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2015PC89 % positive14.99 €

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.

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

The closest matches for TowerClimb are Summum Aeterna, Ascendant and Rising Hell. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes TowerClimb special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Summum Aeterna

88 %Match

2023PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable83 % positive19.99 €

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

A fast-paced roguelite platformer spun off from Aeterna Noctis, with every run reshaping the world and its challenges. Precise jumping and combat meet punishing difficulty and a die-learn-improve loop.

Ascendant

Action-packed real-time combat

A punishing roguelike beat 'em up where you fight as a demigod through procedurally generated worlds. Permadeath and hordes of zealots and beasts make every run different and merciless.

Rising Hell

Dark, serious atmosphere

A vertical action roguelike platformer in pixel art with a heavy-metal attitude, where you climb out of procedurally generated hell as the sinner Arok. Unlockable characters and talents keep each run fresh.

They Bleed Pixels

Dark, serious atmosphere

A brutally tough action platformer with a Lovecraftian horror vibe, blending precise jumping with fluid combo-based combat. Kicking enemies into saws and spikes is the hook, wrapped in a distinctive pixel-and-ink look.

Nightmare: The Lunatic

Dark, serious atmosphere

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.

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.

Momodora III

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic 2D pixel-art action platformer where you play the priestess Momo through mostly linear levels, collecting items and uncovering secrets. It relies on quick dodging and tough boss fights, and you don't need to know the earlier games.

Downwell

Action-packed real-time combat

You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.

99 Levels to Hell

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast platform shooter with roguelike structure: you fight through randomly generated dungeon levels full of monsters, traps, guns and upgrades on the way down to hell. Shops, casinos and secret rooms add variety.

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