The Floor is Jelly similar games & best alternatives
The Floor is Jelly
2014
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Quick resume
The Floor is Jelly is a game that answers the question: what if everything you touched was made of jello?
Global score
84/100
Genres
Indie, Platform, Puzzle
Similar games
Pros
- Unique jelly physics mechanic
- Beautiful art and animation
- Relaxing and dynamic soundtrack
- Creative and varied level design
- Nonlinear exploration with secrets
Cons
- Controller support issues initially
- Difficulty spikes and frustrating late levels
- Short game length
- Some technical glitches reported
- Lack of narrative and customization
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
4"Players freely explore large interconnected levels with non-linear progression and multiple paths, requiring self-directed exploration and decision making."
Shadow Man Remastered
"Players can explore levels at their own pace with nonlinear structure and choose their path through hubs."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
3"Platforming and puzzles provide a satisfying challenge with skill-based movement and problem solving, though not overly difficult."
Cavern of Dreams
"Progressive difficulty with skill-based platforming and puzzles, though some frustration reported in later levels."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-4"Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."
Supraland
"Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without leaderboards or direct competition."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
2"Players often replay the game multiple times due to its scares and story, but some find backtracking and controls frustrating, limiting long habitual play."
Dead Seater
"Players often replay the game multiple times and enjoy secrets, though some quit due to difficulty spikes."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative elements."
Tomb Raider II (1997)
"Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative elements."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
5"Highly creative gravity mechanics, physics-based puzzles, unique rhythmic combat, and imaginative level design."
Metro Gravity
"Highly creative jelly physics mechanic and level design with unique themes and evolving gameplay."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."
Poppy Playtime
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Relaxing, atmospheric experience that allows players to escape real-life stress and immerse in a calming world."
Tiny Echo
"Relaxing, immersive atmosphere with calming music and visuals that help players escape real-life stress."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-5"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for the game’s unique mechanics and atmosphere."
Hypogea
"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for the unique mechanics."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
5"Game encourages trying new mechanics and creative approaches to puzzles throughout progression."
Viewfinder
"Players constantly explore new mechanics and puzzle solutions as the game evolves."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
4"Large, maze-like levels with many secrets encourage curiosity-driven exploration."
Serious Sam's Bogus Detour
"Nonlinear levels with secrets and hidden terminals encourage curiosity-driven exploration."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
-3"Limited character customization; focus is on gameplay rather than avatar or environment personalization."
Neighbours from Hell Compilation
"No character customization or avatar personalization; focus is on gameplay and environment."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
3"Features a whimsical, imaginative world with anthropomorphic goo balls and surreal story elements."
World of Goo
"Abstract, surreal jelly world with imaginative physics and environments."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-5"No social or community features; solo play only."
Bright Memory: Infinite
"No social or community features; solo play only."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players learn physics interactions and strategic placement, improving skill over time."
Fort Meow
"Players learn and master unique physics and puzzles, improving skill over time."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
THE ENIGMA MACHINE
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-4"Requires focused attention and precise timing; not suitable for casual or background play."
Karateka
"Requires focused attention and precise timing; not suitable for casual or background play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-5"No social interaction or relationship building."
Masterplan Tycoon
"No social interaction or relationship building."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management roles."
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
"No leadership or group management roles."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
3"Progression through levels and achievements, with some item collection and unlocking."
Smithworks
"Progression through levels and unlocking new areas; some secret achievements add to collection."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
4"Calming music and simple visuals create a relaxing atmosphere despite mental challenge."
Missing Translation
"Calming music and visuals create a relaxing experience despite some challenging sections."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Enjoyable visual and auditory stimuli with colorful art, animations, and pleasant music."
Quilts and Cats of Calico
"Enjoyable visual and auditory stimuli with dynamic jelly physics and colorful art."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-5"No social recognition or ranking systems."
Trover Saves the Universe
"No social recognition or ranking systems."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
-3"Minimal narrative; focus is on gameplay and atmosphere rather than plot or character interaction."
STRAFE: Gold Edition
"Minimal to no narrative; experience driven by gameplay and atmosphere rather than plot."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
3"Puzzle solving and coding require planning and problem solving, though some platforming is straightforward."
Outcore: Desktop Adventure
"Puzzles require problem solving and planning, though platforming is also skill-based."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
1"Some suspense and surprise in puzzles and story twists, but overall a calm experience."
The Looker
"Some suspense in challenging jumps and puzzles, but overall a calm experience."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
2"Generally considered worth the price, especially on sale; some complaints about length."
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
"Generally perceived as worth the price especially on sale; some complaints about short length."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on puzzle-solving and platforming."
Kalimba
"No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on platforming and puzzles."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
-3"Limited survival elements; some resource management but no significant threats or failure states."
A Game About Digging A Hole™
"Some hazard avoidance but no strong survival or resource management elements."
Analysis
Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Experimenting. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
Last update: 30/04/2026