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Games like Escape from Spikes

Below are 8 hand-picked alternatives to Escape from Spikes for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Escape from Spikes also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Escape from Spikes: Collect the Gems. Take the key and open the door. Watch out for Spikes while doing so.

2025ActionIndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDWindows · macOSby Biversen, Ytsejam Game
Escape from Spikes — Steam game cover

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    Cloudy & Stormy: Pawtastic Adventure! — Steam game cover

    Cloudy & Stormy: Pawtastic Adventure!

    Top pick for Escape from Spikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Escape from Spikes.

    Embark on an exciting adventure! Fly high as Cloudy and lightning dash as Stormy! Jump through colorful regions, help new friends, find treasures, and overcome challenges on your quest for a lost blanket!

    2025ActionAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Shiny Stones — Steam game cover

    Shiny Stones

    Second-strongest match for Escape from Spikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Escape from Spikes.

    The game combines platforming and puzzles, encouraging you to use your wits. Explore the dungeon, collect crystals and gold, use the environment to survive and find upgrades to fight the dark forces.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Viola: The Heroine's Melody — Steam game cover

    Viola: The Heroine's Melody

    Third-strongest match for Escape from Spikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Escape from Spikes.

    Viola: The Heroine's Melody is the musical Platformer/RPG! After failing at violin practice for the hundredth time, Viola becomes trapped inside her instrument's fantastical world. Join her adventure to find her way back home, aided by the diverse ensemble of friends she meets along the way.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
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    MagiCat — Steam game cover

    MagiCat

    Ranked #4 for Escape from Spikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Escape from Spikes.

    MagiCat is a side-scrolling platformer inspired by the retro games from 16-bit era. The game features a cute magical cat adventuring 63 levels, each with their own unique boss battle spread across 7 worlds.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    pureya — Steam game cover

    pureya

    Ranked #5 for Escape from Spikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Escape from Spikes.

    A different game every 10 seconds! Collect marbles and spend them in a pachinko machine to unlock new minigames, skins and music.

    2021ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Tres-Bashers — Steam game cover

    Tres-Bashers

    Ranked #6 for Escape from Spikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Escape from Spikes.

    Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find 40 different monster types and whack 'em with your baseball bat!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    HerrAnwalt: Lawyers Legacy — Steam game cover

    HerrAnwalt: Lawyers Legacy

    Ranked #7 for Escape from Spikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Escape from Spikes.

    You’re a Lawyer who tries to save students from a crazy headmaster. You need to survive a variety of school lessons and fight the different teachers

    2022ActionSportsIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Skatemasta Tcheco — Steam game cover

    Skatemasta Tcheco

    Ranked #8 for Escape from Spikes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Escape from Spikes.

    Tcheco is back! Be prepared to survive even crazier stages! Smash, pulverize and destroy - but never lose your gorgeous smile.

    2020ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Escape from Spikes

How much does Escape from Spikes cost?
Escape from Spikes is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Escape from Spikes?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Escape from Spikes are Cloudy & Stormy: Pawtastic Adventure!, Shiny Stones, Viola: The Heroine's Melody.
Who developed Escape from Spikes?
Escape from Spikes was developed by Biversen, Ytsejam Game and published by Ytsejam Game.

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