Games Like 20XX

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Roguelite 11.2%, Side Scroller 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel to 20XX, it refines the core gameplay loop with improved visuals, new mechanics, and the same satisfying roguelite platforming.

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of classic Mega Man action with its fast-paced combat, grappling hook mechanics, and challenging boss fights.

Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Platformer 36.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Action 14.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Difficult 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This collection contains the foundational games that directly inspired the mechanics and feel of 20XX.

Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.

Why similar: Platformer 30.3%, Roguelite 17%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Difficult 7.3%, Procedural Generation 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfects the roguelite platformer genre with deep character progression and tight, responsive movement.

A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

Why similar: Platformer 40.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Action 15.3%, Side Scroller 14%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-speed, stylish action-platforming experience that emphasizes mobility and powerful combat abilities.

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 20.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Action 10.2%, Roguelike 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast roguelite that emphasizes aerial combat and aggressive movement, similar to the pacing of 20XX.

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Platformer 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Online Co-Op 9.2%, Roguelike 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic action-roguelite that shares the same focus on scaling power-ups and intense, ever-changing combat encounters.

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Action 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This run-and-gun action game captures the intense, arcade-style difficulty and satisfying combat of classic side-scrollers.

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Difficult 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a dynamic transformation system, this game mirrors the power-up collection and fast-paced combat found in 20XX.

Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

Why similar: Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Local Co-Op 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Though more focused on exploration and traps, it offers the same high-stakes, precision platforming challenge found in roguelite games.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 33.1%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Difficult 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-platformer that delivers the same intense, retro-inspired combat and boss-rush excitement.

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Action 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Difficult 9.1%, Side Scroller 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: These titles provide a more demanding, fast-paced take on the classic platforming formula with excellent movement mechanics.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Platformer 21.3%, Roguelite 16.9%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Roguelike 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more melee-focused, it provides the definitive high-octane roguelite action experience with fluid platforming.

Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Platformer 16.9%, Roguelite 13.2%, Action 5.6%, Roguelike 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelite platformer that uses a grappling hook as its core mechanic, offering a distinct but familiar sense of mobility.

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Platformer 16.9%, Roguelite 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Local Co-Op 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelite features platforming-heavy combat and a wide variety of items to customize your character's capabilities.

Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelite 15.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Difficult 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging roguelite that focuses on platforming and class-based combat in a dark, atmospheric setting.

Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.1%, Roguelite 19.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Roguelike 8.5%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that combines side-scrolling platforming with deep RPG-style character progression and loot.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.8%, Platformer 26.1%, Side Scroller 19%, Difficult 10.7%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features tight, fast-paced action platforming with a focus on precision movement and unique combat abilities.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Platformer 31%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Action 10.2%, Side Scroller 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer that balances challenging combat with fluid movement and engaging boss battles.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 41.1%, Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Action 8.1%, 2D 7%, Side Scroller 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more exploration-focused, it captures the retro aesthetic and satisfying power-up progression of classic action games.

Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.1%, Roguelite 20.2%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Action 8.6%, Co-op 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, synth-wave action-roguelite that demands constant movement and aggressive play.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 25.6%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Action 8.2%, Difficult 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers incredibly fast-paced, one-hit-kill action that rewards precision and mastery of movement.

Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Why similar: Platformer 39.7%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Action 10.2%, Difficult 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the classic formula that provides the quintessential platforming and boss-fighting experience.

A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.8%, Roguelite 17.1%, Platformer 16.2%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Procedural Generation 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite Metroidvania that emphasizes exploration, power-up collection, and challenging combat encounters.

A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Platformer 14.1%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Roguelite 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer-roguelite that supports co-op play and features a chaotic, fast-paced combat style.

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Roguelite 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends comic-book aesthetics with fast-paced, co-op friendly roguelite action.

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Roguelite 24.4%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Co-op 10.4%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it offers the same addictive roguelite progression and co-op multiplayer focus as 20XX.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Difficult 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-roguelite that shares the same focus on intense, fast-paced combat and character variety.

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Roguelite 18.6%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Procedural Generation 6.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming roguelite that focuses on exploration and combat, sharing the accessible yet challenging nature of 20XX.

GoNNER is a tough as hell procedurally-generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements, following the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world - a giant landbound whale named Sally - by searching for just the right trinket in the deep and dark places nearby.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Platformer 22.9%, Roguelite 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Difficult 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, stylish platformer-roguelite that emphasizes rhythm and precise combat maneuvers.

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Action Roguelike 27.1%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Roguelike 7.8%, Difficult 6.3%

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 38.7%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Action 6.4%, 2D 5.4%

Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Platformer 18.8%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Roguelite 7.6%, Procedural Generation 6.8%

Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Roguelite 11.5%, Side Scroller 8.1%

Collapsed is a post-apocalyptic roguelike action-platformer. Hunt your prey through vast procedurally-generated levels filled with tough enemies, useful loot and experience points. Fight alone or with a friend – either way, it won’t be easy!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.1%, Roguelite 23.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Co-op 6.9%, Action 4.5%

Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Roguelite 9.3%, Roguelike 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.5%

From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Platformer 20.9%, Side Scroller 9%, Action 6.6%, Local Co-Op 6.4%

Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

Why similar: Platformer 54.8%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Action 17.9%, Indie 7.9%

Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

Why similar: Platformer 42.1%, Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 6%, Side Scroller 3.7%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Platformer 22.8%, Action Roguelike 15%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Action 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%

The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.5%, Platformer 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Action 6.8%

Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Roguelite 10.5%, Procedural Generation 8.8%

In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

Why similar: Platformer 26.1%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Action 7%

Mighty No. 9 is a 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!

Why similar: Platformer 50.1%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Action 11.3%, Co-op 3.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.2%, Co-op 17.3%, Online Co-Op 17%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action 9.8%

Super Alloy Crush is a fast-paced 2D roguelike brawler inspired by classics like Mega Man X. Play as Kelly and Muu (No.02) to defeat enemies and obtain the ultimate cosmic treasure: Planet AE-38. Alone or with a friend in local co-op, get ready for your biggest challenge yet!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%

TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.2%, Platformer 17.8%, Roguelite 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Difficult 7.6%

The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!

Why similar: Platformer 58.6%, Action 20.6%, Indie 10.5%, 2D 10.3%

Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Action 6.4%

An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Platformer 20.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

In this sequel to GoNNER: Journey your way through deep dark chaotic places with unimaginable sparks of colour as you go on a mission to help Death rid a mysterious presence from her lair. Battle crazy bosses, lose your head (a lot), in this messy, cute, fast-paced procedurally-generated platformer.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Local Co-Op 7.4%, Roguelike 5.9%

Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Platformer 17.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Roguelite 15.1%, Difficult 6.8%

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.7%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Difficult 16%, Local Multiplayer 15.5%, Co-op 12%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Platformer 26.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

Free the galaxies in this action platformer! Jump, swing, dig and shoot your way through uncharted planets. Give hell to the Overlord's forces and face alien foes. Earn rewards after every battle and add them to your ever-growing arsenal.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Roguelite 10.6%

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

Why similar: Platformer 24%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Difficult 7.8%

Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Platformer 18%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Roguelite 12%, Co-op 7.3%

Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!

Why similar: Platformer 21.2%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 13.1%, Side Scroller 11%, Procedural Generation 7.9%

Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Platformer 26.9%, Roguelike 7.6%, Action 6.5%, Difficult 5.7%

HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.

Why similar: Platformer 21.8%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Procedural Generation 8.6%