Games like Peaks of Yore

"Project Earth" is a resource management and navigation game where you turn Earth into a spaceship to escape a dying sun. Manage resources to produce fuel, steer the planet with keys, and scavenge extra fuel from nearby planets using a mouse. A demo of this game is available for free on Steam, preferably downloaded rather than played in WebGL for better performance.

"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."

"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."

"TowerClimb is a challenging procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements, available for single-player and local 2-player co-op. Climb randomly generated towers with unique atmosphere, using items and strategy to navigate through treacherous environments. With stellar gameplay, amazing visuals, and a great soundtrack, TowerClimb offers a rewarding and thrilling climb to the top."

Haste is a high-speed third-person running game set in a collapsing universe, where you race through procedurally generated levels across ten Shards. Master movement, utilize over 90 items and four abilities, and face challenges alongside memorable characters. Progress quickly before each world falls apart to uncover the story and escape the destruction.

In "Lonely Mountains: Downhill," players descend through beautiful, treacherous mountains on a mountain bike. With a focus on exploration and speed, players can choose their own path and master different trails. Customization options for bikes and outfits are also available, adding a layer of personalization to the adventure.

"Spelunky 2" is a roguelike platformer sequel featuring a new generation of explorers on the Moon. The game boasts a bigger and more dynamic world with branching paths, multilayered levels, and interactive elements. Build a community in Base Camp, make friends, and tame animals for a more immersive experience. This sequel stays true to the original's challenging, randomly generated gameplay while adding new layers of complexity and fun.

"Heavenly Bodies" is a challenging physics game set in space, where you play as a cosmonaut tasked with maintaining a scientific research station. Using a unique movement system with dual-analog controls, you'll need to navigate and complete various tasks in zero gravity, from assembling telescopes to tending to cosmic plants. While keyboard and mouse controls are supported, a controller is highly recommended for the best experience.

"Crumble is a physics-based platformer featuring a grappling tongue mechanic, available in single-player and local multi-player modes for up to 4 players. In the campaign mode, progress through an unstable world, and in Party Mode, compete for high scores. With high dynamic physics, vibrant environments, and unlockable skins, Crumble offers phenomenal gameplay, exceptional graphics, and hilarious moments."

"Cloudbuilt" is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game with a good plot and phenomenal gameplay, visuals, and music. As wounded war veteran Demi, explore a world above the clouds, using your rocket-powered suit to run on walls, leap, and dodge hostile robots. The game features over 40 levels, including 34 revised for 2020, offering a smooth and balanced experience, making it very replayable.