Games Like A Valley Without Wind 2

Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Strategy 20.5%, Co-op 16.2%, Action 13.1%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the seed game's blend of 2D platforming and strategic tower-defense mechanics.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Metroidvania 22.9%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at procedural-lite exploration and platforming within a cohesive, stylized world.

Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.

Why similar: Co-op 34%, Strategy 31.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Fantasy 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique side-scrolling perspective on strategy and base-building that echoes the strategic layer of the seed game.

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 26.9%, Metroidvania 19.9%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Action 10.8%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features procedural generation and platforming action with a persistent progression system that rewards exploration.

Crash land on a hostile planet where you'll have to build the strongest defenses if you wish to live to escape from it. But be warned... this planet is merciless. Build strong, and smart; else physics may flood or destroy your only hopes of survival.

Why similar: Strategy 25.4%, Co-op 23.7%, Action 14.6%, Indie 11%, 2D 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines procedural platforming exploration with a heavy emphasis on base defense against waves of enemies.

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

Why similar: Co-op 26.9%, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 15%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive, procedurally generated world that emphasizes exploration, platforming, and strategic base-building.

You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...

Why similar: Co-op 30.2%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 12.7%, Multiplayer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi sandbox offers deep procedural exploration and platforming elements similar to the seed game's scope.

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: Platformer 24.5%, Procedural Generation 21.2%, Metroidvania 17.4%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends fast-paced 2D action with procedural level design and roguelite progression.

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

Why similar: Platformer 39.6%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 9.5%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the series' focus on procedural mining and platforming exploration.

Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.

Why similar: Platformer 33%, Metroidvania 21.4%, Action 13.9%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Fantasy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized 2D platformer that incorporates unique combat mechanics and exploration.

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: Adventure 24.3%, Action 19.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Indie 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A game that celebrates genre-blending by shifting mechanics throughout the experience, much like the seed game.

Kingdom: New Lands builds upon the award-winning gameplay and mystery of Kingdom by introducing an abundance of new content to the IGF-nominated title while maintaining the simplicity and depth that legions of monarchs have come to experience and enjoy.

Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, Side Scroller 20%, Roguelite 14.8%, Adventure 13.3%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist side-scrolling strategy game that focuses on resource management and expansion.

Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

Why similar: Action 33.8%, Indie 29.6%, Roguelite 22.1%, 2D 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features highly interactive, procedurally generated environments that reward creative platforming and strategic thinking.

Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.

Why similar: Strategy 49.2%, Indie 16%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Adventure 8%, 2D 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends side-scrolling exploration with complex strategy and base-building mechanics.

Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!

Why similar: Action 36.3%, Adventure 31.2%, Indie 27.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%, 2D 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This collection explores the evolution of RPG and action mechanics through a meta-narrative lens.

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 43.5%, Action 29.3%, Indie 21%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action platformer with a strong focus on combat mechanics and pixel-art aesthetics.

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 46.1%, Action 20%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Co-op 7.8%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action platformer that focuses on precision combat and movement.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Metroidvania 21.4%, Action 14.5%, Indie 9.4%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich action RPG that features fluid platforming and combat in a steampunk setting.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Platformer 35.3%, Metroidvania 25.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Action 9.3%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer that focuses on exploration and overcoming complex environmental obstacles.

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 31.2%, Co-op 21.6%, Procedural Generation 20.4%, Action 8.5%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive procedural platformer that demands both precision and strategic planning to survive its dangerous depths.

Dynamic, procedurally generated adventure game that puts exploration first. Build your legacy as each wayfarer will change the fate of the world. Endless replayability with a huge set of difficulty modifiers. Boasting an award-winning soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and regular updates.

Why similar: Procedural Generation 37.1%, Strategy 23.6%, Roguelite 13%, Adventure 12.5%, Fantasy 8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, procedurally generated world with a strong emphasis on RPG elements and exploration.

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 25.5%, Procedural Generation 18%, Metroidvania 15.7%, Side Scroller 10%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike platformer that challenges players to use their environment strategically to survive.

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, Metroidvania 21.6%, Action 12.5%, Indie 10.7%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and cooperative-style mechanics in a sci-fi setting.

The original Coq of War returns in a glorious explosion of finger-licking fun; with enhanced controls, new upgrade systems, a full single player campaign in “Part 1: The Cockup” with full VO and OST - and a 1- 4 player campaign in “Part 2: The Rescue” with procedurally generated maps.

Why similar: Platformer 32.5%, Action 27.5%, Indie 17.7%, Adventure 17.7%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure game with a distinct visual style and platforming-based combat.

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Platformer 30.3%, Action 15.9%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that focuses on combat and platforming challenges.

It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.

Why similar: Strategy 24%, Action 15.6%, Co-op 15.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shoot-em-up that incorporates RPG elements and action-heavy gameplay.

Element4l is an immersive and experimental indie platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by Mind Tree.

Why similar: Platformer 45.4%, Indie 23.5%, Action 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique platformer that focuses on movement and physics-based puzzle-solving.

With an inspired blend of Zelda + Souls + Metroidvania style gameplay, EPΘCH delivers a nostalgic single or online co-op action RPG experience.

Why similar: Action 33.2%, Adventure 25.4%, Indie 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 17%

Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Action 22.9%, Indie 22.5%, Co-op 17.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Platformer 35.4%, Metroidvania 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Indie 10.1%, Action 9.8%

You choose how to play, and the world of Environ adapts around you.

Why similar: Platformer 27.1%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Action 11.8%, Experimental 9.4% ★, Co-op 8%

WindForge is a side-scrolling block-building game where you explore hostile skies in an ever-changing Steampunk world. Everything you see can be created or destroyed, creating an RPG without barriers that rewards creative problem solving and improvisation.

Why similar: Indie 25.2%, Platformer 24.2%, Action 24.1%, Side Scroller 10.2%, 2D 7.7%

Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.

Why similar: Platformer 27.7%, Metroidvania 26.1%, Action 18.2%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Adventure 8.9%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Metroidvania 29.1%, Adventure 17.6%, Action 8.7%, Indie 6.7%

Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.

Why similar: Platformer 32.7%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Action 16.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Side Scroller 12%

Polarity takes it to the next level, demanding all of your wits and reflexes. Full-featured local co-op campaign.

Why similar: Strategy 20.7%, Indie 16.2%, Platformer 16%, Action 12.1%, Co-op 11.5%

This game combines a deep role-playing system inspired by classic board games and a full-fledged 4X strategy

Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Procedural Generation 41.9%, 2D 8.5%, Exploration 6.8%

Prepare to delve into a fascinating world where the forces of technology and magic are embroiled in a vicious struggle! Blurring the lines between the RPG and strategy genres, Megamagic recaptures the unmistakable flavour of the 80s in a game magnified by the incredible music by Mitch Murder.

Why similar: Strategy 33.7%, Action 20.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Indie 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

The ultimate mash-up of Real-time Strategy and Tower Defense!

Why similar: Strategy 49.1%, Indie 18.3%, Action 16.2%, Sci-fi 10.9%, 2D 3.6%

UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.

Why similar: Strategy 26.3%, Indie 20.3%, Action 19.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Adventure 11.2%

Multiwinia is a fast-paced, retro-inspired RTS that blends arcade action with strategic depth. Command armies of Multiwinians in multiplayer battles across vibrant, nostalgic environments. With simple controls and dynamic gameplay, it offers endless fun and challenge for players of all skill levels.

Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Action 23.4%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Multiplayer 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Metroidvania 14.7%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 7.9%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Platformer 36.5%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Action 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Indie 9.4%

An inventive, thought-provoking puzzle platformer. Use powerups in each environment, and your own inherent gravity-bending powers, to complete each level. The more you play, the more story details you'll uncover.

Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Indie 20.2%, Strategy 18.4%, Adventure 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!

Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 13.5%, Fantasy 12.9%, 2D 10.6%

Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology.

Why similar: Action 59.1%, Indie 40.9%

Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.

Why similar: Action 21.9%, Experimental 17% ★, Indie 16.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Procedural Generation 14.6%

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story

Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Adventure 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Fantasy 11.8%, 2D 9%

Mekazoo is a 2D platformer set in a vibrant 3D world with fast-flowing gameplay and a cast of kinetically-diverse mechanized animals.

Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Co-op 18%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 12.1%

VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.

Why similar: Action 28.6%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 20.4%, Platformer 15.8%, Side Scroller 5.4%

Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Indie 15.3%, Action 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Adventure 9.8%

Ring Runner combines the fast-paced action of space combat with the rich story and skill variety of an RPG.Trek across the universe in a 30 hour long story-driven campaign based on a companion Sci Fi novel, or challenge 6 scenarios alone, cooperatively, or competitively through local or online multiplayer.

Why similar: Action 36.5%, Indie 24.8%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Co-op 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

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 28.2%, Action 28%, Indie 18.5%, Procedural Generation 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.

Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Metroidvania 23.6%, Action 11%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Adventure 7.1%

Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Action 34.9%, Metroidvania 18.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 13.6%

forma.8 is a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore.

Why similar: Action 23.5%, Metroidvania 18.1%, Indie 18%, Adventure 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.2%