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Looking for games like Illuminate? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with FOX n FORESTS, Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue or Commander Keen in Keen Dreams: Definitive Edition.

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  1. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    FOX n FORESTS is a 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by the glorious days of 16-bit! Switch between various seasons on the fly, shoot and slash with your magic melee crossbow and snatch valuable loot to unveil the mystery of the 5th seasons. A thrilling pixel art fable with rewarding super secrets, screen filling bosses and thriving exploration. This is 16-bit how you remember it! Fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOX n FORESTS.

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  2. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    55% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Wishlist The Full Version About the GameABOUT THIS PROLOGUE Skeletons, Celestial Beings, Magic Swords and a vast beautiful world created in pixel art. All this together with an adventure full of mysteries and puzzles that cannot be told in just one story. Here is a brief summary of what can be found in Abyss The Forgotten Past. Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue, is the begining of Leonnor's Ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue.

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  3. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    27% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Get ready to embark on an exciting nostalgia trip with the modernized release of Commander Keen Dreams Definitive Edition! This beloved sidescroller has been meticulously enhanced to provide a captivating gameplay experience while preserving its original charm. Let's dive into the detailed user gameplay experience and feature set: Visual Enhancement and Widescreen Support: Commander Keen Dreams De… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander Keen in Keen Dreams: Definitive Edition.

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  4. Explore, farm, and fight in Tales of Bloomrise! Enjoy a relaxing village life with fishing and crafting, and test your skills in procedural dungeons. A pixel art world that grows with every update, blending cozy vibes with intense action combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Bloomrise.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:character development, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.Game Features Simple 2D action that can be played easily! Explore the intricate ruins to obtain new skills! Collect 70 different treasure items! Collect crystals to enhance your status! There are more than 70 areas to explore and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garm Ruins.

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  7. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Red Glare is a WW2 real-time tactics game where you play agents of the OSS, the precursor to the CIA, combating a secret German expedition in South America. With five well balanced characters and a story campaign playing out across a continent. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Glare.

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    28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    28% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    An Urban Survival RPGCrafting, Exploring and Defending in a desolate metropolis haunted by the mysterious dreamers.Lead a team of 4 survivors through this urban desert of skyscrapers and high-rises, where the dimly lit streets are crowded with the mutated victims of an unstopable disease that forever trapped them in a dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Highrisers.

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  9. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 454 reviews

    Build your home, build your adventure! The Dwarves of the HammerHelm Clan dream of living above ground, under the sun and clouds. As their Champion, it is up to you to help them establish their home and guide them towards prosperity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HammerHelm.

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  11. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    41% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Crystal Catacombs is a challenging, retro inspired “Megavanian” love letter that utilizes Rogue-like procedurally generated levels/enemies/items with a heavy emphasis on classic 2D platforming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Catacombs.

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A retro 2D platformer with an emphasis on variety and accessibility. Play solo, or invite a friend to lend a helping hand with a time-freezing Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worlds Within Worlds.

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  13. Wren’s Resurgence is a 2D action platformer where Wren must fight her way through the Yokai-infested lands in order to rescue her sister Swan. With the evil force’s tyrannical grasp on the island, it’s up to Wren to brandish her katana and bring peace back to the land. Along her journey, Wren will meet a number of seemingly friendly faces, some of whom will aid her on the adventure ahead. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wren's Resurgence.

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  14. Stat Swap Showdown: Castle of Challenges Swap your stats to try different combinations in order to achieve victory against the 3 different bosses! Earn three stat cubes each time you defeat a boss. Earn money in battle to upgrade your weapons! The bosses are intended to be fought in order 1-3. but... being a game jam, all the doors are open so you can see all the bosses without having to beat the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stat Swap Showdown: Castle of Challenges.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 61 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 3 reviews

    Elsie is an indie action-platformer filled with rogue-like mechanics such as perma-death, procedurally generated levels, and a wide scope of items and weaponry to make each run as unique as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elsie.

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  16. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Super Remixed Cortex Command B23 Legacy Features: Singleplayer comfort game to chill with. Charming cartoon 2D pixel-art graphics. Satisfying gibs and detailed destruction effects. Everything is fully destroyable, including the terrain, people and items. Physics driven movement, combat and interactions. Plethora of creative, unique and powerful weapons. Switch characters on the fly, any … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Remixed Cortex Command B23 Legacy.

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  17. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    72% User Score Based on 199 reviews

    A real-time tactics game from Destructive Creations taking place during WWII. The capital city of Poland, Warsaw, is under occupation of German forces, however there are groups of fearless people who are not afraid to face the enemy. 63 Days follows the steps of their previous game War Mongrels to deliver a Commandos-like game play set in the darkest days of human history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 63 Days.

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  18. 29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    29% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Fluffy Creatures VS The World is a simple platforming indie game that puts the player in control of Fluffy McCuddleston, a member of a peaceful, intellectual race. Can you save yourself and the entire Fluffyland? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Creatures VS The World.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    Cat Burglar is a short, light-hearted, stealth, puzzle platformer with a pet charity awareness campaign. Help Kat find her way into the Dogo Corps base to discover Major Bulls' master plan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Burglar: A Tail of Purrsuit.

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  22. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    41% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A Co-op "Metroidvania" inspired by hits from the 90's! Explore Endica with your friends in a 4-Player Retro Game featuring elements from Run & Gunners, Platformers, Bullet-Hell Shooters, as well as Street Fighter Moves and RPG Elements! Also features Versus Mode & Mini-Games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endica VII The Dream King.

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  24. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 171 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

    Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    A deadly factory surrounds you. The manipulation of time is necessary to escape this underground facility. Use your wit, your laser blaster, and your time-warping abilities to face your demise head-on and triumph! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChronoBreach.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 166 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

    In the game Pixel Sinobi you play as a Ninja from the clan "Black Lotus". You have to confront the 9 demons of hell and the clan of Samurai "Steel Claw" who want to enslave the whole world. The title was later re-branded to "Within the Blade" when it was ported for console release in 2021. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within the blade.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    54% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    In The Warhorn you will get to play as an adventurer, who decides to leave his homeland to start a life he dreamed of. The world is full of puzzles, stories, enemies and traps. You will learn how to fight, build, steal, hunt and use magic runes. You can build a village and develop it into a great kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Warhorn.

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  28. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Philophobia is a platformer in which love is literal Hell and all of the enemies are hearts. The game is fast-paced and the player needs to navigate the bowels of Hell and escape the torment of love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Philophobia: The Fear of Love.

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  29. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    43% User Score Based on 225 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Become the leader of a medieval thieves' guild in Killers and Thieves from the co-creator of the Banner Saga series. Train a team, steal loot and master heists throughout a sprawling city to take your revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killers and Thieves.

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  30. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 309 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    Cursed is an action platformer with a compendium of myths from medieval Spain and the spirit of a mid-to-late '80s arcade game. Run, jump and throw your weapons as you move through decadent medieval landscapes full of dangers and monsters. Learn about each situation and enemy pattern in order to progress. Open chests and hit hidden spots for bonuses, weapons and equippable objects. Find the five … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Castilla.

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  31. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    47% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Space Colony Alert Bulletin! The Necromonads are at it again!! Colonists must in a orderly fashion proceed to the nearest shelter while the highly trained star pilot provides cover. Inspired by classic arcade shooters but with a twist. Captured colonists become infected and spread it to others. stop the Necromonads infection invasion now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necromonads.

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  32. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    64% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Plan out your heist, choose your weapons and gadgets and infiltrate the location. Go full stealth or guns blazing, level up, get rich and expand your personal hideout with powerfull weapons, gadgets, and collectibles. Everything can be stolen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panther VR.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 160 reviews

    Mankind has fallen. Infiltrate heavily fortified robot outposts using your tactical sniper rifle in this VR exclusive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nest.

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  34. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 747 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    Crush hundreds of minions as the powerful giant troll! Tiny Goblins call on you to protect their fort, in exchange for armor, money and new moves to smash and loot minions! Goblins build towers, barracks and catapults over each wave to help you fight back bigger minions and bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Troll Army.

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  35. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    38% User Score Based on 204 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Onikira takes the deep fighting mechanics of some of the most amazing 3D beat ‘em ups, like Ninja Gaiden or Bayonetta, and merges them with classic 2D platformer mechanics in a way that has never been done before. For example, launch an enemy into the air, wall jump to position yourself above them, then Katana Slam them into the ground. Switch to the Naginata and use the Naginata Lift and air dash… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Onikira: Demon Killer.

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  36. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Trails of the Black Sun is a first-person shooter and platformer hybrid, set in a digital simulation, where you, an Initiate, will have to find hidden artifacts and forbidden meanings. Use your acrobatic skills and defeat your enemies, fulfilling your ultimate Quest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trails of the Black Sun.

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  37. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    The world has changed. Chaos and death became the daily reality to be faced by those who were "lucky" to survive. Aggressive environment, complicated survival, dangerous creatures, other players and many different features together with mystic and paranormal subtext are a true challenge … You think you have survived? It's just a beginning, the true survival is ahead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Despair.

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  38. Your dash is your weapon. Miss, and you wait. Kill, and you get it back instantly. A cyberpunk speedrunning platformer built on one refundable dash: wall-kick, chain and strike through ten handmade courses in thirty-second runs, then race any rival's ghost off the leaderboard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rushmark.

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  39. Remember the thrill of the arcade? The pulse-pounding challenge of a perfect run? *Project Dejavu* straps you into the driver's seat of a customizable toon tank and unleashes you into a world of vibrant, retro-fueled 3D platforming mayhem. This isn't just a trip down memory lane; it's a full-blown, high-octane reimagining of classic arcade action! Labyrinth Platforming Each level is a maze susp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Dejavu.

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  40. PUBLIC STRESS TEST This particular stress test demo is for one of my protagonists, Cyanser as Raviel still has ways to go but for now I can continue to publicly test this one. I have an older public test demo on itch.io released a few months ago that was more of a playground, this demo is a test action stage. I continue to search for honest constructive feedback on where to improve, what to add a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PHASE NEXUS CYANSER STRESS TEST 2.0 - SAGE 2025.

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  41. Arcadia 's best treasure hunter Luke is a dungeon hunter to prevent the resurrection of the Evil! We invite you to the world, which is filled with interesting stories, encounters with friends, action games that will defeat invulnerable monsters and use various elements to get through the dungeons. A classic action movie with side scrolling and all the characteristics of a modern game.Make your w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon X Dungeon.

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  42. CAUTION! ИГРА ЕЩЕ НЕ ЗАКОНЧЕНА НО ПОЛОВИНА УЖЕ ГОТОВА, BUY THE GAME ONLY TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPER. Welcome to the 1990s in Russia, in the days of dashing bandits. Get ready for a killer action, arcade Shoot’em up with beautiful pixel art. The game tells the story of a guy who ran out of money, and the only way to earn money that he knew about was illegal. Fast action platformer with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I'm Russia.

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  43. 34%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Slay Your Enemies! Or Die Trying... 8-Bit Politicians Battle Their Way To The Glory Of Re-Election! Join Trump, Bernie, Alex Jones + More Through 8 Unique + Hilarious Storylines! The First Game from Wise Monkey Entertainment! This Action-packed Comedy Satire boasts great looking artwork, fun gameplay, and hilarious cutscenes focussed on delivering maximum entertainment value for our debut! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Libtard: The Satire Game.

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  44. Welcome to Bloodwatch, a short horror survival game developed by Gamingscape.When going out in a solo adventure, your ship has been sunken by an unexpected storm. You have been washed ashore by a wave. Waking up, you have realized you have been stuck in an unknown island. You search around to see is there any animal or people living in here. After a while, you see a group of people are torturing a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodwatch.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    GameBoyColor Style Sideview Action RPG OBSCENTURE About In order to save a kingdom that has suddenly been invaded by an alien world, Leuk, a homunculus created as a defense mechanism, stands up! While rescuing the people left behind in various places from the frontier to the castle town, proceed to the center of the anomaly in search of the source of the problem. *Contains mild erotic eleme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OBSCENTURE.

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  46. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Survive in a harsh and dangerous world after an alien invasion. Gather resources, craft equipment, fight mutants and massive monsters, use weapons, vehicles and robots, explore territories, defend strongholds and fight for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIFE EFFECT Survival.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 239 reviews

    Inspired by RimWorld and The Sims, Catizens is a colony management simulation game where you watch over unique cats with quirky personalities, as you help them build and grow their settlement while exploring new lands, facing off against wildlife and overcoming the challenges of each environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catizens.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Sublimity is a first-person horror game that drops you into an abandoned building complex. As field researcher Liam, you wake up disoriented and searching for your team. But as you explore, you uncover the dark experiments your own company has been conducting. Hide from creatures, piece together the truth, and try to find an exit. The Backrooms: The walls are a monotonous yellow and the atmosp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sublimity.

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