Games like Nihilumbra

In Ori and the Blind Forest, players control Ori, a white spirit, as they navigate through a metroidvania-style world to save the forest of Nibel from a dark energy known as the Blind Forest's decay. Using platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics, Ori gains new abilities and upgrades to explore the open environment and restore light to the forest. The game features a touching narrative and beautiful hand-painted visuals, accompanied by a sweeping orchestral score.

"Contrast is a single-player platformer game with an interesting plot, set in a dreamlike 1920s world, where you play as Dawn, the imaginary friend of Didi, who can shift between a 3D world and a 2D shadow world. Solve puzzles by manipulating light sources and enjoy the game's excellent soundtrack, dense atmosphere, and wholesome story. However, the game is very grinding, buggy, and has low replayability."

Limbo is a dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer. The game follows a boy's journey through a treacherous world filled with dangerous traps and hostile creatures. With its moody black-and-white visuals and haunting soundtrack, Limbo offers a unique and immersive gaming experience.

"Braid is a single-player fantasy puzzle-platformer game with beautiful graphics, stunning music, and forgiving yet challenging gameplay. Manipulate time in unique ways to rescue an abducted princess across a series of worlds. Every puzzle reveals something new in this filler-free game, now with Steam Cloud support."

Unbound: Worlds Apart is a challenging, metroidvania-style platformer with a unique twist. Using dimension-shifting abilities, players solve puzzles and defeat enemies across multiple worlds. With intricate level design, beautiful hand-drawn art, and a haunting soundtrack, Unbound offers a captivating adventure filled with mystery and discovery.

"Outland is a critically acclaimed platformer offering beautiful graphics, immersive music, and a unique approach to light vs. darkness gameplay. Players can choose between single-player or co-op mode in this engaging and challenging adventure. Adapt to an ever-changing world and experience a thrilling adventure that bridges the divide between balance and chaos."

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game with fast-paced combat. As you progress, uncover the hidden truth behind the game's narrator and the world of ICEY. With gorgeous visuals and tight controls, players will enjoy the satisfying gameplay and intriguing storyline. However, challenging boss fights and multiple endings will keep you coming back for more.

"MO: Astray" is a pixel art action-puzzler where you play as a mysterious lifeform named MO. Explore a space station, solve puzzles, and battle enemies using your unique abilities to uncover the truth about MO's origins. With challenging gameplay and a compelling story, MO: Astray offers a satisfying experience for fans of the action-puzzler genre.

"Seasons After Fall" is a 2D platform-puzzler game where you play as a fox with the ability to change seasons at will. By manipulating the environment, you uncover secrets and solve puzzles to gain the powers of the four Guardians, all while accompanied by a live string quartet soundtrack. The changing seasons significantly affect the world, allowing you to explore and interact with it in different ways.

"Hue" is a single-player platformer game with a unique color-matching mechanic, where you change the world's background color to reveal obstacles and solve puzzles. The game features a compelling story about love, loss, and existence, with lively characters, stark silhouetted art, and over 30 original music tracks. With full colorblind support and LED device integration, "Hue" offers a vibrant and atmospheric experience for players.