PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS
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We filtered the 39 games similar to Pinstripe down to the 14 that fit the “Melee” category. Inmost, Deadlight and Bramble: The Mountain King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pinstripe.
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Year 2017Dev Armor Games
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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Pinstripe is Inmost — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Deadlight and Bramble: The Mountain King follow close behind.
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The best melee games like Pinstripe
14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pinstripe. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7
Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, post-apocalyptic world and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual
Where it drifts furthest from Pinstripe: setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pinstripe.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone73Setting44
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, linear, story-driven structure and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual
Where it drifts furthest from Pinstripe: visuals and setting.
Released 6 years after Pinstripe.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone75Setting42Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror
Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Pinstripe: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Pinstripe.
It predates Pinstripe by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone72Setting70Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with 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 Pinstripe: visuals.
It predates Pinstripe by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone65Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeHardcore
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Pinstripe: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pinstripe.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone50Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore
Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2
Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension
SummarySave the Ninja Clan is a platformer for casual players as well as speed runners. There are two ways to play this game: play through the normal story mode or find secrets/"bugs" in the game to annoy the Game Manager watching. StoryAn evil ninja kidnapped your friends.
Where it drifts furthest from Pinstripe: tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone43
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66
Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
#10Shadow Bug
67
iRank82
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrative2D
Steam👍 95%· 111IGDB60· 1OC78· 15
Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
≠ Missing: horror tension.
Read our open letter to find out how Shadow Bug came to be: http://steamcommunity.com/games/shadowbug/announcements/detail/1420174864656857505 You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces.
Where it drifts furthest from Pinstripe: tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone29
#11Wario Land 4
67
iRank78
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 2001Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo
67
iRank69
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Steam👍 64%· 84IGDB80· 1
Year 1994Dev Westwood Studios · GradienteOn Linux · PC · Mac
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping horror tension
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Pinstripe.
It predates Pinstripe by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals73
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrative2DHardcore
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, punishing difficulty 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?
Where it drifts furthest from Pinstripe: tone.
Released 5 years after Pinstripe.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone25
55
iRank83
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 8.3KIGDB75· 2
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: sports simulation and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Pinstripe: visuals and tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone36Visuals0
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