Freedom Fall similar games & best alternatives

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Freedom Fall

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

Freedom Fall is a diabolical down-scrolling platformer set in a prison tower so tall it touches the clouds. Presented with hand painted art, its old school vibe mixes with fast-paced free falling action and a story with both dark wit and heart.

What works

  • Charming story and humor
  • Creative narrative via wall writings
  • Tight and responsive platforming
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Appealing art and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Some frustrating difficulty spikes
  • Limited content and upgrades
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Price considered high by some

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Shadow Blade: Reload

  • Shovel Knight Dig

  • TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT

  • NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

  • Kaze and the Wild Masks

  • Oozi: Earth Adventure

Less competitive

Games that feels like Freedom Fall but with less competition against others

  • Eryi's Action

  • Catmaze

  • Alwa's Legacy

  • SteamWorld Dig 2

  • Terrian Saga: KR-17

  • Gunbrella

Less status-driven

Games that feels like Freedom Fall but with less focus on status and recognition

  • Pharaoh Rebirth+

  • UDONGEIN X

  • Chasm

  • Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

  • Nefarious

  • Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

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Freedom Fall: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Fantasy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship.

Last update: 21/08/2026