Games like Stick Around

Novius Welcome to Novius! Have you been looking for a game that is reminiscent of the early day platformers. From Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, to Super Mario Galaxy – you will have to look no further.  Novius is centered on accessibility for players in a way that doesn’t restrict the core functionality of the game. The experience will be able to be enjoyed by both people who require accessibilit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Novius.

Meet Dood, a 30-year-old slightly balding man trying to navigate the challenges of a physics-based life. Enter, stage left: Zooblies. A strange and plethoric (in both senses of the word) species of creatures whose sole purpose is to be in the way of our protagonist’s goal: a (possibly metaphorical) path through a series of dark dungeons and out into the light. Learn the ways (rules) of the world (… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zooblies.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

98% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

Our planet is under attack from the Star Spores, and they've warped life on Earth into ferocious uber-bugs. Even worse, a nasty alien has made its new home directly attached to your head. But it's not all bad news - your new best friend has provided both the strength to fight back against the mutated horde, and control over a weapon that can tip the balance of the battle in humanity's favor: the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ChainStaff.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

66% User Score Based on 344 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Discover Nahucan, a world inhabited by masked beings. You're Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive as you save Nahucan from its biggest threat, the black plague. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ITORAH.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Alice Escaped is a 2D action and exploration game. Follow the advenctures of the two girls Usada and Kotora who wander into a strange world of grimoires, chasing after "Alice". What awaits them there are mysterious characters based off of Alice in Wonderland: the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and Humpty Dumpty — but are they really the enemy? And why does the White Rabbit guiding them have a zipp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice Escaped!.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

89% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Grapple is a 3D puzzle platformer. You can fling, swing and climb across everything in Grapple. Different surfaces react uniquely to your gooball. Grapple is as fast paced as you want to play it. With multiple checkpoints and unlimited lives your skill is the only thing slowing you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grapple.

Game created for the Cross Worlds Game Jam 2025 with the theme Bridges. ConceptWake up, Captain Roger! After a night of drinking your crew left you on an island. Use the materials lying around to bridge your way to the hidden treasurer before your crew wakes up. GameplayMove around, pick up objects and build bridges. You can also hop on floating objects, but be quick as they will not hold your w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hungover Captain Roger.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Ratty and round, chunky and proud. Fill up on cheese and utilize your rotundness in the casino. Patch Notes: New ending (and associated quest)You don't block the camera from belowSensitivity slider in start menuSlightly easier to climb stuffNew environmental objectsMore hatsAdded Gojo (the goat)Buff to alcoholicsButtons are NOT broken Entered into Micro Jam 045: Miniature (https://itch.io/jam/m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ratund.

Play as a sneaky raccoon in this point-and-click adventure! Avoid traps, scavenge for food, and steal as many shiny trinkets as you can while you ride along with a musician who is following a dream. Collect everything you can to get a high score! CONTROLS: LEFT CLICK to walk and interact with objects. MOUSE SCROLL WHEEL  UP/DOWN or CLICK the VW button to open/close Inventory. LEFT CLICK AND RE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stowaway.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Developed for Jame Gam #36 Welcome to the world of Freaklandia, where people everywhere hunt the planet's wildlife and have them fight each other for sport! And for some reason, nobody thinks anything's wrong with that! Short guide: Use arrow keys to move, I to open the inventory, and K to talk to NPCs To win, you have to get your Candleman to a certain level and have all four of the available Poc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Freaks.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 203 reviews

Master fluid 8-directional whip combat with a variety of sub-weapons and tools, inspired by classics like Super Castlevania IV Explore a rich, interconnected world brimming with secrets, hidden paths, and ancient mysteries waiting to be uncovered Experience tight, responsive platforming that blends the precision of Celeste with Hollow Knight’s rich sense of exploration Play as a brave little… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

80% User Score Based on 101 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGASWORD.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

88% User Score Based on 48 reviews

About the Game Devil's Dive is a hellish rogue-lite that wears its inspirations on its sleeve, and smashes them all together. The game takes the Downwell core and introduces twin stick action for unique combat encounters, gliding mechanics for a pinch of precision and strategy, and some good ol' fashioned bullet hell boss encounters. All the while, the focus is slick, fast paced action and chaini… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil's Dive.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Match your way through an incredible farming adventure. Grow crops, plant trees, raise adorable animals and customize a wonderful farm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope's Farm.

Build whatever comes into your mind with over 220 blocks to build with! Most blocks can be chiseled and shaped in dozens of ways to ensure there is everything you need! A planet is not enough? Well, luckily there are 100 additional planets to explore! Each randomly generated, no one looks the same. Some have villages, some epic dungeons, lava oceans, giant caves or purple alien worlds. There is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SquareWorld Unpixeled.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

81% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found is a Metroidvania style action-platformer that takes you back to a world made from the nightmares of your childhood. Join Brand - an action figure that has come to life - in his fight against the darkness to save his owner, Felix. Nightmares are only the start of his troubles: Brand needs to uncover the secrets of the house before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 406 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

Experience a Lovecraftian inspired story-driven action RPG game with skill-based combat. Explore and Fight in a dreadful world rich in treasures and deadly creatures. Elderand is a love letter to Castlevania with modern elements. Make your own path as you unveil the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elderand.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight Pulse.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

80% User Score Based on 187 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 7 reviews

Too long have I slumbered. Unsheathe me and I will lead you to the secrets that lie deep beneath. All shall tremble before us, for I am DOOMBLADE. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOOMBLADE.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Spooky Ghosts Dot Com is a small metroidvania about a ghost hunter named Ruby. One Halloween night a ghost hunting job comes in, but it turns out to not be a regular gig! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Ghosts Dot Com.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

68% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory is a 2D platformer game that presents the story of a sugar cube. The background tiles of the game have two sides, namely, the front and the back. These tiles can be flipped for access to critical hints to solve different levels. They may or may not help you, so pay attention! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory.

"July" is a side-scrolling game similar to Metroidvania. Players will play the role of July to carry out a journey through the levels. The game will have many levels and monsters waiting for players to challenge, each level has its own unique place waiting for players to challenge. Players will gain different skill badges in the journey to enhance their strength and challenge more and mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 七月-July.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

71% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A puzzle platform game, with both stealth and parkour elements. Use your wits, cunning and agility to escape this deadly prison. Take the stealthy approach, progressing slowly, hiding and staying out of sight. Or utilise your athleticism to wall jump, ledge grab and speed run your way to freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Fungeon.

This game is in beginning stages of development and was built on unity. This is a cute runner game where you controll the runner. You collect towels for points and avoid running into dogs and cars while watching your stamina and trying to make it to the finish line. If you run out of stamina mid jump you could fall and land on a dog and get mauled or get hit by the car and game over. You cannot mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runners Mayhem.

The first out of three small games made as part of an end-semester student project in rapid-prototyping course. Made with Construct 3. Yes, I made all the art myself (besides the gorilla), forgive my complete lack of any visual artistic ability. I'm a dev, I can't draw for shit. Controls: Right and left arrows to move and up to jump. Press E to go back to the level select screen. Gorilla i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick Jump.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Some mysteries are buried in ancient stone. Others are still unfolding. What is Skybound? Skybound is a 3D  exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving. You play as Bell, a young archaeologist exploring mystical floating islands in search of ancient artifacts. Use Bell's specialized equipment - including a Grappling Anchor, agility bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skybound.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The Path of Ren is a challenging precision platformer with tight, expressive controls. Run, jump, climb, swing, and master orb abilities to conquer 300+ unique challenges! Master Orb AbilitiesOrb abilities are easy to learn, but difficult to master! Use them to dash, crystalize, ghostify, warp, and slow time. Collecting an orb lets you use that ability a single time with the press or hold of a b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path of Ren.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

75% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 49%Based on 5 reviews

Blood of Mehran tells a story of love, loss and loyalty, drawn from "Arabian Nights" folk tales. The legendary warrior Mehran sets down his sword in search of peace - but his restful existence is set ablaze by the cruel ambitions of others, leaving him no choice but to take up his blade once more. Hack and slash your way through enemies, choosing from a variety of weapon combinations: - Swo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood of Mehran.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

88% User Score Based on 324 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through the lands of Clesseia to become the unlikely hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knightling.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

"Raygun Gadabout is a thrilling action-platformer that masterfully blends rewarding exploration with intense, fast-paced combat. Dive into a galaxy where every corner holds a new adventure, and every battle keeps you on the edge of your seat." "Blast off into the stars aboard your very own starship! Engage in epic battles with space pirates, discover new worlds, and explore treac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raygun Gadabout.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A short 1st person, Playstation 1'esque 3D platformer for lovers of collectathons If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gemlands.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

73% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

With amazing new abilities, re-visit a land full of wonder on a new adventure in LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias - sequel to the award-winning ‘LostWinds’. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Slash, Shoot and Break demons, Capture their spirits and summon them out into your battle in the beautiful yet dangerous world of Inferno, Fight against hordes of demons from Ars Goetia and stop the evil queen with the power of the Spirit Mancer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Mancer.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Play as Xi as she tries to navigate a five-day time loop and figure out what happened to her memories. Together with her companion, Ouro, travel through a true metroidvania world where time changes the terrain in subtle ways. Escape the loop through exploration and battle. Change Xi’s fate and learn the truth of the Dragon Loop!   Turn Bosses into Summonable Spirits Defeat a wide range of in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DragonLoop.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

91% User Score Based on 526 reviews

Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you be the vaccine to save dog-kind from extinction or will DocX have to return to the drawing board? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BioGun.

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.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Relive the golden age of co-op Arcade games with Kemono Heroes! Imagine the thrill of classic arcade nights—blazing through levels, side by side with your friends, dodging, slashing, and unleashing chaos on screen. Kemono Heroes brings back that magic, blending run ‘n gun mayhem with fast-paced ninja action and fluffy, badass warriors straight out of a 16-bit dream! ⚔️ Go solo and tes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kemono Heroes.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Pigeon’s Mission began as a sketchbook dream by Logan, his just 6 years old when he first drew Archie, Crazy Guy, and the rest of this imaginative cast. Now, those hand-drawn ideas have evolved into a rich, 2D pixel platformer filled with heart, humor, and high-flying (well… kind of) action. Play as Archie Airborne, a grounded pigeon with a big heart, as you wall-jump, dash, and battle your way t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pigeon's Mission.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

73% User Score Based on 882 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 16 reviews

Xeodrifter is an action-packed exploration game with a retro graphical style. Blast your way through alien landscapes, seek out valuable secrets, and defeat ancient guardians to unlock powers from a legendary supreme culture in this exciting journey of mystery and adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeodrifter.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Alex is still small, but her dreams are big. Sweet Dreams Alex is a wholesome puzzle and construction game, filled to the brim with atmosphere and charm. Each level presents a new challenge that you can solve in a variety of creative ways, while experiencing a cute slice-of-life story about the wonders of childhood. Features Become Alex’s Dream BuilderYou are Alex’s Dream Builder, tasked with keep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Dreams Alex.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 1,268 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 29 reviews

Discover Penny's Big Breakaway on the official PlayStation website, with trailers and screenshots, game details and more for this colourful 3D platforming adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penny’s Big Breakaway.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

About: Bananaguy wakes up and sees his banana is missing! Make your way through a colorful world filled with hard but fun challenges. Unlock new power ups to make Bananaguys moveset grow! Retrieve your lost banana and consume it in the comfort of your home :D Content: More than 50+ screens of hard challengesAn overworld filled with secrets to explore3 different power ups, easy to learn but with mu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bananaguy.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

78% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Erra: Exordium is a 2D action adventure game in Dieselpunk setting. Explore a world based on Sumerian-Akkadian mythology. Take the role of a scientist who was able to cheat death and fight the rebellious army of mechatrons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erra: Exordium.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

86% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Descend into a radical new dimension of abstract minimalist arcade fury in Disastr_Blastr! Blaze your merciless path of devastation through an expansive non-linear game world with 100+ stages of cortex-shattering cubic mayhem! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disastr_Blastr.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

70% User Score Based on 488 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 22 reviews

TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT is a larger than life, 2D side-scrolling action adventure from Game Freak. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

62% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Lamp Chronicle is an 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamp Chronicle.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

95% User Score Based on 620 reviews

Unsung Warriors - Prologue is a 2D action-adventure game set in Iron Age inspired Europe. Fight your way past enemies and traps, while exploring the secrets of an ancient crypt. DESIGNED FOR SOLO AND COUCH CO-OP This game can be played solo or with a friend in couch co-op mode. Help each other out of difficult situations, fighting side by side. FEATURES Single Player & Couch Co-op Mode Explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsung Warriors - Prologue.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

76% User Score Based on 348 reviews

Critic Score 29%Based on 4 reviews

Four Sided Fantasy is a wordless, seamless experience where you use screen wrap to solve puzzles in ways you never thought about before. Remember in Pac-Man how you can go off one side of the screen and "wrap" to the other? In Four Sided Fantasy, the player has the ability to toggle this screen wrap on and off at any time. Each new season in the game brings a new twist to screen wrap. Just as you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Four Sided Fantasy.