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Games Like The Wizard and The Slug

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

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Jump, dash, and shoot your way through this story-rich action 2D platformer. Together with your magical wizard companion, play as the world's cutest, fastest, most agile slug as you explore a world full of charm, humor, and endearing characters.

Reviews: Very Positive — 100% — of 53 reviews
Released: 2020-11-02
Developer: Silkworm
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Help Sam and Elicy on their challenging journey through the abyss. An epic 2D precision platform game where exploring the unknown, overcoming obstacles, and discovering secrets are crucial to reaching the top of the abyss. Adventure awaits you!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.4%, Side Scroller 16%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

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    64% matchVery Positive98% of 192 reviews2025
    Dev: Penguin Mug Games
    Windows

    Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel through time and space and reach enlightenment.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.3%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Platformer 16.6%, Cute 10.1%, 2D 8.2%

  60. #60 Frogsong
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 252 reviews2023
    Dev: Frogteam Games
    Windows · Mac

    A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Cartoony 13.7%, Funny 13%, Cute 10.9%

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