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Games like Don't Look Down (Global Game Jam 2023)

Games like Don't Look Down (Global Game Jam 2023)

Games like Don't Look Down (Global Game Jam 2023)

Looking for games like Don't Look Down (Global Game Jam 2023)? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Genopanic: Prologue, Dark Water: Slime Invader or The Godbeast.

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  1. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    ✨ WISHLIST FULL GAME ✨ About the GameStep into the World of Genopanic: PrologueEmbark on an Intergalactic Adventure! Dive into the thrilling universe of Genopanic with this Prologue, offering a taste of the epic journey ahead. Perfect for newcomers and veterans alike, immerse yourself in a world where you can master the game's style and controls, all while getting a tantalizing preview of the ad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genopanic: Prologue.

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  2. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Dark Water' a story about the adventures of Gran Gran and her Granddaughter who are trying to save their town from an attack by the cursed slimes. Use your trusty bow, diverse actions and jump mechanics to defeat foes and overcome traps to save the village from this crisis. Attack : Acquiring a specific ability will allow you to attack in slow motion in mid-air. Teleportation Arrow : Ai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Water: Slime Invader.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Welcome to the City of Eternal Night. Take revenge on the villainous Council of the Hunt and rampage on your motorcycle through the moonlit streets in this stylish action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Godbeast.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A girl went deep into a misterious woodland in an attempt to find her missing cat, but now she's lost below the treetops... Even though she knows the forest holds many traps and creatures, she persists on her quest to bring her cat back home. 16 levels;16 challenge level variants;2 bosses;Many collectibles! AD / Left and Right Arrow keys - Move W / Up Arrow key / Space - Jump Z / L - Att… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest of Strays.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    When lost in the Depths, the only way to go is up. You will Escape- one way or another. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GERASCOPIA.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    62% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    A Squirrel rages through the end of its dying world in this chaotic depiction of the beginning and the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Osk.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,315 reviews

    Witch Hunt is a horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Hunt.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 406 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 17 reviews

    An underwater exploration game: Explore the depths of a surreal, hand-drawn abyss. Possess sea creatures and make use of their unique abilities to solve environmental puzzles, traveling ever deeper into the void… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILT.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Embark on an exciting 2D-Metroidvania journey through the Eastern Archipelago of Lanthir Range! Along the way you’ll need to save the Sagelings from a dark curse in the forest of Orn, fight prehistoric creatures that were thought to be extinct, escape the beasts that lie within the Isle of Orad, and slide through the icy catacombs of Krakens Pass. In your down time, relax with charming new compani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Count Pumpcula.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Dap is a horror-action-adventure about gathering and protecting a pack of fragile creatures called Daps. Lead your Daps to safety through an eerily beautiful world, fighting off threats, solving puzzles, and avoiding the infection that twists your companions into something alien and terrifying… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dap.

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 272 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

    The Darkest Tales is a complex and compelling adventure, full of familiar characters and fairytale landscapes. Over the course of the journey, you'll have to come face-to-face with the difficult questions of life more than once. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Tales.

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  13. LADY DRACULA is the new, upcoming Classicvania from Goth Donut Games. TRANSFORM into new forms like a wraith, a spider and a bat, in order to fly, climb and blast your way into a new age for the linear Vampire Platformer genre. Jump into a transformation bubble, and float through hazards in Wraith Form, climb along walls and ceilings in Spider Form, or use Bat Form to blast from bubble to bubbl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lady Dracula.

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  14. You are Maia, a trusted forest guardian, a speaker to all birds and most importantly a fighter. What will you do to save your people from being ravaged by the deadly Grey Death toxin created by a tyrannical mutant otherwise known as your father? Guardian Maia is a 3rd person action-adventure game set in 2750 where the world of science fiction and traditional Indigenous Māori culture collide. Pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian Maia.

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  17. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    93% User Score Based on 117 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

    A cozy horror, “self-coop”, adventure about two unlikely souls who forge a forbidden bond and journey together to find the sun. Explore eerie yet charming Tim Burton-esque levels, switch between two unique characters, and solve brain-teasing puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Eyes.

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  18. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Pitty Meaty is a terrifying creepypasta survival horror game in which players face horror and fear while exploring a dark forest. In this game, you must survive in a dangerous area where the foul presence of a swollen corpse head rises above the tallest trees. You need to collect ammo and notes to uncover the mystery hidden in this grim forest. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror where eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitty Meaty.

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  20. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 1,102 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    SUMMARY Finding Frankie invites YOU to a true experience of terror as you compete in a terrifyingly twisted parkour show. Stealthily navigate around horrifying characters and swing through challenging parkour courses. This is one game show you won’t want to miss! STORY Upon discovering one of the three secret invitations concealed within a box of Frankie's branded cereal, you embrace the challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Frankie.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Your goal is to cure all of the combined animals and defeat the Mad Scientist. Upgrade things like Web and Climbing Levels as you go. Collect items and collectables to help you navigate through map challenges and save the animals. Have fun using Grappling Webs to swing through the air and help you on your quest. Tons of ridiculous combined animals to see and cure. You help the animals and n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spider Fox.

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  22. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A horror adventure game where a girl, who cares deeply for her best friend, searches for her friend in an aquarium turned into a world of terror. While escaping from strange beings called Creepy, you will unravel the mysteries hidden in the aquarium. The horror elements are mild, allowing you to enjoy challenging puzzles. In addition to the protagonist, unique and charming girls will appear. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aquarium does not dance.

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  23. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Creepy Tale is a mysterious quest rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took our hero to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale: Some Other Place.

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  24. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    58% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Climb massive creatures, explore otherworldly landscapes and find what you have been seeking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chasing the Unseen.

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  25. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A stealth action adventure in which you play as a Japanese traditional doll and explore the house without anyone finding you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ichima-san.

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  26. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 3,414 reviews

    A frantic adventure. Welcome to the Upturned Inn: a grand hotel for the dead! You just want to find your room. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Upturned.

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  27. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 646 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures as you make your way toward the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet! Solve complex puzzles and upgrade your ship with alien technology as you fight to save your home world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,692 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.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    A family of cannibals is killing people in the local forestry. Together with the police, you are heading there to stop the bloody atrocities... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannibals.

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  30. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear and his fairy sidekick head to the darker side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Tales: Into the Nightmare.

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  31. A panda who stumbles into the Lost Capital of Hell. Explore a beautiful and dangerous world with hand drawn crisp pixel art and 2.5D graphics. Face perilous foes, bosses and friendly allies. Customize yourself with abilities and outfits that will help you conquer your way through this doomed land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandamonium.

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  32. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 181 reviews

    This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyaruru Fishy Fight.

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  33. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Dream Bright is an unique story-driven game that blends exploration, platforming and stealth into a short journey. Dive into the imagination of Lucy while she creates her own adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Bright.

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  34. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Wield your flame to overcome menacing creatures lurking in the shadows of a ruined castle, use the dynamic difficulty system to your advantage, traverse challenging platforming sections and solve cryptic puzzles inside surreal paintings in this 2.5D action adventure platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candle Knight.

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  35. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 718 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Yume Nikki: Dream Diary is a collaborative show of the utmost respect for auteur Kikiyama’s seminal release. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume Nikki: Dream Diary.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    84% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    INCUBO is a side scrolling platform game with a semi-horror theme. We present many ghost from around the world in our game as enemy and bosses. You played as a child in his nightmare and discover the truth about his story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incubo.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A paradise lost; an island full of memory. Those who forget the horrors of the past will pay the price... Relics of war are now living, breathing creatures, out for revenge for memories forgotten... Can you escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEMENTO.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 286 reviews

    Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find over 30 different monsters and whack 'em with your baseball bat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tres-Bashers.

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  41. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    81% User Score Based on 31 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potata: fairy flower.

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  42. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    82% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 7 reviews

    Saga of Sins is an unholy action-adventure where mystery meets rewarding arcade gameplay! Immerse into a world of stained glass that is stained by sin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saga of Sins.

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  43. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 1,758 reviews

    Reveal the Deep is a short exploration-based indie game, where the user traverses through the wreck of a 19th century steamship. There is a heavy focus on piecing together the story of the ship's past, through a variety of notes and clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reveal the Deep.

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  44. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 54,976 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 11 reviews

    The little spirit Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm’s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori’s true destiny. From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly anticipated sequel. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast world filled with new… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ori and the Will of the Wisps.

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  45. 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 60%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.

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  46. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    'My own little planet' tells the story of a lost boy who is trapped on a dark and strange world. Fight your deepest fears and find an exit to this madness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Own Little Planet.

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  47. SCP: November 2010Alone. Hunted. In the darkness. Can you survive SCP-173? In SCP: November 2010, you are plunged into a dark and ominous forest with one mission: collect all the hidden plushies, avoid the relentless SCP-173, and find a way to escape. But beware—SCP-173 is faster than you can imagine. It moves in the blink of an eye, striking fear into your every step. The only way to survive is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: November 2010.

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  48. Backstory Arya, an ordinary girl, travels to a mysterious other world in an accident - the "Realm of Ghostly Light". It's littered with dangerous monster lairs, and the legendary scattered shards of mysterious beads have the power to bring her back to the world she came from. To collect the shards, Arya must delve into treacherous wilderness, dark forests, and abandoned ancient cities… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Queen Riding Insects.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Bloodytears 3D – Revamped Game Description Step into the shadowy world of Bloodytears 3D, a retro-style boomer shooter adventure platformer that pays homage to classics like Castlevania, Daggerfall, and Wolfenstein 3D, with inspiration drawn from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. You play as Aric, the lone survivor of Dracula’s curse. Years ago, his family was slain by the Count’s minions. Forged in ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodytears 3D Revamped.

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  50. In Drop: Save the Forest, you step into the tiny yet determined droplets of Drop, a water hero sent by the Rain Clouds to protect a burning alpine forest. Inspired by the stunning landscapes of the Dolomites, the game blends puzzle-solving, exploration, and environmental storytelling into a charming pixel art adventure. The MissionA wildfire is ravaging the forest. Plants, animals, and entire b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drop: Save the Forest.

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