60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Difficult, 2D, Action, Singleplayer.
Apocalypse Cow is a cinematic metroidvania in a rich digital universe with a thousand years of lore. In that world a little girl with the power to rupture time will fight against all odds to reunite with her father. But can she weather the coming darkness?
Cuphead
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.
Mago
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!
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 14.7%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Cartoon 11.1%, Co-op 9.5%
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: Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Difficult 9.8%, Retro 8.9%, Funny 7.1%
Bouncy Bob 2 is a crazy couch co-op game for up to 4 players. Choose one of 12 different characters. Customize your color, choose one of 14 arenas and get ready for the ultimate bouncy bobbing.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 13.4%, Cartoon 12.7%, Difficult 11.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Bullet Hell 8.8%
Get ready to plunge into an exciting new platforming adventure with Foxy!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Platformer 10%, Action 8.8%, Co-op 8.3%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Co-op 11.2%
NEON THE NINJA is a punk rock platformer where you hide in plain sight and bring swords to the gun fight. Slay each boss and take their power if you don’t smash your controller first! Are You Ninja Enough?
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Cartoon 11.6%, Action 10%
Beat your inner demons without attacking them, in this extremely difficult platformer about how grief changes one's perception of the world. It is an expression of the developer's experience with cancer and heartbreak.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Action 12.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 12%, Indie 9.9%
Expelled - the adventure of a rabbit on dangerous planets, and all in order to use the only chance to get out of prison and return home to his wife and children.
Why similar: Platformer 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Action 11.4%, Difficult 10.1%, Side Scroller 8.8%
The world has gone mad and Flint Trucker must go down a long, creepy road to get back home and save his beloved Angelina. Blast your guns across different scenarios to fight hordes of ravenous beasts and bloodthirsty enemies.Will you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Cartoon 9.5%, Side Scroller 9%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Difficult 9.7%
Super Robot Jump Jump is a 2D platformer with a simple control scheme. Featuring CO-OP gameplay you can tackle the challenge alone or with a friend. Be ready for a hilariously difficult time with 80+ levels and multiple worlds each with their own challenges to discover.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Difficult 16.5%, Platformer 15.9%, Co-op 11.7%, Action 10.5%
Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Difficult 12.6%, Co-op 10.6%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action 10.8%, Co-op 9.3%
Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.6%, Platformer 22%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Co-op 10.2%, Action 5%
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.2%, Platformer 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Co-op 6.9%, Funny 6.3%
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: Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Platformer 21.2%, Retro 14.6%, Difficult 8.3%, Side Scroller 5.8%
EXTREME! retro side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a colorful twist! Become one with your controller, learn all rocket colors by heart and master a unique color-based destruction! SHOOT DIE RESPAWN! And most importantly... NEVER GIVE UP!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action 11.2%, Difficult 10.6%, Platformer 9.6%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Co-op 12.9%, Funny 9.3%
Extreme battles versus crazy bosses in this Intense 2D Platformer
Why similar: Cartoon 18.7%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Co-op 15.1%, Action 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Co-op 11.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Indie 7.3%
Tiamat’s Drink is a shoot ’em up roguelike game inspired by the 16-bit era consoles. Fight against powerful enemies, defeat unique bosses, unlock challenging levels and obtain extra powers! So get ready and don't forget to enjoy our exclusive soundtrack!
Why similar: Action 21.1%, Indie 16%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.4%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Retro 7.6%, Action 6.2%
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: Action 16.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Indie 12.4%, Retro 10.9%
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: Local Co-Op 26.4%, Platformer 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, Action 11.4%, Retro 7.3%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Action 11.4%
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Difficult 13.8%, Retro 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%
Pazing By is a GRAZE-oriented with 2D platformer and bullet hell game, player need to dodge enemy's bullets or stay near enemy to damage enemy. A game for graze lover, dodger, and bullet-hell player!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Difficult 17%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Retro 9.3%
Earth Atlantis is a side-scrolling shooter with an original "Monster-Hunting" gameplay. Search and hunt down dreadful sea monsters and explore the post-apocalyptic underwater world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Difficult 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: Local Co-Op 17.9%, Retro 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 9.1%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Action 13%, Difficult 12.5%
Embark in an epic journey through a postapocalyptic world to defeat the insurrection of the clothes as the NakedMan, the bald hero humanity needs in times of need and censorship!
Why similar: Platformer 21%, Difficult 20.1%, Retro 16.7%, Action 12.1%, Indie 9.3%
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: Local Co-Op 24.2%, Platformer 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Funny 9.7%, Action 8.8%
In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Action 11.8%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Difficult 15.4%, Retro 14.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.9%
Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Co-op 11%
Run-and-gun action game with multi-stage boss battles. Play as Chester, world's most badass guinea pig, who is hell-bent on a quest for revenge.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.3%, Cartoon 14.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Retro 10%
In Savage Halloween the world is taken over by monsters from the afterlife who were trapped in the Earth after a Halloween party, and now they have decided to make their new home here.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Retro 13.4%, Action 12.3%
Do not let fiend steal your mustaches! It is challenging platformer taking you to the adventure through dangerous dungeons filled with ingenious traps.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Difficult 14.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Retro 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.8%
Soviet Souls is a modern 2D platformer with pixel-style graphics. In each level, the player chooses which of the available characters to pass it. Knowledge of the mechanic and caution will help you cope with the most difficult troubles.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Action 12.5%, Difficult 10.7%, Indie 10%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Action 12.1%, Platformer 11.8%
Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Difficult 12.9%, Co-op 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11.7%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Difficult 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Co-op 9.3%
Together is a colorful platform shooter with a twist. Choose from a range of heroes with special abilities. Collect the crystals, bring the colors back to the world and defeat the evil Mona Chrome. In the dynamic split-screen mode stay close to your partner. You can’t be separated for too long!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Co-op 11.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 9.1%
Super Cyborg is an old school non-stop hardcore run'n'gun action game! You are an elite battle cyborg who is sent in to investigate a series of anomalies on a mysterious island. The merciless alien known as the 'Xirxul life form' has been awakened by unwitting scientists and now: all humanity is in danger!
Why similar: Retro 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Platformer 13.4%, Difficult 12.4%, Action 12.4%
Based on hit retro games, here you'll find action, platforming adventure and exploration. I challenge you to find all the secret dungeons!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Retro 10.6%
Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Retro 11.1%
"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: Platformer 20%, Difficult 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Retro 12.8%, Action 8.1%
Penarium is a frantic 2D arena arcade game where you take on the role of Willy, trapped in a sinister circus show. Run, jump and avoid an array of killer death-traps while being cheered on by a sadistic crowd that’s out for blood.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Co-op 13.2%, Retro 11.1%
Help Mike survive the delirious world of Divider, through three chapwooOOOOW WHAT WAS THAT?! WHAT JUST HAPPENED? WHERE AM I?!! THIS IS CRAZY!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Retro 10.4%, Action 10.2%
22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Cartoon 13.3%, Co-op 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%
Digital Rose is a 2D action-platforming game that follows the stories of Jeremy, a cybernetic construction worker, and Alex, a blood-wielding vampire, as they venture through the Systema Megastructure.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Difficult 16.1%, Action 15.7%, Platformer 13.4%, Indie 12.1%
In Dungeon is a 2D platformer hardcore made with pixel art. The main character, Allan Callahan, is trying to escape of the dungeon by facing different challenges and looking for other treasure hunters. Can you help him escape the dungeon before his fate is sealed?
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Difficult 16.8%, Indie 12.2%, Platformer 12%, Retro 9.9%
Face the strong enemy and unique platformer. Run, Jump, Punch, Shoot. Get various weapons and upgrades along the way. Fight and dodge bullets from challenging boss battle!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action 14.3%, Platformer 14%, Difficult 12.3%
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Difficult 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%
A dynamic action game with a side view, where you have to fight with huge crowds of enemies, accumulate magical power to defeat a very strong boss. Control multiple characters with different skills, not just attacking. You can switch between them or play with friends.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.6%, Co-op 13.9%, Platformer 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%
Grab your trusty assault rifle, a handful of grenades, and get ready to be dropped off in the hot zone to rescue as many hostages as you can, taking out any enemies you encounter, before beating the boss and getting on the chopper heading off to the next mission.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.3%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.2%
DYE is a challenging precision platformer where you help Hue rescue Pigments and defeat the nefarious Necrolights in order to restore color to the world! Jump, wall jump and float your way through 4 unique worlds with hundreds of challenges ranging from beginner to advanced level.
Why similar: Difficult 17.5%, Platformer 17%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Action 11.4%, Indie 9.6%
Bobls is a tight precision platformer with hundreds of handcrafted levels, a dedicated co-op campaign, endless community-made challenges, and a powerful level editor. Blow and bounce on bubbles to build speed, chain combos, and chase that perfect run.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.6%, Difficult 13.8%, Co-op 12%, Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%
