Horace similar games & best alternatives

Horace

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!

What works

  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Challenging and varied platforming
  • Creative mechanics and mini-games
  • High value for price and content length
  • Polished pixel art and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep difficulty spikes
  • Some frustrating platforming sections
  • Frequent unskippable cutscenes early on
  • Camera rotation can cause motion sickness
  • Mandatory mini-games not always enjoyable

What to play next

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Last update: 06/10/2026