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Looking for games like Pencil hero? Here are top casual platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Rooster Tale (2D Platformer), Apocalyptic cat or PONCHO.

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  1. Wish List Are you tired of the same old games? Then it's time to shake things up with our rooster tale game. Trust me, once you add it to your wishlist, you’ll be crowing with joy. (Get it? Because it's a rooster game...) So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give it a try! Overview In our 2D platformer game, players take on the role of a brave rooster on a mission to rescue chickens that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rooster Tale (2D Platformer).

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  2. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Feature List About the Game Apocalyptic Cat is an atmospheric and hardcore platformer that tells the story of a little black cat journeying through a toxic and desolate post-apocalyptic world, devoid of all life. The player's goal is to guide the cat upwards towards the heavens, navigating through toxic clouds, dangerous spikes, and stone obstacles to fulfill the cat's final and only dream of re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic cat.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    62% User Score Based on 143 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 8 reviews

    A Platformer like nothing seen before in games, explore this open-world puzzler in multiple dimensions on a journey to find your maker. Poncho is a new kind of game where the player navigates by switching between 3 "layers" in 3D in order to explore a 2D world. "Poncho" is a robot who wakes up in a post-post-post apocalypse world, where humanity has been wiped from the face of the earth many centu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PONCHO.

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  4. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 162 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 4 reviews

    In Out of Line, you follow the adventures of San, in his quest to escape the Factory that was once his home. Dive into a story set in mysterious world, find and help new friends as you journey through this beautiful 2D platformer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Line.

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  5. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Aidan in Danger is a retro-style 2D platform game. The player takes on the role of Aidan, the guardian of the last dragon. Face challenging levels, menacing creatures, and an interdimensional villain, all while enjoying beautiful graphics and an exciting soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aidan in Danger.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Pioneers against aliens! JustAxe is an exciting 2D platformer with puzzles, interactive environments and unusual setting! Solve riddles, combine your moves, and set out to save your hometown and possibly all of humanity... And don’t forget to take your axe with you! About the game: The game takes place in the distant future on planet Earth. The small town of New Soviets, hidden in the forest behi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JustAxe.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Wheelborne is a fast-paced, physics-driven platformer where every bump, slope, and jump can send your vehicle flipping into chaos. Your mission is to take control of powerful vehicles and guide them through deadly courses, avoiding traps, balancing on steep terrain, and reaching the finish line in one piece. Each level tests your skill and reflexes as you race across deserts, cities, and cliffs … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wheelborne.

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  8. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Freddy Farmer is a retro arcade style game with 16-bit pixel art graphics in the style of the 80s/90s where you can test your skills as a player. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freddy Farmer.

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  9. BLOCKBUSTIN’ MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD! Embark on an epic adventure to save the kingdom of Blockbusteria from the clutches of the wicked Dark Masters! Solve puzzles, outsmart enemies and gather gems to complete 56 stages that test your wits and reflexes. 1 tutorial stage, 41 regular stages, 3 boss stages (each one featuring a unique enemy type), 10 bonus stages and 1 final stage: the ultimate challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Blockbuster.

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  10. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 147 reviews

    MY STORY I'm Mr. Moo! Over the last 5+ years, I've been obsessed with trying to make an amazing platformer, with tons of fun mechanics and super tight controls. Despite having a fulltime job, I've poured a large majority of my free time into perfecting the smallest of details. After lots of trial and error, Stolen Hearts: Wolf Knight is the combination of my best work, rolled up into a funny story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stolen Hearts: Wolf Knight.

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  11. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    77% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    It's a Wrap! is a challenging puzzle game about making movies in 1980s Hollywood. Figure out the perfect timing of props, actors, and special effects as the Director. Then jump into the scene as the movie's star in a traditional 2D platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's a Wrap!.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 165 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Transcend the material realm and enter into a world teeming with bubbling psychedelia. Assume your true form as Spinch, a hyper-agile organism consumed by a quest to rescue a litter of its missing offspring from an endless population of misshapen and malformed enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spinch.

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  14. A panda who stumbles into the Lost Capital of Hell. Explore a beautiful and dangerous world with hand drawn crisp pixel art and 2.5D graphics. Face perilous foes, bosses and friendly allies. Customize yourself with abilities and outfits that will help you conquer your way through this doomed land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandamonium.

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  15. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    These are the ninja doodles you used to draw in your notebook in Science class turned into life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Fights.

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  17. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    64% User Score Based on 524 reviews

    Camera Obscura takes the beloved platforming gameplay from the 80's and 90's and adds an innovative "afterimage" mechanic that allows you to clone the world around you in order to span gaps, create staircases, and freeze moving platforms in place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camera Obscura.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    86% User Score Based on 697 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 12 reviews

    A game of speed, precision and freedom, use all the abilities of your rocket-powered suit to avoid fatal hazards, dodge hostile robots and reach not just the finish line, but the top of the worldwide leaderboards. Carve your own path through a multitude of mysterious floating ruins high above the clouds and show everyone you're the best! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloudbuilt.

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  21. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    80% User Score Based on 1,231 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 19 reviews

    Teslagrad is a 2D puzzle platformer developed by Rain Games. Released in 2013, it is set in a steampunk-inspired world and revolves around the use of magnetism and electricity to solve puzzles. Players control a young boy who must navigate through a mysterious tower, using magnetic powers to manipulate the environment and overcome obstacles. The game is characterised by its lack of dialogue, relyi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teslagrad.

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  22. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    An action-adventure platformer in the metroidvania subgenre. The graphics are made in the style of a checkered notebook and blue ink.  Defeat crowds of monsters, overcome traps, explore the game world, unlock new characters and find secrets! And all this to the accompaniment of driving music! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Painted Legend: Knights of Ink & Paper.

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  23. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled platforming adventure that will test your skills, reflexes, and combat prowess! "Velocity Ventures" is a thrilling 2D platformer that offers 20 action-packed levels of precision jumping, creative challenges, and heart-pounding excitement, along with a unique combat experience. 20 Levels of Platforming Perfection: Embark on a journey through a colour… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Velocity Ventures.

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  24. The Rain fell, and washed away all that was good. Ancestors of the survivors face a world plagued by deadly disease, hostile landscapes that offer no safe haven, and brutal warlords beholden to a malevolent A.I. that seeks to enslave mankind and control the natural world. This is life After Rain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Rain: Phoenix Rise.

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  25. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer which tells the tale of personal development and the psychology of fear. Join protagonist John as he awakens in a bizarre hand-drawn kingdom and comes face-to-face with the terrors that dwell in the last place he'd have thought to look... Embark on an emotional odyssey exploring the depths of an unfamiliar environment using protagonist John's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perfect Pencil.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Experience a dark, short-form, souls-like indie game, you play as Fury, the last hope againtst the Omniscient in this dark celtic fantasy setting.. Save the desolate island of Vindilis.The Omniscient, lord of the island, has descended into madness and unleashed the four plagues upon the people who rebelled against him. Play as Fury and embark on an epic quest for vengeance across the island of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vindilis.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    DARK RAMPAGE is an action game where you play as a hero who finds himself in a dark and dangerous world after he falls into a dark well. You have to explore various locations, fight monsters and solve puzzles to find a way out of this gloomy world. You will gain unique abilities and be able to use them in battles with enemies. Each level will be a test for you, where you will have to show all… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DARK RAMPAGE.

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Mon dieu! Some rascal has thrown you, the captain of the Musketeers, into prison – on false charges, no less! Time to grab your blunderbuss and blast your way to freedom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacre Bleu.

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  30. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Duckthing is a weird duck. You can rotate the room. Help this weird duck by rotating the room. You'll jump, fall, push stuff around each level to work your way to the goal. With over 60 levels and 6 islands, you'll find different objects to get past the challenges between you and the goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duckthing's Rolling Rooms.

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  31. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the exciting and dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!Feature Addictive gameplay Compete with players from all over the world in BossRush mode 4 unique challenge worl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Warrior.

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  32. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    A player described this game as "Dark Souls meets Mario." It's quite an amusing analogy, and surprisingly accurate too.Player WantedFor hazardous journey, bitter condition, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success.POTTY Knight Saga Potty Knight Saga is a platformer action game heavily focused on very difficult level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potty Knight Saga.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Experience a different kind of horror, where every mistake has a big price. 2d action platformer with a horror twist, 50 handcrafted levels with lots of surprises, and very challenging. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NoRoY.

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  35. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 289 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Sprint between saw blades while dodging homing missiles. Duck under lasers while the floor crumbles beneath you. Almost There was designed specifically for fans of the hardcore platforming genre - you've been warned If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Almost There: The Platformer.

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  36. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 1,578 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

    Remember when games were tough? Return to the Golden Age of arcades with an all-NEW hardcore action experience that pulls no punches. Volgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volgarr the Viking.

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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 228 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Sometimes it’s not about the history. It’s about the story. My Memory of Us is a reminiscence of a friendship between a boy and a girl. A friendship made during tough times. Times of terror, pain, and exclusion in a world where people were forced to live in two artificially detached worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Memory of Us.

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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews

    They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Butt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Bleed Pixels.

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  39. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 28 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

    In Rift Racoon you play as a cute racoon who has to teleport his way through tough platforming challenges. Jump, climb, slide and teleport across beautiful pixel art environments filled with dangers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift Racoon.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Turner is a 2D platformer puzzle game set in an insane asylum where you take the role of Turner, a man with a troubled past and an unstable state of mind. Complete over 500 levels by rotating the world around you. Solve a variety of puzzles, traverse through challenging levels, collect mysterious notes scattered throughout the asylum, and avoid dangerous obstacles, all while trying to solve the my… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turner.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Rob the hidden treasure with your beastie abilities and escape without getting caught! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beastie Land.

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  43. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    62% User Score Based on 404 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

    Pankapu is a 2D platform/action game, narrative and episodic: In a world full of Dreams and Nightmares, a tiny warrior has to fight for the safety of his homeland. However, the real purpose of his his quest, beyond the struggle of good and evil, is the mental health of a traumatized child. Told in the manner of a fable read to a child, the game has two levels of reading: the story of Pankapu, ep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pankapu.

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  44. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Wield your flame to overcome menacing creatures lurking in the shadows of a ruined castle, use the dynamic difficulty system to your advantage, traverse challenging platforming sections and solve cryptic puzzles inside surreal paintings in this 2.5D action adventure platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candle Knight.

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  46. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 416 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 27 reviews

    The game mixes pure shooting arcade with the use of different bullets to solve all the situations Rise will find on his path. Think of a more arcadey Another World, also with a very tight relationship between gameplay and story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise & Shine.

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  47. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 165 reviews

    In this hard to master platformer you will slay zombies, avoid deadly traps and unleash your true potential through a variety of skills and abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charlie's Adventure.

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  48. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Inspired by Stephen King’s book - “The Dark Tower”, Alter World is a 2D platformer with interesting gameplay mechanics. Player can pass on an alternative universe anytime and use an alternative realms to move to another level. Levels are unique, with puzzles. player will have to react quickly and assess when to move between the Worlds. The game is made in unique art style, like a painting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter World.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 672 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Typoman is a two dimensional puzzle platformer distinguished by a unique game world. You slip into the role of the HERO struggling to make your way through a dark, surreal world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can use letters to alter your environment! Be the HERO and set out on the journey to become whole and gain the powers you need to defeat the giant, evil demon that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typoman.

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  50. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Shadow Gangs is an arcade style ninja action game. The graphics are HD hand drawn and traditional style animated. The soundtrack was made by a lead guitarist over a 5 years period. You play the role of Dan the current ninja order master. Your mission is to rescue your family from the Shadow Force crime organisation, whose members are known as the Shadow Gangs. Use your ninja transformation ability… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Gangs.

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