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Games like A Dog and his Boy

Games like A Dog and his Boy

Looking for games like A Dog and his Boy? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Charge Kid, BUTCHER or Charge Kid.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Charge Kid is a game where each jump is a puzzle, described by some players as some kind of child between Portal and Super Meat Boy. You have limited resources to make each jump, and finding out how to use them in order to make it is a puzzle. Experimentation, creativity, and some platforming precision will be necessary. It started as a submission for gmtk2019 game jam, and you can play that firs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charge Kid.

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  2. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 853 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    Butcher is a fast-paced 2D shooter game and a blood-soaked love letter to the early 90s. As a cyborg programmed to eradicate the last remains of humanity, your sole purpose is to well... annihilate anything that moves. So grab your weapon of choice (from chainsaw, through shotgun, to grenade launcher) and kill your way through underground hideouts, post-apocalyptic cities, jungles and more. And i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUTCHER.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Join the Towerbolt Discord for behind the scenes updates, to share your best speedrun times, and to connect with other players!  (Discord link on the right column of store page) Towerbolt is a precision platformer with an emphasis on speed and fluid ascending movement. Set in the far future where robots are waging war against humanity, play as a Bolter, an augmented half human, half ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towerbolt.

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  8. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Help Maxwell explore unfamiliar worlds, make strange new friends and contend with mysterious forces. Maxwell's homeworld is nearing collapse. In a last-ditch effort to find help, he hyperjumps where no dog has gone before. Stranded, he finds himself at the edge of a hostile system - if there's any hope of return and rescue he'll need every friend (and every weapon) he can find. Like all underdogs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goodboy Galaxy.

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  10. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    King of the Hat is 2-4 player 2D party platformer where you fight with a hat! Throw your hat to attack, defend and bait opponents. But watch out! If someone jumps on your hat... you die If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of the Hat.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    When Lordpriest Cux seizes the resort planet Scrota-II, a weaponized icosahedron is dispatched on a violent, bloody mission to stop him. Launch yourself like a bullet through 33 levels of intense physics-based combat and brutal platforming challenges in this unique and violent arcade-style adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballistic.

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  13. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 4,604 reviews

    It’s March of 2020; you were just sent home from college because of the coronavirus, you have a few small regrets, mainly not telling someone how you really feel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left on Read.

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  14. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    "Taking up arms solo or with a friend, you must dance with death in a brutal and addictive arcade platformer shooter inspired by Super Crate Box and stuffed to the brim with unlockables. Fight through rapid fire single screen levels each with a random combination of platform layout, objective, vending machines and enemies. Dodge and weave amongst the aliens to stay alive but don’t leave them stan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mutant Alien Assault.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 45,458 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 6 reviews

    In BattleBlock Theater, players control a prisoner as they are forced to play through games devised by Hatty Hattington. Controls are simple, with the game largely consisting of running, jumping and punching. Levels are made up of various types of blocks, such as collapsing blocks, sticky walls, bouncy volcanic rocks and deadly spikes, and also feature hazards such as water and deadly creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BattleBlock Theater.

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  16. 19%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    27% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NightmareZ.

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  18. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,337 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 19 reviews

    The Adventure Pals is an action-packed platform game about friendship, exploration, and riding your best friend Sparkles the giraffe. Mr. B is kidnapping old people and turning them into hot... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventure Pals.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Koala Kids is a puzzle-platformer game, in the style of retro games like Lode Runner. Includes Hot-seat Coop and Level Editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koala Kids.

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  20. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Get ready to blast baddies AND calories in this 2D fitness game! version 1.0 available on Steam! After its hundred year slumber Somno and his minions are back to Pok Island bringing with them the curse of Eversleep. Now, it is up to you to stop them with the power of exercise! BURNIT QUEST is a game that you play with your body, by running, squating and punching you'll be able to defeat baddies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burnit Quest.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    96% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Shoot, jump, and slide your way through a ruined, mysterious, dog-filled world as you fight to save humanity from the clutches of a rogue AI named Daddy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dogworld.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Control two independent pixels as you avoid any and all obstacles in the crazily hard and addictive game that is Twixel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twixel.

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  23. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    'PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker' is the fastest, easiest way to make platform games. Suitable for all ages, PlataGO! is a versatile yet simple drag and drop tool, that can be enjoyed by creative game-makers of all ages. The only limit is your imagination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker.

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  24. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 416 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 27 reviews

    The game mixes pure shooting arcade with the use of different bullets to solve all the situations Rise will find on his path. Think of a more arcadey Another World, also with a very tight relationship between gameplay and story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise & Shine.

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  25. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 10 reviews

    [Media 2077820] A virus, known as the Nanobyte has infected hardware around the globe rendering all systems useless - gaming is dead. The HoPiKo, who ran the games, have been enslaved... It’s... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HoPiKo.

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  27. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    95% User Score Based on 806 reviews

    Samurai GUNN 2 is a fighting game with Samurai and Gunns. Best your foes online or locally in this cutting edge sequel featuring Rollback Netcode and Ranked Matchmaking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai GUNN 2.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 390 reviews

    The hero loved by millions worldwide, TY the Tasmanian Tiger, is back! Join TY on an exciting new adventure in the great Aussie Outback. Use your wits and boomerangs to find hidden treasures, help the colorful locals, and uncover the mysteries of the land Down Under. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TY the Tasmanian Tiger 4.

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  29. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

    Tiny Thor is a classic Jump'n'Run that cleverly combines elements of action, puzzles and skill. The unique hammer-throwing action spellbinds players right from the start and acquires special superhuman abilities and upgrades as the game progresses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Thor.

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  30. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 405 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 14 reviews

    Traverse a beautifully hand crafted world and unearth the mysteries of a dark past in this fast paced 2D action platformer with metroidvania elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flynn: Son of Crimson.

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  31. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Ptui, ptui, ptui!!!” - That´s the glorious sound of bullets in this 2D shooter platformer! Step in a world of state-of-the-art Cupcakes weaponry! After a picnic went horribly wrong, Pancake the Cupcake desperately tries to fend off hungry flies away from his girlfriend Cherry! Fly through 6 fly-infested worlds and destroy them with Pancake’s powerful candy bullets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birdcakes.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

    Manipulate light and darkness in this co-op puzzle platformer Shadow Puppeteer combines platforming with puzzle-solving in a play of light and shadow. Having a truly Nordic yet original art style, the game tells the story of a boy and his shadow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Puppeteer.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 852 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Blazing Chrome is a classic co-op run 'n gun with an original arcade feel. Players can choose between Mavra, the badass human resistance, soldier or Doyle, the groovy rebel robot, to kick some metal ass. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazing Chrome.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 128 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

    Planet Cube: Edge is 2D run n' gun platformer where you shoot, jump and dash through rooms filled with enemies. A precision platformer where shooting is key. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Cube: Edge.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 1,514 reviews

    With You is a cooperative two-player puzzle-playground. It's a playful space that hopes to inspire couples to connect, communicate, and collaborate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to With You.

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  36. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Tanuki Justice is a continuous intensive action run'n gun in which you incarnate a tanuki brother and sister. You'll face hundreds of enemies in feudal Japan. Varied environments with landscapes of all kinds, retro and fast rhythmic music, numerous and difficult situations reminiscent of good old arcade games. A gameplay both simple and rich allowing spectacular actions. Possibility to play with 2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanuki Justice.

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  37. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    An exploratory, physics-based platformer, starring... A muffin. With legs. Your goal is to collect various sweets that will enable you to explore the world in new and exciting ways! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Here Goes Muffin.

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  38. Him & Her Collection brings three games of the challenging puzzle-platformer series, Him & Her, Her Challenges and Him & Her 3. The player gets to control Him, a guy who got split apart from his partner in this ever changing scenario, through his journe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Him & Her Collection.

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  39. 「貢がせろ!女苑ちゃん!!」は 疫病神である「依神女苑」ちゃんに ひたすら物品を貢いでいくハイスピード大喜利貢ぎシミュレーションゲームです。 女苑ちゃんが要求してくるお題に沿って 「2文字(うち入力1文字)」で回答しその物品を貢ぐことになります。 きちんとお題に沿ったうえで女苑ちゃんが満足するような 物品を貢がなくてはなりません。 食べ物を要求された時高級な食材なら喜んでくれるでしょうが 安いお菓子じゃ喜んでくれないかも。 プレイヤーの財布も口座も無限ではありません。 予算が設定されているので、限られた予算内に収める必要があります。 しかし、物品はプレゼントする瞬間までいくらになるか分かりません。 高い物を貢いで喜んでもらいたいけど、破産しては困ります。 ちょうどいい塩梅のものを探ってみましょう。 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 貢がせろ!女苑ちゃん!!.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    Discover a Gothic world in this 2D top-down action-adventure, blending fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art inspired by Game Boy Color classics. Fight monstrous foes, unlock new abilities, and explore a non-linear map filled with hidden secrets and dangerous challenges. Master precise combat, where every strike and dodge matters. Manage your stamina as you face off against grotes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tearscape.

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  43. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    69% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    Set in a fictionalized version of the 1920s where the lines between modern psychiatric treatment and pseudoscience are still muddy at best. Sanatorium is a 2D card-based workplace adventure where the player has to test, diagnose and treat patients. At its core, Sanatorium is a comment on the turbulent history of the practices and pseudoscience used to stigmatize mental illnesses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator.

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  44. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    NEW CONTENT DROPPED - TOON SKINS ### THE SEQUEL ### Your favorite all-in-one VR FPS is back - and it’s better in every way! Zero Caliber 2 Remastered is the full-blown sequel to the original, built on everything we learned during development and shaped by community feedback. We’ve been giving it everything we’ve got to deliver the kind of VR shooter the PCVR community actually deserves - no … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Caliber 2 Remastered.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    99% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    Huh?DateBoy involves playing on a Ga retro handheld video game console while you're on a DATE! Hence, DateBoy. DATE. BOY. Get it? DateBoy. FEATURES! GIVE ME FEATURES! AHHHHHWell how bout you try the flippin game and see for yourself? It only lasts like 15-30 minutes! I can't! I am but a mere Steam description Heading-2 text, cruelly contained within the dark realm of the description box!!!Let me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DateBoy.

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  46. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    A precision platformer that welcomes newcomers and rewards mastery. In Go Slimey Go!, every jump, bounce, and slide is designed to feel smooth, responsive, and satisfying. Whether you're discovering precision platformers for the first time or already love mastering movement-based challenges, Slimey's adventure welcomes you in with accessible gameplay and keeps you hooked with rewarding level d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go Slimey Go!.

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  47. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Hey, Guardians! Welcome to Ocean Keeper, a new game in the multiplayer roguelike genre. Let's get to know each other ;) Fight with endless waves of monsters, protect your Mech Spider, and mine resources in Ocean Keeper, a survival co-op roguelike with tower defense elements. Step into the role of one of four survival miners, and do whatever it takes to stay alive. Use the time between each w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Keeper Co-op Drill Multiplayer.

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  48. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 273 reviews

    Kaela Kovalskia of Hololive ID has gone missing! Play as her army of assistants, the Pemaloe, and set off to explore caves, dungeons, and mazes and discover the truth about Kaela's whereabouts! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaelaverse: Pemascape.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 435 reviews

    Put your jumping boots on, grit your teeth and hop into JUMP KING QUEST! Master platforming-combat inspired by Soulslikes and Fighting Games, explore a huge map and build your character to your own taste, as friends and strangers collide on the climb of a lifetime! In The Perfect World, people like you would not exist…As a mudman of the "Redfin" generation you awake in the era of ARMA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JUMP KING QUEST.

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