- #1 Xentra Station
97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Klemen ZagarPub: Sektor 13 Games
Windows
Xentra Station is a retro-inspired 2D shooting platform set in a futuristic mysterious world.
Why similar: Aliens 22.9%, Old School 19%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Space 15.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%
- #2 Mechanoid
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Snake Valley Studios
Windows
In a world where machines have claimed dominion over Earth, survival means never standing still. Mechanoid throws players into a relentless battle against robotic forces across diverse and treacherous terrain where mechanical monstrosities lurk behind every corner.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.1%, Robots 19.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Aliens 10%
- #3 Pinbot
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: sante76
Windows
Pinbot reimagines the timeless breakout game in an immersive 3D setting. Traditional brick formations now morph into incubators nurturing alien robots, demanding swift destruction! In this robotic realm, every element is mechanized.
Why similar: Old School 23.9%, Destruction 22.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Robots 12.1%, Action 9.8%
- #4 Pogo Rocket
95% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Big Boy Games
Windows
Pogo sticks and Rockets, how could it go wrong? In this space-themed 2D platformer, you control an experimental rocket ship and must stop aliens from taking the Earth's resources. Play through a variety of levels with dangerous obstacles and save the world!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.6%, Space 15.6%, Aliens 15.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Physics 8.6%
- #5 First Law
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: WesWare Games
Windows
Escape the ice caves of Europa and return home in this retro inspired 2D sci-fi platformer. Journey through ice caves using Newtonian physics.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.8%, Robots 17.2%, Space 14.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Sci-fi 14.3%
- #6 Grombiez save souls
94% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Seebacher NoebertPub: indépendant
Windows
You wake up in the anchor of evil transformed into a zombie "Grombiez" your spirit is awakened, you decide to leave this place taking as much spirit as possible with you, beware evil is here to stop you, good luck. 2D game, action, Arcade with 20 fairly hard progressive difficulty levels.
Why similar: Zombies 31.1%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 15.9%, 2D 5.7%
- #7 Alien Decimation
93% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Celestisoft
Windows
Destroy waves of UFOs in a arcade style space shooter with an array of powerful weaponry.
Why similar: Destruction 22.4%, Aliens 17.2%, Space 15.2%, Old School 13.8%, Arcade 11.3%
- #8 Galaxy Tales: Story of Rapunzel
92% matchPositive93% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: IKINAGAMES
Windows
Fight space pirates with Rapunzel, the Android with the best hair in the world! To protect the precious shelter where the Jimo race lives, the cute alien Rose and Android Rapunzel must go up to the ground floor.
Why similar: Aliens 18.9%, Robots 17.5%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Space 12.7%, Sci-fi 12%
- #9 Egglien
91% matchPositive100% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: Spacespy Games
Windows
A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Why similar: Aliens 21%, Old School 17.8%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Sci-fi 10%, Space 9.9%
- #10 Bubble Wars
91% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: André G.Pub: Zaints Roar Studios
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure with Rick the Hamster to defeat the Bubble Monsters and save the love of his life!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.9%, Old School 17.2%, Aliens 15.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Adventure 7.1%
- #11 Desert Of The Undead New Frontiers
90% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: RetroBro GamingPub: RetroBro Gaming
Windows
Slaughter the undead to save your town in this 8 bit action run-n-gun
Why similar: Zombies 28.2%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Old School 17.7%, Action 15.3%, 2D 8%
- #12 The Voices Games 2d Collection
89% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: The Voices Games
Windows
A collection of 4 small games by The Voices Games Ascendshaft: A vertical scrolling shootemup Violetti Goottii: A 2d Platformer Dragons in Space: A sidescrolling Shootemup Endless Shaft: A score attack survival game
Why similar: Aliens 19.8%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Old School 15.2%, Arcade 13%, Stylized 10.5%
- #13 Botland Chronicles
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AnachroSoft, LLC
Windows
It has been 200 years since the aliens landed and destroyed human civilization on Earth. Cities lay in ruins. Weird creatures and rogue AI run rampant. Somewhere in a dark warehouse, a small combat bot, merely a prototype, is accidentally switched on. Beep boop... What the heck?!
Why similar: Aliens 21.2%, Old School 17.5%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Robots 14.6%, Sci-fi 9%
- #14 Space Ape
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: nonPareil Institute
Windows
How far can you take Dimitri the Russian Space Ape on his arcade adventure!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.8%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 16.4%, Space 15.6%, Sci-fi 14.9%
- #15 Killer Dog
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Riba Plus
Windows
Killer Dog is an action platformer with nice pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: Aliens 16.9%, Robots 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Destruction 14.2%, Old School 12.9%
- #16 Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition
86% matchVery Positive83% of 2,005 reviews2013
Dev: Eric ChahiPub: The Digital Lounge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Also known as Out Of This World™, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.
Why similar: Classic 19% ★, Old School 18.7%, Aliens 17.2%, Sci-fi 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #17 Pixel Game Maker Series Remote Bomber
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Wit OnePub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
Easy to play, but not easy to complete! Can you get the NO KILL BONUS?
Why similar: Old School 34.1%, 2D Platformer 25.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 11.1%, 2D 7.9%
- #18 Blue Jay Joyride
85% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Simmuk
Windows
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
Why similar: Aliens 20.3%, Old School 18%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 12.7%, Space 10.1%
- #19 Collapsion
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Corkill
Windows
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Aliens 21.5%, Destruction 21.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #20 Bubblegum Bandit
83% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Crested Gecko Studios
Windows · Mac
With the power of gravity manipulation and bubblegum, the Bubblegum Bandit wreaks havoc and takes revenge! Steal from evil robots and blow up their ships!
Why similar: Aliens 18.2%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Space 10.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Stylized 9.7%
- #21 Dasher
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Doctor MoonbadPub: Moonbad Games
Windows
A game about a mysterious robotic coliseum. Use your dashing abilities to dismantle your enemies, and survive until you find a way to escape this mechanical cemetery.
Why similar: Destruction 22%, Old School 18.4%, Arcade 14.7%, Robots 14.7%, Action 13%
- #22 Galactic Seals Survivors
82% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Galactic Seals LLC
Windows
Take down the evil carnivorous orcas while you fight your way to their big boss! Galactic Seals Survivors is an arcade game with rogue-like elements and upgrades to give you the power to take on the entire Galactic Orcas empire.
Why similar: Arcade 23.1%, Sci-fi 22.6%, Space 21.5%, Action 11.2%, 2D 10.3%
- #23 Arcadium
82% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: Gedor Games
Windows
Arcadium is an action packed brickbreaker game where you destroy bricks, enemies and bosses using your ball and powerups. Fast reflexes, aiming and avoiding simple misstakes is required for beating this game, choose between three difficulty settings to adjust the challenge.
Why similar: Old School 23.8%, 2D Platformer 22.5%, Arcade 21.2%, Action 16.7%, 2D 8.8%
- #24 Infestation on Epsilon 13
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Xayba
Windows
Collect the data disks, avoid enemies, and go for the high score.
Why similar: Sci-fi 25.1%, Arcade 24.4%, Aliens 20.6%, Action 10.6%, 2D 9.8%
- #25 Zagu Espionage
81% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: nP StudiosPub: nonPareil Institute
Windows
Zagu Espionage is a single player, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of the main character, Zagu, a spy from the Tracha colony, who is traveling to seven different regions to defeat the Rogan empire.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.8%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Aliens 12.4%, Stylized 10.7%, Old School 9.4%
- #26 Master Lander
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: A14 GamesPub: Panrac
Windows · Linux
Master Lander is a hard-to-beat 2d physics driven landing game with a centric gravity. You take on a role of remote lander pilot. Your task is to bring the lander from the orbit down to the surface of each of 27 different exoplanets.
Why similar: Space 20.1%, Arcade 17.3%, Aliens 13.5%, Action 10.8%, Stylized 10.6%
- #27 Dark Protocol
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lone Ember Games
Windows · Linux
DARK PROTOCOL is a timed 2D sci-fi platformer set aboard a rogue AI-controlled lunar weapons station. Explore interconnected sectors, unlock gadgets, solve environmental puzzles, and engage in light combat as you race to disable the planetary laser before Earth is destroyed. Multiple endings.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.7%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Action 14.4%, Space 13.3%, Old School 8.3%
- #28 Isolated
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: Jérémie Bertrand
Windows
Isolated is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shooter in which you shoot, shoot and shoot ALIENS!
Why similar: Aliens 25.2%, Space 17.5%, Action 17%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Indie 10.5%
- #29 lost bits
77% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Mabbit
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2.5D retro platformer where you join M1L0 on his quest for the Great Legume.
Why similar: Old School 30.2%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Robots 21.4%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 6.4%
- #30 Super Barista
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AppnormalsPub: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Delivering coffee shots...in space! Fast-paced cosmic mixture between Tower defense and Matchmaking, in an always unpredictable universe full of quirky customers from the entire galaxy. Brace yourself for a caffeinated journey like no other!
Why similar: Aliens 22%, Old School 19.3%, Arcade 16.1%, Space 15.8%, Sci-fi 14.3%
- #31 Beam Cat
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Chibinomicon Games
Windows
Beam Cat is a challenging platformer game where you charge a laser cannon to propel yourself or to slay your enemies. Climb to the top of the map to escape with your rescued brethren.
Why similar: Aliens 18.6%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Space 9.8%
- #32 Project Starcrash
77% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Star Otter Games
Windows
Use your powerful punches to defeat alien invaders in this side-scrolling action platformer.
Why similar: Robots 31.6%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Space 16.8%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Action 8%
- #33 Citadel Stormer 2
76% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Unearthly Resilience Games
Windows
Blast your way through a world of deadly robots and monstrous machines in this explosive run-and-gun action platformer inspired by '90s classics!
Why similar: Old School 23.5%, Robots 17.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Action 7%
- #34 BOOOOST!!!!
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DNA Widgets
Windows · Mac
BOOOOST!!!! is a skill-based, sci-fi themed action platformer with some narrative driven elements and some minor puzzle elements.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.5%, Arcade 17%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 9.7%
- #35 They Came From the Sky
75% matchVery Positive94% of 67 reviews2019
Dev: FobTi interactive
Windows
They Came From the Sky is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the Flying Saucers in the 1950s with one and only one Mission: Make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie!
Why similar: Old School 23.1%, Aliens 20.7%, Action 13.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Sci-fi 12.6%
- #36 Abduction Bit
75% matchVery Positive88% of 262 reviews2016
Dev: SEEP
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).
Why similar: Aliens 23.4%, Classic 15.3% ★, Action 11.9%, Arcade 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #37 Lunar Lander Redux
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: atrixsanna
Windows
Explore a rough space landscape in a fragile capsule. Good for an hour of fun or frustration depending on skill. Physics mostly accurate.
Why similar: Space 24.3%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Old School 16.1%, Physics 10%, Action 8.5%
- #38 99 Pixel Cats
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2Lion
Windows
A cargo full of 99 Pixel cats crashed on Venus. Abort your asteroids mining mission. Your priority is now to rescue the cats by digging your way down into the puzzling underground caves of an old hazardous industrial planet.
Why similar: Aliens 16.4%, Old School 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Arcade 11.7%
- #39 Comit in Krater Returns
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2019
Dev: LunarCore Games
Windows
Krater has escaped from Planet Prison and now only Comit & Jupi can stop him.
Why similar: Old School 18.3%, 2D Platformer 15%, Space 12.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 10%
- #40 Xenogunner
73% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Frog GamesPub: Clickteam
Windows
Blast your way past a large variety of bosses, from an imposing robot dragon to a fierce mercenary in a flying car, and save the universe from the evil Xenogunner in this intense boss-focused run-and-gun platformer!
Why similar: Old School 32.6%, Action 23.4%, Sci-fi 22.4%, 2D Platformer 21.7%
- #41 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
73% matchVery Positive94% of 362 reviews2017
Dev: Game Ever Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
Why similar: Destruction 17.3%, Aliens 16.3%, Classic 13.2% ★, Arcade 11.8%, Action 10.5%
- #42 Battery-out
72% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Percephoenix
Windows
Battery-out is an action platformer with power routing.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.4%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Robots 16.1%, Action 15.6%, 2D 8.7%
- #43 DAVBOT
72% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: DAVTEAM
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Paragon City! DAVBOT's Home... or that's what they want you to think. Help DAVBOT Escape and finally set him free, remember the MOP Company won't let you go without a fight. Are you willing to risk everything for freedom?
Why similar: Robots 28%, 2D Platformer 23.8%, Action 16.9%, 2D 8.8%, Physics 8.5%
- #44 Never Stop Rolling
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Keegan BruerPub: Miqueagul
Windows · Linux
Never Stop Rolling is a single-player 2d platformer with a heavy focus on precisely timed jumps. Players will need to navigate through spikes, cannons, and more to reach the end.
Why similar: Old School 29.1%, 2D Platformer 28%, Action 10%, 2D 8.1%, Platformer 7.1%
- #45 Hank's Quest for Soup
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Sean T.
Windows
Soup based 2D platformer
Why similar: Old School 23.8%, 2D Platformer 23.4%, Action 17.7%, Adventure 12.9%, 2D 8.6%
- #46 NeonPowerUp!
71% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: 9RatonesPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows · Linux
Save a city overrun by robots. Save a dystopian futuristic city overrun by mad robots
Why similar: Aliens 19.2%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Arcade 17.4%, Robots 15.7%, Action 14.9%
- #47 Rank the zombie double pack
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: penguinguy0001Pub: RankGroup
Windows
Cartoon horror chaos in two platformer and shoot 'em up games! Run, shoot, fly, and float through varied levels, battling evil. Features classic soundtracks, simple controls and 30–40 minutes gameplay in these mini adventures. Join Rank's afterlife adventure!
Why similar: Aliens 31.8%, Zombies 24.8%, Action 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 7.7%
- #48 Retrobooster
71% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2014
Dev: Really Slick
Windows · Linux
A reinvention of the cave-flyer for players who love games of skill. You control an extremely responsive ship, which opens up new possibilities for speed flying challenges, puzzles, and bullet hell scenarios. This game is set at 1980s difficulty--Survive it if you can.
Why similar: Space 22.4%, Old School 22%, Sci-fi 14%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 11.5%
- #49 An Opportunity
69% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: Depresso EspressoPub: DE Studios
Windows · Linux
So you know that one rover that landed on Mars? Yeah this isn't that.
Why similar: Aliens 19.6%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Robots 15.1%, Action 9%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #50 Cats In Space
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Jan Radtke
Windows
Cats In Space is adventure game with a storyline. In game you are taking control of two cats. Also you need to move without gravitation. You will have to fight against aliens, avoid traps and collect collectibles.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.2%, Aliens 17.6%, Arcade 15.7%, Space 14.3%, Sci-fi 10.3%
- #51 EARTH SAVER
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: TOM CREATE CO.,LTD.
Windows
"Earth Saver" is an exhilarating action game in which you blow up and dismantle a giant meteorite approaching the Earth! If you successfully split it, the meteorite will burn up in the atmosphere and the Earth will be safe! Connect and blow it up, split it neatly, and feel the maximum exhilaration!
Why similar: Space 27.3%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Aliens 15.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 11.2%
- #52 Zombotron Re-Boot
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ant.Karlov Games
Windows · Mac
Fight with zombies, with evil robots and other monsters to survive in the crazy world of Zombotron. The action takes place on an unknown planet, which over time was abandoned and forgotten by people. Find and rescue survivals to discover the mystery of the mysterious planet together.
Why similar: Zombies 28.2%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Physics 10.3%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Action 9.1%
- #53 Space Recall
68% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: JohnHang
Windows
"Space Recall" is a side-scrolling game with action Roguelike structure, skill and equipment combination as innovation points, and economic operation as the driving force. players can build character skills according to the situation, and at the same time with special abilities
Why similar: Aliens 19.8%, Robots 16.3%, Space 16.3%, 2D Platformer 16%, Sci-fi 10%
- #54 Xanthiom Zero
67% matchVery Positive96% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Space 17.8%, Aliens 17.7%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Old School 10.4%
- #55 4K Bricks Breaker Plus
69% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: PhantomHeadache
Windows
Classic bricks breaker game expanded by weapons and much more.You can decide what will be added to this game!
Why similar: Destruction 19.4%, Old School 19.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #56 Orbital Command
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NIA Games LLC
Windows
Orbital Command is about controlling planet based weapon systems to defend your planets from large asteroids and hostile invaders. Will you be able to complete the Dyson Sphere, or will your planets end up barren husks?
Why similar: Space 20.1%, Destruction 18.3%, Aliens 15.9%, Arcade 15.5%, Sci-fi 13.9%
- #57 Comit the Astrodian
68% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: LunarCore Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Platformer based on a 22 year old blueprint. Help Comit boost his was through several planets in an attempt to stop the evil space pirate Krater from taking over the Star System.
Why similar: Old School 19.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Arcade 13%, Space 12.5%, Action 10%
- #58 Fury!
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Chuck HessPub: Chessgames
Windows
A sci-fi action arcade run-and-gun game.
Why similar: Old School 19.1%, Robots 19%, Aliens 16.5%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Arcade 11.8%
- #59 Code Arcturus
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Norbert Érsek
Windows
Code Arcturus is a retro inspired arcade-style action platformer, with aliens, robots, spikes, explosions, and lots of coins. Blast your way through levels, compete for the fastest times on the leaderboards in Speedrun mode, or put your skills to the ultimate test in Nerfed mode
Why similar: Aliens 16.5%, Robots 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Arcade 13%, Space 12%