Games Like Adventures of Chris

The Adventure Pals is an epic adventure platformer fueled by imagination, friendship, and the dark side of hot dogs. Your dad has been dadnapped and you, your pet rock, and a tongue-helicoptering giraffe must fight your way through levels filled with platforming, bizarre enemies, and big bosses to save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 29.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Adventure 16.8%, Action 13%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like Chris, this game features a quirky protagonist on a whimsical journey filled with humor and creative platforming.

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Platformer 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, modern metroidvania that shares the colorful, lighthearted adventure feel and diverse ability-based progression.

A crazy platformer with a touch of RPG and tons of quirky but challenging things! Lovely hand-drawn-looking graphics, for a world crowded with funny creatures and bizarre weapons. Join Rufus, the antihero with broom and bucket, on his absurd journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Platformer 19.5%, Comedy 15.8%, Cartoon 15%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic metroidvania that mirrors the self-aware humor and underdog protagonist theme of the seed game.

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 33.6%, Great Soundtrack 32.9%, Indie 8.1%, Adventure 7.7%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive 90s-inspired action-platformer that perfectly captures the retro charm and tight controls found in Adventures of Chris.

Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeated enemies to evolve into three different forms.

Why similar: Platformer 44.2%, Action 21.5%, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 15%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar underdog story where the protagonist evolves through gameplay, mirroring the progression of Chris.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Platformer 22%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 8%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania that balances challenging platforming with a heartwarming story and a friendly, colorful art style.

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 22.2%, Metroidvania 22%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Adventure 9.3%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This remake captures the classic 90s platforming essence and transformation mechanics that feel right at home with the seed game.

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Platformer 17.5%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a story-rich, 2D adventure with a unique protagonist and a focus on exploration and emotional narrative.

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31%, Platformer 16.1%, Comedy 11.5%, 1990's 9.3%, Indie 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the high-energy, chaotic comedy and fast-paced platforming that fans of quirky 90s-style games will appreciate.

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 33.4%, Great Soundtrack 32.5%, Action 11.4%, Indie 8%, 2D 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, 90s-style platformer that emphasizes speed, unique character abilities, and a classic adventure structure.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Platformer 22.7%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 9.5%, Cartoony 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at combining fast-paced action, platforming challenges, and a humorous, vibrant world.

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: 1990's 39.7%, Platformer 16.2%, Cartoony 7.9%, Family Friendly 7.7%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 90s platformers that focuses on tight movement and varied level design similar to the seed game.

Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply charming and quirky adventure that shares the lighthearted, hand-drawn aesthetic and sense of exploration.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Platformer 22%, Indie 6.9%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic metroidvania that set the standard for indie action-platformers with its unique world and memorable soundtrack.

"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Platformer 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich platformer that surprises players with its depth, humor, and varied gameplay mechanics.

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: Metroidvania 32.7%, Platformer 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep, story-driven narrative with satisfying 2D action and puzzle-platforming elements.

Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Adventure 16.2%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Action 15.4%, Indie 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 2D action-platformer that emphasizes fluid combat and exploration in a fantasy setting.

Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Cartoon 14.4%, Comedy 11.5%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cartoonish, action-packed metroidvania that shares the over-the-top villainy and fun combat style of the seed game.

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 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 11.2%, Cartoon 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art platformer that focuses on magical abilities and classic adventure tropes.

Play Skelattack and save the Underworld in this fun action platformer! Together with your best bat friend Imber, you jump, slash, and flap your way though the Underworld and stop the human threat!

Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 14.8%, Indie 11.3%, Metroidvania 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted action-platformer that features a unique protagonist and a fun, spooky-but-cute aesthetic.

Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.

Why similar: Platformer 18.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 14.2%, 1990's 13.5%, Indie 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, charming, and retro-inspired adventure that captures the spirit of early 90s handheld gaming.

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 33.5%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Cartoony 8.7%, 2D 8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fun, momentum-based movement and colorful 2D platforming that feels accessible and rewarding.

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Platformer 20.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 12.3%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer with metroidvania elements that rewards fast movement and creative ability usage.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: Platformer 21.2%, Comedy 16.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Cartoony 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, platforming-focused adventure that shares the sense of wonder and lighthearted exploration found in the seed game.

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: Metroidvania 43.3%, Platformer 20.1%, Adventure 16.5%, Action 6.2%, Exploration 5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and platforming challenges in a whimsical, nature-themed world.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.1%, Platformer 26.8%, Adventure 7.7%, Exploration 5.6%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A movement-focused metroidvania that prioritizes fun, acrobatic traversal in a charming, stylized world.

Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging platforming adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 24.9%, 1990's 18.7%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Cartoon 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, retro-styled platformer that keeps the gameplay simple, fun, and focused on tight level design.

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 19.8%, Platformer 16.1%, Indie 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a unique protagonist and classic metroidvania exploration mechanics.

Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Platformer 17%, 1990's 14.4%, Cartoon 11.3%, Adventure 9%

Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!

Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Comedy 12%, Action 12%, Family Friendly 8.6%

In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!

Why similar: Action 16.6%, Adventure 15.3%, Platformer 15%, Metroidvania 12.6%, Indie 11.7%

A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 29.1%, Adventure 15.1%, Action 12%, Story Rich 10.5%, Indie 10.5%

Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!

Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Story Rich 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, 2D 7.1%, Comedy 6.6%

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Platformer 21.3%, Adventure 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Indie 9.6%

Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Platformer 23.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, Indie 7.6%

A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, 1990's 21.4%, Platformer 17.1%, Adventure 9.6%, Action 8.1%

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Action 10.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.

Why similar: Platformer 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Adventure 12.7%, Action 11.6%, Cartoon 11%

Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.

Why similar: Platformer 40.3%, Action 21.8%, Indie 17.2%, Cartoon 16%, 2D 4.2%

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: Metroidvania 36.2%, Adventure 19%, Platformer 14.6%, Indie 14.2%, Action 12.3%

Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, 1990's 17.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Action 7.3%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Platformer 23.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9%, Indie 6.6%

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 9.1%, Action 8.3%

KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.

Why similar: Action 20%, Metroidvania 19.4%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%

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: Metroidvania 34.1%, Platformer 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 9.1%

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Platformer 24.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 11.8%, Exploration 3.8%

Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, Platformer 16.9%, Indie 9.4%, Adventure 7.9%

Embark on a great Dadventure in this unique comedy, story-based 2D platformer. Raise your child to become the weapon they were always meant to be.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Platformer 25.1%, Action 9.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Cartoony 6.5%

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Hand-drawn 10%, Comedy 9.4%

Step into Twinsun's fantastical world in this action-adventure remake! Little Big Adventure - Twinsen's Quest brings brand new visuals, new music by the original composer, and smoother gameplay to the iconic classic released back in 1994.

Why similar: 1990's 26%, Platformer 23.8%, Cartoon 11.9%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.8%

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Platformer 29.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 11.2%, Indie 9.8%

Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!

Why similar: Comedy 24.8%, Action 20.1%, Adventure 18.9%, Cartoony 13.8%, Family Friendly 12.3%

Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Platformer 22.8%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Action 8.1%, Story Rich 7.3%

Embark on a moldy adventure in a land of bread. Play as Bradley the Breadapus, a waffle-tailed bread platypus, in this quirky action platformer and battle to cleanse a world infected by mold. Break the mold, save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Action 12.8%, Indie 12.6%, Cartoony 11.8%, Adventure 11%

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: Metroidvania 29.3%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Platformer 20.4%, Action 6.8%, Indie 5.9%

Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Platformer 23.5%, Action 8.5%, Comedy 7%, Indie 6%

A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.2%, Comedy 18.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Platformer 12%, Indie 8.2%

A retro-casual platformer game! No matter who you are! Get your cat ears ready, BRING IT ON! Set off on the crazy journey to rescue your sister!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Platformer 23%, Adventure 15.9%, Family Friendly 7.2%, Story Rich 6.9%