Games like Angvik

88% positive from 2,531 reviewsReleased 201467% finish itSteam Deck Unsupported$2.99

What it is

Platform action game with permadeath. Collect aids and fight creatures in a challenging world.

What players liked

Angvik is a charming, unforgiving platformer reminiscent of Ghosts 'n Goblins and Dark Souls, praised for its satisfying challenge and replayability.

The catch

No saves or checkpoints means every death restarts the same levels from scratch.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 2,531 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Angvik

Airscape - The Fall of Gravity

82% positive from 2,656 reviews20155% finish itDeck Playable

Fast-paced action platformer with gravity shifting. Navigate floating islands and water blobs as an octopus.

The catchThe constantly rotating camera leaves a lot of players dizzy and motion sick.

Both are tagged Difficult, 2D and Platformer.

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Volgarr the Viking

81% positive from 2,451 reviews20132% finish itDeck Playable

Hardcore retro action platformer. Players battle enemies and traps across seven worlds with simple controls and a challenging, bloody feel.

The catchCheckpoints are scarce, so every death means replaying long stretches from the start.

Both are tagged Difficult, 2D and Platformer.

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You Have 10 Seconds

89% positive from 1,362 reviews2016Deck Verified

This is a fast-paced arcade platformer where players must complete levels within a 10-second time limit. It features precise 60fps gameplay and unlocks new areas and items after each world.

The catchClumsy controls and heavy gravity, worst in the water, cause deaths that feel unfair.

Both are tagged Difficult, 2D and Platformer.

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Electronic Super Joy

90% positive from 3,281 reviews20132% finish itDeck Verified

This is a brutally hard 2D platformer with electronic music. Players run, jump, and smash through levels with unique mechanics.

The catchDifficulty comes from trial and error and unfair deaths rather than tight platforming.

Both are tagged Difficult, Platformer and Singleplayer.

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Lorn's Lure

86% positive from 2,710 reviews202427% finish itDeck Verified

First-person narrative platformer with climb-anything mechanics. It features retro 3D graphics and a dark, foreboding atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers praise its atmospheric, precision platforming and exploration, reminiscent of Mirror's Edge, NaissanceE, and classic platformers.

The catchThe calm exploration collapses into a punishing timed final chapter that ruins the game.

Both are tagged Difficult, Singleplayer and Action.

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

95% positive from 2,516 reviews201615% finish itDeck Playable

Kingdom Rush Frontiers is a tower defense game where players strategically place and upgrade towers to defend against waves of enemies. It features fast-paced, charming gameplay with diverse towers and hero abilities.

What players likedPlayers praise its expanded world, engaging campaign, and unique, challenging stages, building on the original's greatness.

The catchDifficulty and balance swing wildly, with bosses and levels that feel outright unfair.

Both are tagged Difficult, 2D and Singleplayer.

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