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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Platformer, Precision Platformer, Difficult, 2D Platformer.

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  1. #1 Three Color Ball
    97% matchNo user reviews2021
    Dev: Y
    Windows

    A platform jumping gameCore features: high difficulty, boss, chase, role switching

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.8%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action 15.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Difficult 10.9%

  2. #2 FOX ADVENTURE ~HOMEWARD JOURNEY~
    96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Happy Sufferer
    Windows

    A challenging 2D platform game.

    Why similar: Difficult 25.9%, Precision Platformer 25.6%, 2D Platformer 22.5%, Adventure 12%, Platformer 7.8%

  3. #3 Dr. oil
    96% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2021
    Dev: Antena
    Windows

    This is a classic 2D hardcore platformer in which you have to constantly die in order to advance and kill the most evil seagull in the world.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.8%, Difficult 20.8%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11%, Action 7.7%

  4. #4 DASH n CRY
    95% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: Painful Smile
    Windows

    DASH n CRY is a fast-paced, challenging 2D Precision Platformer game for those who want to put their skills to their limits.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.8%, Difficult 20.5%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 9.2%

  5. #5 Duck's Despair
    94% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: Faith G.
    Windows

    Embark on a brutally hard platforming journey as a desperate Duck who cannot fly. Will you make the pain your friend or give up on your dreams ?

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 32%, Difficult 22.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Action 9.3%

  6. #6 PokeyPoke
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SaraJS
    Windows

    Stab stuff and find shiny things.

    Why similar: Difficult 28.9%, Precision Platformer 21.3%, Action 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 11%

  7. #7 Rage Rock
    92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Abdulrahim Al Methiab
    Windows

    A challenging physics rage platformer where you launch a stubborn rock up a mountain.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.2%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Action 16.2%, Difficult 12.9%, Physics 5.8%

  8. #8 Station 13
    93% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Cube 80 Studio
    Windows

    Help the astronaut escape from Station 13 and survive the LAH 13.000 AI and all the traps in a handcrafted platformer game.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.3%, Difficult 21.8%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action 8.5%

  9. #9 Hardcore Circus
    91% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: PocketsOfEnergy
    Windows

    Hardcore Circus is a punishment-based platformer inspired by precision-platformers and Foddian classics. It is designed for players who love the satisfaction of mastering the movement and the pain of repeating the same section 100s of times.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.6%, Difficult 21.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Action 7.8%, Platformer 7.4%

  10. #10 Elfscape: Ancestors
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Treestronaut s.r.o.
    Windows

    Elfscape: Ancestors is a story-driven, old-school platformer with RPG elements. Explore a vast underground world centered around an ancient temple city. Jump your way through challenging obstacles, decorate the city, and collect comics pages.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.9%, Action 17.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Adventure 13.9%, Difficult 12.5%

  11. #11 Summit : Steps of Solace
    89% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2025
    Dev: Pixelated Opus LLC
    Windows

    Summit : Steps of Solace is an exhilarating mountain climbing precision platformer, where you scale a relentless peak filled with brutal jumps, hazards, and shifting terrain.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.2%, Difficult 21.1%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Physics 8%

  12. #12 Wheel Balance
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Okiddy Games
    Windows

    Wheel Balance is a hard and fun physics-based game about balancing on two wheels. Master controls and beat all locations, compete with your friends. Try not to fall far away down!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.4%, Difficult 20.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Physics 10.6%

  13. #13 Biologger
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alex Weber
    Windows

    Biologger is a hard as nails retro platformer. Make your way through unique worlds each with a different and exciting twist. On your journey scan and research creatures to complete your logs. Biologger was developed with speedrunning in mind - how fast can you beat the game?

    Why similar: Difficult 29.5%, Precision Platformer 26.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 10.3%

  14. #14 Windy Day
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Dreaming Rabbit
    Windows

    Ride the wind in Windy Day! On a windy day, you begin your journey to meet a dear friend, carrying a gift in hand. With only your own two legs to move and jump, push forward through the wind. Your friend is waiting for you at the end of the road.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 27%, Difficult 21.4%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Physics 10.7%, Platformer 8.4%

  15. #15 Rainboy
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: seallliogames
    Windows · Mac

    Rainboy is a precision platformer with 100s of exhilarating levels! You were brought into this universe knowing nothing... Join Rainboy and Dart on a journey around the world as they discover the meaning of their existence!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.1%, Difficult 23.7%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Adventure 6.4%

  16. #16 Ryze
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Idomi Games
    Windows · Linux

    Ryze is an unforgiving, quirky, 2D platformer. Throw yourself to the top, past challenging and diverse biomes. But beware one misstep and the loss may turn out to be high... or low depending on perspective.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.8%, Difficult 24.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 7.5%

  17. #17 Conga Cat
    85% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Caido
    Windows

    Experience an adrenaline-fueled 2D platformer where you'll navigate tough challenges with jumps, climbs, and dashes at a thrilling pace.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.8%, Difficult 23.4%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 7.2%

  18. #18 Megabat
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arff Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    While in search of food, a fruit bat stumbles its way through the ventilation system of a secret facility finding unique fruit that give special abilities. While in search of more fruit the bat must avoid traps and enemies. Will the bat be able to satiate it's hunger and escape with its life?

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 30%, Difficult 22.7%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 12%, Action 6.7%

  19. #19 Quadrobat
    84% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: Trinal Games
    Windows · Linux

    The precision platformer where you swing through a long interconnected world, flying through portals.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.4%, Difficult 25.8%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 11%, Action 6.6%

  20. #20 I Have No Nose and I Must Climb
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Sometimes Y
    Windows

    Work with your hands to help Wally reach the top of the world to retrieve something dear to them.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.7%, Difficult 21.6%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Adventure 6.1%

  21. #21 Bubbles The Octopus
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Numbreaksgames
    Windows

    A merciless platformer where you play as a cute octopus named Bubbles, collecting pearls and failing countless times against mean, downright unfair traps. Perfect your controls, defy vicious obstacles, and challenge your nerves.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.8%, Difficult 22%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 9.4%

  22. #22 I Wanna Touch
    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: PinkTokum studio
    Windows

    I Wanna Touch is a pixel-art platformer where you play as a gliding bunny carried by a strange wind. Master the airflow, collect carrots, dodge deadly traps, and fly toward your beloved. Danger is everywhere—can you survive the journey?

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Adventure 14.7%, Action 14.4%, Platformer 11.4%

  23. #23 The Grugs: Origins
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Funtaptic
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The Grugs: Origins is a creative mix between runner and platformer games, mixing the challenging elements of both into it's gameplay, while allowing for player expression with four playable characters with multiple available skills to use.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.9%, Difficult 22.8%, Platformer 14%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 7.9%

  24. #24 Canto I
    80% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: LudosGDPub: Neoclassic Games
    Windows · Mac

    Face the Dark Forest of the Divine Comedy in this action platformer inspired by the Sommo Poeta’s masterpiece! Help Dante avoid pitfalls, spikes & specters using double jumps, magical attacks and dashes. Find the scrolls containing the triplets of the Canto exploring this gloomy, pixelart forest!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.7%, Difficult 21.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 8.8%

  25. #25 Quase Rosa
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ygapu K.
    Windows · Linux

    Quase Rosa is a 2D precision platformer with elements of randomness. With each attempt to beat a level, a different possible skill.

    Why similar: Difficult 28.2%, Precision Platformer 27.5%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Adventure 9.3%, Platformer 6.2%

  26. #26 To The Flame
    79% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2024
    Dev: Rebel Jester Studios
    Windows · Linux

    You’re a moth on a brutal pilgrimage to meet god. Jump carefully: every chasm is a chance to fall right back to the beginning. When you see the spider, hide. It can hear your little footsteps.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.1%, Difficult 19.3%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Dark Humor 11.2%, Physics 8.7%

  27. #27 Float Lord
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Roasted Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Float. Fail. Fall. Repeat. Climb higher with precision or luck. Push yourself away from solid ground, avoid spikes, collect colorful fruits and veggies, and unlock silly skins. One pop and your hard-earned progress tumbles down.

    Why similar: Difficult 21.3%, Precision Platformer 17.8%, Dark Humor 11.4%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

  28. #28 Sawi, The VoidBuster
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: neozetti
    Windows · Linux

    Help Sawi deal with his mind as he travels through the galaxy to fight the spreading Void. Master tight 2D platforming, die-and-retry through handcrafted challenges, and uncover the humor beneath the chaos.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 32%, Difficult 19.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Adventure 8.6%

  29. #29 Stanislav
    78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Sumo Studio
    Windows

    Help Stanislav escape the prison and defeat the plague to save the world, in super-tight 2D pixel platformer.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.4%, Difficult 23.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 6.6%

  30. #30 Cat Box Paradox
    77% matchPositive100% of 40 reviews2021
    Dev: BiscuitLocker
    Windows

    In this fast paced retro platform game, you must think fast as you run, jump and swap colour, making your way through 8 floors of challenging and amusing colour changing mayhem.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 30%, Difficult 23.4%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Action 7.8%

  31. #31 You will die a lot buddy, trust me!
    76% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: Gokyolcu
    Windows

    A challenging platformer where you have to overcome obstacles. Avoid rays and spikes using the grappling gun. There are checkpoints for each room, so don't be afraid to die. And finally see your rank on the leaderboard at the end of game.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.6%, Difficult 22.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 11%, Action 6.8%

  32. #32 RITE
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 341 reviews2020
    Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
    Windows · Linux

    RITE is a high-speed, precision platformer where you must conquer a series of challenging trials, a rite of passage for every Nim.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.8%, Difficult 18.1%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 9.9%

  33. #33 Joe Adventure
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Napless InteractivePub: ZNT Productions
    Windows · Linux

    Save Joe Mama and don’t explode any of your Joes by keeping them on the move. You can only control one at a time but they are all exploding at the same time. Throw them around to traverse deadly terrain in this rage-inducing speedrun-friendly platformer!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.1%, Difficult 18.6%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Dark Humor 10.1%, Platformer 8.2%

  34. #34 Byte The Dust
    74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: DiwloGames
    Windows

    Make your way through increasingly harder platform sections. But be aware, one small error and it's back to the beginning for you!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.3%, Difficult 26.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 11.6%, Platformer 6.8%

  35. #35 I Was Turned Into A Sword
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: pixelSword123456Pub: upSwordGame
    Windows

    You've been turned into a sword by the demon king!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.5%, Difficult 20.5%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Physics 11.8%, Action 8.4%

  36. #36 NIMAN
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Strange Nebula
    Windows

    Niman is a fast paced, 2D-Action Platformer with minimalist look and a gravity bending level design where you need skill and tenacity to get through

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.9%, Difficult 22.8%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Action 10.2%

  37. #37 Pudding Frog
    73% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Big Head Games
    Windows

    Dive into Pudding Frog, a high-stakes, physics-based platformer where every leap and grapple could be your last. Master the art of the swing as you painstakingly ascend through a treacherous world to reclaim your precious pudding from the cunning Harry the Heron. Do you have what it takes?

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.4%, Difficult 19.2%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Physics 10.3%, Platformer 8.2%

  38. #38 Davy Hooker
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Redroot Games
    Windows

    Can you get Davy to the top? Swing your way through a surreal world in this hand-crafted challenge platformer. Grapple with unique challenges, explore hidden paths, and try not to fall!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 32%, Difficult 23.9%, Physics 11.6%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 8.7%

  39. #39 Boom Ascent
    72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Cyber Budgie Studio
    Windows

    Use bombs to move around and reach the top of a world full of obstacles and find help to regain your human form. Watch out for falls! Are you ready to take on this challenge?

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 32%, Difficult 22.2%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Adventure 8.1%

  40. #40 Frog Knight
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mechanical Maze
    Windows

    Climb out of a cursed pit as a daring frog wielding a talking sword. Bounce off floating orbs, master precise jumps, and face the risk of losing everything with a single fall. No checkpoints. No mercy. Just the climb.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.9%, Difficult 24.1%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 6%, Action 5.4%

  41. #41 Jumfrog
    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Filling Burrito Studio
    Windows

    Ribbit ribbit! Everything’s pitch-black around here—where the heck am I? Gotta bounce my way outta this mess! Eyes wide open, it’s time to scope out the next foothold. Adjust your power with the mouse and leap—but seriously, why am I even trapped here… ribbit?

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24%, Difficult 18.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Dark Humor 10.2%, Platformer 9.3%

  42. #42 This is Hell
    72% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2022
    Dev: Kilowatt Games
    Windows

    Try and fail to escape the depths of hell and reach the pearly gates above in this rage-inducing platformer with awkward controls.

    Why similar: Difficult 23.6%, Precision Platformer 23.3%, Physics 12.1%, Dark Humor 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

  43. #43 史莱姆糯米 / Slime Nomi
    70% matchPositive100% of 42 reviews2024
    Dev: 一只红米糕
    Windows

    Slime Nomi is a platformer with creative ideas. Help Nomi collect potion ingredients and concoct witch Millie's extraordinary potion.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.8%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Action 13.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 10.6%

  44. #44 Trashcan Man
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gyllensten Games
    Windows

    Propel yourself to victory in this recoil-driven platformer where shooting is the only way to move. Survive 100+ challenging levels in your trusty trashcan, utilizing physics and precise aim to soar through five unique worlds. Do you have the skill to beat the creator?"

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.4%, Difficult 21.1%, Action 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 9.1%

  45. #45 Hellscape
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: b&b Studio
    Windows

    Escape the depths of Hell in Hellscape, a challenging precision platformer where every step is a chance at redemption. Dodge deadly traps, explore treacherous paths, and meet the strange inhabitants of the Underworld! But tread lightly, for every action matters in the final judgment...

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 30%, Difficult 22.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 8.5%

  46. #46 Roll The World
    71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Jequed
    Windows

    Experience platforming in a whole new way! Roll, rotate, and double jump your way through a crazy world featuring obstacles that will challenge even the most experienced players.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.2%, Difficult 23.9%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Action 8.7%

  47. #47 Bee: The Knight
    69% matchPositive89% of 46 reviews2022
    Dev: Nova Flow
    Windows

    [2D Precision Platformer Game] Rescue the queen through the forest and beyond the enemy! You'll have to control your inertia so you don't hit the wall!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.6%, Difficult 23.8%, Physics 11.4%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 8.5%

  48. #48 Splodey
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 241 reviews2024
    Dev: Send It StudiosPub: Mad Mushroom
    Windows

    The platformer without a jump button! Master the art of potion propulsion in this fast-paced adventure where strategy, precision, and creativity meet explosive fun.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.7%, Difficult 19%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Dark Humor 10.5%, Platformer 9.4%

  49. #49 Make Capybara Happy
    68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Mehmet Tuna
    Windows

    Jump platform to platform with cute capybara.ㅤㅤㅤ This game much and much harder than it looks.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.5%, Difficult 24.2%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Adventure 4.5%

  50. #50 BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer
    69% matchMixed68% of 568 reviews2020
    Dev: TakeThem.Games (Creative)
    Windows

    The legendary game is now on Steam! Can you prove that you are a good player, go through a difficult path and save your brother? This challenge is not for wimps!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.5%, Precision Platformer 15%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Difficult 10.6%

  51. #51 Clouds no more
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Fiery Bytes
    Windows

    This game is a reversed platformer. In the sense that your goal is not to jump on platforms, but to avoid them. In this world you are going to fall. And then die. And then fall again. Faster.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.5%, Difficult 25%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Platformer 8.5%

  52. #52 The Pogo Witch
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: VLaDOS
    Windows · Linux

    A challenging hand-drawn 2D platform game. Master the pogo technique and climb to the top of the tower, where its creator awaits.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.2%, Difficult 22.8%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 10.7%, Adventure 8.3%

  53. #53 Jumpy Ball Happy Fun Time
    68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: Gabriel Brock
    Windows

    2D precision platformer/obstacle game.

    Why similar: Difficult 27.6%, Precision Platformer 27.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Physics 10.7%, Adventure 8.9%

  54. #54 Experiment 00
    66% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Moss Game Dev
    Windows

    A vertical platformer about making careful jumps, falling a lot, and deciding whether to give up or keep going.

    Why similar: Difficult 28.6%, Precision Platformer 28%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Adventure 9.5%

  55. #55 Uncolor
    66% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: Alatus Games
    Windows

    Rush through rooms with challenging platforms and terrains, duel with the Color Guardians and claim their hues to your uncolor deeds. Master the precision platformer essentials: WallJump, DoubleJump, SharpTiming. A field day for the SpeedRunners!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.1%, Difficult 27.9%, Platformer 13%, Adventure 7.8%, 2D Platformer 5.9%

  56. #56 Rocket Ghost Aidan
    69% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: BobbyPub: Bobby
    Windows

    Ever want to experience a game that makes you want to play Rocket Ghost Aidan 2? Just play this! Its completely inferior to RGA 2.

    Why similar: Action 24.3%, Adventure 22.4%, Precision Platformer 14.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Indie 9.8%

  57. #57 Jump The Gun
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2022
    Dev: Cameron Chin
    Windows · Mac

    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: Precision Platformer 26%, Difficult 22.5%, Physics 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9.7%

  58. #58 Sinabro
    67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Lemiraum
    Windows

    Sinabro is a 2D adventer platformer game. Explore the level with characters that have different action mechanisms and find ways to break through obstacles. Depending on your proficiency in platformers and avoid genre, the experience of this game will be different.

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.1%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Action 17.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Adventure 10.5%

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