Games Like Ugly

Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Emotional 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.5%, Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle 14%, Horror 14%, Atmospheric 7.1%

A bombastic puzzle platformer about worlds turned inside out. Shift dimensions at the push of a button, solve brain-twisting logistical riddles, and race through the wilds of the multiverse in a bleakly hilarious (and hilariously bleak) story where everything you know can turn on a dime.

Why similar: Narrative 21.8% ★, Dark Humor 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Psychedelic 14.3%, 2D Platformer 10.3%

A puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian world where the invention of a cloning device has messed things up, big time. Armed with a clone gun and a mighty fine mustache, the chore of saving THE WHOLE OF CIVILIZATION rests on your shoulders. Don’t blow it.

Why similar: Dark Humor 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 19.5%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 12%, Puzzle 9.6%

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Narrative 23.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Horror 9.2%

A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.5%, Platformer 28.5%, Action 13.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, Indie 10.6%

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Narrative 18.1% ★, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Dark Humor 12.7%, Horror 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8.8%

Puns, and puzzles. Horrible puns and devious puzzles actually, along with several incorporeal entities are what makes Ghostory a pixel art puzzle adventure brimming with humour and intrigue. Take on the role of a cursed traveler, master your ghostly form, find a cure, and escape a perilous cave system.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.1%, Dark Humor 27.4%, Platformer 16.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, 2D 6.5%

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Psychedelic 19.4%, Emotional 17.7%, Psychological Horror 13%, Puzzle 12.1%, Horror 10.7%

Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials and an unsettling, experimental narrative. Find a way out - or live in Shelter forever more.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 12.4%, Psychedelic 12.3%, Horror 10.2%

Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, Psychedelic 17.5%, Hand-drawn 16%, Horror 14%, Puzzle 12.4%

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: Platformer 29.3%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Story Rich 10.5%, 2D 8.3%

Cast into an ancient crypt, survive the horrors that dwell below, and ascend from despair with your unexpected companion in this short 2D puzzle platformer. Take risks to evade the petrifying gaze from beyond the dark.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.8%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 18.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Horror 8.3%

After a science experiment gets out of control, you need to survive and escape this dark prison that hides weird secrets. The game is a cinematic platform of terror and stealth, inspired by INSIDE, Another World, Blackthorne and Prince of Persia.

Why similar: Dark Humor 21.6%, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Horror 11.4%, Platformer 9.3%

Carefuly crafted puzzles in a challenging 3D plaformer take the player on a surrealistic journey through a maze of feelings. In Face It, abstract concepts are shaped into gameplay: darker emotions are monsters and traps, while brighter concepts are the powers you need to beat the levels.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37%, Puzzle 18.6%, Action 13%, Horror 11.1%, Indie 10.2%

Are you skilled enough to face frequent deaths, survive deadly traps and avoid scary enemies? Enjoy an ultra difficult classic 2D platformer with a dark story! Master your special abilities, enter an alternate reality, and clone yourself to get through 21 hardcore levels!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Horror 10.9%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.2%, Platformer 19%, Action 8%, Story Rich 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.

Why similar: Platformer 56%, 2D 17.8%, Action 11%, Adventure 7.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Klaus is lost and alone. Who? Where? Why? He doesn't know anything. Only you can help him find the truth. Join Klaus and K1 - a friendly brute - as you explore this puzzle platform game, through a geometric kaleidoscopic world with high contrast and pop art.

Why similar: Dark Humor 20.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Puzzle 7%

Creepy quest with the atmosphere of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Go through a dangerous adventure filled with puzzles and challenges! Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.5%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Puzzle 10.1%

In Between is set inside the mind of a man hit by a cruel twist of fate. Together you are on a journey through the protagonist's head, a world that doesn’t obey the laws of physics.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Emotional 12%, Puzzle 8.8%

Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness puts your sanity to the test, challenging you to escape a labyrinth of nightmares and torment. Test your mind against a slow burn of puzzles, light survival mechanics, and methodical action.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.9%, Horror 17.7%, Dark Humor 17.1%, Puzzle 14.9%, Story Rich 14.4%

You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.5%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 16.4%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 14.6%

The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer where exploration and choice shape everything. Discover hidden paths, meet bizarre characters, and unravel a psychological story filled with bizzare humor.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.9%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Emotional 15.8%, Horror 13.1%, Story Rich 11.7%

A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.8%, 2D Platformer 25.2%, Puzzle 15.8%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Stylized 8.7%

Adventure through bizarre and intricately made levels in this 2D platformer game.

Why similar: Psychedelic 24.4%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Stylized 6%

"INHUMAN" is an independent horror game. The story takes place in the conspiracy of an ancient clan, and the protagonist is in a psychedelic state and can't even distinguish herself. With further exploration and confrontation with all kinds of ghosts, the puzzle will be solved step by step...

Why similar: Psychedelic 23.6%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Horror 13.2%, Puzzle 9.6%

Grimind is a 2D, physics based, adventure, platform game in horror/creepy theme. Grimind casts you into forgotten caves and ancient crypts, without memories. While being there you have to demonstrate great manual skills to pass obstacles and solve non trivial puzzles to get out of scary environment and additionally discover what are you...

Why similar: Platformer 42%, Horror 19.1%, Indie 11.6%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Adventure 7.8%

Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 41.9%, Platformer 17.1%, Dark Humor 11.6%, 2D 6.2%, Indie 5.1%

Social welfare survival horror based on real events. Endure emotional pain and societal pressure. Stay entertained. Survive the routine and become the hero of your studio apartment—battle inner demons, hide skeletons in the closet, and most importantly… keep the bathroom clean.

Why similar: Dark Humor 36.9%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Story Rich 11.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Horror 10.7%

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.9%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Puzzle 10.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Stylized 9.9%

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Emotional 31.9%, Horror 30.5%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Story Rich 12.2%, Adventure 7.4%

A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.5%, Platformer 22%, Puzzle 10.1%, Horror 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.5%

《Seduction》is a 2d horror adventure puzzle game. Lee has to survive in the dark realm and to save Mei's soul from being use for the great summoning. Facing with mysteries, he has to figure out the truth in order to end it.

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Puzzle 20.7%, Story Rich 17.1%, Atmospheric 13.8%, 2D 8.4%

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.9%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Puzzle 11%, Horror 7.2%

Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 35.2%, Story Rich 16.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Action 7.2%

Reflection of Mine is a dark puzzle video game about the dissociative identity disorder. The entire game takes place in the broken mind of Lilly Witchgan and the goal is to discover who is real – Lilly herself or one of her many personalities.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, Psychedelic 21.8%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Puzzle 10.5%, Story Rich 8%

This is a difficult game about climbing.

Why similar: Dark Humor 28%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Platformer 19.4%, Horror 13.3%, Action 4.8%

Enter the abandoned arcade after your car has crashed, and the shelter you were looking for is trying to eat you alive in this dark mystery-horror adventure. Solve mysteries, keep JANITOR satisfied, and always be aware of what's behind your back.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.1%, Horror 23.2%, Puzzle 18.8%, Story Rich 16.1%, Action 7.7%

💀🧩🕹️ Beyond The Darkness is a horror adventure game with puzzles where you help little girl Milly battle nightmares in the darkness to find her missing family. You will find yourself in bizarre worlds of memories, distorted by fears, and your only weapon will be the light of a small lamp...

Why similar: Horror 22.9%, Puzzle Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Puzzle 7.8%

Helheim Hassle is a narrative adventure game with puzzle platforming elements. Play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking that can detach and combine limbs at will to solve challenging puzzles and get out of uncomfortable situations involving desperate Norse Gods, Goblins, Dragons, and angry skeletons.

Why similar: Adventure 25.8%, 2D Platformer 23.5%, Indie 23.2%, Puzzle 16%, Story Rich 11.5%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Horror 21.6%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Puzzle 15.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 8.1%

BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25%, Platformer 23.9%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, 2D 7.7%

In The Shadows is a puzzle platformer where lights scare away shadows monsters that transform into everyday objects you can use to your own advantage. Confront your fears, solve puzzles, find secrets!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.4%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Emotional 11.9%, Puzzle 11.6%

When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle 9.1%

《残秽的我们》是一款本土手绘写实风格的恐怖冒险游戏，以真实事件为蓝本改编。在游戏中，玩家将跟随女主“无者”的脚步，深入由亡者怨念而产生的“怨秽地”，利用“刻印”的力量，探究隐藏其中的一段真实往事。

Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.1%, Horror 13.5%, Stylized 11.6%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Emotional 9.6%

Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.9%, Dark Humor 25.3%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Story Rich 8.7%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.4%, Emotional 23.3%, Horror 22.9%, Story Rich 17%, Stylized 10.7%

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.4%, Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle 11.6%, Horror 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Black Sheep" is a 2D story-driven adventure game, you will play a high school student who explores the flooded school ruins, trace the shadow of the past, and unveil the evil those buried in the bottom of the river to see the light of day.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.6%, Horror 22.6%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, Story Rich 7.4%

You just want to play a video game in an old game club, but time passes quickly, and strange noises draw you into a dark nightmare! A nightmare that begins with an old video game... Are you ready to experience a 2D platformer game within the heart of a 3D first person psychological horror game?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.8%, Horror 22.4%, Puzzle 17.4%, Platformer 17.2%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Schein is a 2D precision side-scrolling puzzle platformer. Use the magic of light to explore hidden worlds, solve challenging puzzles, and defeat deadly beasts in this award-winning atmospheric action-adventure game.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, 2D Platformer 16%, Psychedelic 13.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Psychological Horror 12%

Traverse mirrors as if they were natural extensions of space to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Reshape your perspective to perform gravity-shifting acrobatics as you jungle-gym through a sprawling environment. You'll never look in a mirror the same way again.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 52%, Puzzle 20.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Platformer 8.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Love is Hell. In this precision platformer based on the 5 stages of grief, navigate the bowels of Hell and escape the torment of love.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.9%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 16.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Stylized 8.2%

Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.9%, Horror 26.2%, Story Rich 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%, 2D 7%

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.2%, Dark Humor 19.9%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 17.2%, Action 5.4%

Struggling is a physics-based co-op platformer with a twisted spin on teamwork. Control the arms of a squishy abomination and lead it through a deranged world.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 37%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 18.3%, Indie 7.5%, Adventure 7.3%

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus drags you into a sordid world of mirrors and shadows where the demon lurks. Dare to take on this macabre pixel-art graphic adventure of horror and madness. Solve puzzles and explore two parallel timelines.

Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Puzzle 21.7%, Story Rich 17.9%, 2D 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%

You are about to get on a journey around small planet-like worlds as if you were in the Little Prince's world. However, these ones are filled with monsters that are striving to kill you, deadly traps and riddles, which require you to be quick-witted and attentive.

Why similar: Psychedelic 25.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Horror 11.3%, Psychological Horror 8.7%

A surreal puzzle platformer that's as beautiful as it is challenging – discover two beings entwined by fate, a girl and her soulmate, left to travel through a hauntingly elegant world...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.5%, Puzzle 20.6%, Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Indie 9.7%