Games Like You are Peter Shorts

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: Metroidvania 44%, Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Horror 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric metroidvania that relies on clever puzzle-solving and exploration.

In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Platformer 30.6%, Puzzle Platformer 26.8%, Action 7.5%, 2D 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the cloning theme with challenging platforming puzzles and a facility-escape narrative.

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Platformer 33.1%, Funny 11.1%, 2D 7.2%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced 2D action with a distinct sense of humor and platforming elements.

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.2%, Platformer 17.1%, Cartoony 16.5%, Funny 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the high-energy, humorous, and fast-paced 2D platforming action found in the seed game.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.2%, Metroidvania 27.6%, Platformer 23.3%, Side Scroller 7.4%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a core cloning mechanic and atmospheric puzzle-solving within a mysterious facility that mirrors the themes of the seed game.

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: Puzzle Platformer 26.9%, Side Scroller 22.3%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that utilizes a cloning gun mechanic to solve environmental challenges.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Beat 'em up 21.8%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent metroidvania that emphasizes beat-em-up combat and platforming with a comedic tone.

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: Metroidvania 28.7%, Precision Platformer 18.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania set in a space station that involves escaping a facility while fighting off creatures.

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: Metroidvania 32.7%, Precision Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A robust metroidvania that focuses on tight platforming controls and non-linear exploration.

After a psychologist visit goes terribly wrong, you find yourself trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania-lite drenched in anxiety and based on a very true story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Parody 18.8% ★, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action platformer that shares the escape-from-confinement theme.

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Precision Platformer 21%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced precision platformer with metroidvania elements and a vibrant, action-packed world.

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.6%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Cartoony 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D precision platformer that emphasizes trial-and-error gameplay.

In this challenging 2D platformer game, play as a Superhero and help the Kid to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine, Sockventure has stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.8%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Funny 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer that tests your reflexes with tight, responsive controls.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, Platformer 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Funny 13%, 2D 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that matches the chaotic, humorous, and destructive nature of the seed game.

Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find 40 different monster types and whack 'em with your baseball bat!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8%, Platformer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that mixes action-adventure elements with a unique pixel-art style.

In Hatup you'll have the mission to go through different challenges with your hat that will allow you to progress through the game's stages. Using different mechanics you will face many challenges and with different levels of difficulty.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Precision Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A casual puzzle-platformer that provides a lighter, more relaxed take on the genre.

Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Multiple Endings 8%

Why You'll Like It: A nonlinear metroidvania that focuses on exploration and platforming challenges.

Alien Scumbags is a sci-fi action platformer with a big slice of horror and a stack of pop culture references. You'll run, hide and kill across several levels, collect items from capsule machines and unlock characters.

Why similar: Parody 25.4% ★, Side Scroller 18.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Horror 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that captures the retro, gritty aesthetic of facility-based platformers.

You are the Ball. Escape.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.1%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Metroidvania 13.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist precision platformer that strips the genre down to its most essential, challenging mechanics.

A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Multiple Endings 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and single-player progression.

A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.

Why similar: Parody 18.5% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that incorporates dark humor and pixel-art aesthetics.

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Cartoony 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style 2D platformer that focuses on exploration and momentum-based movement.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Side Scroller 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends classic 2D action-platforming with a sharp, comedic script and metroidvania progression.

A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.2%, Action 31.3%, Cute 9.1%, Colorful 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie metroidvania that focuses on exploration and robot-themed platforming.

Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Funny 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure side-scroller that focuses on platforming and combat.

YOLKED: Follow the EGG-scruciating escape of an egg with arms!

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.3%, Cartoony 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Funny 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based side-scroller that offers a humorous and challenging escape experience.

Jamboy and Billy are devoured by a giant and now they have to escape from its guts! Explore the giant's intestines as you defeat food monsters in this frantic, multi-genre game and go on a stomach-churning adventure!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.2%, Platformer 23.8%, Cartoony 16.3%, Funny 16%, 2D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that emphasizes exploration and character-based movement.

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Welcome to Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Death by Scrolling is an action game where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.

Why similar: Cute 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Horror 14.5%, Platformer 11.6%, Funny 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-comedy action game that utilizes 2D platforming mechanics.

Lovish is an outrageous 8-bit action-adventure game! Quest with Sir Solomon through a series of bite-sized rooms, as he attempts to free Princess Tsuna, the woman he loves, from the Devil Lord's clutches!

Why similar: Parody 19.8% ★, Precision Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 8.2%

Berry is a short orthogonal 3D platformer about a tiny, blue spider. Gain new abilities, weave through projectiles, collect and purchase a variety of items, and combat various bosses in this tiny metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Action 5.8%

SJ-19 Learns to Love is a short boss focused metroidvania about a killer robot who learns to love~ 💕 Explore, defeat bosses, and gain the power of LOVE!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.9%, Platformer 23%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Metroidvania 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer with action-adventure elements and a non-linear structure.

You are a pink life form. The target is utilizing the evolved abilities to seek revenge on the researchers while progressively breaking through barriers toward the exit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Beat 'em up 12%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

A puzzling adventure where you abuse the Rules set by your Rat captors! 📜🐀 Manipulate enemies and environments with the commanding power of Rules to escape!

Why similar: Cartoony 29.1%, Cute 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, 2D 15.9%, Action 11.6%

A comic adventure introducing Johnny Rocket in an action platformer game stylized as a free-hand black and white cartoon.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, 2D Fighter 25.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D fighter and metroidvania hybrid that features unique hand-drawn visuals.

A game in which you really look like the main character!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.8%, Beat 'em up 37.6%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Cute 4.5%, 2D 3.3%

Ghoulscrapers is a precision platformer where you play as Eggroll, the new employee at Ghoulscrapers. You owe the government one gazillion dollars and it's your job to pay the debt before it's too late!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.6%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 15.2%, Funny 7.9%, Cute 7.4%

Hop into Orbo's shoes! Run, jump and drill around your boss's office, make some new friends, and uncover terrifying secrets about the company you work for in this comedically surreal 3D platformer!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 40.3%, Platformer 31.9%, Colorful 15.1%, Action 10.2%, Horror 2.5%

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: Metroidvania 29.6%, Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action 9.9%, Funny 7.6%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Cute 6.9%, Colorful 4.3%

A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Platformer 8.8%

You are selected to be part of a circus, open the doors and beat the Clowns, solving the challenges before the clock ends.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.5%, Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Funny 6.3%, Cute 6%

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.8%, Platformer 19.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Action 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

You're hungry. For a schnitzel. The problem is: you have to get it!

Why similar: Platformer 48%, Cute 23.6%, Colorful 17.6%, Action 10.8%

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: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.

Why similar: Parody 36.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 18%, Funny 12.9%, Action 11.4%, Cute 8.2%

Leap Year is a clumsy platformer about knowledge and discovery. Explore a compact, hand drawn world filled with hidden paths. Understand the game’s secrets to reach new areas and collect all the pages of your calendar.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Precision Platformer 21.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 9.1%

"With your trusty shank and die hard will to survive, you've successfully broken out of your Prison Cell. How many other prisoners can you set free on your way to Freedom? Take down as many Guards as possible while avoiding traps and hazards along the way! From Knives, to Guns, and Mines to Bombs!"

Why similar: Platformer 35.3%, 2D Platformer 34.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 10.8%, 2D 8.4%

Your party enters a deep and dark dungeon… but sacrifices must be made! Control 3 different heroes and use their special abilities to solve tricky puzzles by sacrificing your teammates!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Funny 10.4%, Cartoony 10%

Stolen Hearts: Wolf Knight is an action precision platformer. Dash through challenging obstacles. Take powers of the enemies. Discover hidden secrets. Find the lost Hearts and guide them safely home. Defeat the Wolf King and his minions. Collect fireflies for character customizations along the way.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.4%, Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Welcome to the world of Ctrl CV, a find-the-image platformer puzzle game. You are surrounded by countless clones of yourself, and your goal is to find the source of these doppelgangers. Try not to lose yourself in the midst of "yourselves".

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27%, Side Scroller 22%, Platformer 18.1%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Action 10%

Buenos dias dear Amigo! My name is Taco Carlos and I need your help!Some Gringo, kidnapped my bride right from the wedding! Only you can track them down and bring back my beloved!

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, 2D Platformer 23%, Platformer 17.5%, Cartoony 9.7%, Cute 7.6%

A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.9%, Side Scroller 20.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Funny 9.1%

It's a 2D action shooting adventure game where you switch between multiple guns and use interchangeable gimmicks to try to break through the stages! What awaits you in a mysterious facility in a corner of the universe?

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.1%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 2D 6.4%

A group of ducklings finds a mysterious 100-in-1 cartridge and are now forced to play all the games to escape the insidious cartridge spirit! 100 microgames, fun and increasing difficulty—what more do you need for an interesting adventure?

Why similar: Parody 53.1% ★, Funny 18%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Colorful 8.9%, 2D 8.4%

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: Puzzle Platformer 25.6%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Horror 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Platformer 10.3%

Embark on a hilarious, choice-driven adventure in MultiEnding Heroes! Guide The Priest and The Hero through multiple universes, making decisions that lead to over 75 unique endings. Every choice matters, will you lead them to glory or disaster?

Why similar: Action-Adventure 30.1%, Multiple Endings 24.4%, Cartoony 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13%, 2D 8.5%

Super Cable Boy is a retro inspired platformer, where you are playing a living handheld gaming system with a power cord. Collect game cartridges to become more powerful and take on your quest to defeat "the Glitch", an entity that 1▧01☠01௹1‱☣∰0␢⌀▧ ..

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.8%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Platformer 15.6%, Cute 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.5%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Platformer 12%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%

Have you ever been cloned? Ever wonder what it would be like to be half chicken? Half monkey? Half frog? Well, wonder no more when you play Cloning Clyde. As Clyde, or one of his clones, work your way through the levels of the nefarious Dupliclone, Inc. building.

Why similar: Platformer 100%