Games like DeadCore

85% positive from 2,043 reviewsReleased 20143% finish itSteam Deck Unsupported$9.99

What it is

A first-person platformer where players use a SwitchGun to manipulate traps and robots while climbing a giant tower. The core loop involves precise movement and puzzle-solving to uncover secrets.

The catch

Floaty, inconsistent physics undermine a platformer built on pixel precise jumps.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 2,043 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like DeadCore

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 Parkour, Difficult and Action.

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Boson X

92% positive from 1,585 reviews201412% finish itDeck Playable

Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner where players time jumps to build speed and discover particles. It offers unforgiving, reflex-based gameplay in a subatomic setting.

The catchMoving sideways means jumping and you cannot steer midair, so control feels clumsy.

Both are tagged Parkour, Difficult and Action.

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Red Trigger

89% positive from 2,017 reviews201611% finish itDeck Playable

FPS puzzle game where you manipulate expanding red blocks to solve environmental challenges. It features strategic energy management and physics-based platforming.

What players likedPlayers praise Red Trigger as an enjoyable platform shooter, comparing it to classic titles in the genre.

The catchRiddled with game breaking bugs, and the paid remake plays worse than the free original.

Both are tagged Parkour, FPS and Action.

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Ben and Ed

83% positive from 4,796 reviews201512% finish itDeck Unsupported

A 3D zombie platformer where you lose limbs to solve puzzles and overcome deadly obstacle courses in a grotesque game show. The feel is dark humor and challenging survival.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative, challenging platforming with interesting narrative and music, reminiscent of classic fun and engaging titles.

The catchFrequent crashes and broken ragdoll physics make much of the difficulty feel unfair.

Both are tagged Parkour, Action and Indie.

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FrostRunner

95% positive from 3,412 reviews20197% finish it

First-person speedrunning platformer with crystal tethering in a frozen world. Players race against a timer through 36 levels, aiming for high leaderboard scores.

What players likedPlayers praise its neat, lightweight experience, reminiscent of a short, easy tutorial.

The catchIt crashes constantly, often every level or two, which breaks up the short campaign.

Both are tagged Parkour, Action and Indie.

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Neon Boost

90% positive from 2,471 reviews20193% finish it

First-person platformer with rocket-jumping and wall-running. Race through levels with a synthwave soundtrack and challenge yourself in low-visibility variants.

The catchWall-running and rocket-jump controls feel janky and inconsistent

Both are tagged Parkour, Platformer and Action.

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