Games like The Basement Collection

This is an indie game compilation featuring 8 revamped titles with bonus content. It offers diverse gameplay from puzzle to platforming with a dark, experimental feel.

87% positive from 1,634 · 2012 · 22% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $3.99 $1.99 -50% · Lowest ever $0.36 (2019-08-26)

IndieAdventureStrategyPlatformerSingleplayerPuzzle

Six games like The Basement Collection

Blocks That Matter

78% positive from 785 reviews20116% finish itDeck Playable

This is a puzzle-platformer where players control a robot that drills and recycles blocks. It features a retro aesthetic and a level editor for user-created challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique puzzle design and "Minecraftris" premise, feeling like a nostalgic tribute to block-based games.

The catchThere is no undo, so one misplaced block means restarting the whole level.

Both are tagged Platformer, Puzzle and Singleplayer.

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Supraland

95% positive from 4,925 reviews201927% finish itDeck Unsupported

First-person Metroidvania puzzle game. Explore a sandbox world, discover versatile abilities, and solve creative, unique puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise Supraland as a metroidvania and puzzle platformer with rewarding exploration, clever puzzles, and charming humor.

The catchCombat is shallow and respawning enemies constantly interrupt puzzling and exploring.

Both are tagged Singleplayer, Adventure and Indie.

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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®

85% positive from 4,512 reviews2008Deck Playable

Abe's Oddysee is a 2D puzzle-platformer where players use speech and environmental interaction to solve puzzles and escape danger. The game features stealth and puzzle-solving with a dark, satirical tone.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging worldbuilding, unique speaking system, and challenging puzzles, reminiscent of classic platformers.

The catchConstant trial and error deaths, with checkpoints so far apart that replays drag.

Both are tagged Platformer, Puzzle and Singleplayer.

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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

95% positive from 1,644 reviews201431% finish itDeck Verified

Action-platformer with puzzle-solving. Player uses a magic marker to manipulate the environment and overcome obstacles.

What players likedPlayers praise this hidden gem as a great platformer with fun, well-balanced puzzles that cleverly utilize different magic powers.

The catchThe marker only works at preset spots, so most puzzles have one obvious solution.

Both are tagged Platformer, Puzzle and Singleplayer.

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Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus

95% positive from 1,505 reviews1998Deck Playable

A 2D puzzle-platformer where you rescue enslaved aliens using stealth and environmental puzzles. The game features a dark, satirical tone and resource management.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a classic Oddworld game, evoking strong nostalgic memories from childhood.

The catchIt is a poor port with no working controller support and a locked low resolution.

Both are tagged Platformer, Puzzle and Singleplayer.

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Toki Tori

88% positive from 2,129 reviews2010

A puzzle-platformer where players collect eggs using limited tools. It offers strategic planning across many levels with varied challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise this level-based puzzler for its tight design and fun mechanics, with a satisfying base game.

The catchLater puzzles become trial and error with one exact solution the game never hints at.

Both are tagged Platformer, Puzzle and Singleplayer.

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More about The Basement Collection

What players liked

It's a collection of unique, passionate, and varied flash games that reward players for their effort.

The catch

Most of the games control badly, cannot be rebound, and suffer heavy input lag.

Reviews: 87% positive from 1,634
Released: 2012
Finish it: 22% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $3.99 $1.99 -50% · Lowest ever $0.36 (2019-08-26)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 1,634 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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