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Demon Tides is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 4 gameplay attributes and found 38 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ristar, Pinkman and Gravity Circuit lead the list, with Ristar reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Demon Tides special.

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The closest game to Demon Tides is Ristar — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Pinkman and Gravity Circuit follow close behind.

#1Ristar97 #2Pinkman97 #3Gravity Circuit97 #4Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment97 #5Sonic CD97

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38 similar games found

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Ristar

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, visual 2d and visual pixel

97

iRank98

Pinkman

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeCasual2D

Steam👍 98%· 696

Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and visual 2d

#3Gravity Circuit

97

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Gravity Circuit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

97

iRank89

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, visual 2d and visual pixel

97

iRank88

Sonic CD

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic2D

Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and visual 2d

97

iRank88

Duke Nukem

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Sonic Generations

97

iRank88

Sonic Generations

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DThird Person3D

Steam👍 94%· 25KIGDB75· 10

Year 2011Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, visual third person and visual 3d

#8DuckTales: Remastered

97

iRank84

DuckTales: Remastered

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeCasualCartoon2D

Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13

Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, setting cartoon and visual 2d

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#9Disney's The Jungle Book

97

iRank81

Disney's The Jungle Book

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d

#10The Final Station

97

iRank80

The Final Station

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62

Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and deep simulation

#11Disney's Hercules Action Game

97

iRank79

Disney's Hercules Action Game

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeMythology2DThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 700IGDB60· 1

Year 1997Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, visual 2d and visual third person

#12Blade Kitten

97

iRank68

Blade Kitten

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeCozyAnimeSci-Fi

Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1

Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel

#13Valkyrie Saga

97

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Valkyrie Saga

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeProceduralAnimePixel Art

Steam👍 66%· 132

Year 2017Dev Daniel Fernandez Chavez · COWCATPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and procedural generation

#14Super Mario Maker

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Super Mario Maker

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel Art

IGDB90· 11OC89· 88

Year 2015Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

92

iRank86

pureya

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeRangedCasualCozy

Steam👍 96%· 2.4KIGDB65· 1

Year 2021Dev MajorariattoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Demon Tides?: The closest game to Demon Tides is Ristar, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Demon Tides?: The three closest games to Demon Tides are: 1. Ristar (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Pinkman (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Gravity Circuit (97/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Demon Tides's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 38 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is Pinkman similar to Demon Tides?: Yes, very much so — Pinkman scores 97/100 similarity to Demon Tides. They share 4 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Demon Tides?: The best Platformer games similar to Demon Tides are Ristar, Pinkman, Gravity Circuit and Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Demon Tides attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Demon Tides calculated?: We compare Demon Tides against every game in our catalog using 4 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Demon Tides experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.