Games like Never Trust a Bird

You wake up in an unfamiliar underground lab, where you are told that you are the lab-rat of crazed scientist, Professor James Arbuckledorf. Soon after, a bird comes to you through the vents offering a way out. With no choice but to trust him, you make your way through painstaking platforming in an attempt to grasp freedom, all the while honing your newfound superpower, given to you by one of Arbu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Trust a Bird.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 127 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

Ministry of Broadcast is a pixelart cinematic platformer which takes place in the dark dystopian TV reality show. The story is set in a country which has been divided by THE WALL. In order to cross to the other side of the border, the player must win in this TV show organized by the regime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ministry of Broadcast.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

57% User Score Based on 70 reviews

For a long, long time they have been bound by rules and assumptions. Trapped within the boundaries of signs. Until one day, the kid from the school crossing sign is thrown out – unleashing a new world – the world of Sign Motion. Where will the kid go now? Will others follow, help or oppose? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sign Motion.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

89% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Experience the terrifying first chapter in a series of platformer horror games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DERE EXE: Rebirth of Horror.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

More dark - is a two-dimensional platformer with a side view, with elements of puzzles. The game takes place in a strange place called hell. Not a single person who got there will be able to return back. Or can he still? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to More Dark.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

68% User Score Based on 69 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A lone man's journey through a strange world. Dimension switching mechanic - switch between the dimensions to traverse the world and solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inner Darkness.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 298 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

What Lies in the Multiverse is a story-driven 2D adventure that one could call a dramatic comedy. Filled to the brim with hilarious, cartoonish hijinks, the narrative also presents the player with mature and deep themes like death, envy, and obsession. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Lies in the Multiverse.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

The game of intrigue, tragedy, and armadillos! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Strife.

27%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Playtime Approximately 1.5 to 3 hours Gameplay You step into an abandoned military base. There, you will face unspeakable horrors… and your only goal is to survive and escape. Background The story begins when a curious child enters a restricted military zone. Inside, they experience terrifying events that defy explanation. Developer’s Note Frontier Outpost is the very first horror game c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Outpost.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Screenshots from 'Unleaving'  A story-driven puzzle platformer, hand-painted frame by frame, inviting players to become an extension of the protagonist by giving it your own meaning. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unleaving.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Follow the story of Tuli – a story about the struggle with insecurities, depression and friendship, told in a colorful, accessible way. Run, jump and paint your way through puzzle filled tunnels while also dealing with an unhelpful AI companion you just can't get rid of. The demo (Windows/Mac) that you can play here on itch.io shows a 30-60 minutes slice of Duru in which you get to know the begin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duru.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

92% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

Mr Run and Jump draws you in with precise level design, free-flowing gameplay, and formidable challenge. Silky controls encourage players to run, jump, dash, double jump, and roll to clear levels with style, making it a speedrunner’s dream. Collectibles hidden in tough-to-reach spots demand players use their wits as well as their dexterity. Dynamic Assistance options allow players to set the level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Run and Jump.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

72% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

Be Jack! Get an axe! Take Jack (and her sisters) on an axe tossing, single or multiplayer, platforming adventure in a vibrant open world inspired by Filipino and Norse mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Axe.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

98% User Score Based on 54 reviews

When a group of unsanitary chefs threaten all that is good and just in Cakeland, it's up to Cakeboy to serve up punishment. Fight your foes with pastry-themed items in this bite-sized 2D platforming adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cakeboy.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

91% User Score Based on 987 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

The Lion's Song is a series of four self-contained point & click stories connected into an overarching narrative, where player choices will affect the way in which the story unfolds. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century Austria, every episode follows a different character, each blessed with an exceptional creative mind. The game pulls players into a story of personal struggle for creativ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion's Song.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

68% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A hand-drawn 3D adventure game. Help unfinished drawing Sketch realize who he was meant to be as he chases after the artist's pencil, in a story of self-discovery of the art and his artist told in parallel. Featuring 2D character animation in a 3D environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfinished - An Artist's Lament.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

38% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Aery is a peaceful exploration game from the perspective of a little bird who decided to discover the world. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aery: Little Bird Adventure.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

78% User Score Based on 97 reviews

Remediation game designed for last attempt corrections for particularly troubled youth. Failure to complete this game may result in removal from society. Please do not attempt to find the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3 Blind Mice: A Remediation Game for Improper Children.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

OST for sale: https://raininglamppost.bandcamp.com/album/enhanced-ost After what must have been a wild party, Security Personnel H wakes up in the Holding Bay, the deepest areas of the secret... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EnHanced.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

52% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 5 reviews

Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Down to Hell.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 1,334 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 3 reviews

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARENT If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artful Escape.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

83% User Score Based on 223 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

In Between is an atmospheric, award-winning platformer where you solve mind-bending puzzles by manipulating your surroundings and gravity itself. Be invited to reflect on life while getting to know the story of the dying protagonist and his inevitable struggle for existence. Dive into the atmosphere of a dense, hand painted game while exploring the reason why you are here. Welcome to a world In Be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Between.

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.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Become a fox and escape the grip of powerful Artificial Intelligences in a 2D action-platformer. A young fox and his robot search for meaning in a beautiful yet dangerous world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Fox and His Robot.

Mariposa is a 2D puzzle-platformer game that splits you between two worlds—a vibrant past where human society has seemingly progressed beyond the bounds of imagination, having harnessed technology to craft a shining utopia, and the other, a distant future where paradise has crumbled into an abandoned ruin, a wasteland haunted by humanity’s hubris. Follow Mariposa, a young automatonsmith who spends… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mariposa.

Girls & sweets is a visual novel about the difficult relationship between two sisters - Aika and Yuno. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girls & sweets.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Venture into the depths of the Swamp as an adorable frog! Grapple, swing, jump, and swim to complete a secret quest in this short side scrolling adventure. Frog World was inspired by classic platformers like Super Mario World but with a Spider-Man swinging twist. This game really makes you feel like a cute little frog by expressing yourself through movement. Immerse yourself in a calming wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog World.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

83% User Score Based on 156 reviews

Dere Evil.Exe is both a terrifying thriller with a gripping story and an unorthodox retro platformer with unique puzzles and obstacles. In Dere Evil.Exe, you step into the tiny shoes of a silent hero named 'Knightly'. Knightly must jump, run, and manipulate environments in order to survive the heart-racing journey through a stunning pixel art world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DERE EVIL EXE.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

92% User Score Based on 358 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

What Lies in the Multiverse is a story-driven puzzle platformer filled to the brim with hijinks, chaos, and reality-bending adventure. Harness the power of the multiverse! Switch worlds in mid-air, turning pitfalls into bridges, walls into tunnels, and foes into friends. Just be careful when you mess around with gravity Embark on a journey across gorgeous pixel-art worlds, each with a unique par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Lies in the Multiverse.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 82 reviews

You are a man in a room. A puppet in purgatory. Simulated flesh in a digital prison. There is no escape. You won't scream, because you're not programmed to. Your choices matter as much as anything matters, so the bar is fairly low. "A Living Room" is a short point-and-click non-adventure that you should be able to finish in less than an hour. Hurry up, please. It will all be over soon. The nothi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Living Room.

3Souls Parallel Edition is a version of a well recieved game, created for the current generation of gamers, which changes the the gameplay to adapt the use of an older console gamepad for current game controllers and keyboard but sharing the same story, graphics and music from the world of the Ánimas! With 3Souls Parallel Edition, you will discover the world of Mustland, a place full of rules a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3Souls Parallel Edition.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

80% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 21 reviews

The Jungle Book meets the armageddon. A story-rich, old-school tough platformer inspired by Sega classics but built for today. Platform parkour through the remains of humanity as smooth apocalypse-wave tunes and stories reveal more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cub.

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.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

60% User Score Based on 77 reviews

The Guy is now in VR! Experience it and find out the new custom levels that take full advantage of Virtual Reality. Will your heart be able to take all these deaths at once? Features — A vast world to explore freely! — New awesome levels that take full advantage of VR devices — Full body locomotion in Virtual Reality — Total physics control of all items — New incredible moves: be able to pic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suicide Guy VR.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

57% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Have a great Grinchy time trying to steal Christmas in this festive platformer – and help the Grinch’s small heart grow a few sizes bigger along the way! Every Who down in Who-ville loves to sing, gift and feast, which are all of the things Grinch can’t stand in the least. So, help the Grinch and his dog Max set out to steal all the presents in Who-ville. You’ll have to be sneaky to avoid the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Grinch: Christmas Adventures.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

55% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Plunge into the world of the bloody tragedy that took place at the boarding school and feel the fear and someone's frightening presence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Presence.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

38% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 8 reviews

2D platform game with classic platform gameplay, deadly traps, dark storyline and unique hero abilities, all in Tim Burton's-like audio-visual. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Alone.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

99% User Score Based on 117 reviews

Social Moth is a narrative platformer where you play as a small moth contending with social anxiety. Set in a close-knit community on the forest floor, the game allows the player to explore themes of mental health, relationships, and finding a sense of belonging. Play as Aletris, a moth, struggling through interactions with other community members through dialogue choices that alter their anxiety… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Social Moth.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 4,778 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force. There's trouble around every turn, from insects to giant robots to sheer explosive destruction, but you'll have a variety of special fighting abilities to blast your way through each stage. As Lilac, you can use Dragon powers to whip enemies with your hair, spin like a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freedom Planet.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Jump, slash and explore a broken world! Welcome to the Grizzled Planet, a seamless open world platformer presented in retro style and filled with old-school challenges. Explore without pointers to uncover secret areas. Equip yourself with unique items and skills, even the ability to shrink and enlarge or explode and recombine. Only through self-discovery will you overcome enemy Dinos in epic comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grizzland.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

88% User Score Based on 1,580 reviews

A noir story in a unique action adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grayland.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics

92% User Score Based on 60 reviews

A collection of spooky microgames featuring fast-paced gameplay inspired by horror classics. Chop off legs, hurl hatchets, clash cards with Nosferatu, and many other ghoulish acts of terror! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPOOKWARE: Watch Party.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

51% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Treeker: The Lost Glasses is a first-person adventure game, with puzzle and platform elements. Use the lens to advance in the game, and discover the secrets of these forgotten islands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treeker: The Lost Glasses.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

70% User Score Based on 330 reviews

Depression The Game is an interactive game simulating major depression. You are joining a young man on one of his really bad days trying to handle his thoughts and survive that day... Will he? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depression The Game.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

98% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Help Snail Bob avoid the dangers that lie on his path. Snail Bob 2 is a puzzle game for all the ages. It'll make you think and smile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snail Bob 2.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

75% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. A Musical Story is the debut game from independent French developer, Glee-Cheese Studio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Musical Story.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Do you really want to live your life knowing that you never played 'The Most Awesome Game Ever Made?'... I didn't think so! Wishlist it right now so you don't miss out on the fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Most Awesome Game Ever Made.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

81% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Play as Fitz the Fox in this simplistic, retro style platformer. Help him through all the levels across seven different worlds to save his family from the hunter Willie and his gang. Designed to resemble a game for a classic portable game system with simple game play, pixelated graphics, and a 4-color color pallet. This callback to our childhood will test your skills, capture your imagination, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fitz the Fox.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

72% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Queen of Seas is a casual platformer game. The game theme is about Yemanjá, the Queen os Seas in afro-brazilian religion. You play as a fisherman's son, that need to dive deep and deliver offerings to the Queen os Seas as a poof of his family's faith. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen of Seas.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 406 reviews

Boodunnit?! is an adventure-sandbox game where you play as a ghost that has to solve the mystery of her own murder! The village of Boonkle was a peaceful, quiet, and remarkably crime-free place, until one fateful Tuesday when florist and ex-detective Julia Lawson abruptly died under mysterious circumstances. Bummer. Now in the form of a ghost, her naturally curious character compels her to f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boodunnit.