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Games like Pixel Speedrun

If Pixel Speedrun is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hardcore: The Game, Eshlords and Super Fox — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Pixel Speedrun: A simple platformer that challenges you to improve your time with each run. Control the pixel through different difficult levels and avoid the obstacles. Compare each of your runs with your personal best at the end of your run.

2021IndieCasualRacing2.99 USDWindows · Linuxby vendara
Pixel Speedrun — Steam game cover

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  1. Hardcore: The Game

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Pixel Speedrun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    A 2D platform game with HARDCORE obstacles!!!

    2021IndieCasualRacing0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Eshlords

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Pixel Speedrun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    Run, slide and jump your way through procedural mazes set in a surreal fever-dream metropolis and attempt to escape before it's too late. Escape quick enough and challenge others to beat it faster or go for that top spot.

    IndieCasualRacingSteam ↗
  3. Super Fox

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Pixel Speedrun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    ​​Embody the agile fox and embark on an interstellar journey!​​ Leap through retro pixel worlds, gather starlight to summon mysterious black holes, and warp to fantastical planets with wildly distinct aesthetics. With meticulously crafted platforming stages and charmingly animated moves

    2025ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. 避雨2🌧

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Pixel Speedrun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    This is an agile parkour game. You can dodge quickly to avoid raindrops falling from the sky and go to the designated place.

    2023IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Real Time Attack

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Pixel Speedrun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Racing with Pixel Speedrun.

    Race to victory in this speedrunning extravaganza! Control the lovable Rucky Anguish as he tries to defeat Do Good Natas and avenge his father. With 16 levels of insane platforming action and built-in timer function, this is one real time adventure you'll LOVE attacking continuously!

    2024ActionIndieRacing5.00 USDSteam ↗
  6. Bananitro

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Pixel Speedrun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    Bananitro is a 2D game where you control Monkey on his bicycle, using Bananitro to perform maneuvers and conquer obstacle-filled tracks, with creativity as the key to success.

    2025ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Gos Castle Runner

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Pixel Speedrun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    Run against time, jump holes and saws before time runs out. Gos Castle Runner it's a 2D platform game of running and jumping. In this game, you control a small ghost that has to pass through the castle by jumping holes and dodging saws to reach the end of the level.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Adventures of Dinobot and Tiara!

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Pixel Speedrun fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    Ever wanted to help a kitten and a triceratops collect a plethora of magic flying candy? If so... wow, did you luck out at finding this game! The Adventures of Dinobot and Tiara is obviously something you need in your life!

    2021StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Pixel Speedrun at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Pixel Speedrun on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Pixel Speedrun.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Pixel Speedrun on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Pixel Speedrun.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Pixel Speedrun on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Pixel Speedrun on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    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.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Pixel Speedrun on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Pixel Speedrun on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Pixel Speedrun.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Pixel Speedrun on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Pixel Speedrun on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Pixel Speedrun.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Pixel Speedrun.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Pixel Speedrun.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Pixel Speedrun.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Pixel Speedrun.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Pixel Speedrun.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Pixel Speedrun.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Pixel Speedrun

How much does Pixel Speedrun cost?
Pixel Speedrun is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Pixel Speedrun?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pixel Speedrun are Hardcore: The Game, Eshlords, Super Fox.
Who developed Pixel Speedrun?
Pixel Speedrun was developed by vendara and published by Indie Falcon.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Pixel Speedrun.

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