43.1%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-roguelike that focuses on casual dungeon crawling and loot collection.

Fling yourself into a mountain climbing adventure! Become the first to reach the top of the highest mountain in the world and meet eccentric characters along the way!

Why similar: Platformer 39%, Funny 24%, Cute 23.1%, Action 13.9%

Think you can make it out? Many have tried… All have failed. Traverse the unforgiving cave and do impossible jumps with your rocket launcher and shotgun.

Why similar: Platformer 25.2%, Shooter 20.7%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Funny 14.6%, Narration 12.8%

Escape from a laboratory house in this unique puzzling platformer with a twist! All important objects are randomly placed in the world before the start of the game. Each playthrough will take a different path through the house, but can always be completed. A perfect introduction to Randomizers.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.1%, Platformer 23%, Cute 13.9%, Funny 13.6%, 2D 8.1%

Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.1%, Platformer 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Funny 13%, 2D 10.3%

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!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 29.3%, Platformer 26.2%, Cute 13.5%, Funny 10%, 2D 8.9%

"The Superfluous" [soo-pur-floo-uh s] A cave-diving, sci-fi, rogue-lite, platformer with jet packs and lots of explosions. Help stop an apocalyptic asteroid on collision course with Earth. Lead a squad to the center of the asteroid and blast it into space dust.

Why similar: Platformer 40.8%, Funny 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 16%, 2D 13.7%, Action 13.2%

Go on a mysterious journey in the wildlands in this 1-4-player VR action-adventure game inspired by Western, Dieselpunk and Lovecraftian themes. Explore old mines, nautical caves and ruins of ancient civs to unravel the secrets of the valleys. But beware! Best to keep a 6-shooter close just in case.

Why similar: Shooter 40.5%, Cute 25.9%, Funny 24.9%, Action 8.6%

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Platformer 50.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, 2D 14.9%, Action 14.1%

Embark on a cozy climbing adventure in Valley Peaks, a ribbiting first-person platformer where each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the top of every ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the wider world, venture further into the Valley, conquer peaks and unravel mysteries!

Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Cute 20.9%, Funny 19.4%, Stylized 15.1%, Casual 10.3%

Play a thrilling Match3 game! Match gems of the same kind to destroy them and to get bonuses and power-ups.

Why similar: Cute 28.6%, Relaxing 26.1%, Casual 19.6%, 2D 18.6%, Action 7.1%

Run through huge multi-level locations, avoiding spikes, falling platforms, and flying blades, use double jumps, and choose your route to reach the Heart before the lights go out.

Why similar: Platformer 28.4%, Underground 24.6% ★, 2D Platformer 24.3%, Casual 14.2%, 2D 5.8%

Return to the underground classic world of treasures and traps in the HD remake of Crystal Caves! Guide Mylo through puzzles and arcade challenges of your favorite episodes, then explore the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards and help Mylo get back home!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 40.4%, Platformer 38.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D 7.6%, Action 3.7%

A unique 2D firefighting platformer from the creator of Dead Cells, featuring devastating backdrafts, exploding walls, and expected cat rescues. Battle your way through a mysterious government facility, striving to keep the blaze under control.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 42%, Platformer 26.3%, Casual 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, 2D 7.8%

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 70.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Roguelike 6.5%, Funny 3.9%, 2D 3.9%

Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.7%, Platformer 26.8%, Roguelike 21.2%, Funny 10.9%, 2D 6.7%

Join the Intergalactic Mining Guild and prepare for a wild adventure full of alien creatures, deathly traps and gold... lots of gold!

Why similar: Casual 41.2%, Pixel Graphics 31.7%, Action 27.1%

Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.1%, Roguelike 29.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, 2D 8.8%, Action 5.4%

A Roguelike Bubble Puzzler! Choose your school of magic and reach the top of the tower! Chill pick up and play feel and nostalgic pixel art and music. Get your staff and prepare to shoot orbastical spells !

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Perma Death 22%, Casual 9.9%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Blast through the sewers in Radioactive Dwarfs! Retro top-down shooter with NES-style pixel graphics and chiptune music. Help the armed heroine search for her brother in an underground dwarven settlement: many enemies, items, secrets, and bonus levels. A thrilling adventure awaits!

Why similar: Underground 30.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Platformer 16%, Shooter 13.3%, 2D 5%

The soldier in the mine is an interesting 2D platformer. In this game, to move from one cave to another. But you will interfere with obstacles.

Why similar: Underground 48.1% ★, Platformer 24.5%, Casual 8.5%, 2D 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.6%, Roguelike 21.6%, Perma Death 16.6%, Cute 9.6%, Action 6%

You find yourself stuck in a cave with nothing but your wit... and a pickaxe! As you climb your way out you'll find this is no ordinary cave.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 41.3%, Platformer 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, 2D 7.9%, Action 5.8%

"IGNISTONE" is a roguelike action game that focuses on parry. Your goal is to reach B100F in the dungeon. Find weapons and amulets that suit your playstyle, in a world full of playfulness!

Why similar: Underground 43.3% ★, Action Roguelike 32.5%, Cute 12%, 2D 7.1%, Action 5.1%

Shoot Trip Die is a psychedelic, arcade, rogue-like romp! Finger blast your way through dozens of levels mowing down strange monsters and collecting even weirder items, all to get back to your pissed stained mattress! It's got Kick! It's got Bite! And It'll Mess. You. Up! You got what it takes?...

Why similar: Perma Death 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 12.8%, Shooter 10.7%

Avoid Spikes, Fire, Water, Electricity, Shoot Dozens of Enemies And Bosses, Collect Keys And Treasure, Discover Secrets, Solve Puzzles, And Unlock New Areas As You Fight To Wake Up From A Nightmare In This Exciting Dungeon Crawler.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, 2D Platformer 22.3%, Platformer 16%, Shooter 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!

Why similar: Perma Death 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Narration 10.7%, Shooter 10.4%

Help Brave Lord survive the Killer Chambers and defeat the bosses summoned by Lord Grave! Quick reflexes and good memory are the keys to success in this unforgiving action-platformer. Can you clear all 5 floors and get the King's Crown?

Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Funny 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Action 20.4%

Kaela Kovalskia of Hololive ID has gone missing! Play as her army of assistants, the Pemaloe, and set off to explore caves, dungeons, and mazes and discover the truth about Kaela's whereabouts!

Why similar: Underground 31.7% ★, Platformer 26.5%, Casual 13%, Cute 10.2%, 2D 7.6%