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Games like Spikes&Traps

If Spikes&Traps is your kind of game, the closest matches are Fire Path, Red Head - To The Rescue and Tales of Isenberg — 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 Spikes&Traps: A brutal 2D action platformer filled with deadly spikes, traps and enemies. Master movement, combat and skills to survive. Every level is a new challenge. Do you have what it takes?

2026ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDWindowsby Veltrion Studios
Spikes&Traps — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Spikes&Traps 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. Fire Path

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Spikes&Traps fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Embark on a pixelated journey through "Fire Path," where mischievous goblins and haunting ghosts light your way. Master challenging gameplay, adapt to diverse enemies, and explore atmospheric landscapes. Can you conquer the flames? Your 2D adventure awaits! 🔥🎮

    2024ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Red Head - To The Rescue

    WHY THIS

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

    Rescue the gem stolen by the evil sorcerer Vamooth and restore peace to the kingdom. Prepare yourself to face a wide variety of enemies, such as slimes, evil trees, and giant bosses that occupy almost the entire screen.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Tales of Isenberg

    WHY THIS

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

    Tales of Isenberg is a medieval fantasy-style, Hungarian-voiced 2D platformer that blends action and skill. The hero, Alrik, journeys to the frozen castle of Isenberg to face the forces of darkness. Dangerous foes and unexpected twists await you!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Adventure Of Baldero I and II

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Spikes&Traps fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

    Lord Marn is releasing Abominations in the area where Baldero, our bold and bald hero, took a nap to rest up. The Goddess of mercy, Myla, enters Baldero's dreams to warn him of the up-coming battles. There are many foes to fight before Baldero can stop Marn, will you help him?

    2024ActionAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

    WHY THIS

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

    Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Return Of The Zombie King

    WHY THIS

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

    Return of the Zombie King is a 2D-RUNNER, with a 1-BUTTON control system. Start with a dead king who can't jump, see, or hear anything. COLLECT as much gold as you can and UPGRADE him by buying back all his body parts. Then buy magic upgrades such as double jump and protection spells

    2019ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Mombo Combo Legacy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Spikes&Traps fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

    The most tongue-tastic hero is back! Jump, fight, and complete MOMBO COMBOS in a new journey packed with action, intense challenges, and monstrous bosses. Explore new worlds in this 2D platformer with powerful forms and a mighty army of pets! The world needs our little purple hero once again!

    2024ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  8. Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture

    WHY THIS

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

    A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

    2024ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Spikes&Traps at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Spikes&Traps on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spikes&Traps on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Spikes&Traps on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Spikes&Traps on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Spikes&Traps on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

    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 ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spikes&Traps on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spikes&Traps on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spikes&Traps on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

    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 ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    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 ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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 Spikes&Traps.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. 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 Spikes&Traps.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Spikes&Traps

How much does Spikes&Traps cost?
Spikes&Traps is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Spikes&Traps?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Spikes&Traps are Fire Path, Red Head - To The Rescue, Tales of Isenberg.
Who developed Spikes&Traps?
Spikes&Traps was developed by Veltrion Studios.

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 Spikes&Traps.

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