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2018 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified 8.19 € 80 % positive Very positive, 118 reviews on Steam

A punishing hardcore platformer where you dodge saw blades, homing missiles, lasers and collapsing floors with precise jumps and fast reflexes. Short, demanding levels invite constant retries.

What defines Almost There: The Platformer:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Almost There: The Platformer are HoPiKo, Sleeping Valley and Dashy Square. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Almost There: The Platformer special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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HoPiKo

99 %

2015 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 76 % positive Mostly positive, 217 reviews on Steam

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story

HoPiKo is a lightning-fast arcade platformer where you leap between platforms through hundreds of short, punishing levels. Precise timing and instant retries drive the speedrun-style challenge.

Dashy Square

Challenging difficulty

A rhythm-driven platformer where you guide a square through levels with dashes and jumps. Precise timing and quick reflexes are the core of the experience.

Standby

Linear, curated structure

A fast, precise platformer where you try to escape a glitched world. The focus is on mastering levels quickly and chasing the best times.

Meganoid: Chronicles

Challenging difficulty

A brutally tough retro platformer with 100 short levels packed with traps, spikes and fire, which you can then replay in reverse. Precise jumping and memorizing hazards are the core of the experience.

Stardash

Challenging difficulty

A old-school, punishing platformer with unlimited lives and instant restarts. Precise jumps and the rush of finally clearing a level keep you coming back for more.

The Escapist

Challenging difficulty

A punishing 2D platformer with 48 trap-filled levels, bouncy movement and three bosses. Small upgrades help, but precision and nerves are what get you through.

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