Games like Braid
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This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
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$19.99Braid, Anniversary Edition
May 14 · Thekla, Inc.
Both: Puzzle Platformer · 2D Platformer · Puzzle
Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.
Puzzle Platformer2D PlatformerPuzzlePlatformerAction-Adventure2DTime ManipulationActionCasualCartoony👍 1,766
$7.99Mosa Lina
Oct 17 · Stuffed Wombat, Silkersoft, Lukke, Rollin'Barrel
Both: 2D Platformer · Puzzle Platformer · Puzzle
a hostile interpretation of the immersive sim, where nothing is planned, and everything works
Co-opMultiplayerOnline Co-Op2D PlatformerPuzzle PlatformerPuzzleLocal Co-OpAdventureImmersive SimSimulation👍 2,015
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$10.99CATO: Buttered Cat
Sep 5 · Team Woll
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Puzzle · Platformer
Puzzle platformer where you control both the cat and the toast, based on the famous "Buttered Cat Paradox". The game features 200+ levels, 70+ skins, plus boss fights and mini-games!
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$24.99COCOON
Sep 29 · Geometric Interactive
Both: Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.
AdventurePuzzleExplorationIndiePuzzle PlatformerAtmosphericStylized3DSingleplayerFuturistic👍 7,963
$29.99The Talos Principle 2
Nov 2 · Croteam
Both: Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer
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Jul 17 · Squid Shock Studios, Christopher Stair, Trevor Youngquist
Both: 2D Platformer · Platformer
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Precision PlatformerSide ScrollerExploration2D PlatformerPlatformerMetroidvaniaSouls-likeAction-AdventureComic Book2D👍 1,399
$24.99Fatal Claw
Aug 26 · NDEV GAMES
Both: 2D Platformer · Platformer
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
MetroidvaniaExploration2D PlatformerAction-AdventureHand-drawnNonlinearPlatformerAtmosphericStory RichMultiple Endings👍 444
$2.99Temporal Gunslinger
Apr 15 · Ledan's Gift
Both: Puzzle · Time Manipulation
Play as a supernatural gunslinger with the power to redirect bullets and rewind time in this action puzzle game. Travel across different time periods and slay the Reaper's traitorous Heralds. Achieve mastery over time and projectiles.
PuzzleTime ManipulationShooterBullet TimeFPSSupernaturalActionTime TravelThird-Person Shooter3D
$14.99Orten Was The Case
Nov 29 · Woodhill Interactive
Both: Time Manipulation · Puzzle
Orten Was The Case - A free movement puzzle/adventure game where you play as a youngster stuck in a time loop with the simple task of saving the world from literal destruction.
MysteryAdventureTime ManipulationOpen WorldHorrorExplorationTime ManagementPuzzleConspiracyStory Rich👍 126
Freean unplayable game?!
Oct 20 · ./badgames.zip
Both: Puzzle Platformer · Puzzle · 2D Platformer
a game about accessibility settings that's just a *bit* too hard for you to play effectively. 10-15 minutes in length with 30+ minutes of developer commentary!
LinearActionCasualAbstractShortPuzzle PlatformerEmotionalPuzzle2D PlatformerPixel Graphics
-35%$9.74SANABI
Nov 8 · WONDER POTION
Both: 2D Platformer
SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.
Pixel GraphicsStory RichActionCyberpunk2D PlatformerAdventureSingleplayer2DIndieAction-Adventure👍 41,734
-60%$2.39The Sirena Expedition
Oct 26 · Giraffe Cat
Both: Platformer · 2D Platformer
The Sirena Expedition is a short PSX-style horror-platformer in which you explore a mysterious underwater facility.
HorrorPlatformerUnderwaterAtmosphericSupernatural2D PlatformerRetroLinearAdventureFemale Protagonist👍 135
FreeSonder
Feb 15 · Finally Games
Both: Platformer · Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer
Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity.
CasualAdventurePlatformerPuzzlePuzzle PlatformerExplorationSide Scroller2.5DCinematicStylized
$12.99Elemgate
Sep 25 · CWPGames
Both: Platformer · Difficult
Elemgate is a unique precision platformer where you'll need to control your speed, changing of the elements and jump timing and to earn more time that converts into score needed to pass 10 stages per level and ultimately across 15 levels in this 2.5D obstacle course challenge to escape an evil god.
PlatformerDifficult2.5DIndieCasualAdventureActionFast-PacedSide ScrollerPrecision Platformer
$1.99Simply Cubic
Sep 29 · Aquila Games
Both: Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer
Draw a path to where you want your cube to go. Take care to draw by anticipating what may happen after simulating the path you have drawn. Remember, your rights to draw a path is limited. Make good use of these rights!
CasualStrategyPuzzleGrand StrategyEducationPoint & ClickPuzzle PlatformerTurn-Based TacticsIncremental3D
NewFreeKairos: In Step with Time
Yesterday · Jiakang Lin
Both: Puzzle · Puzzle Platformer
Kairos: In Step with Time is an experimental interactive experience about time, cosmic order, and human response. Align the time ring, answer six moments of change, and let your final hexagram emerge from the rhythm of the universe.
CasualSimulationStrategySpace SimPuzzle3D PlatformerPuzzle PlatformerExploration3DStylized
$19.99Isles of Sea and Sky
May 22 · Cicada Games
Both: Puzzle
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
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