60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Action, 2D, Anime.
Heaven, earth and mankind - Create and destroy everything according to your will! Experience the revival of the '90s classic hit "Actraiser"
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster
A kingdom-rebuilding adventure filled with action and strategy! Kingdom's Return is an action RPG where you'll adventure to restore your fallen kingdom. Collect materials in 2D side-scrolling adventure stages, then use them in the strategy part to rebuild your kingdom and power up your characters!
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In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
A kingdom-rebuilding adventure filled with action and strategy! Kingdom's Return is an action RPG where you'll adventure to restore your fallen kingdom. Collect materials in 2D side-scrolling adventure stages, then use them in the strategy part to rebuild your kingdom and power up your characters!
Why similar: City Builder 39.6%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action 11.4%, Anime 10.9%, Action RPG 9%
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Why similar: JRPG 25%, Action RPG 24.2%, 1990's 13%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Retro 6.1%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: JRPG 52%, Story Rich 12.6%, Simulation 10.6%, Retro 9.9%, Anime 9.5%
Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very eyes. Taking cues from both Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts and giving birth to something entirely new, Resurrection is a title worthy of its name.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 39.6%, Retro 18%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Action 13.9%, 2D 11.3%
Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.
Why similar: Retro 31.9%, Action 28.5%, Platformer 17.1%, Anime 15.1%, 2D 7.4%
Kunio, the beloved hot-blooded renegade, is back to wreak havoc in the world of the Three Kingdoms! The characters take on the roles of famous generals for a game packed with wild action.
Why similar: Destruction 25%, 2D Platformer 25%, Anime 17.5%, Retro 14.8%, Action 9.3%
Reprisal Universe places you in charge of the very elements themselves. Raise and lower land to expand your tribes, harness the power of fire and water. Explore the hidden mysteries of the Universe and gather your people together once again.
Why similar: City Builder 52.2%, Mythology 20.1%, Retro 14.2%, 2D 7.3%, Simulation 3.4%
Build the new future of Europe! Flip, renovate, repair and rebuild places destroyed during World War 2. Get to know the history and stories of civilians. Play an immersive building simulator with grappling storytelling.
Why similar: City Builder 59.7%, Base Building 32.2%, Simulation 5%, Singleplayer 3.1%
River City Ransom is back, rebuilt from the ground up! Rekindle old rivalries and relive past rumbles through a completely revamped story!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.8%, 2D Platformer 24.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Action 13%, 2D 10.5%
The legendary city-builder returns! Lead the creation of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen in this HD remake with modernized UI. Build monuments, manage your population and explore 4,000 years of history through over a hundred hours of gameplay.
Why similar: City Builder 72.4%, Base Building 15.4%, Simulation 4.2%, 2D 3.5%, Strategy 2.3%
"Divine Dynamo Flamefrit" is bringing back classic 2D action! Play as the hero Yuto in top-down slashing adventure stages, and pilot the magical robot Flamefrit for first-person boss battles! Master both styles of gameplay to restore peace to the parallel world of Hologard!
Why similar: Anime 41.8%, Action 36.4%, 2D 17.8%, Singleplayer 4%
Spin a new tale of the Jura Tempest Federation together with all your favorite characters from the animated series!
Why similar: City Builder 26.2%, Action RPG 16.8%, Base Building 13.3%, JRPG 11.2%, Anime 10.1%
Anuchard has fallen. Generations after the fall, its surviving descendants have chosen you as the Bellwielder of the magical Audros Bell. Go forth, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and restore Anuchard to its former glory: A paradise in the skies!
Why similar: Action RPG 27.2%, JRPG 19.8%, Retro 13.7%, Anime 13.5%, Story Rich 8.6%
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.1%, JRPG 26.4%, Anime 18%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Story Rich 4.2%
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.4%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Retro 14%, Anime 13.6%, Side Scroller 8.2%
A city-building sim with a historical twist
Why similar: City Builder 56.9%, 2D Platformer 26.5%, 2D 7.4%, Simulation 5%, Strategy 3.6%
The beloved block-building RPG, DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, is bringing its handy crafting features to Steam! Weave your own tale as you build your own unique buildings and towns to restore Alefgard to it's former glory!
Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, Platformer 20.4%, Anime 20.3%, Action 12.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Build your cities and set up defensive structures to protect them from the constant threat of monsters. Brought to you by ACE Team, SolSeraph combines action and strategy for a rich gameplay experience reminiscent of the 16-bit era.
The battle between light and chaos comes to a head in this remake of legendary Strategy RPGs Langrisser I and Langrisser II.
Why similar: JRPG 43.8%, Anime 27.3%, Strategy 25.9%, Singleplayer 3%
Return of the Classic, now remastered! Battle Realms is a fantasy RTS inspired by the stories told in martial- arts movies and oriental mythology. Develop your peasants into a highly trained and deadly efficient clan of warriors who are ready to die with your name on their lips.
Why similar: Action 65.8%, Strategy 30.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!
Why similar: City Builder 43.6%, Base Building 27.7%, Strategy 16.3%, Simulation 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 53%, Retro 24.3%, 2D 15.7%, Story Rich 3.5%, Singleplayer 3.5%
A return to the roots of real-time strategy, providing beautiful 2D visuals combined with all the features that we came to expect from old school classics. This remastered version is a culmination of all the improvements and new features based upon suggestions from the community.
Why similar: Base Building 36.8%, Retro 18%, 1990's 17.3%, Action 8.8%, 2D 8.6%
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Base Building 40.1%, Mythology 38.1%, Story Rich 14.2%, Strategy 4%, Singleplayer 3.6%
El Shaddai, originally released in 2011, is a unique third-person action adventure filled with a deeply artistic world-building, outstanding aesthetics and thrilling battles. Experience an incredible mix of 2D-like platformer action and a colorful 3D world in an exceptional setting.
Why similar: Action RPG 38.3%, Mythology 35.1%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Action 10.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%
The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.
Why similar: Action 69.6%, Retro 20.9%, Singleplayer 9.5%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Features town-upgrading mechanics, fast-paced combat. A prequel to the world of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.7%, City Builder 24.1%, JRPG 18.6%, Anime 8.3%, Story Rich 6.4%
Enter a virtual world of cyber-landscapes and unravel the mystery behind its creation! "Mighty Gunvolt Burst" is a retro-style 2D side-scrolling action game with an authentic feel. Play as "Beck," "Gunvolt," or "Ekoro," and experience their new stories in this unique parallel universe.
Why similar: Retro 40.3%, Action 38.3%, Platformer 21.4%
The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.
Why similar: JRPG 47.9%, 1990's 29.9%, 2D 12.4%, Retro 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Mega Man X DiVE reimagined the world of the Mega Man X series, and now it's getting an offline version! Strengthen your characters and weapons with a variety of powerups to make them all your own. Then test them out in the side-scrolling action of "what-if" worlds in Mega Man X!
Why similar: Action RPG 22.8%, 1990's 21%, Action 12.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Retro 11.5%
Build the town of Heropolis.Gather your strongest heroes and destroy Evilcorp!
Why similar: City Builder 45.1%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, 1990's 14.1%, Base Building 8.5%, Simulation 5.3%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 38.4%, Retro 22.7%, Anime 14.7%, 2D 11.3%, Story Rich 9.6%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 54.2%, Retro 19%, 2D 16.5%, Singleplayer 6.2%, Story Rich 4.1%
Valand is a Viking Age city builder. With your own strength you have to rebuild the whole settlement and bring it to prosperity.
Why similar: City Builder 79.8%, Action 13.8%, Simulation 6.4%
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 53.4%, 2D 18%, Retro 14.7%, Story Rich 7.4%, Singleplayer 6.5%
A pyramid-building adventure of historic proportions!
Why similar: City Builder 57.7%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, 2D 8.7%, Action 7.1%, Simulation 5.2%
Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!
Why similar: Action RPG 34.1%, JRPG 20.6%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Anime 15.7%, Action 9.4%
The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!
Why similar: 1990's 23.3%, Anime 21%, Retro 19.8%, Action 10%, Platformer 9.4%
A bold reimagining of the God Game genre from the creator who defined it. Shape a living world as a god - or step into it and experience it through your people. Build, guide and defend your town by day, then survive the night when everything is under threat. There is no single solution. Only yours.
Why similar: City Builder 53.3%, Base Building 29.3%, Story Rich 7.3%, Simulation 4.2%, Strategy 3.3%
Plunge into the past for a rousing romp through Edo period Japan!
Why similar: City Builder 49.8%, 2D Platformer 19%, Retro 15.4%, 2D 6.8%, Simulation 4%
Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.
Why similar: Mythology 78.7%, Strategy 10.2%, Story Rich 3.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Simulation 2.6%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 35.6%, Action RPG 22.4%, Anime 15.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, 2D 6.4%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: 1990's 31.1%, 2D Platformer 28.7%, Retro 20.5%, Action 10.8%, 2D 6.7%
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, 1990's 28.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, 2D 9.7%, Anime 4.7%
Relive the golden age of dungeon RPGs with Dungeon Antiqua 2! A retro 2D dungeon crawler bursting with SNES nostalgia. Hack, slash, and survive relentless side-view encounters! With 10 jobs and endless skill combos, forge the ultimate party and conquer the depths—if you dare!
Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Hack and Slash 32.3%, 1990's 23.5%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Step into the studio and produce yourown hit anime with an original hero!
Why similar: 1990's 23.4%, 2D Platformer 23.4%, Anime 18.5%, Retro 12.7%, Simulation 7.8%
Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.
Why similar: City Builder 86.9%, Simulation 7.3%, Strategy 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Action 24.3%, Retro 22.8%, Anime 17.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Travel to the Holy Land with the First Crusades. Rise from a humble knight to the founding father of a world-spanning holy order. Lead through war, faith, diplomacy, and cunning schemes. Experience a unique blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox gameplay, and shape history!
Why similar: City Builder 57.7%, Base Building 26.8%, Action 6.1%, Simulation 3.8%, Strategy 3.1%
Experience the apeX of 2D action! A new era of 2D action begins now! Get ready for high-speed, stylish 2D side-scrolling action like never before. Inti Creates presents the ultimate in classic 2D action with "Luminous Avenger iX"!
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Anime 23.5%, Platformer 18.3%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D 9.7%
Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.
Why similar: City Builder 87%, Simulation 7.5%, Strategy 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
A classic reawakens – Assault Suit Leynos is back and in high definition! Get ready for all-out robotic war as the fan-favourite Mega Drive classic is reworked with all new HD visuals for the ultimate alien-blasting experience!
Make your own metropolitan utopia! Stores, mansions, towers--anything goes!
Why similar: City Builder 63.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Base Building 7.6%, Simulation 6.6%, 2D 6.5%
Inspired by the god games of old, Fata Deum lets you mold settlements and townsfolk in your image. Will you raise the settlements to splendor, or spur them on to violent debauchery and demons? Watch as a living world grows under your whims.
Why similar: City Builder 58.6%, Base Building 31.4%, Simulation 4.5%, Strategy 3.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.
Why similar: Mythology 34.4%, Story Rich 13.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 12.4%, Action 12%
Shape worlds with your godly titans. Make symbiotic ecosystems and inspire humanity with your creations. Their achievements unlock new possibilities. Make different planets for different human spirits, and fill the universe with life!
Why similar: City Builder 54.9%, Base Building 31.3%, 2D 6%, Simulation 3%, Strategy 2.9%
Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.
Why similar: Platformer 37.5%, Action 31.9%, Retro 22.4%, 2D 8.3%
Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".
Why similar: Retro 28.9%, Action 25%, Anime 17.9%, Platformer 17.7%, 2D 10.5%
