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We filtered the 35 games similar to Defy Gravity Extended down to the 9 that fit the “Platformer” category. MDK2, Downwell and Cave Story+ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Defy Gravity Extended.

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The best platformer games like Defy Gravity Extended

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Defy Gravity Extended. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1MDK2

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative

Steam👍 81%· 237IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev BioWare · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 97%· 8.5KRAWG👍 76%· 457MC81IGDB78· 8OC83· 44

Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 93%· 8.0KRAWG👍 79%· 316MC83IGDB81· 1OC88· 16

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreRangedNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 91%· 245MC88IGDB89· 6OC89· 81

Year 2022Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and card game strategy, while skipping puzzle design

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#5Ultimate Chicken Horse

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeCasualHardcore2D

Steam👍 96%· 52KRAWG👍 89%· 228IGDB79· 5OC79· 23

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · Clever Endeavour GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, adventure storytelling and competitive edge, while skipping puzzle design

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev SNKOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping puzzle design

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcore2DStealth

Steam👍 96%· 5.6KRAWG👍 84%· 90MC76IGDB75· 2

Year 2016Dev Hopoo GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMelee

Steam👍 93%· 43

Year 2015Dev Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks · Gamera GamePlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Defy Gravity Extended, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

IGDB95· 2

Year 2002Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Defy Gravity Extended, expect shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

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