Games like Jump King
Looking for games like Jump King? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror and fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends or A Difficult Game About Climbing.
1 View Game85%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicstory, grinding85% User Score 35,274 reviews"Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy" is a challenging climbing game where you use a hammer and pot to ascend an enormous mountain. The game provides philosophical commentary as you play, and features agonizing gameplay that can last between 2 hours and infinity. With the risk of losing all progress and facing new types of frustration, reaching the top promises a magical reward.
View Game2 View Game86%Game Brain Scoregameplay, humorgrinding, atmosphere86% User Score 7,404 reviews"Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends" is a challenging game about climbing a mountain using a pogo stick. The game features multiple modes, including single and multiplayer co-op, rubber band co-op for 2-16 players, and randomly generated dungeons to explore. Utilize tilt controls, jumps, and powerboosts to reach new heights and collect loot.
View Game3 View Game89%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding89% User Score 4,750 reviews"A Difficult Game About Climbing" is a punishing but fair game where you must use your mouse or gamepad to control your climber's hands and pull yourself up an enormous mountain. Every obstacle is designed with intention and there are no distracting elements or violence. The risk of losing all progress with a single mistake adds to the challenge, making for a unique and frustratingly satisfying experience. Note from developer: This game was created by one person and is inspired by "Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy" and "Sexy Hiking by Jazzuo."
View Game4 View Game69%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, optimization73% User Score 6,101 reviewsCritic Score 50%1 reviews"Only UP!" is a narrative-driven platformer inspired by the tale of "Jack and the Beanstalk." As young Jackie from the ghetto, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and learning about the world amidst crisis. With samurai-like patience and cunning, overcome obstacles and reach new heights, all while remembering that mistakes are opportunities for growth.
View Game5 View Game90%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, stability94% User Score 24,724 reviewsCritic Score 86%10 reviewsIn "Super Meat Boy," play as a sentient cube of meat on a perilous journey to save your bandage-bound girlfriend from an evil fetus. This challenging platformer features over 300 levels across multiple chapters, with soul-crushing difficulty and epic boss fights. Additional features include a level editor, unlockable secrets, and warp zones for extra replayability.
View Game6 View Game94%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, stability94% User Score 11,862 reviewsLittle Meatmo is a single-player game with an intriguing story, featuring perfect mechanics, fantastic graphics, and music. However, it is very grinding with plenty of bugs and may elicit strong emotions. This modded version of Runmo lets you play as Meatmo, a character resembling Meatboy, offering splendid replayability. Despite some flaws, Little Meatmo is a unique and engaging gaming experience.
View Game7 View Game83%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding83% User Score 1,920 reviewsThrow your stick-figure-self at cannonballs and airplanes in an upward pursuit of the eraser! Play cooperatively online to share the journey! Who's to say whether the company will help or hinder, though...
View Game8 View Game89%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaystory, stability89% User Score 2,750 reviews"ALTF4 is a single-player platformer game featuring a somewhat clumsy Knight. With no save points and frustrating traps, the game challenges players to test their reflexes and perseverance. Exciting background music and the promise of a satisfying clear make it all worthwhile."
View Game9 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability97% User Score 92,552 reviewsCritic Score 91%34 reviews"Celeste is a narrative-driven platformer about Madeline's journey to climb Celeste Mountain, battling her inner demons and challenging obstacles along the way. The game features over 700 screens of tight platforming, including brutal B-side chapters, with simple and expressive controls. With an IGF-nominated soundtrack, Celeste explores themes of self-discovery and redemption."
View Game10 View Game91%Game Brain Scorehumor, gameplayoptimization, stability91% User Score 22,815 reviews"Chained Together" is a challenging platformer where you're chained to your companions in a race to escape hell. Traverse diverse worlds with unique obstacles in local multiplayer for up to 4 players, with realistic chain physics adding an extra layer of difficulty. The game offers three difficulty modes, including a beginner option with teleportation assistance. Your teamwork and coordination will be tested as you climb through the treacherous depths of hell.
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