8 Platformer games like Downwell that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Downwell down to the 8 that fit the “Platformer” category. Cave Story+, Neon White and Metal Slug X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Downwell.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

The best platformer games like Downwell

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Downwell. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Cave Story+

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

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, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreFantasy

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, card game strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

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 multiplayer gameplay, co op and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

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#4Cuphead

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC87IGDB87· 17OC88· 214

Year 2017Dev Studio MDHR · StudioMDHR EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and combat magic, while skipping roguelike runs

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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, competitive edge and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs

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#6Defy Gravity Extended

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeCasualHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 86%· 8.5KRAWG👍 12%· 162

Year 2016Dev Paul Fisch · Fish Factory GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedHardcorePixel Art2D

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 adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG PS

#8ODDCORE

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloRangedMeleeFirst Person

RAWG👍 89%· 27

Year 2018Dev Mobge · MOBGE YAZILIM GELISTIRME VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIOn iOS · Android · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Downwell, expect shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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