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We filtered the 24 games similar to Bowling Over It down to the 11 that fit the “Xbox” category. Little Misfortune, Clustertruck and Mega Man 9 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bowling Over It.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Bowling Over It is Little Misfortune — scoring 39/100 on our similarity scale. Clustertruck and Mega Man 9 follow close behind.

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The best games like Bowling Over It on Xbox

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bowling Over It. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Little Misfortune
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Bowling Over It, it's known for precision platforming, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#2Clustertruck
Clustertruck
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasualMeleeFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 18KIGDB74· 10OC74· 45
Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual first person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone92Visuals0
Mega Man 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrative2DMelee
Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7
Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.

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Mega Man 11
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMeleeSci-Fi
Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone61Setting0
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMultiplayerMelee
Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode85Tone64Visuals49Setting0
Mighty No. 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasual2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92
Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with shooter, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Bowling Over It.

Genre100Visuals100Tone91Game mode23Setting0
Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DCo-opMultiplayer
Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting and game mode.

Genre100Visuals74Tone54Game mode34Setting0
#8Thomas Was Alone
Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreCasualLinear2D
Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Bowling Over It, expect precision platforming, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.

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Risk of Rain
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: world and setting.

Genre100Tone61Visuals60Game mode22Setting0World0
Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualHardcoreNarrativeMelee
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Bowling Over It, it's known for precision platforming, vibe casual and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: visuals.

Game mode100Tone83Genre50Visuals0
Will You Snail?
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrative2DMelee
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Bowling Over It, expect precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design, while skipping horror tension

Dear humans, I wanted to let you know that I am better than you. You are all doomed and this game is a celebration of my superiority.Why should you play this? To entertain me. I made this game for for MY personal entertainment... Oh come on, don't worry... I'll totally make you feel like you stand a chance. Humans get frustrated so easily... pathetic.What is this game?

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