Skip to main content
Games like Dash For Your Life

Games like Dash For Your Life

Games like Dash For Your Life

Looking for games like Dash For Your Life? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Catniss around the world, Atomic Owl or Perfect Liar.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Play Mode filter

Skip Price filter
  1. Step into a quiet, storybook-like world where Catniss, the cat, sets out on a journey through mysterious lands.Each level unfolds as a handcrafted space filled with moving platforms, hidden paths, and carefully placed dangers. Catniss must rely on precise jumps and timing, avoiding wandering enemies, spikes, deep water, and other hazards that stand in the way. Beyond the main path, hidden area… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catniss around the world.

    View Game
  2. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Elegant roguelite elements, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atomic Owl.

    View Game
  3. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    CONTROLS: arrow keys, spacebar, Z, X ******* it’s so easy to tell the truth. doesn’t something in your gut want more of a challenge? perfect liar is a modern juke-em-up. you squeeze the dice roll of a roguelike into the finesse of a bullet hell and you speedrun through it like the world will end if you’re caught. collect map tiles to chart your path through the liar's maze … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Liar.

    View Game
  4. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 2,633 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Bit.Trip Runner is the fastest, most exhilarating music/ rhythm-platformer to hit Steam! Race across the Moon, kicking down crystal walls and sliding under chomping moon-slugs! Bound through the Robotic Mines and face off against the MinerMech! Dash through the Big City on a quest to find friends and defeat the final boss together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bit.Trip Runner.

    View Game
  5. Unravel the mystery of a fallen tear on its journey back to the surface! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tears Fall Low.

    View Game
  6. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    71% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Are you sure you want do delete this file? NOOOOO! The Deletion is a challenging and fun puzzle-platform game that will frustrate you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deletion.

    View Game
  7. View Game
    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster! The Little Brave is a 2D action-adventure immersive metroidvania about a little boy Keely. Get ready for an exciting adventure. Uncover the secrets of an old tale, gain bravery and strengt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Brave.

    View Game
  8. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Hyperball Tachyon is an arcade game where you must control the ball to reach the finish gate by dashing and bouncing around. Avoid the obstacles, or you must start the level all over again. You can also customize your Hyperball’s looks by selecting color, face, body, and accessories! Release Date Nov 2021 (Steam) August 2022 (WebGL) Developer Hyperball Tachyon was made by Rendah Games… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERBALL TACHYON.

    View Game
  9. Play as Johnny Beam in this 2d platformer. Avoid breathalyzer or destroy them with shooting beer bottles. Try finish levels and find black beer bottle end of level If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drunken Guy Adventure.

    View Game
  10. "Deer Hero" is an expansive 2D chaos-and-death action game. In this chaotic world, find your way by dying over and over! Face 80+ tough stages with 30+ skills & weapons! Take control of the deer hero, Ererere, and embark on an adventure to end the war between the Elementals and Humans! Ererere wields various weapons to face formidable enemies. By clearing short stages, you can acq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deer Hero.

    View Game
  11. View Game
    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 917 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 22 reviews

    Bo is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania based in a colorful world of Japanese folklore. You play as a tiny fox spirit that grows from lotus blossom after being blessed by the moon god. Use your legendary bō staff to bounce and move fluidly through a delightfully-demonic east asian fever dream. Use the tight movement and reset system to reach areas efficiently and gracefully or recover chaotically while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bo.

    View Game
  12. View Game
    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    50% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slavania.

    View Game
  13. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Goliath Depot is a door-slamming 2D arcade platformer taken straight from the early 80's. Close all doors, kick the enemies and rack up a high score in 4 different worlds. Are you good enough to lift the curse of the Goliath Depot? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goliath Depot.

    View Game
  14. View Game
    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2679880/ WHAT IS IT? A game about dying.....over and over and over again until you can finally see where you are going.  And then you'll probably die some more, cause it's not called easy-af for a reason. CONTROLS Keyboard: Move - Arrow KeysJump - X Dash - C Explode - R Joystick :  Jump - A Dash - RT Explode - LT COMMUNITY DISCORD Har… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HardAF.

    View Game
  15. View Game
  16. View Game
    View Game
  17. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    78% User Score Based on 189 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Help Mia to Rescue Fernando, your husband kidnapped by a dark elf witch called Morganna and her fellow monster girls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wife Quest.

    View Game
  18. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Butt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Bleed Pixels.

    View Game
  19. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    A stagnant world slowly sinking into the depths of forgetfulness. You alone must brave this world on a quest to regain your lost locket and regain your memories before it's too late. Choose your path through an eery pixel art landscape, brave brutal precision-platforming gauntlets, meet strange denizens and grab collectibles to increase your powerset in a bid to regain your very soul. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Underdusk.

    View Game
  20. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,432 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    In addition to the full game, the Valfaris Digital Deluxe Edition includes the following content: - Valfaris - Digital OST - Valfaris - Digital Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valfaris.

    View Game
  21. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    The city is being invaded by monsters from the Upside Down World! You, the Potion Master, must defeat evil all alone, with no tutorials or "Easy Mode" to assist you. You'll have to rely on the help of Fäy, your companion fairy, and your potions! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Hole New World.

    View Game
  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    89% User Score Based on 192 reviews

    Magenta Horizon is a fast-paced 2D action platformer with challenging spectacle fighter inspired combat. Playing as a Reaper of the twisted purgatorial afterlife, push your skills to the limit to destroy the hordes of demons and epic bosses to reach your destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magenta Horizon.

    View Game
  23. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Spin the World is a platformer where you, as an adventurer, navigate a dangerous path to escape from a mysterious and dangerous world where danger awaits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spin the World.

    View Game
  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    A desperate, savage survival experience full of stunning visuals, dynamic creatures, and a haunting soundtrack. Follow strange beasts through lonely forests, hazardous mountains, dark caves, and glowing swamps. Watch out for dangerous creatures that react to your movements and decisions, and cleverly concealed traps that will test your ability to survive. Over six years in the making, FEIST is a g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEIST.

    View Game
  25. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 3 reviews

    A pixel art, arcade, platformer, challenging game where the enemies are generated by the player. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Chase.

    View Game
  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 880 reviews

    Eryi's Action is a 2D ‘trapformer’ by developer Xtal Sword that is visually inspired by Super Mario, but has gameplay akin to games like I Wanna Be the Guy. Don’t be fooled by its adorably charming looks – this game abounds in traps and wants you to die! However, where IWBTG was murderously difficult, Eryi's Action is additively challenging and FUN! Trap placement is often laugh-out-loud funny and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eryi's Action.

    View Game
  27. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Death and destruction came into Doodland. This happy and joyful land is going to change. Forever. You play as one of Doodlers, a peacefull inhabitant of happy doodle world, attacked by a... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Doodland.

    View Game
  28. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 47 reviews
    Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

    Help Thomas the Allergic Mailman gather all his lost letters in this challenging and unique 2D platformer! In Hayfever, the player takes control of Thomas – a young postman with a strong work ethic. There is just one tiny little issue… Thomas suffers from terrible (and we mean TERRIBLE) allergies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hayfever.

    View Game
  29. View Game
    View Game
  30. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Pandora ventures into the Dark Realm to slay the demons who threaten her world. Collect Soul Orbs to upgrade your abilities and uncover arcane weaponry. Slash your way through frozen wastelands, lava filled chambers, and caverns of putrefying flesh as you slaughter hordes of condemned monstrosities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dire Vengeance.

    View Game
  31. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 222 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

    Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Light.

    View Game
  32. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 846 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 6 reviews

    Find out the dark story that befell the once-calm and peaceful forest, turning it into a creepy place filled with evil. Perhaps it is you who will be able to solve all the secrets of forest and save the peaceful creatures? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale.

    View Game
  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    Alpacapaca Dash is an endless runner with lasers and alpacas, a fun, cute and addictive game. Try to get the highest score, the highest amount of coins, unlock all alpacas and play until you can fully restore the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpacapaca Dash.

    View Game
  34. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    79% User Score Based on 137 reviews

    Remove your head, grab some bombs, and step into the boots of Serious Sam's most iconic foe, the Headless Kamikaze. Dodge hazards and heavy ordinance from the cowardly Serious Sam himself as you make your way through the chaotic action in an attempt to do what you do best: blow up the vile Serious Sam.Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack! brings you over 40 levels of: Frog punting Missile kicking Cacti sm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack.

    View Game
  35. View Game
    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 885 reviews

    Blast the Pimp Legion with your loyal hell gun as you conquer various stages and its riches while searching for your wife. On your journey, acquire new powerful skills and weapons while performing badass moves across this comedic hell world. Face challenging foes, crush them and rescue other abducted demon babes with immense hell power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gun Devil.

    View Game
  36. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Do you like playing platform games and especially the old ones? A brand new and yet old game (in appearance) in 16-bit cartoon graphics. Experience a crazy adventure with an unusual hero. Suitable for everyone who wants to relax and have a good time. The individual levels are just the right length, and the difficulty is also set appropriately to make the game fun, but still not entirely easy. It a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Going for Nuts.

    View Game
  37. View Game
    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Blanky is a 2D platformer that combines fluid movement with fast thinking to avoid environmental hazards. Using multiple abilities discovered along the way, Jacob travels through nightmarish areas each with their own distinct dangers. Featuring epic boss battles, heart pounding chases and a compelling story, Blanky is a challenging platforming adventure that explores fear from a child's p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blanky.

    View Game
  38. Thrilling precision platforming, now easier and more exhilarating than ever!Experience the same intense and thrilling fun of precision platformers, but without the frustration — a stylish and refreshing jump action game! Use fast and stylish aerial combos and dash actions to dodge monsters and obstacles freely, and climb to the top in your own unique way. Break free from fixed routes and repetit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Jump.

    View Game
  39. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:funny
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Pixi Poxi is a challenging autorunner rage puzzle platform game that will test the limits of your gaming skills. You will accompany a test subject on their quest to escape to freedom fighting through several levels with a variety of difficulties, traps and barriers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixi Poxi Autorunner Lab.

    View Game
  40. View Game
    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Leaper is a pixelated side-scrolling platformer where you collect apples, avoid traps, and progress through colorful levels. Test your reaction skills in this kid-friendly arcade game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leaper.

    View Game
  41. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    You are a zombie, risen from the grave to reclaim what was lost. At first, you are only a head, but with each found body fragment, forgotten skills, strength, and the true nature of the Ex-Master return. 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania where every step opens new possibilities: - Explore dark and mysterious locations. - Find parts of your body and restore your power. - Master new abilities an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex-Master, Zombie.

    View Game
  42. Three teenagers are transported to a cursed Halloween dimension. Use powers based on their costumes, face hordes of monsters, create powerful builds, and find the portal to return home in this frantic action roguelike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane waves.

    View Game
  43. Rescue Boggies! The goal of most stages in a given location is to rescue all of the stray Boggies. Bring them to the Boggie Door to save them & get them on the path back to their homes! Dig Holes!Use your trusty iron shovel to dig holes in the dirt to trap enemies, take shortcuts, or reach inaccessible areas! You can't dig through rock though! Survive.Now that the Boggies are safe, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Considerable Grandfather.

    View Game
  44. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Go Slimey Go! is a fast-paced 2D platformer built around momentum, exploration, and satisfying movement. Featuring colorful pixel art, handcrafted levels full of secrets, and a highly energetic soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Go Slimey Go!.

    View Game
  45. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Jump your way to get the blue diamond as you try to survive a very annoying banana monologue! A REALLY HARD game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness.

    View Game
  46. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Tear: The Ascension.

    View Game
  47. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Explore the mysterious land of Zagora in this action-packed platformer. Wander through lush forests, crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marko: Beyond Brave.

    View Game
  48. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    93% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Cyber Rats is a brutal Rogue-Lite Survival Horror game. Escape a sadistic AI's death maze, or be torn apart trying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Rats.

    View Game
  49. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    95% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    Embody a violinist and awaken a gigantic, forsaken world in this highly poetic platformer! Using your violin and bow, move towards the core of the realm to understand your role in this universe and play the best Concerto! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symphonia.

    View Game
  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Mute Crimson DX is an action-packed precision-platformer where you guide Ninja on his quest to climb up walls, slice through bad guys and overcome great evils! Monsters have attacked the city, and only Ninja can stop them! Grab your sword and double jump, wall-climb and otherwise precision platform your way from your home, all the way to the dark depths where the source of this evil resides.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mute Crimson DC.

    View Game