Glover
A magical glove bounces through a fantasy world to restore lost crystals
Alternatives
Choose Gex: Enter the Gecko if…
- you want fully voiced, witty dialogue during gameplay
- you enjoy levels packed with 90s TV references
- you like temporary power‑up suits that change movement speed
- you prefer a soundtrack that mimics classic TV theme music
Choose Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg if…
- you want split-screen cooperative play
- you need a progression system that grants new powers
- you prefer puzzles that rely on multiple abilities per level
- you enjoy unlocking and using creature‑based attacks
Choose The Smurfs Travel the World if…
- you want continent‑specific level design
- you enjoy a built‑in eco‑mission mechanic
- you prefer Smurf‑themed pixel art over generic fantasy
- you need simple controls for younger kids
Choose Mischief Makers if…
- you need a per‑level speed‑ranking system
- you want a sci‑fi story with a rescue mission
- you like a mandatory collectible in every stage
- you prefer a single‑player campaign with varied
Choose Tomba! if…
- you want dozens of distinct missions with replay value
- you enjoy foreground/background plane switching
- you need a richer mission‑based progression than linear
- you like projectile weapons like boomerangs and maces
- you prefer higher post‑completion replayability
How to Decide
Glover is known for its magical glove mechanics in a retro platformer enjoyed by fans of classic side‑scroll adventures. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Cocoto Platform Jumper leans on over 30 distinct handcrafted stages; Gex: Enter the Gecko emphasizes TV‑world themed environments and pop‑culture references; Tomba! is built around a 130‑mission structure that drives replay; Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg adds split‑screen multiplayer with egg‑hatching mechanics; Mischief Makers focuses on a speed‑ranking system that rewards fast completions.
When weighing these options, the key factors that actually differ are the precision and feel of the control scheme (important given Glover’s occasional imprecise controls), the depth and variety of level or mission design (from Cocoto’s stage count to Tomba’s mission list), the availability of multiplayer (only Billy Hatcher offers split‑screen co‑op), the built‑in replay value mechanisms such as collectibles, missions or speed rankings, and the pricing model—all of which are one‑time purchases but vary in MSRP across the titles.
All Alternatives
“Retro platformer starring a comedic animal hero, sharing Glover's humor and side‑scroll gameplay.”
“Fantasy platformer with quirky mechanics and a whimsical world, echoing Glover's charm.”
“Platform fantasy about restoring lost crystals, sharing the core crystal‑recovery mechanic with the Smurfs title.”
“Quirky sci‑fi platformer with grab‑and‑throw mechanics, offering a similarly offbeat playstyle.”
“Whimsical 2D platform adventure with fantasy setting, similar vibe to Glover's glove quest.”
“Cute, fantasy‑themed platformer with simple retro action, a close genre match to Glover.”
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