Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like DuckTales (2026)
Every game below overlaps with DuckTales on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Braid, which both relaxing and difficult.
- DuckTales is tagged Platformer, Adventure, Remake, Action, Retro, Casual, Classic, Great Soundtrack by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are from the same studio: Strider, Ultra Street Fighter IV.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Braid
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including 2D Platformer, Platformer and 2D.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Braid at a glance Released 2008 Studio Jonathan Blow Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,957 Price $14.99 2D PlatformerPlatformer2DGreat SoundtrackDifficultCasualClassicSide Scroller
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Mighty No. 9
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Side Scroller and 2.5D.
Mighty No. 9 is a 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!
Mighty No. 9 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Inti Creates Player sentiment 50% positive of 3,453 Price $19.99 PlatformerSide Scroller2.5DRetroDifficultCasual2DGreat Soundtrack
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Sonic Mania
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Platformer.
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.
Sonic Mania at a glance Released 2017 Studio Christian Whitehead Player sentiment 94% positive of 28,802 Price $19.99 Great Soundtrack2DPlatformerRetroClassicSide ScrollerFamily FriendlyCasual
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Remake, Platformer and Classic.
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy at a glance Released 2018 Studio Vicarious Visions Player sentiment 92% positive of 22,128 Price $39.99 RemakePlatformerClassicDifficultGreat SoundtrackControllerFamily FriendlyRetro
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Strider
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Capcom; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Side Scroller and 2.5D; released around the same time (1989).
Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!
Strider at a glance Released 1989 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 81% positive of 4,245 Price $4.49 PlatformerSide Scroller2.5DRetroClassicRemakeController2D
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and 2D.
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 DifficultGreat Soundtrack2DPlatformerSide ScrollerFamily FriendlyCasual
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Another World
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Retro and Remake; released around the same time (1991).
Also known as Out Of This World™, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.
Another World at a glance Released 1991 Studio Éric Chahi Player sentiment 83% positive of 2,044 Price $9.99 PlatformerRetroRemake2DControllerDifficultClassic2D Platformer
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Limbo
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Short.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Limbo at a glance Released 2010 Studio Playdead Player sentiment 92% positive of 62,016 Price $12.49 Platformer2DShortSide ScrollerDifficultCasualController
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ibb & obb
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Family Friendly.
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
ibb & obb at a glance Released 2014 Studio Sparpweed Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,830 Price $11.99 Platformer2DFamily FriendlyDifficultGreat SoundtrackCasualController
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Celeste
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Platformer.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste at a glance Released 2018 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,352 Price $4.99 DifficultGreat SoundtrackPlatformer2D Platformer2DSide ScrollerRetroExploration
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VVVVVV
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, 2D Platformer and Great Soundtrack.
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV at a glance Released 2010 Studio Terry Cavanagh Player sentiment 96% positive of 10,540 Price $4.99 Platformer2D PlatformerGreat SoundtrackDifficultRetro2DExplorationShort
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Difficult.
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 95% positive of 71,430 Price $19.99 Great SoundtrackPlatformerDifficult2DSide ScrollerControllerFamily Friendly2.5D
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Super Meat Boy
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Difficult and 2D Platformer.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Super Meat Boy at a glance Released 2010 Studio Team Meat Player sentiment 94% positive of 39,100 Price $14.99 PlatformerDifficult2D Platformer2DGreat SoundtrackRetroControllerSide Scroller
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SteamWorld Dig
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Exploration.
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
SteamWorld Dig at a glance Released 2013 Studio Image & Form Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 10,998 Price $9.99 Platformer2DExplorationShortCasualSide ScrollerGreat SoundtrackController
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Cave Story
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and 2D.
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Cave Story at a glance Released 2004 Studio Daisuke Amaya Player sentiment 93% positive of 8,305 Price $14.99 PlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DRetroClassicExplorationDifficultRemake
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Fez
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Exploration and Great Soundtrack.
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Fez at a glance Released 2012 Studio Polytron Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,237 Price $9.99 PlatformerExplorationGreat SoundtrackCasual2D2.5DRetroController
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Ultra Street Fighter IV
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Capcom; both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Controller, Difficult and Classic.
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
Ultra Street Fighter IV at a glance Released 2014 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 91% positive of 16,995 Price $29.99 ControllerDifficultClassicGreat Soundtrack2.5D2D
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METAL SLUG 3
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Classic, Side Scroller and Retro.
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
METAL SLUG 3 at a glance Released 2014 Studio SNK CORPORATION Player sentiment 90% positive of 9,156 Price $7.99 ClassicSide ScrollerRetro2DGreat SoundtrackPlatformerDifficultNostalgia
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Peggle
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Casual, 2D and Family Friendly.
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle at a glance Released 2007 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 14,434 Price $4.99 Casual2DFamily FriendlyClassicDifficultGreat Soundtrack
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Zuma
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including 2D, Casual and Family Friendly.
Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.
Zuma at a glance Released 2003 Studio Oberon Media Player sentiment 96% positive of 6,806 Price $4.99 2DCasualFamily FriendlyRetroClassicDifficult
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World of Goo
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Casual and 2D.
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
World of Goo at a glance Released 2008 Studio 2D Boy Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,589 Price $14.99 Great SoundtrackCasual2DClassicDifficultFamily Friendly
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Turbo Pug
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Casual, 2D and Difficult.
It's time to unleash your inner pug! Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by lightning. Unlock new costumes for your pug and new characters to play as. Please try not to squish your pug!
Turbo Pug at a glance Released 2015 Studio Space Cat Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 3,362 Price $1.99 Casual2DDifficultSide ScrollerPlatformerGreat Soundtrack
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Defy Gravity Extended
Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Difficult.
Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.
Defy Gravity Extended at a glance Released 2016 Studio Paul Fisch Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,531 Price $0.55 Platformer2DDifficultCasualGreat SoundtrackRetro
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Mark of the Ninja
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Side Scroller.
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Mark of the Ninja at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 15,877 Price Not listed Platformer2DSide ScrollerControllerCartoonShortCasual
Common questions
What game is most like DuckTales?
Braid, on the evidence we have. It both relaxing and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to DuckTales" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with DuckTales. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of DuckTales do?
Strider, Ultra Street Fighter IV are also from Capcom, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.