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We filtered the 43 games similar to The Rocky Horror Show Video Game down to the 32 that fit the “Adventure” category. Sonic the Hedgehog, The End Is Nigh and SANABI top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Rocky Horror Show Video Game.

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Year 2024Dev FreakZone Games

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to The Rocky Horror Show Video Game is Sonic the Hedgehog — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. The End Is Nigh and SANABI follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like The Rocky Horror Show Video Game

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Rocky Horror Show Video Game. 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.

#1Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel 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: fantasy world and setting scifi

It predates The Rocky Horror Show Video Game by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100
The End Is Nigh
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone92
SANABI
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcorePixel Art2D
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 setting cyberpunk

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone68
Mega Man 11
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 visual pixel

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals63
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer
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: fantasy world, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from The Rocky Horror Show Video Game: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode85Visuals39
Super Meat Boy
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 melee combat

It predates The Rocky Horror Show Video Game by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone85
Pizza Tower
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

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 The Rocky Horror Show Video Game: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode35
Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel 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: fantasy world, co op and multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from The Rocky Horror Show Video Game: game mode.

It predates The Rocky Horror Show Video Game by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode33
Lugaru HD
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreStealthNarrative
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 visual 2d

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 The Rocky Horror Show Video Game.

It predates The Rocky Horror Show Video Game by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone89Combat63
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DNarrativeDark
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 melee combat

Genre100Game mode100Tone56Visuals50
Spelunky
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DCo-op
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 visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from The Rocky Horror Show Video Game: game mode.

It predates The Rocky Horror Show Video Game by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals63Game mode26
Risk of Rain
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
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

Where it drifts furthest from The Rocky Horror Show Video Game: game mode.

It predates The Rocky Horror Show Video Game by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat71Game mode22
Mighty No. 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer
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, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from The Rocky Horror Show Video Game: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Rocky Horror Show Video Game.

It predates The Rocky Horror Show Video Game by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone87Visuals62Game mode22
Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed The Rocky Horror Show Video Game, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.

It predates The Rocky Horror Show Video Game by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone76Genre50
Celeste
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcorePixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74
Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Rocky Horror Show Video Game: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

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.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone70Genre50

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