Games like Balthazar's Dream
Looking for games like Balthazar's Dream? Here are top arcade platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Horace, The Purring Quest or Typoman.
1 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability85% User Score 518 reviewsCritic Score 79%1 reviews"Horace" is a single-player comedy platformer game with a splendid story, marvelous game mechanics, and hilarious, highly emotional moments. The game combines eccentric British humor with a cinematic narrative and nostalgic popular culture references from the 8 and 16-bit era. As the charming robot protagonist, players must learn to master their abilities, reunite with their family, and save mankind from destruction in this touching and humorous adventure.
View Game2 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, musicreplayability, grinding82% User Score 697 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviews"The Purring Quest" is an adventure platformer where you play as Kimchi the cat, meeting various famous internet cats in a humorous journey. The game boasts detailed hand-drawn graphics, traditional 2D animations, and an orchestral soundtrack. By purchasing the game, you support animal welfare associations, contributing to a good cause.
View Game3 View Game75%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, stability85% User Score 672 reviewsCritic Score 66%11 reviews"Typoman is a single-player puzzle platformer where you manipulate words to navigate a dark world, with an intriguing story, excellent mechanics, and unique atmosphere. As a character made of letters, you'll craft words to affect the environment, solving clever puzzles in a typography-driven world. With delightful visuals, an ingenious soundtrack, and a wholesome story, Typoman offers a unique and captivating experience, despite some potential issues on certain versions of Windows 10 or 11."
View Game4 View Game64%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding64% User Score 294 reviewsCritic Score 65%2 reviews"Toby: The Secret Mine" is a puzzle platformer reminiscent of Limbo, set in a dark and creepy world. Join Toby on his journey to rescue his friends, navigating through dangerous traps, enemies, and challenging puzzles. The game boasts handcrafted environments, controller support, and received positive reviews for its immersive atmosphere and gameplay. | 283 characters.
View Game5 View Game76%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, stability75% User Score 1,746 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews"Airscape: The Fall of Gravity" is a challenging underwater action-adventure game. As a little betta fish, you swim, jump, and rush through stunning, ever-changing levels while avoiding numerous hazards. Your goal is to reach the end of each level, collecting bubbles and avoiding enemies and traps along the way. With its unique gravity mechanics and beautiful visuals, Airscape offers a fresh take on the classic arcade genre.
View Game6 View Game83%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, replayability83% User Score 454 reviews"Chronology" is a single-player platformer game with an engaging plot and impressive gameplay. Players control the Old Inventor and his sidekick, The Snail, using their unique abilities to manipulate time and solve puzzles in a vivid, vibrant universe. The game features time travel, puzzles, and two loveable characters, all set in a magical world that combines elements from different times and cultures.
View Game7 View Game66%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaystability, replayability73% User Score 280 reviewsCritic Score 60%10 reviewsFEIST is a single-player platformer game with excellent mechanics, featuring a small creature in a beautiful yet hazardous world. The game boasts dynamic AI, cleverly hidden traps, and a haunting original soundtrack. With its cinematic presentation and six years in the making, FEIST offers a unique and unforgettable hand-made adventure.
View Game8 View Game68%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicreplayability, stability68% User Score 943 reviewsCritic Score 65%1 reviews"8BitBoy" is a single-player platformer game with a nostalgic 80s and 90s vibe, offering approximately 12 hours of main story playtime. The game features 5 worlds, 56 levels, and over 300 hidden locations to explore, with a variety of power-ups and boss battles. The game follows the journey of 8BitBoy, who gets sucked into a decaying world of platforming through a strange cartridge he found in his basement.
View Game9 View Game88%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability90% User Score 1,490 reviewsCritic Score 83%2 reviews"Pinstripe" is a suspenseful adventure game about Teddy, a former minister, navigating a frozen Hell to rescue his abducted daughter Bo from the clutches of the mysterious, demonic Mr. Pinstripe. Along the way, Teddy will face his past and confront the dark secrets that led to his current predicament. With unique hand-drawn art and a focus on narrative, "Pinstripe" is a deeply personal and emotional journey.
View Game10 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsmonetization, stability87% User Score 2,618 reviewsCritic Score 67%7 reviews"Nihilumbra" is a single-player platformer game with an interesting plot and stellar game mechanics. As the character Born, players will use colors to gain abilities and transform the world while trying to escape from the relentless Void. With sensational graphics, stunning music, and a highly emotional story, players will face grinding and a challenge in the second half of the game: the Void Mode. The game is designed for all to enjoy, whether they have puzzle game experience or not.
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