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iRank82
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 82%· 81K
Year 2017Dev Bennett FoddyOn Linux · Android · PC
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Few titles capture what makes Jump King unique: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat. After measuring 15 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 40 most faithful alternatives. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, Lugaru HD and Risk of Rain top the ranking, with Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy at number one (69/100).
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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2019Dev Nexile
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The closest game to Jump King is Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy — scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. Lugaru HD and Risk of Rain follow close behind.
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Top games similar to Jump King
40 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Jump King. 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.
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeStealth
Steam👍 79%· 587RAWG👍 33%· 42
Year 2010Dev Wolfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat
≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension
Follow Turner, a rebel bunny rabbit with impressive combat skills in his quest to find those responsible for slaughtering his village. Uncover a far-reaching conspiracy involving the corrupt leaders of the rabbit republic and the wolves of the nearby lands.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Jump King.
It predates Jump King by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone84Combat58
63
iRank87
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, shooter and survival mechanics, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: game mode and setting.
Genre100Visuals100Combat65Tone61Setting32Game mode22
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcorePixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6
Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
You, a legendary retired veteran, are called upon for one last operation: to ascend a mega-city ruled by a corrupt conglomerate. You were chosen for this mission because of your signature chain-hook prosthetic arm and the ability to maneuver and quickly defeat enemies.
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.
Released 4 years after Jump King.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone86Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreDark2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone81Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2
Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.
It predates Jump King by 28 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone55Setting32
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCasual
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25
Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping horror tension
It predates Jump King by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone60
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting and visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode85Tone64Visuals39Setting32
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: game mode and setting.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone54Setting38Game mode34
#10Pizza Tower
51
iRank91
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 71KRAWG👍 79%· 58IGDB90· 1OC91· 10
Year 2023Dev Tour De PizzaPlaytime ~2hOn PC
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping horror tension
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer inspired by the Wario Land series, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: game mode.
Released 4 years after Jump King.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone58Game mode36
#11Mega Man 11
53
iRank85
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DSci-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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Tone60Setting0
#12Mega Man 9
51
iRank85
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2DPixel Art
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 setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.
It predates Jump King by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone84Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: game mode and setting.
Genre100Combat100Visuals65Tone61Setting38Game mode27
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 62%· 75MC79IGDB80· 1
Year 2013Dev Megadev · Adult Swim GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension
Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower! Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone60
#15Clustertruck
45
iRank84
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 18KIGDB74· 10OC74· 45
Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone54Visuals0
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Inmost
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Trials 2: Second Edition
Platformer · Racing
38
Bramble: The Mountain King
Platformer · Horror
40
Deadlight
Platformer · Adventure
35
Celeste
Platformer · Adventure
45
Mighty No. 9
Platformer · Shooter
34
Freedom Planet
Platformer · Adventure
33
Will You Snail?
Platformer · Adventure
33
Save the Ninja Clan
Platformer · Adventure
31
Psychonauts 2
Platformer · Adventure
31
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer · Adventure
36
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Platformer · RPG
34
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
Platformer · Adventure
30
Psychonauts
Platformer · Adventure
29
Sonic Generations
Platformer · Adventure
29
Stick it to the Man!
Platformer · Adventure
29
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
Platformer · Adventure
30
Wario Land 4
Platformer · Puzzle
30
Snake Pass
Platformer · Adventure
29
Disney's The Jungle Book
Platformer · Adventure
30
The Lion King
Platformer · Adventure
31
Super Mario Bros. 2
Platformer · Adventure
26
10 Second Ninja
Platformer · Puzzle
26
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Jump King?
- The closest game to Jump King is Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Jump King?
- The three closest games to Jump King are: 1. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy (69/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Lugaru HD (71/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Risk of Rain (63/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Jump King's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 15 dimensions.
- Is Lugaru HD similar to Jump King?
- Yes, very much so — Lugaru HD scores 71/100 similarity to Jump King. They share 8 attributes, including precision platforming and deep RPG systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Jump King?
- The best Platformer games similar to Jump King are Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, Lugaru HD, Risk of Rain and SANABI. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Jump King attributes like precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling.
- How is similarity to Jump King calculated?
- We compare Jump King against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Jump King experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.