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Games like Why am I Running? Full version

Games like Why am I Running? Full version

Games like Why am I Running? Full version

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  1. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    You wake up sometime in the future in a cryo capsule. You don't know who you are, but one thing is clear: You have a cybernetic leg, a ball and enemies to fight! Master your new weapon, explore this strange underground world and try to escape this post-apocalyptic madness. Footgun: Underground has a very special challenge: Instead of guns, magic or swords you have only one weapon to master: you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Footgun: Underground.

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  2. Jump Adventures is a minimalistic platformer game. Prepare for a bite-sized adventure across vibrant worlds, each with their own challenges and dangers waiting to surprise you! Embark on a short, but sweet journey that can be completed in one sitting. Immerse yourself in hand-drawn visuals, dynamic orchestral soundtrack that reacts to in-game events, and mystic ambient sound cues. …and more… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jump Adventures.

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  3. 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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  4. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 258 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

    [Media 6689485] ”Whose blood is that on the walls?” -Josie Josie is up for a challenge. Her dad, a retired superhero, has fixed his superhero training simulator and lets Josie go in there... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunblaze.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,030 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The Basement Collection is a compilation of Edmund McMillen's Flash games. The games were remade with added features and music tracks. The games in the collection include: - Triachnid (2006), a physics spider simulation game - Coil (2008), an experimental game - Meat Boy (2008), a Super Meat Boy predecessor - Aether (2008), a space adventure game - Grey-Matter (2008), an anti-shooter game - Spewe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Basement Collection.

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  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    75% User Score Based on 534 reviews

    When indie game developers Alexey and Markus are in trouble, their only hope comes from their creation. You are the Tetrobot: a tiny robot that can drill blocks of matter one by one, collect them, and recycle them into new pieces of 4 blocks. You also have the possibility to destroy lines of 8+ blocks in a very «retro russian» game style. Sand, wood, stone, obsidian, iron, diamond: each matter ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blocks That Matter.

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  7. Made for SCREAM JAM 2025  Overview !ERRORi is my first solo game jam project, a short 2D platformer set in a digital world that is slowly falling apart. You play as a user who bought a newly released device developed by a startup company, a product designed to transfer your consciousness into a virtual realm, your very own dream world. At first, everything seems perfect. Then the errors begin, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to !ERRORi.

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  8. An ancient knight searches for magical orbs while being pursued by shadow versions of himself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights Shadow.

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  9. A prototype for a unique platforming mechanic! Here's a prototype for a unique platforming concept, where you traverse in a circle, bending reality as you traverse through a curved stage.  This originally was meant to be a running/side-scroller parallax puzzle platformer (see concept art below).  ·········• FEATURES •·········  Travel through a curved level with simple platformingMess around… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Be Square.

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  10. 90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    A game about being a dog, playing fetch, and rescuing your best friend. Climb a cursed tower as quickly as you can, otherwise something terrible will happen. A challenging platformer game with an emphasis on speedrunning. Enjoy this free action/horror hybrid adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fetch Quest.

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  11. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    When aspiring punk-rock drummer Oscar Teak is kicked out of his favorite band, he mopes his way home. He doesn't get far before he learns some chilling news, however: His childhood friend Tamree Willow is missing! The bearer of this news, a child in a wooden mask, demands that Teak follow her into the woods. Does she really know the whereabouts of the misplaced Ms. Willow? That's for you to find o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Forth: Teak's Tall Tale.

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  12. Overview:  This is an demo of my extended version of my game jam project from early 2024 that I have been working on since then. All assets including art, code, animations are made by me with the exception of some sound effects.  Game: In this adventure platformer, you play as an ice cube with various ice abilities. The object of this game is to reach and defeat the boss, and shortly after this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icicle Rush 2 [Demo].

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  13. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    [ DOWNLOAD LINK BELOW ] ( Windows version runs best! ) A game by NPJarcade, written in two weeks for LowRezJam2024. - CONTROLS - [MOUSE] or [LEFT]/[RIGHT] or [A]/[D] : change direction [LMB] or [SPACE] : hop (hold and release to jump, tap to swim) [RMB] or [DOWN] or [S] : cancel jump [ESC] : pause the game - INFO - A short puzzle platformer where you play as a tiny frog who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Pond Beyond.

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  14. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Welcome to Pivot!Meander Forth: Teak's Tall Tale is a short sidescroller about Oscar Teak, a lovable loser with a big heart and reasonably decent drumming skills. His day gets off on the wrong foot when he's kicked out of a punk band by his so-called friends. The day only gets worse when a masked child reveals that his actual friend, Tamree Willow, has gone missing! It's up to Oscar Teak to get to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Forth: Teak's Tall Tale Plus Plus.

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  15. You've got 2 minutes to clear out some Bee Mines. How many can you get? Controls Gamepad support is built in, but doesn't seem to work on itch.io's web version for some reason, at least for me. Move with the arrow keys or WASD, D-Pad, or the thumbsticks. Jump with spacebar, or with the top or bottom face button on a gamepad. Attack with x, z, , either left or right mouse button, or the side f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayqua Minus One: Target Practice.

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  16. Descripción Este juego de plataformas de estilo retro en 2D cuenta la historia de The Jumper, un personaje que el jugador conocerá más a lo largo del juego. Por encima de todo, está ambientado en un ambiente de fantasía medieval, lo que crea un entorno mágico para que el jugador disfrute de la experiencia de juego. Las principales mecánicas del juego son simples: Correr y esprintarSaltos y saltos … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floating Pixels: The Jumper.

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  18. Welcome to Angry Cubes! "Angry Cubes" is an exciting puzzle game that will challenge your skills and creativity. In this singleplayer game, each level presents increasing levels of difficulty as you progress through the game. Tired of everyone being too happy? Your objective is to find a way to make them angry! You'll need to strategically use the surrounding materials to reach everyone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angry Cubes.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Short but really challenging game about reaching the top of a tower by jumping exclusively with your tongue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without my arms.

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  21. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 785 reviews

    “Friendly Fire” is a 2d platform adventure game with handcrafted pixel art, an original soundtrack and lots of love put into the creation of the characters and dialogues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friendly Fire.

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  22. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Joe must survive in the arena and destroy all the aliens who attacked the North Pole. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joe and the Gun.

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  23. Resurrection of Soul Drain is a 2D action-adventure platform game with a retro style inspired by the games of the 90s. Here you play as a minotaur who has to defeat bosses and collect items to gain new powers and access different areas for the purpose of ... saving the world? As this game is compatible with both pc and xbox, you can configure the graphics * and you can also use a keyboard on yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resurrection of Soul Drain.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Hey there! I'm Fermín Fernández Díaz (Narthelus), an argentinian aspiring indie gamedev. This is my first ever published game project and I hope you love it as much as I do. The game originated from a College Assignment. I do not intend to give it any more support because I feel It's already in a state I'm happy with. I hope you enjoy playing my game! Current Ver.: FINAL Supported Platforms (ATM):… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword Boy.

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  25. Too Much Water is a top-down castaway simulator with an exquisite "splash" of humour, and a captivating story. After a solar flare hits the Earth, the oceans flood, destroying cities and killing millions. Learn crafting recipes and discover new islands in order to survive the aquacalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Much Water.

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  26. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A 1-bit micro platformer about daydreams of parkour. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daydreamour.

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  28. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    AboutYou're a knight with an axe. There's some demons in a castle nearby. You don't like demons - in fact, you could say you have DEMON DREAD.Made by one guy for fun and educational purposes.Available on Windows.Created in C++ with the SFML framework, levels made with Tiled, art assets made with MS Paint, sounds and music are not mine.ControlsMovement - WASDJump - Space barAttack - 'K' key, hold … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Dread.

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  29. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Help this crazy cat to the next level by jumping on all the tiles but beware you can’t jump on them again when stepping off. If all the tiles are gone the portal that brings you to the next level appear. If you fall off the screen you will get respawned and you get a second chance. The game is set in a colorful world while advancing the game will get more complicated level layouts. Later levels ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tricky Cat.

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  30. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 46 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Can you make it to the end of this punishing 3D platformer or will you be stuck in the void? Back again features: Challenging levels to test your skill and patience, a unique changing soundtrack with a light narrative and creepy atmosphere. Also includes Survival Mode If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back again.

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  31. "Space Rabbits in Space (and everywhere else)" is a 2d parkour skill-based platformer adventure about betrayal, speed, hard love, and fun facts. Played with one hand. On a mouse. Like we stated in the short description, it's good to have a free hand for various reasons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Rabbits in Space.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Explore, fight, and grow stronger as you progress through this 2D Metroidvania-style platformer. Can you uncover the secrets that hide on our moon? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SENTINEL.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    MOMIBOSU is a precision 2D platformer with plenty of exploration elements Gameplay that makes you want to try again and againYou've been beaten, but you'll do better next time. It makes you want to do it one more time! Abundant gimmicksSomething might happen when you bump enemies against each other! Try various things by bumping enemy characters against each other! Battling with powerful enemiesH… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOMIBOSU.

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  34. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Blitzstrike is a fast-paced 2D action-platformer where a pink-haired bounty hunter blazes through waves of robotic enemies with style and fury. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blitzstrike.

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  36. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 10,524 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 19 reviews

    The day one edition includes: - Base game - Physical printed copy of Gerald Robotnik's journal - Code for Sonic Adventure skin If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS.

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  37. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 3 reviews

    Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castlevania Dominus Collection.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    94% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    We are developping Floodcore into a full game! Join our discord server for updates and chat with the devs! Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges. This game is a vertical slice made by 5 French students within 8 months as a graduation project. You can expect … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floodcore.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 412 reviews

    Tomba! returns in Tomba! Special Edition, the ultimate version of the legendary platforming masterpiece. As the titular Tomba, you leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes on a quest to overcome a deplorable cadre of nefarious pigs. Along the way, you’ll explore ancient relics, discover fascinating characters, unlock thrilling quests, and unearth hidden treasures. It’s a pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomba! Special Edition.

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  40. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    There is a fireworks event in the evening and your friend knows just the right place to watch it. All you have to do is get there through this perfectly normal park. Just follow the arrows and you'll reach your destination. Eventually. How hard can that be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Walk in the Park.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 7 reviews

    An old-school themed platformer which is playable in seven different graphical styles emulating the computer systems of yore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Elena Temple.

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  43. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 564 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 2 reviews

    In this fast-paced roguelike side-scroller, hack and slash your way through the Dulce Base as Crimson the combat robot. Unleash fierce rhythmic attacks, customize and retrofit your build whenever, and uncover the true past of a post-apocalyptic robotic civilization… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oblivion Override.

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  44. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 609 reviews

    The Elephant Collection remasters ten of jmtb02’s classic blue elephant games into one mammoth-sized package! From puzzle platformers to rapid-fire arcade games, this collection of ten Armor Games classics is tied together by a new overarching metanarrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elephant Collection.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Tumblr | Patreon | YouTube (This version of the game is now outdated and cancelled, but is very different from the final version of the game Grey Area, so this version is being kept online for archival and for people to check out and play with if interested) An adventure platforming game in which you must explore a strange world between worlds as you try to get home and find your parents... Curre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Area.

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  46. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Fight your way through zombified robots, slime creatures, and a multitude of other enemies & bosses, as well as a plethora of levels, secrets & easter eggs to discover, collectible gems to... well... collect, as well as characters & dogs to talk to. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nessy the... Robot.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    93% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge? Master the unique Pogo Stick Movement mechanics! Find dozens of unique weapons, powerups, and items to customize your play through! Enjoy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pogo Rogue.

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  49. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure. Stylized aesthetics heavily inspired by retro games from the early 90s 7 different levels filled to the brim with collectables Slow paced and simple gameplay Eat bugs or Yeet bugs at other bugs to win Frog game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture.

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  50. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    This is a survival horror action game in which a young girl "Enri" tries to escape from a mysterious facility filled with blood and madness. The story begins with many mysteries, and the mysteries are revealed little by little as the game progresses. The game includes elements such as escaping from monsters, searching for items, and solving puzzles. Controls Cursor keys: Move … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgatory -NARAKU-.

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