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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.

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iRank100
Ristar
Platformer2D 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
Platformer2D 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

97
iRank91
Gravity Circuit
Platformer2D 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

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer2D 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
Platformer2D 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
Platformer2D 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

Sonic Generations
Platformer2D 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

DuckTales: Remastered
Platformer2D 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

Disney's The Jungle Book
Platformer2D 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

97
iRank80
The Final Station
Platformer2D 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

Disney's Hercules Action Game
Platformer2D 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

97
iRank68
Blade Kitten
Platformer2D 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

97
iRank66
Valkyrie Saga
Platformer2D 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

91
iRank89
Super Mario Maker
Platformer2D 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
Platformer2D 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.