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2020PC

A 2D roguelike platformer where you play a kid who explores procedurally generated dreamscapes with an imaginary friend, Ghost, confronting fears and guilt. The contrast between a dull daytime life and vivid dreams defines its mood.

Runs that play out differently every time
Jumping and platforming
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Action-packed real-time combat

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The closest matches for Hollow are Rogue Legacy 2, TowerClimb and Skul: The Hero Slayer. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hollow special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Rogue Legacy 2

85 %Match

2022PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified91 % positive24.50 €

A fast roguelite platformer where you play through generations of a hero family, each heir with unique traits and classes. Permanent manor upgrades make every death feed into a stronger next run.

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TowerClimb

Runs that play out differently every time

TowerClimb is a tough, procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements, where you play a frail human climbing a colossal, mysterious tower. Its appeal lies in punishing difficulty and the drive to reach the top despite repeated failure.

Skul: The Hero Slayer

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast-paced 2D action platformer with roguelike runs where you play as a tiny skeleton who swaps skulls to change fighting styles while slaying the human heroes who captured your king.

Bard's Gold

Runs that play out differently every time

A tough retro pixel platformer where you play a bard hunting for the key and door in randomly assembled levels. There is no tutorial, so you figure out the mechanics yourself and buy upgrades between runs.

Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue

Action-packed real-time combat

You play a rookie firefighter who blazes through burning buildings with an axe and a hose that doubles as a jetpack, rescuing trapped civilians. It mixes fast platforming and hack-and-slash action with roguelike runs and upgrades.

Haste

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast 3D running roguelike where you chain momentum, gliding and precise timing through procedurally generated, collapsing worlds. Between runs you upgrade in a hub and piece together the story behind the breakdown.

Nightmare: The Lunatic

Runs that play out differently every time

An action roguelite platformer where you fight your way out of a nightmare. You constantly swap between three weapons, dodge enemy attacks and grow stronger with distinctive totems.

Rogue Legacy

Runs that play out differently every time

A tough 2D platformer where every death passes the sword to an heir with random, often silly traits like colorblindness or gigantism, who then storms the shifting castle again. Gold you collect upgrades the family manor for good, so each generation gets a little stronger.

Gonner

Runs that play out differently every time

A punishing, procedurally generated 2D run-and-gun platformer where Death acts as your mentor, handing Ikk new abilities and weapons each run. A minimalist art style and a melancholic yet quirky tone define the journey.

Dungreed

Action-packed real-time combat

Dungreed blends fast 2D side-scrolling action with roguelite runs. You fight through a constantly changing dungeon, collecting weapons, spells and food to take on the evil lurking below.