- #1 Typoman
97% matchVery Positive87% of 886 reviews2016
Dev: Brainseed Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Slip into the role of an unusual HERO and find the last letter to restore hope in a merciless world.
Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Puzzle Platformer 30.3%, Puzzle 20.6%, 2D 7.5%, Indie 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Like Type:Rider, this atmospheric platformer integrates typography and word manipulation directly into the core puzzle-solving mechanics.
- #2 Nihilumbra
96% matchVery Positive88% of 3,003 reviews2013
Dev: BeautiFun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.
Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Puzzle 14.8%, Beautiful 11.1% ★, Casual 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is a moody indie puzzle-platformer that shares Type:Rider's artistic presentation and mechanic-driven world exploration.
- #3 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
96% matchVery Positive95% of 6,828 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: Typing 78% ★, Atmospheric 5.1%, Story Rich 4.3%, Adventure 4.2%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: This adventure game shares Type:Rider's heavy emphasis on typing mechanics blended into an artistic, narrative-driven world.
- #4 Munin
95% matchVery Positive82% of 1,135 reviews2014
Dev: GojiraPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.1%, Platformer 23.7%, Puzzle 14.3%, Casual 9%, Beautiful 8.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A creative puzzle-platformer where rotating the environment mirrors the spatial logic puzzles found in Type:Rider.
- #5 Chronology
94% matchVery Positive87% of 1,005 reviews2014
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A platform-adventure game about time travelling, puzzle solving and a friendship between an Old Inventor and a Snail.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.8%, Platformer 30%, Puzzle 16.5%, Adventure 8%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: This title matches Type:Rider's blend of side-scrolling puzzle-platforming and time manipulation mechanics.
- #6 Nanotale - Typing Chronicles
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 865 reviews2021
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.
Why similar: Typing 64.2% ★, Beautiful 13.8% ★, Puzzle 7.3%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring typing-based mechanics and a rich, atmospheric fantasy setting, this offers a similar linguistic gameplay loop.
- #7 Teslagrad
93% matchVery Positive84% of 2,477 reviews2013
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.
Why similar: Platformer 42.7%, Puzzle 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Indie 5%, Physics 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: An inventive indie puzzle-platformer featuring stylized art and physics-based puzzle mechanics.
- #8 words from pluto...
91% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: ThatMegalosaurus
Windows
An experimental platformer where words are tied to movement. Guide Pluto up the strange mountain and figure out what secrets are held within.
Why similar: Typing 55.7% ★, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle 10%, Casual 5.9%, 2D Platformer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual puzzle-platformer that incorporates typing and word-based elements directly into its core gameplay.
- #9 Type Knight
92% matchVery Positive92% of 143 reviews2019
Dev: chaikadev
Windows · Linux
Purge the graveyard from the forces of Evil with your typing skills.
Why similar: Typing 53% ★, Beautiful 18.8% ★, Education 10.8%, Casual 5.9%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It embraces a typography-inspired typing mechanic similar to the core themes of Type:Rider.
- #10 And Yet It Moves
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,336 reviews2009
Dev: Broken Rules
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%
And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world. Learn how to apply the physical consequences of rotation to master the many tricky situations you may encounter.
Why similar: Platformer 30.4%, Puzzle Platformer 27.5%, Puzzle 12.8%, Physics 10.6%, Indie 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This physics-based puzzle-platformer shares Type:Rider's unique visual style and rotating perspective mechanics.
- #11 The Beggar's Ride
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 198 reviews2016
Dev: Bad Seed
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Beggar’s Ride is a unique and innovative Platform Puzzle Adventure Game where the player can manipulate the environment to solve puzzles in a deep and intriguing story of discovery.
Why similar: Beautiful 25.7% ★, Platformer 25.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.3%, Casual 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure platformer with accessible puzzle mechanics and a charming aesthetic.
- #12 In His Time
89% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: TearyHand StudioPub: Kodansha
Windows · Mac
Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 22.1%, Puzzle 10.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Casual 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A moody puzzle-platformer that combines narrative depth with environmental spatial puzzles.
- #13 Planet of the Eyes
89% matchVery Positive84% of 594 reviews2015
Dev: Cococucumber
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.
Why similar: Platformer 30%, Puzzle 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Stylized 6.8%, Atmospheric 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish indie puzzle-platformer with a strong atmospheric journey and similar pacing.
- #14 Time Loader
88% matchVery Positive82% of 577 reviews2021
Dev: FlazmPub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Time Loader is a story-driven puzzle-platformer with tiny robots, alternate realities, nostalgic music, and primitive tech from the 90s!
Why similar: Platformer 34.8%, Puzzle Platformer 30.1%, Casual 10.5%, Story Rich 7.1%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative puzzle-platformer that shares Type:Rider's penchant for creative historical and mechanical concepts.
- #15 Proto Raider
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2015
Dev: Puzzle Lab
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Proto Raider is a single screen auto-running puzzle platformer covered in ASCII beauty. Immerse yourself in this colorful and imaginative world. Ride waterfalls, fly into tornadoes, solve puzzles, and fight monsters to complete quests and collect your treasure!
Why similar: Platformer 42.2%, Puzzle Platformer 30.1%, Indie 16.9%, Action 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action puzzle-platformer that challenges your timing and reflexes akin to Type:Rider's platforming segments.
- #16 RITE
86% matchVery Positive85% of 351 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: Platformer 50.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 7.5%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer that tests your precision jumping skills reminiscent of side-scrolling challenges.
- #17 Jett Rider
84% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Last Chicken GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 50%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Singleplayer 8.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, 2D 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that offers engaging exploration and side-scrolling action.
- #18 Alteric
86% matchMixed69% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: goonswarm
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Jump through boiling lava; run from perilous traps and saw blades; glide and climb through catacombs; fall into the abyss and overcome gravity. And don't forget to switch to a parallel dimension in time, because it’s Alteric!
Why similar: Platformer 38.6%, Puzzle 14.3%, Indie 11.2%, Adventure 10.4%, Casual 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist 2D platformer that focuses on precise movement and stark visual design.
- #19 Fly'N
85% matchVery Positive87% of 515 reviews2012
Dev: Ankama Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Somewhere between a platformer, a puzzle game and a great big dollop of pure fun, Fly’N will challenge your skills through more than forty levels set in a luxuriant world. Experiment with the four Buds to save the World-Trees from Dyer, the loony hair-dryer who intends to destroy their Helys!
Why similar: Platformer 61.4%, Puzzle 11.4%, Indie 10%, 2D 5.8%, Adventure 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie 2D platformer with a distinct artistic identity and atmospheric world design.
- #20 Steppe Rider
83% matchMostly Negative37% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Committee for Language Policy of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Windows
Steppe Rider is an educational game that combines runner and quiz mechanics. Control your hero, collect letters, form words, and answer questions. Learn the Kazakh language through dynamic gameplay, achievements, and a rich national style.
Why similar: Casual 91.6%, Singleplayer 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade runner platformer that shares the exploratory riding theme of the seed game.
- #21 Hello World
81% matchVery Positive97% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: Hello World StudioPub: OKJOY
Windows
You have strayed into the world of computer! ? During the exploration, you will have a series of interesting interactions with folders, garbage files, Word documents, PowerPoint documents, Excel documents, anti-virus software, blinking cursors while typing and even binary 0 and 1 in computer!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, Platformer 23.8%, Puzzle 18.3%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Casual 7%
Why You'll Like It: A precision puzzle-platformer that tests problem-solving and movement skills.
- #22 Polyroll
82% matchVery Positive94% of 100 reviews2019
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
Windows
Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!
Why similar: Platformer 36.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Atmospheric 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful indie platformer that delivers classic side-scrolling action mechanics.
- #23 Tyler: Model 005
84% matchMixed63% of 82 reviews2018
Dev: Reversed InteractivePub: Maximum Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Tyler: Model 005 is a 3D action-platformer and exploration game set in the 1950s where you customize and control a spunky miniature robot named Tyler. Many years after powering down, Tyler is accidentally powered on during a thunderstorm and must discover what has happened to his creator and home.
Why similar: Platformer 42.2%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Casual 12.6%, Adventure 9%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure platformer featuring unique perspectives and scale reminiscent of traveling through typography.
- #24 Hoverflow
79% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2026
Dev: Simon In Motion
Windows
You have been snatched from your world to take part in a challenging Pilgrimage that very few have completed.. Surf, jump, climb and keep your flow while finding secrets and beating time trials! Go on Pilgrim, I have faith in you.
Why similar: Platformer 47%, Stylized 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-driven platformer featuring parkour-style movement and spatial challenges.
- #25 Time Up
81% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Game
Windows · Mac
Time Up is a fast paced action platformer, with each level only being 9 seconds. Sieze every opportunity, plan your route, Survive various deadly traps, and reach the finish line! This game combines a variety of classic platformer elements: The levels are carefully designed to make them harder, yet more enjoyable to give the player a...
Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Casual 23.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 12.8%, Action 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual action-adventure platformer focusing on navigation and quick escapes.
- #26 Shiny The Firefly
82% matchMixed64% of 135 reviews2014
Dev: Stage Clear StudiosPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shiny the Firefly is a challenging platform adventure game. Journey through a mysterious garden as Shiny, a brave firefly on a quest to find his children, lost in a terrible accident. Master trials,solve puzzles and use your stealth to guide your children to safety.
Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Casual 25.1%, Indie 16%, Adventure 14.6%, Action 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A casual indie platformer focused on guiding a tiny protagonist through hazardous environments.
- #27 Origament: A Paper Adventure
76% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: Space Sauce StudioPub: Beverlor
Windows
✉️ Become a living letter and find your way to the one who still waits for you! Fly, sail, roll, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and travel through time and continents in this adventure platformer!😸
Why similar: Platformer 38%, Puzzle 19.3%, Casual 12%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Story Rich 8%
- #28 The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia
78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,710 reviews2019
Dev: MorbidwarePub: Headup
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: Get ready for an electrifying mix between bullet hell and typing game! Turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of private exorcist Ray Bibbia!
Why similar: Typing 69.5% ★, Beautiful 10.7% ★, Indie 7.5%, Action 4.7%, 2D 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique game combining intense typing mechanics with arcade action elements.
- #29 Dyping Escape
74% matchVery Positive92% of 624 reviews2026
Dev: Heaviside CreationsPub: PLAYISM
Windows
"Let's play a typing game." Dyping Escape is a simple game where you type according to instructions from the game master, a mysterious eyeball. But be careful; everything you type becomes reality. Just be careful not to brick your computer.
Why similar: Typing 66.2% ★, Text-Based 8.4%, Casual 6.7%, Story Rich 4.5%, 2D 4.4%
- #30 Bitcoin Collector
79% matchMixed61% of 176 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Bitcoin collector - a colorful game in which you have to dodge the traps and collect bitcoins, changing gravity at your discretion
Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Puzzle 14.1%, Physics 8.1%, Stylized 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging indie platformer focusing on collection mechanics and obstacle avoidance.
- #31 Purple Heart
80% matchMixed47% of 131 reviews2017
Dev: Artalasky
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Hardcore pixel indie platformer with puzzle elements and history. Can you get to the end?
Why similar: Platformer 38.3%, Puzzle 20.7%, Indie 16%, Adventure 15.7%, Casual 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer with puzzle elements and a charming pixel-art presentation.
- #32 Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey
78% matchVery Positive93% of 430 reviews2014
Dev: Bacon Bandit GamesPub: Digerati
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ever wondered what would happen if you crossed Scrabble with an RPG? Now you don't have to, because Letter Quest is here! Help Grimm and Rose, a couple of adorable grim reapers, defeat monsters, ghosts, evil bunnies and more using the power of words!
Why similar: Typing 43.5% ★, Puzzle 22.6%, Casual 21.7%, Indie 8.9%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A game built entirely around spelling and typography mechanics to progress through levels.
- #33 CozyTyper
76% matchVery Positive94% of 338 reviews2022
Dev: silly little games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CozyTyper is a relaxing game where you can enjoy a cozy atmosphere while you spend your time improving your typing accuracy and speed, without the pressure of a ticking clock. Take your touch typing to the next level with calm practice and muscle memory training! Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
Why similar: Typing 76.6% ★, Casual 13.1%, Text-Based 5.5%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #34 Eat Colors
75% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Icy Mountain StudiosPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Face extreme challenges in a precision platformer where every move is a daring jump! Use your skill to fling yourself and stick to surfaces, navigating adrenaline-filled scenes and unpredictable obstacles.
Why similar: Platformer 47.2%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%, 2D 7.4%
- #35 Exographer
72% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: SciFunGamesPub: Abylight Studios
Windows · Mac
Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.
Why similar: Platformer 25.2%, Puzzle Platformer 23%, Puzzle 17.1%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #36 Bitcoin Collector: Spinners Attack
77% matchMixed49% of 81 reviews2017
Dev: Blender Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Bitcoin Сollector: spinners attack is a colorful game in which you must avoid traps, evade spinners and collect bitcoin's, changing gravity and teleporting at your own discretion.
Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Puzzle Platformer 22.7%, Puzzle 14.9%, Casual 7.7%, Stylized 6.6%
- #37 Knight's Try
73% matchVery Positive94% of 246 reviews2022
Dev: Modus Interactive
Windows
Knight's Try is a tough platformer with retro 64 bit 3D graphics. Take on the role of an honorable Knight of Trye attempting to complete their sacred trial by leaping through a world full of perilous pitfalls and dangerous traps!
Why similar: Platformer 54.2%, Stylized 14.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Action 7.5%
- #38 Colors! Platform
73% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Vergiu
Windows
Colors! Platform is a minimalist casual platform game.
Why similar: Platformer 42.7%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Casual 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, 2D 8.1%
- #39 Fowl Damage
71% matchVery Positive94% of 157 reviews2024
Dev: May GardensPub: Red Nexus Games Inc.
Windows
Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.
Why similar: Platformer 26.2%, Puzzle Platformer 25.1%, Puzzle 15.7%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Physics 6%
- #40 A Pixel Story
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2015
Dev: Lamplight Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
A Pixel Story is a devious 2D puzzle platformer that charts the evolution of video games. You must use your Magical Teleportation Hat to explore 6 increasingly detailed zones on your quest to reach the core of The System to stop the evil OS and save the world.
Why similar: Adventure 38.1%, Indie 36.2%, Action 25.8%
- #41 The Pyraplex
72% matchVery Positive97% of 87 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A pyramid-building adventure of historic proportions!
Why similar: Historical 42.2%, Education 20.6%, Casual 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%, 2D 4.8%
- #42 Hoppup!
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2020
Dev: Stephen Damm Boeaas
Windows
Attempt to jump to the top of the world in this short, yet difficult platforming adventure. Meet strange friends along the way and make sure not to fall!
Why similar: Platformer 74.3%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Indie 2.9%, Adventure 2.8%, Action 0.9%
- #43 My Typing Skill
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
You say you're a confirmed typist? You're going to have to prove it....
Why similar: Typing 60.4% ★, Casual 16.7%, Indie 9.2%, Text-Based 7%, 2D 3.6%
- #44 10 Seconds to Win!
71% matchVery Positive94% of 148 reviews2021
Dev: Vergiu
Windows
10 seconds to win! is a platform game where you only have 10 seconds to complete each stage, be agile and skillful to complete all levels.
Why similar: Platformer 34.5%, Stylized 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Casual 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #45 Squared Adventure
70% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Games not quite right
Windows
Embark on a journey through tunnels, caves and ancient temples, solving puzzles and fighting all kinds of hostile creatures. Be smart - avoid traps and think carefully. They say it doesn't hurt ;)
Why similar: Platformer 24.6%, Puzzle Platformer 23.2%, Puzzle 21.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Casual 10.3%
- #46 A Bumpy Ride
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 586 reviews2026
Dev: Cosmoporium Games
Windows
Take a jaunt into the world of A Bumpy Ride, a cozy train-driving and exploration game! Inspired by railroading of the 19th century with a whimsical spin, you'll adventure around the open frontier in your trusty little train, picking up passengers and freight.
Why similar: Casual 38.9%, Stylized 34.9%, Atmospheric 26.3%
- #47 Backspace Bouken
71% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: RNG Party Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Typing 88% ★, Indie 4.5%, Adventure 3.8%, Action 3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #48 Upside Down
70% matchVery Positive81% of 724 reviews2017
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer.
Why similar: Indie 37%, Platformer 21.8%, Casual 15.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%, Adventure 7.1%
- #49 Archaeogem
67% matchVery Positive86% of 285 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hats up and whips out; the wilderness' mysteries await! Explore lush biomes, use your trusty whip to extract wild flowers' mystic powers, and collect rare gems in this dynamic precision-platformer. Unearth archaeological marvels and become a legend!
Why similar: Platformer 47.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Adventure 7.8%
- #50 YesterMorrow
70% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: Bitmap GalaxyPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.
Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Beautiful 19% ★, Indie 12.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%
- #51 Tick Hop
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 207 reviews2025
Dev: 小磊又饿又困
Windows
"Tick Hop" is a time-based puzzle platformer where players control the Guardian of Time. Navigate through levels made of time fragments, solving challenges and unlocking the past to restore the future. Manage a dynamic countdown and use time-altering items to overcome obstacles.
Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Puzzle Platformer 25.7%, Puzzle 16.9%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Indie 6.3%
- #52 Joe Wander and the Enigmatic Adventures
67% matchVery Positive88% of 90 reviews2023
Dev: Frozen Pixel
Windows
Start the best Enigmatic Adventure of your life! Explore 4 different worlds with smooth platforming, solve brain-teasing puzzles, and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the mysterious world of Joe Wander.
Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Puzzle 16.3%, Physics 9.7%, Casual 6.4%
- #53 Haimrik
69% matchVery Positive83% of 292 reviews2018
Dev: Below the GamePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Make words come to life in this action adventure unlike any other! Haimrik blends gameplay with the narrative of its story set in medieval times. Combined with crisp humor and rare visual style, Haimrik’s journey is sure to entertain. Word’s the word!
Why similar: Typing 45.8% ★, Platformer 19.6%, Puzzle 17%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 4.3%
- #54 Eternal Hope
68% matchVery Positive83% of 451 reviews2020
Dev: Doublehit GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Eternal Hope is a puzzle platformer game that follows the story of Ti’bi – a boy who must embark on a journey of love and hope to find his beloved’s soul.
Why similar: Platformer 28%, Puzzle Platformer 21.4%, Puzzle 13.8%, 2D Platformer 5.6%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #55 The Multi-Medium
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 594 reviews2023
Dev: Micah Boursier
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.
Why similar: Platformer 22.9%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, Puzzle 12.9%, Stylized 7.7%, Casual 7.6%
- #56 Hardcore and Death
65% matchVery Positive82% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: ZERO5GAMES
Windows
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 41.7%, Casual 18.9%, Adventure 11.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.2%
- #57 Draw Rider
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2016
Dev: 17Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Draw Rider - a classic racing game, made in 2D. Your goal is to get to the finish line within a certain time. In the game you will find a huge variety of levels, the passage of which will open various options for character customization.
Why similar: Indie 32%, Action 31.5%, 2D 27%, Adventure 9.5%
- #58 Typer Shark! Deluxe
69% matchVery Positive88% of 463 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Sink your teeth into an action-packed educational adventure. Hungry sharks and piranhas are on the hunt for food as you SCUBA dive into the deep blue unknown. But if you can type words fast enough, they'll be zapped before they can turn you into lunch.
Why similar: Typing 71.1% ★, Education 15.9%, Casual 13%
- #59 From Earth To Heaven
67% matchVery Positive83% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
In this game, you follow the protagonist who initially fell from heaven back into the sky. Many obstacles, cliffs, and small environmental puzzles are waiting. Are you ready for a beautiful surreal adventure?
Why similar: Platformer 42.4%, Puzzle Platformer 27%, Casual 13%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Action 5.1%