Games Like Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe

"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.

Why similar: Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 14.7%, Retro 10.8%, Comedy 8.5%, Side Scroller 8.1%

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: Side Scroller 20.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Retro 11.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

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: Gore 18.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Violent 12.2%, Difficult 11.8%, Memes 10.3%

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: 2D Platformer 21.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Funny 12.1%, Comedy 11.1%, Difficult 10%

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: Side Scroller 16.8%, Gore 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 11%

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 22.6%, Retro 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Difficult 9.8%

The breakout title from Summitsphere, Antonball Deluxe is a retro, high-octane smorgasbord of ballbusting arcade action! Antonball Deluxe quite literally turns the breakout genre on its head, blending traditional brick-breaking gameplay with tight, intense platforming.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 14.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Comedy 10.2%, Funny 8.9%

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.5%, Retro 15.2%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Shooter 10.5%

Blaster Shooter GunGuy is a 2D action rage platformer. Similar in nature to games such as IWBTG. But also inspired by Mega Man and Mega Man X.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, Difficult 14.5%, Memes 12.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Shooter 9.9%

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 35.9%, Retro 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Action 12.3%, 2D 5.2%

Join Bernie's movement and transform the United States in this free retro 2D platformer.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.9%, Memes 15.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Retro 10.1%

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: Side Scroller 14.8%, Gore 13.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Shooter 9.1%

POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind.

Why similar: Memes 15.9%, Gore 15%, Shooter 11.8%, Violent 10.7%, Funny 9.6%

Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Difficult 17.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Retro 9.1%

Alien Scumbags is a sci-fi action platformer with a big slice of horror and a stack of pop culture references. You'll run, hide and kill across several levels, collect items from capsule machines and unlock characters.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, Gore 17.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Funny 8.2%

A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 10%, Retro 9.8%, Shooter 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: 2D Platformer 19.9%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Retro 13.4%, Old School 11.5%

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: Side Scroller 15%, Retro 13.7%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 12.2%

Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.6%, Gore 14.1%, Difficult 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.8%

Devolver Bootleg contains eight original rip-offs of Devolver Digital games. Pay money for it now.

Why similar: Gore 23.2%, Violent 16.3%, Memes 16%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Retro 8.3%

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 30.2%, Platformer 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Action 19%, 2D 3.1%

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Why similar: Gore 27.5%, Retro 15.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Memes 9.1%, Funny 8.9%

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: Side Scroller 28.4%, Platformer 22.3%, Difficult 17.1%, Retro 8.4%, Action 8.3%

Play the OFFICIAL Alex Jones video game! A classic arcade shooter in which you play as Alex Jones and save the world from the evil globalist plot to turn everyone into bug-eating pod-dwelling libtards! Stay tuned for future bonus levels and characters...

Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Memes 12.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.6%

A new side-scrolling platformer where you go flying out of control at the slightest touch! In this virus-infected world, it is your job to collect the scattered pieces of vaccine code and exterminate the virus!

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Memes 14.6%, Platformer 14.1%, Action 7.5%

The original epic introduction to the eternal KUNG FURY beat ‘em up saga. New stages, and the Hackademy. Both THE ARCADE STRIKES BACK and the A DAY AT THE BEACH campaign.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Retro 12.5%, Gore 12.2%, Difficult 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%

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: Gore 22.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Retro 12.5%, Comedy 10.4%, Platformer 9.2%

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 12.1%, Retro 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 8.7%

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: 2D Platformer 22.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Retro 11.3%, Side Scroller 11%

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: 2D Platformer 18.4%, Gore 17.7%, Platformer 14%, Retro 12.7%, Arcade 11.3%

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

Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Gore 14.8%, Comedy 13.6%, Funny 12%, Action 8.4%

Every character plays like an entirely different action game in Contract Rush DX. Explore a world inspired by 2000's flash animation, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!

Why similar: Difficult 20.5%, Platformer 14%, Gore 12.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Violent 9.8%

Bust some bugs and save the world with the most average of heroes in this retro style platformer! Overcome obstacles such as killer cars, lava floors and one seriously @!&#^% off sun, tackle the horrors of the daily commute but with more fire and randomness.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, Difficult 13.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 10%, Retro 9.7%

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 23.9%, Platformer 19.7%, Retro 12.3%, Side Scroller 8%, Arcade 6.8%

A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18%, Difficult 17.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Old School 10.6%, Retro 10.3%

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Gore 23.9%, Violent 19%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Funny 10.2%, Platformer 10.2%

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.5%, Gore 19.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Violent 7.3%, Platformer 6.7%

An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.9%, Difficult 16.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

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 25.9%, Retro 21.5%, Action 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Adventure 8.7%

A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.9%, 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 14.4%, Funny 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Our friend Miner is back !!! Amazing adventures with extreme difficulty, this 3d platform game will surprise you and give you a lot of satisfaction to overcome all the challenges !!! Be versatile and have quick reflexes to be the best !!!

Why similar: Difficult 21%, Platformer 15.4%, Memes 15.2%, Funny 13.3%, Arcade 12.3%

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: Side Scroller 18.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Retro 12.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Difficult 11.7%

Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures! Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness.

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.4%, Difficult 12.8%, Retro 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9.8%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, Retro 16.4%, Difficult 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Shooter 9.7%

The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Retro 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Action 15.9%, Indie 7.6%

A strange journey

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.3%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Comedy 8.2%

Never Give Up is a hardcore platformer determined to turn you into bloody chunks. Run, jump, and slide your way through ever-changing levels that get harder each time you succeed. You’ll need to try, die, and try again if you want to conquer the game without pressing the Give Up button.

Why similar: Difficult 19%, Platformer 16.7%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Gore 7.9%, Comedy 7.1%

Based on one of Germany’s most popular comedy franchises, this unhinged retro platformer turns a foreign cult phenomenon into one of the strangest licensed games you may ever play. Jump, punch and argue your way through 21 pixel-art levels. No context required — the confusion is part of the fun.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Retro 13.5%, Funny 11%, Old School 10.9%

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: Side Scroller 37.1%, Platformer 28.8%, Retro 12%, Action 9.5%, Difficult 6.6%

Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.7%, Difficult 19.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Funny 10.8%

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: Memes 29.5%, Platformer 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Funny 11.3%, Comedy 10.1%

100 moves, 2 buttons, 0 tutorials. Master a massive moveset hidden within a D-Pad and 2 buttons. Conquer +100 levels in the ultimate movelike precision platformer.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.6%, Difficult 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Funny 10.8%, Platformer 9.8%

Rex is a classic hardcore 2D platformer shooter, you play as a soldier to hunt down an evil scientist. Fight your way through with powerful weapons and put an end to his mad experiments.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Difficult 10.5%, Retro 10.3%

A retro mashup of a Galaga-style shoot-em-up and simple platforming action. Made in collaboration with Eisner-award-winning James Kochalka, based on his graphic novel series for kids.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Difficult 11.1%, Retro 10.1%, Platformer 9.4%

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: Difficult 32.3%, Platformer 28.6%, Memes 5.7%, Adventure 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Super Meat Boy is back! This time around Meat Boy is always running, literally it's an auto-runner. You will jump, dive, slide and punch your way through brutal levels and mean boss fights. We designed 5,000+ levels so you can play the game over and over without seeing the same level twice.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, Difficult 16.5%, Violent 12.5%, Platformer 12%, Gore 11.5%

Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.

Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Retro 22.1%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Arcade 5.8%

Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 14.6%, Shooter 12%, Retro 9.9%