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Games like The Inconvenient Platformer

If The Inconvenient Platformer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Exoracer, The True Slime King and Speed Creators — 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 The Inconvenient Platformer: Are you ready for the most inconvenient platforming experience of your life? Traverse through exciting colorful environments as you accidentally slip up and fall 3 sections backwards. Try and make your way to the top of the mountain or create your own levels and send them to your friends!

2025Indie4.99 USDWindowsby Ethan Orcutt
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Steam players who put hours into The Inconvenient Platformer 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.

  1. Exoracer

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Inconvenient Platformer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    Compete for the world record in this fast-paced multiplayer racing platformer! Dash through short and fun levels, or be creative and build your own levels in the fully fledged level editor!

    2024ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The True Slime King

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Inconvenient Platformer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    An evil presence has emerged in the kingdom… but is it you or is it them? Play as a fallen king and somewhat immortal slime to conquer an onslaught of obstacles and puzzles in a quest to reclaim your fallen kingdoms. Smooth and simple controls for the ultimate experience in 2D precision platforming!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Speed Creators

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Inconvenient Platformer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    A hectic party platformer where everyone builds a slice of a sprawling level filled with movement altering blocks and deadly traps. Then run, jump, and punch your way to victory in a frantic race to the finish!

    2026ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Survivor Joe Lost Island

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Inconvenient Platformer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    Fight, explore, and survive a strange island in this 2D action-platformer, building your character with weapons and perks while tackling a story campaign or diving into a replayable roguelike temple mode.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. I wanna be the Creator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Inconvenient Platformer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    这是一款可以自制关卡的IWBTG同人游戏,在里面你可以体验到各种千奇百怪的关卡,同样也可以创作出属于你自己的关卡。

    2019ActionIndieAdventure4.19 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bobls

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Inconvenient Platformer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    Bobls is a tight precision platformer with hundreds of handcrafted levels, a dedicated co-op campaign, endless community-made challenges, and a powerful level editor. Blow and bounce on bubbles to build speed, chain combos, and chase that perfect run.

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  7. Crazy Dude

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Inconvenient Platformer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    A hardcore multiplayer 3D survival platformer. You only have one shot to reach the end. The character is always running forward - there’s no stopping him. Simple controls: just jump and crouch to avoid traps. Play community-made worlds, compete with friends, and create your own maps in the editor!

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  8. NETRUN

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Inconvenient Platformer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    With dual grappling hooks in hand, swing, thrust, and dash your way to victory in this fast, momentum-based precision platformer packed with traps, enemies, and physics-based challenges.

    2026ActionIndieSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Inconvenient Platformer at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Inconvenient Platformer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Inconvenient Platformer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under The Inconvenient Platformer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    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 ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Inconvenient Platformer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    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 ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Inconvenient Platformer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under The Inconvenient Platformer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Inconvenient Platformer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    "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 ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under The Inconvenient Platformer on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    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 ↗
  5. 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 The Inconvenient Platformer.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Inconvenient Platformer.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Inconvenient Platformer

How much does The Inconvenient Platformer cost?
The Inconvenient Platformer is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Inconvenient Platformer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Inconvenient Platformer are Exoracer, The True Slime King, Speed Creators.
Who developed The Inconvenient Platformer?
The Inconvenient Platformer was developed by Ethan Orcutt.

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 The Inconvenient Platformer.

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