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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Platformer, Singleplayer, Action, Pixel Graphics.

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You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 82 reviews
Released: 2025-07-31
Developer: Monster Theater
Publisher: Eastasiasoft Limited
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive92% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: ASTEROID-JPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.

    Why similar: Ninja 38.6% ★, Cyberpunk 17%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, 2D Platformer 6.5%

  2. #2 Zool Redimensioned
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2021
    Dev: Sumo Digital AcademyPub: Secret Mode
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.

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  3. #3 Ninja Ming
    96% matchVery Positive97% of 119 reviews2025
    Dev: 1 Poss Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.

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    95% matchVery Positive94% of 157 reviews2024
    Dev: May GardensPub: Red Nexus Games Inc.
    Windows

    Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

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    Dev: TeamSuneatPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

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  6. #6 Avenger Bird
    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 146 reviews2017
    Dev: TiliaSoftPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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    93% matchVery Positive83% of 6,131 reviews2016
    Dev: D-Pad Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    92% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: PixelForestStudio
    Windows

    SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!

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    91% matchVery Positive85% of 433 reviews2024
    Dev: BerserkBoy Games
    Windows
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    BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

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    90% matchVery Positive92% of 2,715 reviews2025
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Dotemu
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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.

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    89% matchVery Positive92% of 130 reviews2026
    Dev: MadbricksPub: Amber Studio
    Windows

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    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 948 reviews2021
    Dev: Deepnight Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    91% matchMostly Positive71% of 266 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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    Windows
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    Dev: PixelnicksPub: Retroware
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Dev: GDFET
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows
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    84% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,155 reviews2012
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Windows

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    82% matchVery Positive95% of 149 reviews2022
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    Windows

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  26. #26 Ato
    80% matchVery Positive96% of 475 reviews2020
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    77% matchVery Positive94% of 2,112 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    79% matchMixed45% of 186 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive89% of 1,481 reviews2025
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    73% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive81% of 427 reviews2020
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    75% matchMostly Positive77% of 389 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive91% of 160 reviews2015
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    Dev: Studio Koba
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    73% matchVery Positive89% of 353 reviews2019
    Dev: Nitrome
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    75% matchMixed60% of 495 reviews2014
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    71% matchVery Positive97% of 58 reviews2023
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    69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,750 reviews2024
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    Dev: NDEV GAMESPub: Com2us Holdings
    Windows

    Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 36.8%, 2D Platformer 29%, Platformer 24%, Action 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

  55. #55 LUNARK
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 354 reviews2023
    Dev: Canari GamesPub: WayForward
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

    Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.8%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Retro 8.8%

  56. #56 Digital Meow
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 116 reviews2024
    Dev: Galactic Geckon
    Windows

    Digital Meow is a vaporwave platformer where a little cat journeys through a digital world to find a new home. Overcome lasers, spikes, and cannons in this nostalgic and challenging adventure!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.5%, Side Scroller 26.3%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 10%, Old School 6.8%

  57. #57 Rift Racoon
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2019
    Dev: Marcos Game Dev
    Windows

    Rift Racoon is an intense precision platformer about a lost racoon with a fun abillity: teleportation! Teleport through dangerous traps, use your claws to climb walls and jump your way across difficult platforming levels with retro visuals!

    Why similar: Precision Platformer 25%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Linear 10.1%

  58. #58 One Gun Guy
    68% matchMixed69% of 1,091 reviews2022
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    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: Precision Platformer 20.2%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 11.5%

  59. #59 Duck Souls
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 345 reviews2018
    Dev: Viridino Studios
    Windows

    Duck Souls is a fast-paced, action platformer about a little duck with an incredible skill to dash and a mission: find all the lost eggs in order to save his species.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  60. #60 Grapple Dog
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 947 reviews2022
    Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.1%, Platformer 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Colorful 9.1%

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