Games Like AFTER STORY ～Witch ⊂ Dragon～

Join your favorite talkative Archaeologist and Treasure Hunting girl, Anna Holinski, in this 2D action side-scroller!

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Comic Book 21%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Hand-drawn 8%, Cute 7.5%

Shoot your spells as a little witch in this retro action 2D shooter platformer with exploration elements featuring 80's cute retro pixel art and music. Your choices matters: unleash magics, paths and hidden items according to your decisions.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Magic 7.5%

All main characters are Vtubers!! [/]Pixel art side-scrolling comical fantasy magical action sent by Vtuber magical girl!!This game is an orthodox side-scrolling 2D action game.You can experience various worlds from the beginning with the stage selection type.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Magic 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Fantasy 10%

Based on the "Akasha" manga series, "Akasha: Taliokata’s Tomb" is a hand-drawn 2D action platformer. Use the power of the elements to create combos and dodge enemy attacks as you explore Panfa — the realm of the god Earth— to uncover the truth behind the ancient divine beast, Taliokata.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Comic Book 18.4%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Female Protagonist 9%

夢の中で羊をあつめる。落ち物パズル要素が申し訳程度に付属した、かわいい２Ｄアクションゲーム。

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.8%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Action 10.2%, Cute 8.7%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Cute 6.8%

GOBBLE is a 2D action platformer with eating as its central theme. Venture out into the world searching for your missing family, armed with a “sickle” that devours monsters to get stronger.

Why similar: Comic Book 36.8%, Side Scroller 33.2%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Action 5.8%, Fantasy 4.1%

Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, Bullet Hell 22%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Local Co-Op 6.3%

Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!

Why similar: Comic Book 32.7%, Hand-drawn 23%, Cute 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Fantasy 6.1%

おばけ山のかわいいおばけたちとたわむれる。横スクロールの2Dアクションゲーム

Why similar: Side Scroller 39.7%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action 12.6%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Do you like playing platform games and especially the old ones? A brand new and yet old game (in appearance) in 16-bit cartoon graphics. Experience a crazy adventure with an unusual hero.

Why similar: Comic Book 29.5%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Cute 7%

Beat everyone in the school and save your beloved girlfriend in this anime-inspired Beat Em Up game!, as Sakura high calls for a new Hero. Will you answer the call and save her?

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.2%, Comic Book 27.1%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 5.8%

A 2D action game in which an amnesiac girl with animal ears sets out on a journey in search of her father.

Why similar: Side Scroller 40.5%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Cute 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 7.4%

Plop down on the couch in your comfiest pajamas, grab a big bowl of cereal, and prepare to enter "Kokoro Clover", a 2D platformer inspired by Sunday morning Japanese anime shows of the past! Transformations, cards, dancing, and robots! Let's find out what this wonderful world has in store!

Why similar: Comic Book 33%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Cute 6.5%

The Black Magic Gamebox is a collection of games featuring The Arcade game: They Came From Earth...Again; the Sports game: Bending Battles; and The RPG Party Game: Mages and Monsters

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.2%, Magic 19.4%, Fantasy 11.4%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Magic 6.6%

Sky Racket is a game that mixes two classic genres from the Arcade era: Shoot’em up and Brick Breakers. In a world where you are unable to attack, using your racket to strike enemy bullets back at them is your only option! Bounce bullets back at your foes and save the galaxy!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.8%, Local Co-Op 26.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 5.6%

Survive intense bullet-hell bosses. Shoot enemies in the face. Discover the worlds many secrets. Break things with a giant---spoon?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Exploration 9.1%

When you woke up in the basement of the tower, you were on a mission. In order to prevent this world from ending like this, you I have to go to the princess in the tower, but...

Why similar: Side Scroller 31.9%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Action 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Cats 'n Blocks is a chaotic action game where you control a cat that attacks enemies by picking up pieces of the ground. Raise your paws and prepare yourself to fight, mess around, explore and unlock hidden items in this fast-paced adventure.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Local Co-Op 28.2%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Cute 7.8%

Play either alone or with a friend on this cute adventure game!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, Fantasy 6.7%

The second installment in the 2000s era styled anime-themed Kokoro Clover series! A visual novel paired with boss battles! Our heroes' next adventure is in...dinosaur times?! This time the bad guys are trying to destroy the future! The only way to fight back is with dino-transformations!

Why similar: Comic Book 33.8%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Cute 6.4%

It's a side-scrolling 2D action game with simple controls and exhilarating gameplay. Run, jump, and even warp through walls and enemies! Team up with friends, chat along the way, and race through stages together! We're waiting for you!

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Magic 8.2%

You are a petty wizard in a small town. However, on the first day at your school, you step through its grand gates—only to uncover an unexpected truth. What does this revelation mean? Where will your curiosity lead you? A grand adventure awaits in this pixel-art fantasy world.

Why similar: Side Scroller 38.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Cute 7.9%, Magic 7.9%, 2D 7.5%

Go through a world where every living being is a slime and take down the slime dictator in this 2D side-scrolling action game. Discover the secrets of a world no more on your journey.

Why similar: Side Scroller 41.8%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 9.9%, 2D 5.8%

Once every thousand years, the Silver Night Festival held in Gensokyo! Strengthen your Hakurei Reimu and enjoybullet hell!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Cute 8%

“SnaiL TraiL” is a wild co-op action game where armored snails battle for survival, leaving behind more than just slime — they spread pure chaos. Play solo or team up, slide, shoot, and prove that speed means nothing when you're a snail with attitude.A GAMEPAD is required for a cooperative game.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.5%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Magic 5.8%, Action 5.4%

ShadowKitty: Thief by Night is a fun 2D Cartoon Platformer currently in development. This is the story of an unusual thief who steals artworks from criminals and returns it to the museum. The game is inspired by classic games like Megaman X, Spelunky, Ducktales Remastered and CupHead.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Comic Book 21.9%, Hand-drawn 17%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Cute 6.1%

Multiplayer support for up to four players! This is a "belt-scroll" x "free exploration" action game. Make full use of each character's individuality, solve the gimmicks hidden in the MAP, and defeat the final boss "Ancient Dragon" in all 5 stages!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.4%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Comic Book 13.6%, Fantasy 8.7%, Action 5.7%

不思議な力を持つ少女たちを操作して異変の解決を目指す2D弾幕アクションゲーム。立ち塞がる敵が繰り出して くる圧倒的弾幕を時には避け、時には攻撃で無害な水にして切り抜け、戦場に溢れた水を使う事で強力な攻撃 「スペルカード」を繰り出し決闘を制していく駆け引きのゲームです。 主人公は複数から選択可能で、ストーリーもゲーム内容もそれぞれ個性に応じて違った展開を楽しめます。 無数の弾幕とライバルを蹴散らし、この世界の異変の元凶をその目で確かめてください。

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.9%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action 10.3%

Get ready for an adventure as Nameless, a clever spirit trapped in a lamp by a curse. Regain your form by exploring the Silent Mansion. Uncover secrets in this platform and puzzle game.

Why similar: Side Scroller 31.9%, Comic Book 28.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Magic 9.3%, Cute 8%

Action platformer about the lifestyle of ordinary teenagers in a mysterious primitive world

Why similar: Comic Book 30.4%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Exploration 7.7%, Cute 7.2%

Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.

Why similar: Side Scroller 39.2%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action 6%, Fantasy 4.1%

2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!

Why similar: Comic Book 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Exploration 6.8%

A fast paced auto-scroller where you deliver potions to customers while avoiding the attempts of a big witch company to thwart you. Navigate tight spaces while avoiding porch pirates and witches with malicious intent.

Why similar: Side Scroller 48.9%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Cute 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, 2D 6.6%

Project Bullet is a side-scrolling bullet hell game, which sets in Pistalia, the fantasy world where people get the blessing from their god this power came to be known as ''Bullet'', Escape from the evil empire, find valuable allies, arm yourself with powerful gadgets and destroy all your enemies!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Side Scroller 27.6%, Fantasy 10.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

The big adventure of a square creature!It is a somewhat nostalgic action game drawn with dots.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, Cute 13.4%, Fantasy 10.3%, Retro 8.7%

Rebounder is a precision platformer set in a four-ink, pulp-print world. Grab, throw, bounce through an off-world worksite with trick-shot ricochets and fast retries. May induce speedrunning mania.

Why similar: Comic Book 40.2%, Side Scroller 27.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Action 5.4%

"Sugar & Rolling Stone" is a retro style side view puzzle game. Control the explorer Rolling Stone and help Sugar, a girl with a magical key, reach the locked door safely. Use various objects to create paths, solve puzzles, and enjoy their adventure!

Why similar: Side Scroller 32%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Cute 9.7%

Use jumps and skills to aim for the goal! "Giri-Jump Star Rush" is a slightly challenging, classic 2D action game. The main action of the protagonist, Giriko, is "jumping." Additionally, use the "Spin Attack" and "Charge Attack" to break certain blocks and clear your path!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, Comic Book 24.7%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

It's up to heroes of no renown to take back Slapporo City. Punch, kick and blast your way across town with an assortment of unique playstyles in this beautifully realized beat-em up. Local co-op story mode and versus with up to 8 players!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.3%, Comic Book 27.2%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 4.4%

Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).

Why similar: Side Scroller 46.6%, Bullet Hell 30%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Action 10.4%

An adorable, fantastic, poppy, and slightly bizarre 2D side-scrolling shooter game! Conquer all 5 stages in order to bring back spring to the island of Esideci!

Why similar: Side Scroller 38.4%, Action 12.4%, Cute 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Witch City Stories, a game where comedy and cringe are guaranteed.

Why similar: Comic Book 20%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Magic 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

Feed some fat furries in an arcade-style platformer!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 40.7%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 9.1%

Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.

Why similar: Comic Book 28.3%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Local Co-Op 20%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Action 4.9%

The Ghost Who Walks is back! Comics' very first costumed hero is coming to Steam and console in an all new side scrolling beat-em-up adventure. Take on the Singh brotherhood across the globe with only your physical strength, skill with weapons and fearsome reputation!

Why similar: Comic Book 32.3%, Side Scroller 25%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Story Rich 4.8%

The superpowered transformation phrase is “Positive! Happy Link!”

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Story Rich 10%, Cute 9.2%

Get to your target in side-scrolling platform, beat him up in bullet hell.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.8%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Action 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7%

Play as Gawr Gura in this 2D-platformer Hololive Fan game! Jump and dash your way through 3 hand crafted levels and collect hidden shrimp in this vibrant, pixel-art environment.

Why similar: Side Scroller 36%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Cute 9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Action 8.4%

A 2D side-scrolling action game with hand-drawn graphics and a fun, surreal world view.

Why similar: Comic Book 37.7%, Hand-drawn 20.7%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Cute 5.8%, 2D 5.4%

Airborne Justice is a shoot 'em up that pays homage to classics from the golden age of video games. Take control of a helicopter, fight enemies, and restore peace to the skies!

Why similar: Comic Book 25.8%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

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: Side Scroller 24%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Exploration 7.4%

Just when you thought it was safe to spend a day at the beach, desunoya is back with Tobari 2: Nightmare! This is a game that CANNOT be recommended to any normal gamer. But if you are looking for a challenge then this nightmare is waiting for you...!

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.6%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Fantasy 8.1%

Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Magic 9.5%

A girl wakes up in the grass, only to find she has lost her memory and grown wings. Playtime: ~30 minutes + endless mode

Why similar: Side Scroller 38.5%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Story Rich 6%, Fantasy 5.6%

A 2D platforming adventure featuring fireworks

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Exploration 10.6%, Cute 8.9%, Fantasy 7.4%

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Cute 8.2%, Story Rich 6.8%