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95% positive from 2,513 reviewsReleased 2014Steam Deck Playable$14.99

What it is

Combat platformer with fast-paced movement and unique character abilities. Explore stages, collect items, and battle aliens in an adventure.

What players liked

Players praise Freedom Planet as a polished, fast-paced "Sonic-like" with cool combat, challenging bosses, and engaging level exploration.

The catch

Boss fights spike difficulty with hard-to-dodge attack patterns

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,513 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Freedom Planet

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catchConstant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist and 2D.

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Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

86% positive from 1,704 reviews20147% finish itDeck Verified

Action-platformer with transformation mechanics. Explore, fight bosses, and use belly-dancing to change forms.

What players likedPlayers praise its tight controls, great music, and top-notch animation, calling it a standard Metroidvania experience.

The catchThe map is nearly useless, leaving a lot of backtracking and aimless wandering.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, Female Protagonist and Platformer.

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Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

84% positive from 1,806 reviews201717% finish itDeck Verified

This is a retro platformer collection featuring classic Mega Man games. Players battle Robot Masters through challenging action and exploration.

What players likedPlayers say it's a challenging and enjoyable collection, especially praising the inclusion of DLC and exclusive content.

The catchThe rewind feature from the first collection is missing, making this a downgrade.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Platformer.

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Spark the Electric Jester

92% positive from 1,482 reviews201738% finish itDeck Playable

16-bit action-platformer where you play as an electric jester seeking revenge against robots. Core loop involves high-speed platforming and combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Spark as a fun throwback to classic Sonic and Kirby games, especially for its open levels and boss fights.

The catchLater levels drag on for ten to fifteen minutes each and start to feel repetitive.

Both are tagged Great Soundtrack, 2D and Platformer.

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Bleed

93% positive from 1,912 reviews20138% finish it

This is a fast-paced action-platformer emphasizing acrobatic dodging and challenging combat. It features intense boss battles and a focus on player skill.

What players likedPlayers praise Bleed as a fast-paced, dynamic action platformer with outstanding music, fun bosses, and a great main character.

The catchThe controls feel clunky on both keyboard and pad, with dashes and jumps misfiring.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, 2D and Platformer.

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Momodora III

94% positive from 1,476 reviews201438% finish itDeck Unsupported

Momodora III is a linear action platformer with item customization and secrets. It features two priestesses investigating village apparitions.

What players likedPlayers praise its polished side-scrolling action and visuals, comparing it to a shorter, linear Metroidvania.

The catchCombat and bosses come down to mashing the attack button rather than real tactics.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, 2D and Platformer.

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