Games like JUMP KING QUEST

Steam reviews

What players say

Most players recommend this Jump King and Souls-like hybrid, praising its unusual mix of precision platforming and combat, but many find the difficulty and late-game balance frustrating.

Many players say the game blends the precision jumping of the original Jump King with Souls-style combat, weapon movesets and an interconnected world full of optional bosses, NPC quests and secrets. Co-op and random online encounters, where players are merged into each other's worlds, are another frequent highlight, often described as funny and unlike anything else. Some players praise the humour, art style and soundtrack, and many say the game is cheap for its length. Criticism centres on the difficulty, which some call punishing rather than fair. Some players dislike boss designs and collisions, and others find the late game repetitive, with heavy weapons feeling identical in use. Several players say the online population is thin. Recent reviews are more mixed than Steam's overall very positive score suggests, with some complaints about the late game and balance raised more often.

Who it suits

Suited to players who enjoy tough platformers and Souls-likes, especially those who like co-op and are willing to persevere through repeated falls.

Who should skip it

Players who dislike frustrating difficulty, falls that cost lots of progress, or repetitive late-game encounters should skip it.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with over 20 hours tend to praise the depth of builds and combat but more often criticise late-game repetition and balance, while newer players mainly focus on the charm and co-op.

Summarised by AI from 73 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.