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We filtered the 29 games similar to Super Meat Boy down to the 22 that fit the “Adventure” category. The End Is Nigh, Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man 11 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Meat Boy.

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Super Meat Boy is The End Is Nigh — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man 11 follow close behind.

#1The End Is Nigh96 #2Sonic the Hedgehog95 #3Mega Man 1195 #4Lugaru HD95 #5Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy94

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The best adventure games like Super Meat Boy

22 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Meat Boy. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1The End Is Nigh

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The End Is Nigh

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtMelee

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping vibe casual

#2Sonic the Hedgehog

95

Sonic the Hedgehog

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtMelee

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: melee combat, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

95

Mega Man 11

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DMeleeSci-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 melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

95

Lugaru HD

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcoreMeleeStealthNarrative

Steam👍 79%· 587RAWG👍 33%· 42

Year 2010Dev Wolfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat, while skipping vibe casual

#5Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

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Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcoreCasual2DNarrative

Steam👍 82%· 81K

Year 2017Dev Bennett FoddyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping visual pixel

94

SANABI

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcorePixel Art2DMelee

Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6

Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

#7Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

93

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DMultiplayerMelee

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: melee combat, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

Steam PS Nintendo

83

Pizza Tower

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtMultiplayer

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 melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping vibe casual

#9Shovel Knight

83

Shovel Knight

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCo-op

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: melee combat, fantasy world and co op, while skipping vibe casual

#10Mighty No. 9

82

Mighty No. 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcoreCasual2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with shooter, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping visual pixel

82

Spelunky

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DCo-opMultiplayer

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 vibe casual

#12Risk of Rain

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Risk of Rain

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtMultiplayer

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping vibe casual

#13Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

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Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 92%· 3.1KIGDB78· 10

Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Super Meat Boy, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, linear, story-driven structure and melee combat

#14Thomas Was Alone

49

Thomas Was Alone

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreCasual2DNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Super Meat Boy, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping visual pixel

49

The Bridge

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualHardcore2DNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Super Meat Boy, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual pixel

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Braid

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