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Looking for games like Climbing Is Hard? Here are top open world platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Climb Quest, Climber: Sky is the Limit or THE DARUMA CHALLENGE.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Awakened by Death itself, you must ascend through a world shattered into floating islands and fragmented landscapes in Climb Quest. Though you weren't the first choice, you are now the realm's last hope. Your mission is to destroy the Crystal of Chaos—the destructive source tearing the realm apart—and restore peace to the fractured world. Key Features Climb Anything: Navigate a world where every … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Climb Quest.

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  2. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    63% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Climber: Sky is the Limit is a unique survival and simulation game where players become winter climbers. To succeed you need to plan your journey, prepare appropriate equipment, choose a trail, face extreme weather conditions and survive. Only the sky is the limit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Climber: Sky is the Limit.

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  3. A brutal bouncing challenge. No shortcuts, no mercy—just you vs. gravity. How far will you climb before it all comes crashing down? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DARUMA CHALLENGE.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Scuttle Up is a punishing platformer where you play as a depressed-yet-agile crab. Your journey begins in a boring corporate office, and your mission is to escape the 9-5 and ascend to the top of a mysterious island. A prize worthy of a king crab awaits you at the top, but do you have the resolve to make it there?How To Enjoy: Be a crab. Awesome Grab & throw objects to make it look like you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scuttle Up.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Think you’re good at games? Prove it. This is a brutally difficult, physics-driven game designed to test your patience, precision, and sanity. Every jump matters. Every mistake costs you. And yes, you will fall. A lot. Navigate unpredictable obstacles, troll mechanics, and carefully crafted levels that are built to challenge even the most skilled players. What looks simple quickly turns into c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall Again.

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    You are an egg.  You, oh no, you were happy in your nest, but you just got blown out in a storm.  Can you find your way back up? Simple controls: just roll and jump! A single rainy world: explore one continuous landscape as you find your way back.  3D physics-based movement: Roll, jump, and slide around just like a real egg!  Calm, rainy atmosphere: No enemies, no timers; you can take yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oeuf.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become a little cat chasing a ball of yarn in a dream?Now you can experience it for yourself. In this maddening journey, you control a determined little cat, pushing the yarn all the way up toward the clouds. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. Every step is a struggle, every collision matters, and even the smallest mistake will send the yarn rolling back … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat's Rage.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 1,055 reviews

    Climb the tower BETON BRUTAL is a first person parkour game which tries to replicate and build upon the parkour mechanics seen in Minecraft. Your goal is to climb a massive overgrown concrete tower which offers multiple stages of increasing difficulty. Watch your step Beware, a single misstep might cost you a lot of progress as there are no checkpoints whatsoever. The course is however riddled … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BETON BRUTAL.

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  9. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 2,086 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 28 reviews

    Welcome to Snake Pass; a physical action-puzzle game that sees the player slither, curl and climb their way through increasingly challenging worlds filled with evermore intricate obstacles and fiendishly mind-bending objectives! Snake Pass is the wriggling brain-child of Seb Liese, who originally came to Sumo from Holland to work on the LittleBigPlanet team. His prototype of ‘real snake physics’ … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snake Pass.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    82% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Take control of a mighty ball and fling with great precision towards the top of the Tower. Jump through aesthetically pleasing environments filled with intriguing creatures and encounters. Falling is part of the journey, so just keep going. Can you reach the end? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Fling.

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  11. Just get to your meeting. How hard could walking really be? You’re running late, the city seems out to get you, and everything that can go wrong probably will. Good Luck is a third-person, physics-based platformer where every step could be your last. Make your way through a city full of wild traps, unexpected dangers, and no second chances. You might slip on a banana peel, dodge a falling streetl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Luck.

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  12. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Escape 9 to 5 is an hardcore climbing - parkour game. Overworked and Underpaid. Can you rise above the grind, conquer every obstacle, and escape the office for good? With practice and patience you can make it through.  Navigate through imaginative biomes each symbolizing a step away from corporate life. This game challenges you to ascend from the confines of your office to the limitl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape 9 to 5.

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  13. Ultimate Pain (UP) is wild, sock-blasting journey of non-stop jumping madness! We’re not sure if you’ll love it or scream in agony, but it’s packed with epic leaps, chaotic surprises, and gravity-defying pain. Get ready to jump UP, fall down, and laugh the whole way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Pain.

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  15. Welcome to a game that won’t go easy on you. You’re a bald guy with a pogo stick and a set of questionable life choices. Armed with stubbornness and optimism that fades faster than your progress. This is a climb where every mistake is a ticket back down. And if you fall — don’t worry, the mountain isn’t going anywhere. It patiently waits to greet you at the bottom again. Control • Fully mouse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pogo Stick: Ultimate Challenge.

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  16. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Join our community About the Game Kick brains, wolves, skeletons, ... Kick EVERYTHING! Kick'n Hell is a wild, unforgiving 3D precision platformer where your only weapon is your mighty foot. Kick brains as you parkour your way through the depths of Hell on a mission to defeat Satan. Every kick sends you flying, every mistake can cost you dearly. You'll need precision, skill, and a whole lot of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kick'n Hell.

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  17. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    The mountains are calling! Complete routes of varying difficulty to scale summits in this wholesome yet ribbiting first-person climbing sim. Overcome obstacles, unlock upgrades, explore a mountain paradise, and get chummy with Valley Peaks’ froggy inhabitants as you climb to your heart’s content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley Peaks.

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  18. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    "The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy. - Albert Camus" Become Sisyphus and try to roll the boulder up the mountain. Numerous obstacles will hinder your progress. You can move using the arrow keys and adjust the direction in which you push the boulder with the left and right mouse buttons.Features: Of course, the boulde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Game of Sisyphus.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 2,566 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Just you and your bike - take it on a thrilling ride down an unspoiled mountain landscape. Make your way through thick forests, narrow trails and wild rivers. Race, jump, slide and try not to crash - all the way from the peak to the valley! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonely Mountains: Downhill.

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  20. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    A physics driven flipping and skiing game inspired by "Getting Over It". Flip yourself up a massive mountain of stuff! Fall down, rage, get up, keep flipping! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Flipping Mountain.

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  21. The mountain won't climb itself, so grab your paddle and defy the impossible! Strap yourself into your kayak and prepare for a battle against a mountain that refuses to be conquered by paddle power alone. This isn't a leisurely stroll—it’s a grueling test of skill, determination, and your tolerance for repeated failure. Fight against gravity, your own limitations, and the surprising obstacles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kayaks Don't Climb.

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  22. After a sad night of drinking, our alien hero finds himself tumbling off his spaceship. Now, it’s up to you to guide him back to safety! Simplicity Meets Challenge You can only use "W" and "Spacebar". With no side-to-side or backwards movement, every leap is a test of precision and patience. Expect to fall—often! Two Unique Levels to Conquer: Earth and Space Rage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drunk Alien.

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  23. PathUp! is an adventure-packed game where you face a challenging climb. Overcome obstacles, combine different mechanics, and prove that you can conquer the summit! Can you reach your goal? In PathUp!, you embark on an unforgettable journey to climb to the top. Along the way, you’ll face narrow paths, steep inclines, and sharp turns that demand quick decisions and skill. Throughout the game, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PathUp!.

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  24. HISTORYYou are on a poor island where most of the inhabitants have left the island, due to the fact that it is a slum, the island was gradually becoming desert. One day, all the cars, pieces of earth, cans, objects and others, this sound began to rise towards the sky and all of a sudden, time stopped. A rumor has it that it is a black hole that would have stopped time, which explains the objects f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Fall.

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  25. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Out of the Mist is a 3D-Platformer where you take control of the environment in order to move the character through a long-dead world. Explore and uncover the mysteries of its downfall, visiting diverse worlds and fallen civilizations. Follow our page here to keep up with new devlogs about the game! Follow our twitter page for more in-game screenshots and videos!  -->https://twitter.com/ootmthega… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Mist.

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  26. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Salmon Man is a physics VR platformer where you climb upstream using nothing but your paddle. Wishlist now and join our Discord! An epic journeyFight your way to the top through a world full of wonder, physics based obstacles, and absurdity. But don’t expect it to go easy on you. Built for speedrunningYour paddle is both your lifeline and your biggest enemy. One wrong move can make you los… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salmon Man.

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  27. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,704 reviews

    Descend thousands of meters into a dark and ancient place. You are being hunted. Features First-person physics-based climbing system with a grappling hook Hunted by a huge monster in an ancient mega-structure Unlockable difficulty modes including additional content Atmospheric visuals and audio Approximately 20-40 minutes to complete on Normal If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idols of Ash.

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  28. When games were about skill — not shortcuts. Remember when games didn’t hook you with story, but with challenge? Game Over Please was born from that spirit. No long tutorials. No checkpoints. No mercy. Just you, the mouse, and 95 levels that demand precision and patience in true arcade fashion. Every mistake is quick. Every success feels earned. That’s what makes it impossible to stop. The g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Over Please.

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  29. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Disoriented, you wake up locked in a shipping container. A 100% physics-based dirt bike game, designed to break the human spirit… or prove it’s still alive If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MotoTrials.

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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Help Jeff to drive in his bathtub car in Driving Is Hard, a precision-based driving adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driving Is Hard.

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  31. View Game
    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 22,815 reviews

    Dive into the epic adventure of "Chained Together"Begin your journey in the depths of hell, chained to your companions. Your mission is to escape hell by climbing as high as possible. Each jump requires perfect coordination to scale the platforms and escape the scorching heat. Traverse a multitude of worlds, each offering unique challenges. Diverse Worlds to ExploreEach world introduces… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chained Together.

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  32. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    61% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    Only Upwards is a multiplayer parkour game where speed is essential. Race against your friends to the top by climbing a variety of dynamic obstacles. One mistake and its back to the start... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only Up: With Friends.

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  33. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 6,101 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on an exciting journey in Only UP! Exploring a huge world full of secrets and mysteries, you have to get as high as possible, and the most interesting starts above the clouds... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only Up!.

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  34. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 1,716 reviews

    Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpath: First Journey.

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  35. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 171 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    TumbleSeed is a deceptively deep roguelike about balancing a seed up a dangerous and ever-changing mountain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TumbleSeed.

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  36. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 290 reviews

    Adventure Climb VR is a FREE room-scale climbing experience consisting of a short one level adventure through the Canyon. Achieve triumph through a rock climbing challenge designed by actual rock climbers. Race to the top, or explore the various Easter Eggs and SECRET Locations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Climb VR.

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

    A physics based 3d platformer/rage game where you play as a worm with a grappling hook trying to escape from a deep cave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worm Adventure 4: Into the Wormhole.

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  38. Demo does not contain all game features. First trailer showcases full game features, second showcases demo. Grapple or Fall The Grappler is a test of patience, precision, and perseverance. Inspired by brutally challenging platformers like Jump King and Getting Over It, with movement mechanics inspired by Celeste, this 2D adventure will push you to your limits, one frustratingly rewarding grap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Grappler.

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    At first, even paddling might feel difficult. That's okay. everyone starts out that way. Ride a kayak with your guide cat and travel across the world, collecting hidden items along the way. By the end of your journey, you'll have become the true King of Kayaking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAYAKING.

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  40. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    A COZY EXPLORATION PLATFORMER ADVENTURE ILA’s beloved kitty, Coco, has mysteriously disappeared, and she’s determined to bring him back home! Explore a whimsical small open world as ILA, a spirited young witch-in-training flying on a magic Skatebroom. Uncover hidden stories, collect valuable items, and improve your magical flying abilities. GLIDE AROUND Have you ever dreamed of flying on a skateb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ILA: A Frosty Glide.

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  41. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    MONUMENTUM is a metroidvania-rage-puzzle-platformer-pinball-like where you control both the environment and the player character. Overcome platforming challenges, climb upwards, and activate new mechanisms of movement to reach the top! FEATURES 1-2 hours of playtime 100+ platforming challenges 5 mechanism abilities to discover and activate Activate and utilize long dorman… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MONUMENTUM.

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  42. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    Cascade into insanity in this brutally challenging journey into the sky. Armed with nothing but a fragile shell and a slimy yolk, can you take a lone egg to new heights?  It's No Yolk You’re an egg – and you’ll feel every wobble, roll, and crack. Master the art of egg physics as you navigate challenging climbing environments with a twist. Synchronize your jump with your roll-cycle, and when you’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egging On.

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  43. View Game
    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

                                  Tilt and jump your way out of the depths of a grand city.                                      Ascend to the stars and meet the great spiral!                                         Our game is based on these principles:                  The new innovative potted plant controls really make you feel like a plant.                                      Tacticall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get Tilted! :).

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  44. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "Djinn - The Forbidden Knowledge is a thrilling, open-world horror adventure with a retro aesthetic. Immerse yourself in this unique story as an Arabian Princess, trapped in a realm that mirrors your deepest fears. As you navigate the twisted world, confront your enemies and unearth the dark secrets that lurk within. Can you overcome your demons and escape this nightmare, or will it consume y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Djinn - The Forbidden Knowledge.

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  45. View Game
    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Tiny: is a first-person platformer. Your goal is to reach the top and achieve a good speedrun. With simple mechanic, simple controls, and quick restarts, Tiny: delivers a platforming experience for players. Whether you're a speedrunner chasing the perfect time or a casual gamer looking for a simple game, you may find "Tiny" a good choice. Tiny: Designed as a single-player gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny.

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  46. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    98% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Welcome to the world of ONLY UP: BRAINROT TOGETHER!The main hero Tung Tung Sahur and his friends must achieve the impossible — climb to the top and truly reach the peak. But the path upward won’t be easy: at every step, they’ll be hunted by chaotic creatures — Bombardino Cocodrilo, Spijuniro Golubiro, and others! If you enjoyed games like Peak, RV There Yet?, and other platformers, you’ll feel at … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only Up: BRAINROT TOGETHER.

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  47. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    You are a firefly of energy, navigating from Orb to Orb, giving them life, and solving puzzles to revive the mysterious universe around you. An evil shadow interferes with your quest and seems to grow ever more menacing. Can you and your allies stop it from taking over your world? Be in several places at once: control multiple Orbs and make them cooperate to solve puzzles. Like playing co-op w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbyss.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 565 reviews

    Explore the twisting passages and alleys of the Halls, a liminal manifestation of the subconscious of many. After clicking a shady looking hyperlink and filling out a survey, you find yourself in a non-sensical place where gravity implies no "up" or "down." The unfortunate residents encourage you to find your way out by facing your regrets and getting stronger. Gain ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Gravity.

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  49. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    98% User Score Based on 571 reviews

    Hypogea is a short, atmospheric 3D platformer where you play the role of a staff-wielding automaton trying to escape from an abandoned underground megastructure. Travel through the mysterious structure using your hooked staff to pole-vault, swing, climb, catch yourself and more. Restore the puzzling mechanisms of the facility and help its automaton inhabitants. Explore the cavernous h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypogea.

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  50. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 4,750 reviews

    Use only your mouse (or gamepad) to control your climber's hands to pull yourself up an enormous, treacherous mountain full of challenges and surprises. Watch out for slippery surfaces as you make your way towards the peak. Eternal glory and a wonderful gift awaits all climbers who manage to reach the top! Enjoy: Punishing but not impossible gameplay. Practice makes perfect. No filler, every obsta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Difficult Game About Climbing.

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