- #1 WarriOrb
97% matchMostly Positive80% of 177 reviews2020
Dev: Not Yet
Windows · Linux
Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 15.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Metroidvania 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Platformer 11.1%
- #2 Abathor
96% matchVery Positive91% of 363 reviews2024
Dev: Pow Pixel GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
Why similar: Platformer 16.6%, Difficult 16.6%, Precision Platformer 12%, Side Scroller 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #3 Genopanic
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 377 reviews2024
Dev: Mobirate
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step
Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.8%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #4 Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread
95% matchVery Positive89% of 339 reviews2022
Dev: MY.GAMESPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!
Why similar: Difficult 18%, Metroidvania 14.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Cartoon 11.1%, Side Scroller 9%
- #5 SlideNGlide
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RBCMrRhoads
Windows
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.4%, Metroidvania 15.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 8.9%
- #6 Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan
94% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: CollectorVision Games
Windows · Mac
In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!
Why similar: Platformer 14.8%, Metroidvania 10.4%, Difficult 10.3%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 9.5%
- #7 Bones Beneath
93% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Herb Software
Windows
Explore the Egyptian underworld in this precision platformer! Jump, whip, and dash your way through a challenging, interconnected world that weaves linear gauntlets with open-ended exploration.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.9%, Difficult 16.6%, Metroidvania 14.1%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
- #8 Ziggy
92% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Afil Games
Windows
Ziggy is a challenging platformer about a small lightning bolt trying to get back home. Your main objective is to go through all the traps and reach the end. Can you do it?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.5%, Difficult 16%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #9 Unbound: Worlds Apart
91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,307 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 14%, Platformer 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Precision Platformer 9.8%
- #10 Awesome Pea 3
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Awesome Pea is a fast precision platformer where you must run&jump through a series of challenging stages
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.1%, Difficult 20.3%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Side Scroller 5.9%
- #11 Goblin and Coins II
90% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Nikola Bulj
Windows · Linux
Years have passed, decades maybe. Little goblin moved on, all but forgot about the great coin trouble, not even realizing that a new trouble is awaiting behind the doors!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 16.6%, Metroidvania 12.6%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 9.5%
- #12 Veilslash
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boiling Lava Hot LLC
Windows
In this action adventure, generate and phase terrain with various tools. Carry a massive communication device to the apex of an alien planet, but don't drop it. It's a long way down...
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.9%, Difficult 18.3%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Side Scroller 6.8%
- #13 You will die a lot buddy, trust me!
89% 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 23%, Difficult 18.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Side Scroller 7.7%
- #14 Megabat
87% 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 25.8%, Difficult 19%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #15 Station 13
88% 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 27.6%, Difficult 18.8%, Platformer 15.2%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #16 Rusted Moss
86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,593 reviews2023
Dev: EmlisePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Why similar: Platformer 17.1%, Precision Platformer 16.8%, Difficult 13.7%, Metroidvania 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #17 Linked Mask
86% matchMixed63% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Spoonman Games
Windows
Kill the deities that have been abandoned in the towers created by people, a KAIZO LIKE EXTREME CHALLENGING PLATFORMER video game that aims to make you become a god in Linked Mask.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.4%, Difficult 17.5%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #18 1 Screen Platformer: Prologue
85% matchVery Positive87% of 223 reviews2020
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain, LLCPub: Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC
Windows
FREE DEMO features 1 playable character and 1 complete level with leaderboards. Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.5%, Difficult 19.5%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
- #19 Windy Day
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 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 24%, Difficult 18.5%, Platformer 10.8%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #20 Somnium Shore
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Platformer 16.8%, Precision Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 7.5%, Difficult 7.1%
- #21 The Storied Sword
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Bite the ChiliPub: Orc Face Games
Windows
An 8-bit action-adventure! Retrieve the fabled Storied Sword from the evil clutches of the dark sorcerer Vectre!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.7%, Difficult 16.8%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #22 GLIGHT
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ATOMIC BREATH
Windows
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Difficult 16.3%, Metroidvania 15.4%, Platformer 12%, Side Scroller 10.4%
- #23 Velocity Noodle
82% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Shotgun AnacondaPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Master the art of lightning-fast noodle delivery in this challenging 2D platformer. With deadly traps, a range of moves to master, including teleportation, and trophies to unlock, are you ready to become the ultimate noodle delivery master?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.9%, Difficult 18.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #24 Stanislav
81% 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 24.6%, Difficult 19.6%, Platformer 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #25 PizzaBoy
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Breadless
Windows · Linux
Take control of PizzaBoy as he delivers pizza to monsters in this precision platformer. Use all of PizzaBoy's smooth and snappy moves to navigate through dangerous levels or break away from the path to discover who PizzaBoy really is...
Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.2%, Difficult 16.4%, Metroidvania 13.1%, Platformer 9.2%, Retro 7.5%
- #26 Biologger
80% 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 25.9%, Precision Platformer 23.8%, Platformer 17.3%, Action 5.8%, 2D 5.6%
- #27 Before I Go
78% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: J's Labratory
Windows
Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey?
Why similar: Difficult 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Precision Platformer 16.2%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Platformer 9.2%
- #28 Xeodrifter
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 855 reviews2014
Dev: Atooi
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18%, Platformer 13.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Precision Platformer 9.3%, Retro 8.4%
- #29 MOMIBOSU
77% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: PenGames
Windows
A boy and a girl with a mysterious weapon drone in their hands embark on an adventurous journey from their small underground village to the vast world of new lands. Enjoy a precision 2D platformer that will challenge you no matter how many times you get hit!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.6%, Difficult 17.9%, Metroidvania 11%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #30 Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom
78% matchVery Positive93% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Janius Digital
Windows
Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom is a fiendishly fun action platformer that all takes place on one enormous screen. Run, dive and dodge through the twisting maze, evading spikes, saws, fireballs, portals and even more and escape the Tomb of Doom!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.1%, Difficult 16.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Cartoon 8.3%, Side Scroller 7.8%
- #31 Ambidextro
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,348 reviews2025
Dev: Majorariatto
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A multiplayer game for a single player. Learn to control 2 characters at the same time, one with each hand. Achieve ambidexterity and rescue both the prince and the princess simultaneously.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.3%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Difficult 8.9%
- #32 Blade's Legacy
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2Design Games
Windows
Use your skills to double jump, crouch, climb wall, jump across platforms, defeat your enemies and save the world! You are the last hope to this land, go through challenging levels and defeat Rorudark!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.7%, Difficult 15.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #33 Ducky Runnerz
76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Occasional Gamer Studios
Windows · Linux
Ducky Runnerz is a fast-paced 2D precision platformer where you play as a determined mother duckling rescuing her stolen eggs from the malicious raccoon gang!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.2%, Difficult 16.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #34 Axolotl is Dry
76% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2022
Dev: Manodeix
Windows
Axolotl is Dry is a precision platforming game where you play as a little axolotl taken from his home. You'll need to jump, dash and slide your way through the harsh desert before you sweat yourself dry. Help the axolotl get to his home!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.2%, Difficult 19.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #35 Awakened Evil
75% matchPositive98% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: Deprecated Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Awakened Evil is an action platformer inspired by the classics. Jump and slash your way through intense linear stages that will put your skills to the test. Do you have what it takes to slay all the bosses, and take on evil itself?
Why similar: Platformer 16.7%, Difficult 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Retro 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%
- #36 Ascend The Well
74% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: EagleEye Games
Windows
Use your grappling hook to make precise jumps and make your way up the well! Try not to fall, it might be a long way down...
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25%, Difficult 23.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Side Scroller 8%
- #37 Sawi, The VoidBuster
73% 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 28.4%, Difficult 16.8%, Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #38 Lone Fungus
73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,159 reviews2023
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #39 1 Screen Platformer
74% matchVery Positive87% of 426 reviews2019
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC
Windows · Mac
This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.7%, Difficult 20.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #40 Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda
73% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Barış TaranPub: Yoto Games
Windows
Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda! Story based platform game. Sometimes it will drive you crazy with its difficulty! Overcome obstacles, pass levels and collect the story!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 21%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #41 1 Screen Platformer 2
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC
Windows
Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps, 8 playable characters each with a unique gameplay style. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.8%, Difficult 19.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
- #42 Quickly, Quackley!
72% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: JXTPub: Black Country Games
Windows
A fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a ZX Spectrum aesthetic. And a duck!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.1%, Difficult 18.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #43 RITE
71% matchVery Positive85% of 345 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 22.9%, Platformer 16.6%, Difficult 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #44 Unlinked Mask
70% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2024
Dev: KlonozPub: indie.io
Windows
Unlinked Mask is a videogame inspired by the Game Boy but with touches of elevated difficulty. Viewer has been called by the gods to enter the People's Lands, lead his way and overcome the challenges!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.2%, Difficult 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Platformer 9%, Side Scroller 8.8%
- #45 Curse Chapter: Dawnthief
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Plunder all the treasure worth taking from the exotic wilderness with your band of rogues. Jump, kick and sling your chain mace to smash and climb your way through any obstacle. Face off against beasts and hopeful heroes that rise up to stop you.
Why similar: Difficult 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #46 Sir Lovelot
71% matchVery Positive86% of 125 reviews2021
Dev: pixel games SARL-S
Windows
Sir Lovelot is on a quest to find the love of his life. Join him in this wacky tight platformer, where impressing cheeky damsels is harder than a heart of stone!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.3%, Difficult 19.2%, Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 7.8%
- #47 Canto I
70% matchVery Positive81% 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 27%, Difficult 19.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #48 One Gun Guy
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 981 reviews2022
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Retro 8.1%
- #49 I Wanna Ascend
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: JANGSUE
Windows
As you climb this place, you will fall countless times, sinking into despair. Prove that you're not just a loudmouth coward—reach the top. The 2D platforming jump game that will break your keyboard: I Wanna Ascend.
Why similar: Difficult 20.7%, Precision Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #50 La-Mulana 2
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,051 reviews2018
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 19%, Difficult 17.3%, Metroidvania 16.8%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #51 A Sister's Journey
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Florian Lackner
Windows
Explore a charmingly beautiful, hand-crafted pixel art world and help Violet on her journey searching for her sister. Uncover its mysteries, face its threatening foes, and run 'n gun your way through this challenging action-metroidvania - which will put your true platforming skills to the test.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.3%, Metroidvania 16.5%, Difficult 15.9%, Platformer 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #52 MADHACK
69% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: WHITE TIGERS Games
Windows
Come and help Mad collect the Orbs and get back to his home. MADHACK is a 2D platform game in Retro style, with stages created by hand, with precise controls and that provides fun for all types of players.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.2%, Difficult 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #53 Gunjump Before Dinner
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pysethus
Windows
2D precision platformer with tight and responsive controls. Gunjump your way through challenging obstacle course. Rescue your lame dad who's been kidnapped and get home for dinner.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.1%, Difficult 19.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #54 Ever Roach
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: playablecuriosity
Windows
Play as a cockroach climbing toward The Bright in this short, hand-drawn 2D precision platformer. Master double jumps, glides, and wall-climbs through tightly designed levels. Collect optional spores on harder paths and complete the ascent before your 100 lives run out.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.8%, Difficult 19.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Side Scroller 7.4%
- #55 zzzzz
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 42 reviews2019
Dev: SimpleCMTPub: LGV
Windows · Mac · Linux
Who's behind this? zzzzz is a hardcore platformer where you have to overcome a series of challenging levels in order to find the answers you're looking for.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.8%, Difficult 19.6%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #56 Xevorel - The Way Of The Feather
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amberaxe
Windows
The armies of darkness are pouring in from another dimension! Explore beautifully hand-crafted locations, rediscover long-forgotten stories, and fight to save the future of civilization in Xevorel - The Way Of The Feather!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Metroidvania 11%, Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 8.3%
- #57 TetherGeist
64% matchVery Positive98% of 213 reviews2026
Dev: O. and Co. Games
Windows
TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.7%, Difficult 16.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #58 Death Projection
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: White Wing Studio
Windows
Explore every corner of the realms of death in this Metroidvania! Face enemies, platforming challenges, and gain more power as you try to bring balance to this world, as a reaper!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.2%, Metroidvania 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Platformer 7.7%, Side Scroller 7.6%
- #59 The Trials Of Beadie
67% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Doug NickosonPub: S&A Gaming Studio LLC
Windows
The Trials Of Beadie is a 2D side scrolling platformer that relies on precision playing mechanics such as run, jump, wall jump, dash, fast fall, hover, and wall grab. Play for fun or speed run as fast as you can. You can die as many times as you like, but there are no save points and no continues.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.5%, Difficult 18.8%, Platformer 14.8%, Side Scroller 10.8%, 2D Platformer 7.5%