# Games like Axolotl is Dry

> The closest matches to Axolotl is Dry: Downwell, Celeste, Super Magbot, Pepper Grinder, and Super Meat Boy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Downwell](https://imho.run/games/360740/downwell) — Shares wall jump with Axolotl is Dry. 5,174 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360740/)
2. [Celeste](https://imho.run/games/504230/celeste) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 58,812 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/)
3. [Super Magbot](https://imho.run/games/1205170/super-magbot) — A frequent pick in Axolotl is Dry players' libraries, and another Action. 114 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205170/)
4. [Pepper Grinder](https://imho.run/games/2076580/pepper-grinder) — Same whimsical mood as Axolotl is Dry. 753 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2076580/)
5. [Super Meat Boy](https://imho.run/games/40800/super-meat-boy) — A frequent pick in Axolotl is Dry players' libraries, and another Indie. 13,383 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40800/)
6. [Volgarr the Viking](https://imho.run/games/247240/volgarr-the-viking) — Same challenging mood as Axolotl is Dry. 1,036 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247240/)
7. [Sunblaze](https://imho.run/games/1525660/sunblaze) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 176 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1525660/)
8. [BZZZT](https://imho.run/games/1293170/bzzzt) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293170/)
9. [JumpJet Rex](https://imho.run/games/329460/jumpjet-rex) — Same whimsical mood as Axolotl is Dry. 174 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329460/)
10. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — Same challenging mood as Axolotl is Dry. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
11. [Grapple Dog](https://imho.run/games/1345860/grapple-dog) — Same whimsical mood as Axolotl is Dry. 462 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1345860/)
12. [The End Is Nigh](https://imho.run/games/583470/the-end-is-nigh) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 1,896 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/583470/)
13. [Octahedron: Transfixed Edition](https://imho.run/games/434660/octahedron-transfixed-edition) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 70 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434660/)
14. [VVVVVV](https://imho.run/games/70300/vvvvvv) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 4,463 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70300/)
15. [Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines](https://imho.run/games/2278790/grapple-dogs-cosmic-canines) — Same whimsical mood as Axolotl is Dry. 138 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2278790/)
16. [Tiny Thor](https://imho.run/games/541310/tiny-thor) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 122 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/541310/)
17. [They Bleed Pixels](https://imho.run/games/211260/they-bleed-pixels) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 1,372 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211260/)
18. [On Rusty Trails](https://imho.run/games/277700/on-rusty-trails) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 68 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/277700/)
19. [Aeon Drive](https://imho.run/games/1252240/aeon-drive) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 59 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/)
20. [Windswept](https://imho.run/games/1660960/windswept) — Also Precision Platformer, like Axolotl is Dry. 294 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1660960/)
21. [Kero Blaster](https://imho.run/games/292500/kero-blaster) — Same whimsical mood as Axolotl is Dry. 754 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292500/)
22. [Degrees of Separation](https://imho.run/games/809880/degrees-of-separation) — Same cozy mood as Axolotl is Dry. 383 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/809880/)
23. [Alwa's Legacy](https://imho.run/games/1205900/alwa-s-legacy) — Same whimsical mood as Axolotl is Dry. 279 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205900/)
24. [OUTBUDDIES DX](https://imho.run/games/1083310/outbuddies-dx) — Same whimsical mood as Axolotl is Dry. 112 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1083310/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1938180&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1938180&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1938180&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1938180
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1938180
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Axolotl is Dry

Axolotl is Dry is a precision platforming game where you play as a little axolotl taken from his home. You'll need to jump, dash and slide your way through the harsh desert before you sweat yourself dry. Help the axolotl get to his home!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1938180
- **Developer:** Manodeix
- **Publisher:** Manodeix
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 25, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1938180/axolotl-is-dry)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1938180&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1938180/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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