Games Like Macheesmo: The Animated Series: The Game

Leaping, smashing, scorching, and exploding its way into your collection! Little Samson—the rarest and most coveted game of the 8-bit era—arrives on modern systems for everyone to enjoy!

Why similar: 1990's 14.9%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Cartoon 13.8%, Side Scroller 10.6%

A retro jump’n’run adventure based on a German film you’ve probably never heard of. Expect talking kangaroos, weird conspiracy theories, and jokes that may or may not translate. It’s meta. It’s pixelated. It’s probably not what you expected.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Old School 11.6%, 1980s 11.2%, 1990's 8.9%

BeatBox Runner is a retro platformer with a twist: switch states to survive its unique series of traps and challenges.

Why similar: 1980s 17.4%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Old School 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.4%

"AfroPenguin & The Forbidden Ramen" is a challenging argentinian 2D adventure game which pays homage to those Nintendo titles that made us smile as a kid (and why not, as adults).

Why similar: Side Scroller 13.6%, Cartoon 11.6%, 1980s 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.7%

Hop, skip, and jump with Lyra as she journeys back to her homeland in this retro adventure. With harp in hand, no foe is a match for Lyra and her animal friends.

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.1%, 1980s 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, 1990's 11.3%, Platformer 9.7%

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 14.3%, 1980s 9.8%, Comedy 7.2%

When a group of unsanitary chefs threaten all that is good and just in Cakeland, it's up to Cakeboy to serve up punishment. Fight your foes with pastry-themed items in this bite-sized 2D platforming adventure!

Why similar: Side Scroller 15%, Cartoon 12.8%, 1980s 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 11.3%

A wild zoo party turned into a poopocalypse! Help Billy clean up 86 absurd screens of retro platforming chaos before his boss returns. Funny, weird, and packed with pixelated surprises.

Why similar: Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, 1980s 14.3%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 7.5%

Save the day as a star-shooting, platform-bouncing cutie pie in Gimmick! Special Edition. SUNSOFT's beloved physics-based action platformer finally bursts onto current platforms enriched with a rewind feature, a time attack mode, online leaderboards, and modern extras.

Why similar: Platformer 15.4%, Old School 13.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, 1990's 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%

Aliens have invaded, and Kid Bubblegum is too cool to let that slide. Armed with his trusty Gumslinger, he’ll kick some alien ass and shoot bubblegum…and he has plenty of gum!

Why similar: 1980s 17%, 1990's 13.5%, Old School 11%, Platformer 11%, 2D Platformer 10.5%

Your conventional methods of operation are "shoot first then shoot again!"

Why similar: Side Scroller 12.9%, 1980s 12.8%, Cartoon 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 10.2%

Brutally blast through Dracula's minions and rescue your girl in this retro action platformer. Upgrade, discover, and destroy with retro flair and modern attitude.

Why similar: 1980s 15%, Side Scroller 14%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, 1990's 11.6%, Platformer 10.3%

Kid Chaos was kidnapped from prehistory by evil scientists from the future. Fight to escape their artificial environments in this club-swinging, havoc-wreaking, side-scrolling platformer, originally released in 1994 for the Commodore Amiga.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, Cartoon 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Retro 8.7%

Freddy's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must cross the entire kingdom taking some ingredients with which to make a magic potion, but it won't be easy, they must be collected in a specific order and Freddy will have to overcome the dangers he finds in his path.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, 1980s 14.4%, Platformer 12.2%, 1990's 10.8%

Super Retro World is a 2D platformer which is based on the idea of classic platform handheld console games like Super Mario Land.

Why similar: 1980s 15%, Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Cartoon 9.5%

90s inspired 2D platformer with robots that cuss at you if you jump on their face.

Why similar: Satire 22.1% ★, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Cartoon 10.2%, 1990's 9%

Jump on your pogo stick and bounce, bounce, bounce! Go! Go! PogoGirl is a dynamic, cute and wholesome platformer about a girl and her pogo stick. Bounce your way through the world, collect gems and then bounce some more!

Why similar: 1990's 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Cartoon 10.8%

Mister Semmel is a 2D platformer in which precision and speed are required. Can you manage to pass each level within the given time? Can you beat your own records?

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 15.3%, 1980s 15%, Action 7.2%

The Christmas Gifts is a 2D Old School Christmas Themed Action Platformer based on the story of a boy named Kim who is in search of his gifts which got stolen from his garden.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Retro 9.1%, Old School 7.8%

A handheld-inspired platforming adventure! Escape the mysterious desert island of Khnumia...

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, Platformer 15.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, 1980s 15%, Action 9.1%

"KOKORONULL" is a hardcore action game that adds the element of "slipperiness" to the usual platform action gameplay. Conquering all 20 stages is an impressive achievement.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.4%, Platformer 18.5%, 1980s 11.8%, Retro 9.8%, 1990's 8.9%

You are a bear, a PostBear, the best one! And you have an important mission, deliver a King's letter to the neighbor kingdom!

Why similar: 1980s 17.5%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, 1990's 15.1%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 9.6%

The sinister Dr. Voo Doom has kidnapped the Princess of Ririland and incited a civil war! It's up to repairman extraordinaire, Jack and his boomerang hat to save her and restore peace! Jump through 20+ huge levels, collecting Crystals, Stars and more! Can you save Ririland?

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.9%, 1980s 11.6%, 1990's 8.3%

Inspired by games like Contra and Turrican, Guts 'n Grunts is a mid-paced action game with lots of shooting, swimming, and rolling. Find power-ups. Earn upgrades. Fight for pig freedom!

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Satire 13.5% ★, 2D Platformer 13.4%, 1990's 12.5%

A platform game about running, jumping and breathing.

Why similar: Satire 20% ★, Side Scroller 17.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 14%, Retro 8%

A "punishing" 90's inspired platformer with retro looks, retro gameplay, and VERY challenging run and jump action. Can you manage to survive the normal levels, and unlock the 10 secret temple levels ?

Why similar: 1980s 21.1%, Old School 17.3%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Retro 10.1%, Platformer 9.6%

The land is overrun! Join Jules and Master Sir to defeat Canc’s undead army. Master your whip and unleash the sword, axe, and cross in this old-school action-platformer. Battle through 6 levels and 6 epic bosses to destroy the ultimate evil!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 15.6%, 1980s 14.4%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Retro side-scrolling adventure!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, 1980s 11.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Retro 11.4%

Guide Lenny Loosejocks as he goes Walkabout in the Australian outback. It's the groundbreaking original Lenny Loosejocks web adventure in all its pixelated glory - exactly like you remember playing when you got home from school in 1997.

Why similar: 1990's 12.9%, Cartoon 12.4%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Old School 11%, Comedy 9.9%

A retro-inspired top-down action game where a single mistake means instant danger. Overcome 30 relentless stages and prove a love torn apart by a spirit’s mischief.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 17.1%, 1980s 16.1%, 1990's 12.1%, Old School 9.3%

Crystal Gaiden Origins is a hardcore 8-bit action platformer inspired by the brutal edge of NES-era classics. Slash through rebels, ex-allies, dark ancient technology, and a crumbling empire in chiptune-fueled missions. Inspired by Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, and Castlevania.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, 1980s 14.4%, 1990's 11.2%

An adorable simple platformer pure-ly for beginner gamers and anyone that loves cats.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.7%, 1980s 14.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 13.2%, 1990's 10.7%

Join Nerdstan In His Ultimate Adventures to save the NerdDom. In this Beautiful 2D Adventure You Will Defeat Enemies, Collect Coins, Navigate Platforms and Face Powerful Bosses.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Cartoon 11.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Old School 7.1%

Curious why gamers in the 80s were so addicted to NES games? Star Keeper will take you on a journey to experience the joy of staying up all night to beat this NES game!

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.1%, 1980s 15%, 1990's 11.8%, Platformer 10%, Cartoon 9.7%

A charming platformer ripped straight from the arcades. Run, shoot, climb and chomp your way to victory.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Cartoon 14.3%, Platformer 13.8%, 1980s 13.6%

Blow your enemies up with their own bombs in this explosive 2D action platformer! Catch the deadly plushies' bombs in time to throw them right back to the sender! Will you uncover the cute fluffy toys' origins?

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, Platformer 18.9%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

Super Drunken Guy is a 2d Pixel Platformer in a drunken world - are you drunken enough for this game ? Collect beers, fight enemies and jump through many different levels.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.2%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 11.5%, 1980s 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Slime's have always been the bottom of the gaming food chain. But that is about to change. Slime's revenge is a short but challenging 2D platformer where you can fling yourself and stick to near any surface to reach the end of each level and fight back against the 'heroes'.

Why similar: 1980s 18.9%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Cartoon 10.1%, Platformer 9.3%

Astation is a digital game console that takes inspiration from the retro 999-in-1 cartridges. Dive into the world of Astation to discover a wide variety of games!

Why similar: 1980s 16.2%, 1990's 14.2%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Old School 12.3%, 2D Platformer 9.1%

There is a trouble at the Magic University! The heart of magic has been stolen by Pastry Witches. Adventure across on a journey through a beautiful world drawn in pixel art style, buy magic wands, collect jewels and fight monsters to return the Magic Crystal.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, 1990's 11.3%, Adventure 8.6%

A back-to-basics retro platformer! Waking up alone in a mysterious laboratory, Coraroc must make his way through colorful stages and dastardly enemies to rescue his friends. Can you help Coraroc defeat the Pacicap menace?

Why similar: Platformer 21.1%, Side Scroller 20.2%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, 1990's 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!

Why similar: Platformer 20.6%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Old School 12.4%, Retro 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%

GO! GO! MISTER CHICKUMS is a fun, classic single-screen platformer inspired by arcade hits from the 80s. Playable in single player or couch co-op mode for 2 players. Are you ready to take over the leaderboards?

Why similar: 1980s 15.9%, Cartoon 14.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, 1990's 11.7%, Old School 9.7%

Can you survive the 100 brutal platforming levels full of traps, bats, snakes, spikes and fire in this classic retro inspired platformer? And then play all 100 levels in reverse!

Why similar: 1980s 19.6%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, 1990's 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.2%, 1980s 14.1%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 12%, 1990's 10.7%

2D platform adventure game

Why similar: Side Scroller 17%, 1990's 14.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 8.6%

A retro-style adventure platformer game, inspired by hits of the past and featuring wonderful music created by Manami Matsumae, will take you on an eventful journey through the diverse environmental stages to encourage you to save the world of retro gaming.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 1990's 14.2%, Old School 12.6%, Retro 9.8%

He's a dad AND a radish! Join Dadish on his quest to rescue his missing kids in three classic platforming adventures. Dadish Collection combines Dadish, Dadish 2 and Dadish 3 in one rad package.

Why similar: Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, 1980s 15.7%, 1990's 11.7%, Action 9.5%

Help Terry Poorflyer escape an island ruled by evil crabs! Inspired by retro side-scrolling platformers, Terry Poorflyer adds own "stomp" flair to it, handled by physics engine more advanced than in HL3! (or, at least at the time this description has been written)

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.2%, Platformer 17%, Old School 15.4%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

A great 2D retro-action-platformer! To the lovers of big pixels and screeching synthetic sounds we dedicate this masterpiece to you.

Why similar: 1980s 18.7%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Retro 10.3%

Use your platforming skills to guide Buster on an adventure to uncover secrets, collect treasure, and defeat challenging bosses!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Cartoon 10.2%, 1990's 9.7%

An 8-bit styled platform game.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.6%, 1980s 22.4%, Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Retro 8%

Run, jump, cling, and climb your way through this monkey-themed 2D Platformer. Jump on baddies to defeat them as you collect bananas to gain lives, regain health, or THROW AT THE BADDIES?!? And don't forget to collect the hidden Golden Banana Coins in each level to unlock a special secret...

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 14%, Cartoon 13.5%, Retro 8%

Krater has escaped from Planet Prison and now only Comit & Jupi can stop him.

Why similar: 1980s 15.9%, Platformer 15.6%, 1990's 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Old School 9.7%

This is a terrible duck game!Story mode and challenge mode are in the game!The story mode is traditional one-way platform game mode!Once the player passes the story mode, they can enter the challenge mode!It's like Boss Rush!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Cartoon 7.1%

In Chris - The Element Runner, race through an endless 2D stage filled with elemental particles as you dodge stones, flames, water, and air. Simple graphics and gameplay make it easy to pick up and play for quick sessions. Test your skills and see how far you can survive in this thrilling adventure.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 18%, Cartoon 18%, Colorful 7.3%

UNPLAYABLE is a funny/artsy compilation of absurd video games, each in a specific genre: beat'em up, puzzle game and platformer.

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.5%, 1980s 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11.9%, 1990's 10.9%

Ezra's Legacy is an action packed 2d platformer game inspired in classics from the 80s, with 8-bit aesthetics, great soundtrack and awesome gameplay. If you want something new and exciting, but at the same time pay homage to the classics, then Ezra's Legacy is for you!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Old School 11.7%, Retro 11.2%

Embark on journey through the "Project: Artificial Legacy Saga" a four-part series, crafted to feel as if it was released across four console generations. Follow Kirana on her heroic journey, as she protects her family and her homeland from a mysterious evil force.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, 1980s 13.9%, Platformer 12.2%, Retro 10.4%

A simple arcade game, old school, pixel art graphics and just a good fun game! Oh and it's also got different fruit and veg characters for you to choose from. Lots of weapons, enemies, traps, levels, you know how it is, get in and get gaming!

Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, Platformer 18.1%, Cartoon 12.1%, Old School 9.2%, Colorful 7.4%