Games Like Abathor

Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.

Why similar: Platformer 11.8%, Difficult 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Retro 7.7%

Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.1%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 15.5%, Co-op 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11%

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Platformer 17.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 32%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Co-op 15.8%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.4%

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 14.1%, Retro 12.4%, Difficult 12.4%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Difficult 27%, Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Souls-like 17%, Action 8.8%, Platformer 5.6%

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.3%, Platformer 14%, Co-op 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.6%

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Platformer 14.3%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Precision Platformer 11.8%, Difficult 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Retro 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Difficult 9.4%, Side Scroller 8.9%

Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!

Why similar: Difficult 19.7%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Precision Platformer 12.3%, Retro 9.4%

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Difficult 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Retro 11.2%

ORCS is an action/platformer 2D old school inspirated by classic like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins.

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Action 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Difficult 8.8%

Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.3%, Difficult 14.5%, Precision Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Retro 11.1%

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Platformer 21.6%, Retro 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Old School 11.1%

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Why similar: Platformer 26.5%, Difficult 25.5%, Retro 12.1%, Side Scroller 6.5%, Action 5.7%

Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Now on Steam! ROM included. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 16%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Co-op 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Platformer 22%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Retro 16.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 12%

Mago is a retro 2D platformer that puts us in the boots of a sorcerer, who was unfortunate enough to eat evil overlords' food. Now he has to rescue his beloved princess from the dinner menu of the evil Gourmet! Nostalgia awaits!

Why similar: Platformer 23%, Difficult 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Retro 11.9%, Side Scroller 7.3%

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Side Scroller 21.8%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 8.2%

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: Platformer 18.4%, Difficult 17.1%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Co-op 7.9%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Difficult 16.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Retro 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, 2D 8.6%, Action 8%

Volchaos is an ultra-challenging old school platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 23.4%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Retro 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, 2D 7.7%

Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !

Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Retro 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, 2D 9.5%

Super Cable Boy is a retro inspired platformer, where you are playing a living handheld gaming system with a power cord. Collect game cartridges to become more powerful and take on your quest to defeat "the Glitch", an entity that 1▧01☠01௹1‱☣∰0␢⌀▧ ..

Why similar: Platformer 15%, Precision Platformer 13.9%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Retro 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Platformer 20.9%, Side Scroller 19.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Difficult 7.8%

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Retro 22%, Difficult 19.8%, Action 10.5%, Co-op 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Embark on a quest for revenge in Lords of Exile, an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia. With classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics.

Why similar: Platformer 24.8%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Retro 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, 2D 8.2%

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, Co-op 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Retro 9.3%, Hack and Slash 8.8%

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 7.6%

Discover a world of exciting adventures in Heroes of Umbra, a multiplayer side-scrolling action RPG. Conquer dungeons and test your platforming as you uncover the mysterious Archaleon Island.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Co-op 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Platformer 19.9%, Side Scroller 17%, Retro 15.5%, Difficult 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%

Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!

Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Retro 11.5%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Old School 8.9%

Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.9%, Difficult 13.8%, Platformer 13.4%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.5%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 2D Platformer 12%, Difficult 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.

Why similar: Difficult 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Precision Platformer 9.5%

Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 10%

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Why similar: Platformer 22.8%, Retro 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Funny 9.2%, Old School 8.7%

Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!

Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Precision Platformer 10.3%

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 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Retro 13.7%, 2D 8%, Side Scroller 7.4%

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 21.3%, Retro 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D Platformer 10.7%

Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.7%, Retro 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Old School 8%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Platformer 9.8%, Difficult 9.8%, Side Scroller 5.4%

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Platformer 22.1%, Retro 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Difficult 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.6%

Jet Set Knights is an old-school arcade action platformer inspired by classics from the golden age such as Mario Bros, Snow Bros or newest Super Crate Box. If You love retro 2D platformers mixed with tower defense and RPG elements, Jet Set Knight is for You!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.2%, Platformer 17.2%, Difficult 11.2%, Retro 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

Why similar: Souls-like 20.4%, Platformer 18.8%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9.8%

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: Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Difficult 15.8%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Platformer 15.2%, Co-op 9.2%

Embark on a thrilling co-op adventure in 'Brave Escape,' a challenging platformer demanding teamwork to conquer perilous traps and treacherous terrain.

Why similar: Difficult 13.3%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Precision Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%

A classic arcade hack and slash brought to life with stunning pixel art and a heroic soundtrack. Choose your champion and battle through waves of enemies to stop a dark sorceress from plunging Mercia into eternal darkness.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.5%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Retro 18.2%, Action 16%, Hack and Slash 12.4%

Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...

Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Precision Platformer 19.7%, Difficult 15.5%, Retro 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Be Jack! Get an axe! Take Jack (and her sisters) on an axe tossing, single or multiplayer, platforming adventure in a vibrant open world inspired by Filipino and Norse mythology.

Why similar: Platformer 18%, Difficult 17.7%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Precision Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

King ’n Knight is an arcade platform game that takes place in a medieval fantasy world. Play solo or co-op in this adventure inspired by the games of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.7%, Platformer 17.7%, 2D Platformer 13%, Co-op 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.3%, Platformer 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Hack and Slash 12%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Action 11.6%, 2D 10.5%, Adventure 7.7%

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Difficult 12.7%

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: Souls-like 25.2%, Difficult 18.2%, Platformer 17.3%, Precision Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%

Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: Difficult 18.6%, Precision Platformer 15.1%, Souls-like 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Platformer 10.8%

🦆 Marbles and 🐢 Checkers need your help finding their way home after being swept away in a storm. In this 90s buddy-platformer there's a ton of stuff to do and even more to collect!

Why similar: Platformer 15%, Difficult 14.7%, Precision Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Puzzling Action for One or Two Players.

Why similar: Difficult 16%, Local Co-Op 14%, Platformer 13.9%, Co-op 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%