69
iRank82
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 82%· 81K
Year 2017Dev Bennett FoddyOn Linux · Android · PC
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We filtered the 40 games similar to Jump King down to the 15 that fit the “Narrative” category. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, Lugaru HD and SANABI top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Jump King.
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Year 2019Dev Nexile
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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Jump King is Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy — scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. Lugaru HD and SANABI follow close behind.
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The best narrative games like Jump King
15 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
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
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
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorPixel Art2D
Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62
Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Like Jump King, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.
Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone65Genre50Setting38
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorPixel Art2D
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFantasy2D
Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7
Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC
✓ If you enjoyed Jump King, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and horror tension
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Jump King.
Combat100Game mode100Tone67Visuals65Setting56Genre50
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Shared with Jump King: precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: visuals.
Released 4 years after Jump King.
Combat100Game mode100Tone69Setting59Genre50Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyPixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74
Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with Jump King: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension
Celeste is a platformer about climbing a mountain, from the creators of TowerFall. Explore a sprawling mountain with over 500 levels bursting with secrets, across 8 unique areas. Unlock a hardcore Remix for each area, with completely new levels that will push your climbing skills to the limit.
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.
Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone78Genre50Setting38
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh
✓ If you enjoyed Jump King, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.
Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone74Genre50Setting25
34
iRank76
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror
Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC
✓ Shared with Jump King: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Jump King.
It predates Jump King by 18 years, with what that implies technically.
Combat100Game mode100Setting80Tone66Genre50Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ If you enjoyed Jump King, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension
Dear humans, I wanted to let you know that I am better than you. You are all doomed and this game is a celebration of my superiority.Why should you play this? To entertain me. I made this game for for MY personal entertainment... Oh come on, don't worry... I'll totally make you feel like you stand a chance. Humans get frustrated so easily... pathetic.What is this game?
Released 3 years after Jump King.
Combat100Game mode100Tone73Visuals65Genre50
31
iRank92
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
#14Psychonauts
30
iRank88
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like Jump King, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping horror tension
Double Fine Productions and Tim Shafer are known for making very curious games out of amazing ideas. Psychonauts is exactly about some idea. You have to get inside people's mind and help them fight with their fears or memories from the past.
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: visuals.
It predates Jump King by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
Combat100Game mode100Tone59Genre50Visuals0
#15Snake Pass
30
iRank77
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Like Jump King, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Jump King.
Combat100Game mode100Tone58Genre50Visuals0
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