Games like SwooshCat
If SwooshCat is your kind of game, the closest matches are LarsGadiel, Roid Chimp and Blasphemous 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and lighthearted. 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.
Get personalized picks →About SwooshCat: SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!
Players who liked SwooshCat also play
Steam players who put hours into SwooshCat also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
LarsGadiel
WHY THIS
Top pick for SwooshCat fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.
Roid Chimp
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for SwooshCat fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
A 2D platformer in the vein of Super Mario World, Megaman, and Sonic, play as Roid Chimp, a personification of our collective rage at a terrible system. Run, climb, and punch your way through a world to explore, filled with books that increase both regular stats and elemental upgrades.
Blasphemous 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SwooshCat.
Third-strongest match for SwooshCat fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Afterimage
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SwooshCat.
Ranked #4 for SwooshCat fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with SwooshCat.
Ranked #5 for SwooshCat fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
La-Mulana 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SwooshCat.
Ranked #6 for SwooshCat fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Cat Quest II
WHY THIS
Shares a lighthearted mood with SwooshCat.
Ranked #7 for SwooshCat fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Salt and Sacrifice
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for SwooshCat fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with SwooshCat.
Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.
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Samurai GUNN
WHY THIS
Shares a tense mood with SwooshCat.
Reviewers of SwooshCat cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.
Celeste
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with SwooshCat.
Reviewers of SwooshCat cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
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.
Blue
WHY THIS
Reviewers of SwooshCat cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
"Blue" is a hardcore platformer game with pixel art style. Players need to complete collection objectives in different levels while avoiding various monsters and obstacles.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SwooshCat at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under SwooshCat on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under SwooshCat on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with SwooshCat.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under SwooshCat on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with SwooshCat.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under SwooshCat on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with SwooshCat.
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.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under SwooshCat on Steam right now. Shares Action with SwooshCat.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under SwooshCat on Steam right now. Shares Indie with SwooshCat.
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!
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under SwooshCat on Steam right now. Shares Action with SwooshCat.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under SwooshCat on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with SwooshCat.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with SwooshCat.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with SwooshCat.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with SwooshCat.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with SwooshCat.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
NGU IDLE
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with SwooshCat.
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Blasphemous 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SwooshCat.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Afterimage
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SwooshCat.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
La-Mulana 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with SwooshCat.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Cat Quest II
WHY THIS
Shares a lighthearted mood with SwooshCat.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with SwooshCat.
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Salt and Sacrifice
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with SwooshCat.
Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.
Frequently asked about SwooshCat
- How much does SwooshCat cost?
- SwooshCat is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to SwooshCat?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SwooshCat are LarsGadiel, Roid Chimp, Blasphemous 2.
- Who developed SwooshCat?
- SwooshCat was developed by PixelForestStudio.
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