Comparison guide
Jackal works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
8.3Nostalgic, physics-driven heli action; fun but contentโlight.
Nov 20, 2025
If you liked Jackal, Cleared Hot delivers familiar action, indie and retro for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.3/10.
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8.2Quirky singleplayer extraction shooter with deep moddability.
Oct 16, 2025
Escape From Duckov leans into action, indie and singleplayer, hitting the same notes that make Jackal click. We scored it 8.2/10.
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8.1Hellish skateboarding with weighty tricks and hypnotic beats.
Dec 8, 2025
Shared strengths in action, indie and singleplayer make Skate Story an easy follow-up to Jackal. We scored it 8.1/10.
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8.1Fast, bloody, combo-driven FPS roguelite
Aug 29, 2025
Mortal Sin builds on action, indie and procedural, giving Jackal fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.1/10.
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7.5Beautiful, fun survivors game โ promising but imperfect.
Sep 3, 2025
If you liked Jackal, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel delivers familiar action, indie and singleplayer for a seamless next pick. We scored it 7.5/10.
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9.0Gorgeous, emotional JRPG with risky parry-driven combat
Apr 24, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leans into action, indie and singleplayer, hitting the same notes that make Jackal click. We scored it 9.0/10.
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8.7Pixel-perfect T2 arcade run-and-gun.
Dec 12, 2025
Shared strengths in action, indie and retro make Terminator 2D: NO FATE an easy follow-up to Jackal. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.7Addictive roguelite with MOBA vibes and huge build variety.
Sep 10, 2025
Shape of Dreams builds on action, indie and top-down, giving Jackal fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.7/10.
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