Games Like Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

When a mysterious beam from space transforms the world into a game, the Angry Video Game Nerd must return to put the "ASS" in ASSimilation. Utilize new mechanics, power-ups, abilities, and collectible armor pieces to defeat your most powerful foe yet, and save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 18.4%, Difficult 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, offering more of the same brutal platforming and comedic style.

Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!

Why similar: Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Retro 10.8%, Comedy 8.5%, Side Scroller 8%

Why You'll Like It: This definitive collection includes both adventures with improved visuals and quality-of-life updates.

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 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Retro 14.1%, Difficult 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for modern retro-inspired platformers, featuring tight controls and a stellar soundtrack.

The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

Why similar: Platformer 29.8%, Difficult 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Indie 5.6%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the masocore difficulty and precision platforming requirements of the seed game.

Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, Difficult 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: The seed game was heavily inspired by the Mega Man series, and this entry captures that classic action-platforming feel perfectly.

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 23.4%, Platformer 17.8%, Difficult 11.6%, Comedy 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced, chaotic gameplay paired with over-the-top humor and a high-energy soundtrack.

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: Difficult 30.4%, Platformer 30.3%, Retro 12.3%, Action 6.6%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A punishingly difficult, retro-inspired action game that demands perfection from the player.

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 21.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Retro 15%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the brutal, retro Castlevania aesthetic and challenging boss encounters.

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Platformer 27.1%, Difficult 24.8%, Retro 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, retro-styled action-platformer that feels like a homage to 8-bit classics.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Platformer 29.5%, Difficult 28.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive difficult 2D platformer that rewards persistence and mastery of movement.

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 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Retro 15.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent retro-inspired platformer that evolves into a metroidvania with a fantastic soundtrack.

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Retro 12%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, momentum-based platforming that feels like a love letter to 90s action games.

What happens when DLC practices go too far? An indie developer makes a game that mocks the industry and its foibles, that's what! Defeat the bad guy, save the world and get the girl! But first you'll need to find coins to buy DLC to enable animation, sound and even pausing.

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Satire 22.6% ★, Comedy 14.6%, Retro 6%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the meta-humor and satirical take on gaming tropes found in the AVGN series.

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Why similar: Difficult 34.5%, Platformer 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Retro 9.3%, Side Scroller 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush game offers intense difficulty and a distinct, charming retro art style.

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Why similar: Platformer 31.9%, Difficult 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Indie 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intense, rhythm-based difficulty with a high-energy electronic soundtrack.

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 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Retro 12.4%, Difficult 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 2D action game that captures the classic feel of 16-bit platformers.

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: Platformer 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Retro 10.5%, Action 10.4%, Comedy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines high-octane action with a heavy dose of satire and comedic destruction.

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 46.2%, Comedy 14.8%, Action 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Funny 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same brand of irreverent, over-the-top comedy and 2D action.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 23.4%, Retro 17.7%, Difficult 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action-platformer that captures the spirit and difficulty of classic NES ninja games.

Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a “12-bit” action platformer full of pixels and platforming fun!

Why similar: Platformer 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Retro 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A solid, retro-styled platformer with challenging mechanics and a distinct visual style.

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

Why similar: Difficult 26.8%, Platformer 24.7%, Retro 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie platformer that defined the modern retro aesthetic with its deep gameplay and music.

Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…brawn and bravery…magic and mayhem! Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 35.6%, Action 22.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Retro 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Retro-inspired action with a focus on challenging combat and classic pixel art.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Difficult 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Retro 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, retro-styled platformer that focuses on unique gravity-flipping mechanics.

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

Why similar: Satire 21.8% ★, Retro 16.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Comedy 9.5%

Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Difficult 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer with a retro vibe and fluid combat mechanics.

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 39.8%, Retro 20.8%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique evolution mechanics wrapped in a charming, classic 8-bit aesthetic.

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Why similar: Difficult 46.7%, Platformer 30.4%, Action 11.9%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate test of precision platforming skill with a minimalist aesthetic.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Difficult 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Retro 9.8%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult, and retro-inspired action game that focuses on vertical movement.

Zueirama is a fun action adventure game packed with references to memes. Inspired by the games of the 90s, with cartoon characters that reflect the essence and Brazilian swinging like you have never seen.

Why similar: Platformer 21.3%, Memes 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Comedy 10.1%

Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.

Why similar: Platformer 26.2%, Difficult 17.2%, Retro 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro platformer that captures the feel and difficulty of 8-bit sci-fi games.

"I Am You From The Future! No Time To Explain, Follow m-OH CHRIST!" Chase your future self through time and alternate realities while fighting giant monsters, collecting hats, and eating cake! No Time To Explain Remastered is the remake of tinyBuild's debut game. Now with multiplayer!

Why similar: Platformer 21.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Comedy 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same chaotic, comedic energy and platforming challenges as the AVGN series.

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 24.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 40%, Difficult 17.1%, Action 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Indie 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy platformer that is highly reminiscent of classic 8-bit action games.

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: Platformer 18.3%, Action 12%, Retro 11.1%, Difficult 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 17.6%, Difficult 13.5%, Action 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Retro 9.9%

Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!

Why similar: Platformer 20.9%, Action 13.2%, Retro 11.9%, Adventure 11%, Difficult 10.9%

Super Blasting Boy is a logical platform platformer made in the best traditions of retro games of the late 80's and 90's.

Why similar: Platformer 18.5%, Difficult 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action 10.6%, Retro 9.2%

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 43.2%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action 11.9%, Retro 11.7%, Difficult 8.2%

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Platformer 31.9%, Action 20.6%, Retro 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Indie 8.4%

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 21.5%, Retro 16.6%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

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: Difficult 22%, Platformer 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 7.1%

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

Why similar: Action 15.3%, Platformer 13.3%, Difficult 12.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 11.6%

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 27.6%, Difficult 23.6%, Retro 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Indie 6%

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 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Retro 11.4%, Difficult 11.3%, Action 7.7%

Sit back and enjoy 30 minutes of original electronic and vaporwave music in this challenging platformer, push forward to unlock Time Trial mode and a second playable character who completely changes the gameplay.

Why similar: Difficult 24.5%, Platformer 22.2%, Memes 11.3%, Retro 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Join Pixel as he quests through gaming history, teleporting across the most iconic video game systems of generations past. He’ll have to jump, dodge and play smart if he wants to survive all the traps, puzzles and enemies waiting to take him down at every turn.

Why similar: Platformer 34.7%, Retro 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Indie 7.4%

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Platformer 19.1%, Difficult 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Retro 12.3%, Side Scroller 7.9%

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 25.9%, Retro 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Side Scroller 6.6%

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 34.7%, Action 13.1%, Difficult 10.6%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 9.9%

"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: Platformer 20.8%, Difficult 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Comedy 9%, Retro 8%

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Retro 21.6%, Action 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Indie 12.2%

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Difficult 23.8%, Platformer 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Action 6.8%

A nostalgic metroidvania adventure with insane weapons, skills, and pixel gore. Ride your BMX and blast your enemies as you discover the secrets of the Wasteland.

Why similar: Platformer 20.3%, Retro 18%, Comedy 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Gore 8.8%

The city is being invaded by monsters from the Upside Down World! You, the Potion Master, must defeat evil all alone, with no tutorials or "Easy Mode" to assist you. You'll have to rely on the help of Fäy, your companion fairy, and your potions!

Why similar: Difficult 25.9%, Platformer 19%, Retro 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action 10.2%

Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.

Why similar: Platformer 41.1%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Indie 13.2%

One Gun Guy is a straight forward no nonsense action platformer, one giant level littered with player upgrades, hazards to tackle, enemies to destroy, a boss to kill, and multiple difficulty settings.

Why similar: Platformer 22.9%, Difficult 18.2%, Retro 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%

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 26.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Retro 11.6%, Difficult 6.6%

A platform game about running, jumping and breathing.

Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Satire 16.1% ★, Retro 14.2%, Side Scroller 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

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

Why similar: Platformer 20.6%, Difficult 18.3%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%